St Peter's, Tewin

Pentax K-3iii.

The inscription reads: M.S. Near this place lieth the body Of James Fleet Esq of Tewin Water Only son of Sir John Fleet Late Lord Mayor of London He married Elizabeth second daughter Of Thomas Malyn Esq of Battersea By whom he left no issue He was a Gentleman much esteemed For his great Humanity, Prudence and Vertue, In his Publick Character A good magistrate loyal to his Prince And steady to the interest of his country In his private capacity An affectionate husband, a kind master, And a true friend. Faithfull thus to his God His neighbour and himself. He ever lived like a good Man. And dyed like a good Christian. He departed this life April 29th 1733 In the Forty seventh year of his Age To whose Memory this Monument Is erected by his Widow. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax "K" 28mm f/3.5 shift lens.

Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax "K" 28mm f/3.5 shift lens.

Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax "K" 28mm f/3.5 shift lens. This is two images stitched together.

I wonder who FS was who visited St Peter's, Tewin, in 1782? Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

When I saw the brightly varied collection of hassocks at St Peter's, Tewin, I knew there would be one of the church ideal for the #churchesinchurches thread on Instagram. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.4 lens.

Tombstone seen in St Peter's churchyard, Tewin, Hertfordshire. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

Tombstone seen in St Peter's churchyard, Tewin, Hertfordshire. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

Tombstone seen in St Peter's churchyard, Tewin, Hertfordshire. Here lyeth interred the Body of Matthew Oakley Son of William & Dorothy Oakley of this Parish who dyed on the 7 of September 1722 Aged 23 years All you that come my grave to See As I am now so must you bee Therefore prepare for while you may In my Prime was called away. Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.

Tombstone seen in St Peter's churchyard, Tewin, Hertfordshire. Here Lyeth interred the body of Willm the son of Willm & Dorethy Oakley of this Parish who departed this life the 8th day of October 1723 In the 28th year of his age Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.