THE CHURCHYARD MEMORIALS

The most noteworthy memorial which is not listed is on the wall at the south-west corner of the church (through the wrought iron rectory gates).  It is in memory of Susanna Wood "who after a long and painful illness which she bore with the greatest fortitude departed this life the 16th of June 1810 in the 58th year of her age.  She was tapped 97 times and had 461 gallons of water taken from her without ever lamenting her case or fearing the operation".

DEDICATION STELE.  This records the assumption of responsibility for the care of the churchyard by the Vestry of Bermondsey in 1882.

DRINKING FOUNTAIN with canopy, dated 1902, in Gothic Revival style. Given by Col S B Bevington, first Mayor of Bermondsey, in memory of his father. Limestone and pink and grey granite.

HARRISON FAMILY CHEST TOMB. An Egyptian-styled tomb chest, 1851, in limestone, with badly weathered inscription. Situated close to the Dedication Stele.

CHEST TOMB, c1815. Spearhead railings (currently in distinctive red oxide!), situated close to the Dedication Stele.

TABLE TOMB, near entrance to churchyard from Bermondsey Street, 18th C. In original railings on a stone base.

CHEST TOMB, approx 15m south-east of the church, 18th C, in stone and brick. No inscription visible.

CHEST TOMB of John Sargeant, at south-west corner of the church, 18th C, in stone. This is beside the southern side door of the church from the Rectory forecourt (NOT the churchyard).  (NB Has incorrect photograph on www.imagesofengland.org.uk, which is of a tomb at the south-east corner of the church)

GATES AND GATE PIERS. Metal gates and stone gate piers at entrance to churchyard from Tower Bridge Road. Early 19th C with spearhead railings.

WATCH HOUSE on corner of Abbey Street and Bermondsey Street, early 19th C. Inscribed "The Gift of Henry Sterry Esq" which appears to relate to the attached drinking fountain.

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