Thornhagh, Colonel Francis
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
Memorial Address:
St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church, Sturton le Steeple, Notts. DN22 9HQ
County:
Nottinghamshire
Country:
England
Location within building:
Looking into the chancel of the church Colonel Francis Thornhagh’s memorial is on the left side by the altar
Geoloation:
53.34593362578187, -0.8178885296188657