There are a number of wall monuments. For example, three of the 18th Century are situated in the nave on the south clerestory wall. They are similar in style, but of descending grandeur from 1752 to 1775. The western-most has the largest urns, heraldry and swags. The monuments relate to members of the Say family. Two corresponding hatchments were discovered quite recently, which originally hung opposite on the north clerestory wall. (These are presently stored in the west gallery and it is hoped that they may be restored when funds permit.)
Sacred to the memory of Thomas Scott Esq of the retreat in this parish formerly of the City of London. Merchant who died the 28th April 1821. Aged 58 years.Possessed of an acute understanding and a retentive memory, the extensive intercourse he had held with the world in his own and in foreign countries had enabled him to acquire a stock of information and experience which joined to a kind and amiable disposition rendered his society desirable to all who had the advantage to enjoy it. He sustained a painful illness with patience and resignation. Departing this life in possession of the Christian’s sure hope and regretting only that she who raises this humble tribute to congugal affection could no longer partake of his care.Also of Maria Anna Scott relict of the above named Thomas Scott. Who died the 6th June 1842, at the retreat aged 76 years.
Radulphus Hare Baron: hujus tecti Materiam, ex pio erga Deum, nec minus Benevolo erga Rectorem affectu, Libere Suppeditavit Anno Dom 1702
In memory of Francis James son of the Revd James Dashwood and Sarah his wife Obit Dec. the 5th 1813 Aetat nine years. Early remov’d from bleak misfortunes pow’r, Secure from storms here rests a tender flower.Short tho its bloom the opening bud began.To promise fair when ripen’d into man.Sleep on, sweet boy, or now with Angels sing,For God hath call’d thee to Immortal spring!
Near this place in hope of a joyful resurrection lie the remains of the Rt Hon. Lady Martha Dashwood wife of the Revd James Dashwood A.M. & daughter of the Rt Hon. Revd Charles Earl of Banbury of Burford in Oxfordshire. She departed this life on ye 16th of Nov. 1799, aged 63 years
Vivit post funera Virtus also of Mary Knollis eldest daughter of the Hon. Revd Fra Knollis & grand daughter of the said Earl of Banbury, who died Aug. 10th 1804, aged 28 years also of Lady Mary Knollis eldest daughter of the said Earl of Banbury who died May 12th 1801, aged 81 years
To the memory of Sarah Dashwood, daughter of the Rev David Lloyd L.L.D. second wife and relict of the Rev James Dashwood, formerly Rector of Doddington in the Isle of Ely, (second son of George Dashwood, of Peyton Hall in Suffolk, Esq.) This monument was erected by George Henry her only surviving son. After years of suffering borne with exemplary fortitude she departed this life (in humble confidence of a joyful resurrection) on Sunday the 27th of April 1839, in the 65th year of her age. Vive Memor Lethi
To the memory of William Say Esq Who died Jan. 14th 1775. Anno Aetatis 43.
Scandel to Truth, & Heaven’s all feeing Eye: That men fhould Teach, e’en monuments to Lye: But when the Laft Dread Trump fhall roufe the Dead Then may with Truth, this Character be read: Without a wish to Injure, or Opprefs; Friend to mankind, & Virtue in Diftrefs: Studious to pleafe, & fearful to offend, Above Detraction, or a felfifh end; Bleft with a Hand, moft freely to beftow; Bleft with a Heart, to flare another’s Woe; If thefe are Virtues which are rarely known; if this be merit we fhould with our own; Then may we fay, (but not without a Sigh) Near to this place, thefe many Virtues, Lie.
Near this place lieth the body of Mr. William Say Youngest son of Mr. Robert Say of this parish Grocer whom he succeeded in his trade and having by his honesty probity and integrity acquired a genteel fortune and an universal good name, he departed this life the 16th day of October 1751. Aged 56 years Beloved and lamented by all who knew him. He married Hannah one of the daughters of Mt. Thomas Ives of Watton in this County who died the 19th day of June 1732. Aged 29 years and is interred near her husband.
They had issue five children, Elizabeth and william who survived them, & Robert Robert & Hannah who died in their infancy
In memory of Sarah wife of Thomas Wales. Surgeon, of this parish, and daughter of the late Thomas Garneys Esq, of Kenton in the county of Suffolk. She died April the VIIth MDCCCXXI, aged LIV years. Also of Mary-Ann, daughter of the said Thomas and Sarah Wales, who died May the XXIInd MDCCCXXI, aged XVII years, And of Susan, who died in the year MDCCXCV, aged XXI months Also of Thomas Wales, Esquire, Surgeon, widower, who died October XXVIIth MDCCCXXXIX, aged LXXV years. Their remains are interred under the family pew, which is held by faculty granted by the Bishop of the Diocese.
In memory of Thomas Garneys Wales MRCS born 9th February died 19th January 1870 and his son Thomas Garneys Wales MRCS born 9th December 1832 died 18th August 1925.
[ This wall monument – and the one above – on the south aisle wall are for Thomas Wales, Surgeon (d.1839) and his descendants – the successive generations of doctors Wales in Downham Market. ]
Near this place are interr’d Edward Warmoll, Apothecary and Elizabeth his wife. He died August 12, 1701 aged 71. She died January 6, 1730 aged 42. Also Nicholas their son who died February 6, 1738 in the nineteenth year of his age.
In Memoriam Edward Charles King Bearcroft BCL for 12 years Vicar of Felmingham Norfolk and for 23 years previously Curate of this parish Chaplain of the Downham Union & Chaplain V.D. 3rd Volunteer Batt. Norfolk Regt who died at Felmingham vicarage June 4, 1897 and was buried in the cemetery of this parish. RIP This tablet is erected by an old friend.
The above and opposite window are the bequest of Mr. James Oakes, native of this parish who died at Madras September 29, 1875. Aged 43 years This tablet is erected by his family in loving remembrance.
To the glory of God and in loving memory of Henry Oakes for 16 years Rector’s Churchwarden of this Parish. This window has been erected by his sisiters, Rebecca and Ann Oakes as an appropriate memorial of one “Rich in good works”. he entered into rest Dec.7, 1886 aged 66 years
