Inscription
(Marble) Underneath are deposited the mortal remains of James MONYPENNY Esquire, youngest son of James Monypenny Esquire and Mary his wife. Descended of an ancient and noble family at Pitmilli in the Shire of Fife in Scotland. He married Silvestra eldest daughter and co-heiress of the Reverend Thomas BLACKWELL A.M. Rector of St. Clement-Danes, London whom with four sons and one daughter (James, Phillips, Thomas Silvestra and Robert) he left surviving. Having finished a long and well spent earthly course he entered into Life Eternal on the 11th day of May 1800 in the 79th year of his age. Uncorrupt through life, just, kind, gentle, affable, patient in sickness, in death resigned. His afflicted widow and children bewailing together their loss have caused this monument to be erected. Underneath is buried Thomas Monypenny, son of the above James Monypenny, who died 24 September 1814 aged 51. Underneath are deposited the mortal remains of Silvestra widow and relict of the above named James Monypenny who departed this life February 13, 1818 in the 91st year of her age. Below is a shield of arms. Quarterly 1 & 4 Monypenny 2 & 3 Cathcart. In centre a shield of Pretence now blank but probably had Blackwell.
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