Memorial: M6405

Ledger in Portsmouth Cathedral commemorating John Merett d. 1708

Location

Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'HERE LIETH THE BODY OF MR / JOHN MERETT LATE MASTER BLOCK MAKER / OF HER MAJESTIES DOCK YARD NEARE / PORTSMOUTH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1708 / AGED 58 YEARES.'

Details

Type: Ledger
Materials: Stone

People

Merett, John
Age: 58
Date of Death: 7/11/1708
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master block maker
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth

Extra

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