Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Town
Shorwell
County
Isle Of Wight
Country
England
Commemoration
19th Century Wars (1800-1899)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
85876

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Current location

St Peter's Church
B3399 Farrier's Way
Shorwell
Isle Of Wight
PO30 3JT
England

OS Grid Ref: SZ 45731 82997
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Circular stone tablet with a simple raised stone border. The inscription is inlaid in black lettering.
Inscription
SACRED/ to the Memory/ of/ RICHD. H.A. BENNET Esqr./ Captain of H.M. Royal Navy,/ of/ NORTH COURT ---/ From his earliest Youth, he served his Country/ with the Zeal & Distinction/ worthy a British Officer/ A long and Painful Illness, which he bore with/ the most Christian patience & Resignation/ terminated his Earthly Career,/ on the 11th October 1818/ In the 48th Year/ of his Age.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • 19th Century Wars (1800-1899)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, initials and surname, rank, service and details of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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