A substantial slate stone with high round top immediately flanked by rosettes and checked shoulders; at its head, above the wreath "Burgis, Cranbrook":
Sacred to the memory of Joseph RELF, Yeoman of this Parish, who died May 12th 1844 aged 73 years. Left surviving Frances his widow & two children, 1 son and 1 daughter, viz: Joseph and Frances-Jane.
Haslewood p22-23 adds words not visible on this stone:
Also Caroline Elizabeth, daughter of the above Joseph and Frances RELF who died September 13th 1843 aged 22 years. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints".
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