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 Ideford Church and Churchyard, Ideford, Devon, England


Latitude: 50.585828300096786, Longitude: -3.5633575916290283 | Click to get directions to Ideford Church and Churchyard

Notes:
Here I know of a direct ancestor and another with a memorial in the Church, rather than the churchyard. This was unusual for my family when I found it, but it now appears they may have been buried in the churchyard and the memorial stone later moved!


Headstones

 Thumb Description Status Location Name (Died/Buried)
The gravestone of Walter Narramore and his grandson John 		The gravestone of Walter Narramore and his grandson John
If you visit Ideford now it appears that Walter and John were buried not in the churchyard but in the body of the church. This was a more expensive option than a churchyard burial and if true would indicate the family were prospering at this time. However, they may not have been; when work was done on the floor a few years ago there were found to be no bones under that stone, or elsewhere in the area that the church covered in 1659. In the C19th the church was extended and a local archaeologist suggested that the stones now in the church may have stood / lain in the area now covered by the church and so been moved to the church floor. If that were the case, rather than the bones having been removed at some point (previous work on the floor?) then I think the stone was probably part of a table tomb. Although the tomb has a large uninscribed area which could have been to set it upright, it doesn't look long enough to me, compared with other stones I have seen the length of, and the border line goes around the whole stone, whereas the decoration is usually confined to that part which will be seen. (However, it is from a different era which I guess could explain these differences).
Most interestingly, I was told the stone is not local, but a quality stone from the Yelverton area. Walter's heirs may not have paid extra for a burial in church but were clearly not short of a penny or two.

I had seen mention of this gravestone before I visited Ideford, and expected to be searching amongst a number of such stones, but it is central in the nave, unmissable.
The stone is inscribed:


Here Lyeth the Body of
Walter Narramore of
this P[ar]ish Yeoman who
was Buried the 20th Day
of April 1659 aged 99
Yeares
Also the Body of John
Narramore of Kings
Kerswell Grandson to
Walter Narramore
Who was Buried the 4th
Day of February 1687
Aged 55 Yeares.


(the fancy 'P' of Parish is a now archaic way of abbreviating the letters 'Par'; 'the' is inscribed on the stone as a thorn with a lower case 'e' above)  		 Located    John NARRAMORE (bur. 4 Feb 1687/88)
Walter NARRAMORE (bur. 20 Apr 1659)
 

All burials in this place that I know of, for people on my tree)

 #   Last Name, Given Name(s)   Buried   Person ID 
1. BADCOCK, Mary Lyne   bur. 13 Dec 1895 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16735
2. BERRY, Susanna   bur. 21 Mar 1784 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I13832
3. DIGGON, Julean   bur. 22 Oct 1648 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11069
4. ENDACOTT, Amey   bur. 14 Nov 1684 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16695
5. ENDACOTT, Elizabeth   bur. 28 Aug 1764 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16724
6. ENDACOTT, Franke   bur. 18 Jan 1682/83 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16694
7. ENDACOTT, Hannah   bur. 14 Jul 1702 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16681
8. ENDACOTT, Henerey   bur. 25 Apr 1677 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16686
9. ENDACOTT, Henry   bur. 21 Apr 1694 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16701
10. ENDACOTT, Ibbot   bur. 2 Jul 1712 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16707
11. ENDACOTT, Joan   bur. 13 Aug 1714 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16706
12. ENDACOTT, Joan   bur. 7 Nov 1751 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16717
13. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 13 Oct 1691 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11102
14. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 31 Jan 1690/91 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16698
15. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 18 Nov 1695 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16679
16. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 12 Dec 1680 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16700
17. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 19 Aug 1695 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16702
18. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 18 May 1691 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16705
19. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 16 Jan 1754 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16709
20. ENDACOTT, John   bur. 2 Sep 1762 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16723
21. ENDACOTT, Mary   bur. 23 Nov 1687 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16697
22. ENDACOTT, Mary   bur. 18 Apr 1693 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16699
23. ENDACOTT, Mary   bur. 3 Sep 1761 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16722
24. ENDACOTT, Mary   bur. 17 May 1878 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16731
25. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 31 Oct 1745 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16704
26. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 13 May 1720 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16711
27. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 15 Jul 1722 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16713
28. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 25 May 1721 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16714
29. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 4 Jun 1777 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16716
30. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 7 Mar 1835 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16726
31. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 24 Jun 1876 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16732
32. ENDACOTT, Stephen   bur. 28 Feb 1893 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16736
33. ENDACOTT, Thomas   bur. 24 Jan 1718/19 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16684
34. ENDACOTT, Thomas   bur. 21 Dec 1737 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16710
35. KOYLE, Elizabeth   bur. 6 Jun 1683 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11071
36. MILTON, Mary   bur. 21 Jun 1754 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16708
37. NARRAMORE, Andrew   bur. 28 Dec 1751 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I13811
38. NARRAMORE, Andrew   bur. 21 Oct 1716 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I13814
39. NARRAMORE, Ibbott   bur. 18 Oct 1676 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11082
40. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 20 Dec 1695 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11070
41. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 4 Feb 1687/88 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11096
42. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 21 Jul 1654 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11756
43. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 25 Nov 1660 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11759
44. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 19 Feb 1663/64 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I12002
45. NARRAMORE, John   bur. 5 Jun 1782 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I13834
46. NARRAMORE, Richard   bur. 20 Nov 1654 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11067
47. NARRAMORE, Samuel   bur. 6 Jul 1702 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11763
48. NARRAMORE, Susan   bur. 25 Nov 1660 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11760
49. NARRAMORE, Walter   bur. 20 Apr 1659 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11062
50. NARRAMORE, Walter   bur. 14 Feb 1642/43 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I11089
51. PARR, Joan   bur. 26 Jun 1806 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16721
52. STRODE, Argent   bur. 15 Sep 1719 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16680
53. STRODE, The Rev. Francis   bur. 22 Jan 1708/09 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I19037
54. SWEETLAND, Jane   bur. 7 Apr 1729 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I15081
55. TOTHILL, Charitie   bur. 31 Dec 1734 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16688
56. TRIP, Elinor   bur. 19 Apr 1696 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16696
57. WAKEHAM, Harriet   bur. 5 May 1855 St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ideford, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location I16728