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Memorial: M2136

Wall monument in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon commemorating Captain Benjamin Dollin d. 1700

Location

Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'Here lieth the body of Captain Benjamin Dollin. Born at Bristol and died in this City in his journey from London towards Pentillie in Cornwall ye third day of October 1700' [Floor slab]. 'Nearby are placed the remains of Captain Bengeman Dollin who was born at Bristol. After many years travel to various parts both of Europe and America (and almost all the world) and at length contemplating a return to this country at first to look into certain necessary business and then to settle in his native land, he landed in London on the 17th day of September, 1700, While however on his way through this City to Pentillie in the County of Cornwall he was seized with illness and died on the third day of October in the same year to his grief. He had lived much beloved by many'

Details

Description: A full face bust of Dollin in wig and cravat is carved above the inscription in a oval recess, a wreathed skull on the top. The rectangular inscription tablet is surrounded with skulls and foliage arabesques, a winged cherub's head beneath it. A 14 gun merchantman running before the wind is carved at the base of the monument.


Type: Wall monument
Position: North transept, east wall
Materials: Alabaster

People

Dollin, Benjamen
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 3/10/1700
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: H. Wilson Holman 'Capt Bengeman Dollin', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 9, p. 346-7 (Cambridge, 1923).
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