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Memorial: M2106

Wall tablet in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Eastry, Kent commemorating Captain Robert Kirk, RN d. 1802

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Eastry, Kent, England

Transcript

'Here is Interred all that was Mortal of / M... CHRISTIAN KIRK. / a Woman from a religious principle and hope, / Patient and resigned during a long illness / which removed her out of this World / 28th Feb 1796 in the 78th year of her Age. / She was the elder and last surviving daughter / of ISAAC and CHRISTIAN BARGRAVE. / The Rev. CLAUDIUS CLARE / was her first Husband. / Her second ROBERT KIRK Esq. / a Captain in the Royal Navy. / Who from his affectionate regard and / concern for an excellent Wife / Inscribes this Memorial. / Here also are deposited the Remains of the / above Captain ROBERT KIRK, who died / the 20th of May 1802 Aged 70'

Details

Description: On a shaped grey marble stele is a white marble tablet with straight sides and a curved apron. Above a stepped cornice is a cartouche topped by a pineapple enclosing a painted coat of arms. Blazon: Per fess Argent and Gules a lion rampant counter charged Impaling Argent on a pale Gules a sword erect Or on a chief Azure three bezants.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel north Wall
Materials: White and grey marble

People

Kirk, Robert
Age: 70
Date of Death: 20/5/1802
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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