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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Essex => Topic started by: rsel on Friday 07 September 07 17:37 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
I don't know if anybody can help me, but i have recently been given some burial dates for some relatives in Writtle which i am assuming are for All Saints Church. I am thinking of visiting the church yard to see if the grave stones have any more usefull information (i.e. ages, relationships) to help confirm the dates with the correct people. Does anybody know what condition the grave yard in Writtle is like ? Are the grave stones in a reasonable condition (specifically ones from the late 1700's into the early 1800's).
Thanks
Richard
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Hi Everybody,
Just to let everybody know, i went to Writtle today and whilst the grave yard is very neat & tidy unless you are looking for a grave from about 1940 on wards you will struggle. It appears that most of the older headstones have been removed, and the ones that are left have virtually no markings left. Even the graves with just a border are almost impossible to make out the words.
Richard
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I found this contact while searching my dines family in Writtle Essex i found them extremely helpful
Re Writtle archives contact wendyhibbitt@hotmail.comBooks and Maps
We have a good collection of local history books, maps and copies of historical documents for reference.
We look forward to answering your enquiries by post, E-mail or in person on Thursdays when you are welcome to peruse our large selection of documents on Writtle.
If you are unable to come in person
searches can be made in our records for surnames and a print out made. We would appreciate a small donation for this service.
The Archives are normally open every Thursday afternoon and also on some Saturdays for your own research. We have visitors from all over the world, and make many contacts through the internet.
Contacts
Wendy Hibbitt
2 Green Close
Writtle
Essex CM1 3DX
01245 421265
wendyhibbitt@hotmail.com
Pam and John Jay
44 Ongar Road
Writtle
Essex CM1 3NU
01245 420153
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Thanks lenellie
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Ive just been to Writtle to look at some of the graves there, I was lucky enough to find my great great grandparents graves and other family members of the Skingleys, maybe a bit of pot luck, lots of them had sunk a bit into the ground, but you never know. Writtle is just beautiful, worth just going down to look at the pretty little village.
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I visited All Saints yesterday and quite a large section of the older graves have been cleaned up and are very clear to read.
However I do recomend that anyone with a connection to Writtle contacts Wendy Hibbitt.
Also I must say that Writtle is a very pretty place and well worth a visit even if you have no connection.