TEDBURN History and Information Society held an unveiling ceremony to reveal a board which lists all the occupants of the cemetery at The Little Chapel in Tedburn St Mary.

After the unveiling of the board, from left, Malcolm Little, Louise Taylor, Karen Wilson and right, Parish Clerk Jane Clark. AQ 1888
After the unveiling of the board, from left, Malcolm Little, Louise Taylor, Karen Wilson and right, Parish Clerk Jane Clark. AQ 1888 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A section of the cemetery plot board. AQ 1891
A section of the cemetery plot board. AQ 1891 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Painstaking months of investigation work to identify the location of each grave was put in by Karen Wilson, assisted by Malcolm Little, both Society members.

Karen was asked to unveil the cemetery plot positions board by the Chair of Tedburn St Mary Parish Council, Louise Taylor.

The Little Chapel at Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1900
The Little Chapel at Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1900 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
People studying the cemetery plot board after it was unveiled. AQ 1894
People studying the cemetery plot board after it was unveiled. AQ 1894 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

She praised Karen and Malcolm for their hard work, for running the Society and care of The Little Chapel.

Families of those in the cemetery were invited to attend as well as local councillors and local residents.

Some of the gravestones in the cemetery at The Little Chapel cemetery, Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1912
Some of the gravestones in the cemetery at The Little Chapel cemetery, Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1912 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A section of the cemetery plot board. AQ 1898
A section of the cemetery plot board. AQ 1898 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A cream tea was enjoyed by all who attended.

The Society will be holding an Open Day at Tedburn St Mary Village Hall from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, October 20.  Tea and cake will be available as well as displays of local history, photos, etc.  All are invited to attend.

To support the Society or Little Chapel, please email: [email protected] .

Some of the gravestones in the cemetery at The Little Chapel cemetery, Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1914
Some of the gravestones in the cemetery at The Little Chapel cemetery, Tedburn St Mary. AQ 1914 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)