William Acton - St Peter - Baylham, Suffolk
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N 52° 07.337 E 001° 04.182
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A grave slab in the chancel of St Peter's church, Baylham, bearing the arms of William Acton (d.1699)
Waymark Code: WMZRCA
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/28/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Olii05
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A grave slab in the chancel of St Peter's church, Baylham, bearing the arms of William Acton (d.1699).

The engraving on the slab reads:
Here Lies the Body of William Acton
Gent, Second Sonne of John Acton
Late of Bramford in the county of
Suffolk Esq. who Dyed the 8th of
November in the year of our Lord 1699
In the 75 year of his Age
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: William Acton

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Floor slab in chancel of church


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
Gu a fesse erm within a bordure engr of the second. A crescent in Honour Point. Crest - An arm in armour embowed ppr holding in the hand a sword ar hilt or thereon a boar's head couped sa the neck distilling blood


Address:
St Peter Church Lane Baylham, Suffolk England IP6 8JT


Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed

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