(298) WILMINGTON, St. Mary & St. Peter
298C Ledger stone for Rev. William EDWARDS, d. 1731, and his wife Frances
- Chancel floor, near South wall, before rail.
- 114(W) x 200(L)~Excellent.
- Escutcheon in roundel, then M.I. (12 lines (9 + 3 lines), centred, engraved) on a black polished slab, set head to East.
- Rev. William Edwards, rector of Denton and West Dean, previously vicar of Wilmington, d. 26 Mar 1731, aet 80, 'after 60 years painfull & diligent Labours in the work of the Ministry'; his wife, Frances; quotes I Timothy 4 & 8.
