Memorial to Colonel Francis Thornhagh

Title:

Gentleman

Military Rank:

Colonel

First Name:

Francis

Last Name:

Thornhagh



Memorial Type:

Memorial - Funerary

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

1648

Inscription:

(Translated from Latin)

What remains of Francis Thornhagh, colonel of a company of cavalry is lying here, who, exposed to many dangers, passed to his rest on the 18th August in the seventh year of this most terrible war, in the 31st year of his age, the year of Christ 1648. He left offspring by his most excellent wife, Elizabeth St Andrea, John, Elizabeth, Jane

Allegiance:

Parliamentarian

Condition:

Good

Condition Description:

Being in the chancel (originally top of table tomb) and covered by a mat, it has been spared a lot of wear

Memorial Notes:

Submitted by Stuart Jennings