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At the western end of the church, an inscription 

 on a neat slab of white marble, records the death 

 of Anne, wife of Edward Cleaver, Esq., to which 

 it is intended shortly to subjoin the following lines, 

 in memory of her husband. 



* In the same vault, are deposited the remains of 

 Edward Cleaver, Esq., who died June 5, 18 If, 

 aged 72 years. 



"A feeling heart and generous disposition, united 

 with a vigorous understanding, were leading fea- 

 tures in the character of this estimable man. From 

 his youth, he devoted himself to agricultural pur- 

 suits, which he continued to cultivate, with so 

 much ardour and assiduity, during a residence of 

 more than 40 years at this place, as to acquire no 

 common skill in all the various branches of rural 

 economy. 



"His hospitality and charity were without osten- 

 tation, and bounded rather by the inadequacy of his 

 means, than the wishes of his heart. He endea- 

 voured to prevent, or relieve want, by providing 

 occupation for the labouring poor, and promoting; 

 and encouraging a spirit of industry. Affable in 

 his manners, and frank in his nature, he lived re- 

 spected; and died lamented by all who kaew him.'*, 



The last monument deserving of notice in this 

 church, is one of great antiquity, placed in a recess 

 of the south wall. It is an ancient tomb surmount* 

 ed by the figure of a knight; supposed a knight 

 templar, in a recumbent posture ; the legs crossed 

 and resting on a dog, the hands apparently cla-p- 

 ing a heart ; but no inscription is to be found on 



