IHS
God be Mercifl to
ye Soul of Ta.y Deer
Aged 65 & wife Bridgt
Deer als Hogan Agd
70 he died 1774 she
1781 Erecd by their sons
Wilm Patk & Bryan
Description: Top of Stone: in relief – Roman I H S with serifs, surmounted by a Cross, beneath the Cross is a Winged “Soul” effigy all are surrounded by a full Sunburst. On each shoulder there is a recumbent Heart with blooming foliage emitting from each – this extends down each side of the inscription panel with its beautifully carved Roman/Cursive text. Note the long “S”’s , the elongated 7 and ampersands on lines 3 and 7 and the ligature “T h” on line 6.