Monument to Johanah Swan approximately 5m south of the Chancel of the Parish Church (EHER 29573)

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Early 18th century gravestone.

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Grid reference	TL 6791 4105 (point)
Civil Parish	STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

GRAVESTONE (Early 18th century - 1704 AD to 1732 AD)

Description

Gravestone from the early 18th century made of limestone. Inscription to Johanah, wife of Amos Swan, 1704 (partly below turf level) with scrolled cartouche and two cherubim above, in high relief. <1> See also: <2>

Sources

<1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
<2> SEX60011 Photograph: Pratt, N.. 2001. Record Photographs Braintree District. 120. Colour negative.

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