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Toke's and others, Heraldic Ledger Stones in Kent churches

John JOLLY  1700  Rochester Cathedral

The medallion measures 24inch x 24¼inch and is cut in relief on a blue ledger stone 72inch x 35inch in the south aisle of the Nave.

Arms: Or, a cinquefoil between three pheons ar, for JOLLY impaling gu. three spear heads ar, a chief ermine for JOHNSON. Crest: Out of a mural crown, a horse’s head, couped.

Above the medallion is the word "Resurgaminch. Below it: Here Lyeth in hope of a joyful Resurrection to Eternal Life the body of Mr John JOLLY who dyed ye 5th day of May Anno Domini 1700 Aetatis 32. Ego hodie Tu cras Memento mori.

Rubbed July 1930 by Nicholas Eyare Toke

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