LI-BYNO-0074

Record Date: 
24 May 2022
Graveyard: 
St. Munchin's, Bruree
Exact wording of epitaph: 

Here Lyeth The

Body Of John Lyons 

Who Dep'd Life June 

20 1803 Aged 73 Years 

May He Rest In Peace Amen 

Erected By His Son John

Memorial Type: 
Headstone
Grave location
County: 
Limerick
Latitude: 
52.423011111111
Longitude: 
-8.6629638888889
Additional details
Stonecutter/monumental sculptor: 
William Bolster
Inscription legible: 
Yes
People commemorated: 
Name: 
John
Surname: 
Lyons
Date of death - day: 
20
Date of death - month: 
June
Date of death - year: 
1803
Age: 
73
Name: 
John
Notes: 

This might be the oldest William Bolster headstone in the system (May2023)?

This definintely shows stylistic foundations for Joseph's work.