Wall tablet in Leatherhead, Surrey dedicated to the memory of Rear-Admiral Richard Byron, d. 1837
Location
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England
Transcript
'THIS TABLET / IS PLACED AS A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / RICHARD BYRON, ESQUIRE / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE SQUADRON / OF HER MAJESTY'S FLEET, / AND A COMPANION OF / THE MOST HONOURABLE MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH. / DIED SEPTEMBER 2ND 1837 / AGED 68 YEARS'
Details
Description: A white marble rectangular tablet with a classical moulded cornice topped by plain quadrant shaped terminals (one of which is missing) with a raked topped block between. There is a thin square shelf moulding at the base with an ogival apron. The whole is mounted on a black ground, pedimental at the top with a dropped portion for half the width at the base.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel south side
Materials: Marble
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel south side
Materials: Marble
People
Byron, Richard
Age: 68
Date of Death: 2/9/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 68
Date of Death: 2/9/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy