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Some Monumental Inscriptions of Bridge Church,
Noted by Bax & Rice Friday 6 May 1892
Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev
Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 20th October 2007
Pages 14-17 of Epitaphs
from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield
1. HS with cherub’s head,
palm branches and E of church. Here lieth the body of Mary CROFTS of
this parish she died July ye 17 1775 aged 89 years.
2. HS near foregoing, 2 cherub’s heads, trumpet. Here lieth the body
of Richard CROFTS late of this parish who departed this life July 1st
1763 in the 77 year of his age.
3. HS S of foregoing, cherub’s head, and sculls. Here lieth the body
of William GILBERT of this parish who left issue by Sarah his wife one
daughter viz. Sarah. He departed this life January 29 1760 aged 47
years.
4. HS Cherub’s head. In memory of Sarah wife of John PALMER of this
parish who died 20 April 1772 aged 31 years. Left surviving one
daughter, Sarah.
5. HS 2 cherub’s heads. In memory of Mary daughter of Francis and Mary
CROSOER OF THIS PARISH DIED June 28 1774 aged 22 years. Also Hannah
sister of the above aged 6 years (sic).
6. HS. In memory of Sarah daughter of Francis and Mary CROSOER who
departed this life April 6th 1782 aged 14 years.
7. HS. In memory of Francis CROSOER late of this parish who died
November 17 1779 aged 52 years.
8. HS. To the memory of Elizabeth only daughter of Henry and Sarah
Crosoer . She departed this life December 15 1811 in the 8 year of her
age.
9. HS. In memory of Francis CROSOER Junr. who departed this life
November 21 1783 aged 27 years.
10. HS. In memory of Mary wife of Francis CROSOER who departed this life
December 8 1782 aged 54 years.
11. HS. Cherub’s heads, trumpets. In memory of Catherine WOODWARD. She
died 28th June 1778 aged 77 years. Also of Ann Woodward who
died November 17th 1793 aged 65 years.
12. HS. Cherub’s heads. In memory of Matthew WOODWARD late of this
parish who died 20 October 1729 aged 31 years. Likewise of Elizabeth
daughter of the above Matthew Woodward by Catherine his wife she died
August 24th 1771 aged 44 years. She was a dutiful daughter, a
sincere [blank].
13. HS. Cherub’s head. S of church. In memory of Sarah the wife of
Matthew CHAMPION of this parish who died the 3rd of September
1774 aged 62 years. Also of Matthew Champion late of this parish who
died 27 August 1776 aged 72 years.
Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice.
14. Here rest the mortal remains of Thomas WHITE late of this parish who
departed this life September 23rd 1820 aged 61 years. Left
surviving Rebecca his wife and one son Thomas. Also of Rebecca wife of
the above who died February 1st 1829 aged 70 years.
15. Headstone close to, and to the S of last. In memory of Hannah wife
of Edmond WHITE who died October 21st 1787 aged 67 years.
Left surviving Thomas and Sarah. Why should I be unwilling for to die
that lived so long in pain and misery. Grieve not for me my children
dear I am not dead but sleeping here. My days are past my grave you see
prepare yourselves to follow me. Also of Edmand (sic) husband to the
above who died 4 April 1805 aged 77 years.
16. Small HS. SE of church. To the memory of Louisa BRICE daughter of
Richard and Sarah Brice who died August 26th 1818 aged 9
months.
17. Headstone SE of church. Three sculls cut at top. Here lieth buried
the body of Ann the wife of John ROBINSON of this parish she died
December the 31st 1723 in ye 36 year of her age.
18. Headstone. S of church. 3 sculls and 2 hourglasses at top. Here
lieth the body of Sarah FARMON who died October 19th 1736. At
her left side lieth ye body of William her son who died November 20th
1724 [sunk].
19. Headstone, East of church. In memory of Hannah wife of Thomas
FLETCHER who died the 30th March 1789 aged 51 years.
20. Headstone, E of church, 2 cherub’s heads at top. Here lieth interr’d
the body of Thomas MANTLE late of Fordwich who died ye 26th
June 1762 aged 42 years. To perpetuate ye memorye of a tender father and
good husband this stone was erected by his widow.
21. Headstone close to ………. of last. In memory of Mary MANTLE who
died November 22nd 1782 aged 60 years. Afflictions sore long
time I bore physicians was in vain. Till God was pleased to give me ease
and freed me of my pain.
22. Small HS. South of church. William TYSON died March 10th
1794 aged 23 years.
23. Headstone. S of church. Here lieth interr’d the body of John
HALWARD he died June ye 25th 1749 in ye 15th year
of his age.
24. HS close to and to the North of last – a cherub’s head at top.
Here lieth ye body of Samuel HALWARD late of Bishopsbourne who died July
3rd 1752 aged 49 years and left issue one son.
25. HS. close to and to the N of last – 2 cherub’s heads at top.
Here lieth the body of Mary wife of Samuel HALWARD late of
Bishopsbourne, who died September ye 28th 1755 aged 42 years.
26. HS South of church. In memory of Thomas TYSON who died the 5th
of June 1810 aged 33 years.
27. Large HS to the N of last and close to it. In R. caps. Sacred to the
memory of Frances wife of Joseph Taylor TYSON of Canterbury, ironmonger
who departed this life on the 18th of April 1840, aged 59
years also of the above Joseph Taylor Tyson who departed this life on
the 14th of October 1853 aged 80 years.
28. Low coped stone to the South of last at the W end – in R. caps.
Beneath lie the remains of Frances, daughter of Joseph Taylor and
Frances Tyson of the City of Canterbury born August 14th 1808
died May 4th 1809. (South slope) Augusta TYSON died August 8th
1825 aged 2 years and 6 months. On S side Joseph Tyson died October 9th
1814 aged 8 months.
29. About 12 "Fagge" stones to the South of church.
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Also
some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev
Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 20th October 2007
No Altar Piece.
30. On an Handsome Black and White Marble Altar Tomb, fixt to ye North
Wall, is the Following Coat and Inscription. [Sa.
on a chief arg. a demi-lion rampt. issuant gu. (G.
Note: BRAEMS) imp. (DIGGES)
Gu. on a + arg. 5 spreadeagles sa.].
Joane the second Daughter of Walter HARFLEET, of Beakesbourne Esq. The
First Wife of Sr. Arnold BRAEMS Knt. departed this Life ye 26th
Day of July 1635 (P.
says 27 July), and lieth buried in ye
Parish Church of St. Maries In Dovor, in ye West Isle, where there is a
Monument erected to her Everlasting Memory. Elizabeth the Second
Daughter of Sr. Dudley DIGGES, of Chilham Castle, Knt. Master of ye
Roles; Second Wife of Sr. Arnold Braems Knt. departed this Life the 17th
Day of May 1643. And, lieth Buried in the Middle of this Chancell, where
her Name is engraven, and for Whom this Monument is erected.
31. On a Flat Stone in ye Middle of ye Chancell. Under this Stone lies
Buried the Body of Elizabeth DIGGS, 2d. Wife of Sr. Arnold BRAEMS, to
whose Memory is erected the Monument, on the North Side of this upper
Chancell. Over the above mention’d Monument hangs a Picture, on
Copper, with the Arms of BARGRAVE, as before. Pag.57. And the following
Inscription painted on ye Bottom of it; which, in some Places is scarce
legible. Roberto Bargrave de Bridge Genso. hic nato Feb. 5 Anno 1584/5.
Denato 26 Jan. Anno 1649/50. Viro, Relligione in Deum, Pietate in
Authotate, Charitate in pauperes, Humanitate in Omnes; Spectassimo
Avunculo, optimč de Se Merito Aetatis 65, Vivis Cantuariae Monumentum
hoc Memoriae et Gratitudinis. Tho. HARDRES, Jo. Bargrave. Executores.
F.F. P.P. D.D.D.
32. Under an Arch in ye North Wall lies a very Ancient Figure of a Man
(as it seems) (P.394
‘female’) at full Length. Over
which are ye Histories of Adam and Eve in Paradise; ditto, driven out of
it; Cain and Abels Sacrifices, etc. etc. These are all expressed in very
small Figure in Alto Releivo, wch. seem to be well done for ye Time when
they were cut. Over each History, and out of ye Mouths of most of ye
Figures are Scrolls, few of which are legible. Over ye Statue are these
few Words remaining, wch. make about a 4th Part of ye whole
Line, wch. reaches from one End of ye Monumt. to the other. "Levavi
Oculos Meos ad Montes unde veniet .. Over the History of Adam & Eve
driven out of Paradise, these words Justitia Dei.
33. On the East Side of ye 1st Window, on ye South Side, is
an Inscription in very old Characters, which, tho I took great Pains, I
could make out No better than as follows
Beati qui in Domino moriuntur./Quis habitabit in Tabernaculo Dei,/Qui
operat …… certa/Institia, atq ad Mortem et ……/…… Puguabit
Inimicos suos./Hec Col fec potentis/Dei Gracia Anno Do. 1519.(?).
34. In The Wall near ye 2d. Window, under a Small Nitch, where, I
suppose formerly stood some Image, is this Inscription in raised
Letters, very ancient, wch. I thus make out, the best I can. "Macobus
KASEY Vicari de Patrixborne … fuit hic heri Ano. Dni. M.V. et XII …
et Mensis Marcij Die XXI. (Error
for Malcomus RAMSEY, RASEY). (1512-3).
35. Over the Nitch, is a Scroll wch. I could not make out . On the other
Side of this Windows, is Another Scroll, with a Skull, Bones, a Snake,
etc. very finely cut in Releivo. I cd. make out no more of the Legend,
than these Words. Dum Tempus ……….. (habemus)
Operemur Bonum.
36. In The Body. On a Flat Stone. Beneath this Stone lies interred, in
Hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection, ye Body of Ambrose MILWAY, Gent.
Citizen and Merchant Taylor of London, late of this Parish who departed
this Life 3 Jany. 1744/. Aged 61 Years.
37. On Another. Here lieth inerred the Body of Mary HOLEMON the Widow of
Lawrence Holemon, who departed this Life Dec. 20 1695. Aged 55 Years. (Oct.
20, 1695, instead of Dec).
38. This Church, wch. is small, consists of ye Chancell, Body, and 2
Side Isles. The Steeple, which has a low Spire, is at ye West End of ye
South Isle; in it hang 3 Bells. The First and Second have no
Inscriptions. The Third is thus inscribed. Ave Maria Gracia Plena, Dns.
Tecum.
39. In the Churchyard is a very Ancient Altar Tomb, without Inscription.
40. Bridge is a Chapel annext to Patrixsbourne, and was dedicated to St.
Peter 1757.
Index of Names and Places
Names
Index
BARGRAVE 31
BRAEMS 30, 31
BRICE 16
CHAMPION 13
CROFTS 1, 2
CROSOER 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
DIGGES 30, 31
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Fagge 12
FARMON 18
FLETCHER 19
GILBERT 3
HALWARD 23, 24, 25
HARDRES 31
HARFLEET 30
HOLEMON 37
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KASEY 34
MANTLE 20, 21
MILWAY 36
PALMER 4
ROBINSON 17
TYSON 22, 27, 28
WHITE 14, 15
WOODWARD 11, 12
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Place
Index
Beakesbourne 30
Bishopsbourne 24, 25
Canterbury 27, 28
Chilham Castle 30
Fordwich 20
London 36
Patrixbourne 34, 41
General
Citizen & Merchant Taylor 36
ironmonger 27
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