IHS
Pray for the soul of
Catherine Dalton who
departed this life
May 19th 1778 agd 24
Erected by her sister
Anne Cambel
Hoe fecit Walter Skally
Headstone in limestone: Beautifully carved decoration and inscription by Walter Skally
Description: Within a circular cartouche - in high relief- roman I H S with Omega forming the bar of the H which is surmounted by a Cross, beneath the H is a Heart pierced 3 times. This is all enclosed in a full Sunburst with semi-circles joining the points of the star. On each shoulder is a blooming Tree of Life (symbolising the resurrection). The inscription panel is enclosed in decorative border with a repeating lozenge pattern. The lettering has fluid cursive style Capitals and script. Note the long S in sister and the sub-script on the who and aged. “Hoc Fecit” is Latin for “Who Made”