KK-SPEN-071

Record Date: 
11 June 2011
Graveyard: 
St. Peters
Exact wording of epitaph: 

In loving memory of Dermot Lindsey Richardson M.B.E Major The Kings Regiment who was killed in manoeuvres in Germany 11 October 1949 aged 38 years. Also Sheila his twin sister died 12 February 1977.

Memorial Type: 
Headstone
Grave location
County: 
Kilkenny
Latitude: 
52.545011388889
Longitude: 
-7.22681
Additional details
Stonecutter/monumental sculptor: 
Unknown
Erected by: 
Not stated
Denomination: 
Church of Ireland
Orientation of face: 
E
Number of components: 
1
Inscribed faces: 
1
Height (cm): 
98
Width (cm): 
63
Thickness (mm): 
130
Memorial date stated
Year: 
1949
Memorial date inferred: 
1949
Inscription date primary: 
1949
Inscription date secondary: 
1977
Memorial material: 
Limestone
Condition of grave: 
Sound in place
Condition of inscription: 
Mainly decipherable
Technique of inscription: 
Incised
Stone top: 
Round
Letter style: 
Roman
Introductory term: 
In loving memory of Dermot Lindsey Richardson
Inscription legible: 
Yes
Number of people commemorated: 
2
People commemorated: 
Name: 
Dermot
Surname: 
Lindsey Richardson
Date of birth - year: 
1911
Date of death - day: 
11
Date of death - month: 
October
Date of death - year: 
1949
Age: 
38
Address: 
Kellsgrange Co Kilkenny
Name: 
Sheila
Surname: 
Lindsey Richardson
Date of birth - year: 
1911
Date of death - day: 
12
Date of death - month: 
February
Date of death - year: 
1977
Age: 
66
Address: 
Kellsgrange Co Kilkenny
Relationship with first person: 
Sister
Notes: 

Decoration within a circle in front centre top of stone  galloping  Horse  with swag underfoot and  the word KINGS   inscribed in relief.