Thursday, 3 May 2012

Swafield Parish Church

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Rev John Thomas Layard





Rev John Thomas Layard
Died November 14th 1885
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"The living is a discharged rectory, yearly tithe rent charge £22, with residence, in the gift of the Duchy of Lancaster and held since 1850 by the Rev. John Thomas Layard B.A. of Christ's College. Cambridge"



Rev'd Isaac Horsley

Rev'd Isaac Horsley
Died April 29th 1803
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In a vault beneath this monument are deposited
The Remains of the Rev'd Isaac Horsley
Rector of Antingham Saint Mary and Vicar of Briston
both in this County
He died  April 29th 1803 Aged 77 years
Alfo the remains of Priscilla his wife
Who died August 14th 1778, Aged 46 years
And Amey their daughter
Who died August 25th 1772, Aged 16 years









Norfolk Annals. "John Allen (23) and John Day (26), for burglary at the house of the Rev. Isaac Horsley, at North Walsham"  April 1801

Eleanor Stratten Layard 1827-1880

Eleanor  Stratten Layard   1827-1880
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Swafield Parish Church

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Swafield is an example of a beautiful small parish Church in North Norfolk. The Cemetery is small and well maintained. the grass is short cropped and this forms a pathway around the Church. The monuments are well presented and the Churchyard presents as a sort of 'park' in the best sort of way. This is a good place to visit and for all the right reasons.