Longbenton, Church of St. Bartholomew, grave of T. Greenfield

HER Number:
13388

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Longbenton, Church of St. Bartholomew, grave of T. Greenfield

Place:
Longbenton

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:
Grave Marker

Site Type: Specific:
Gravestone

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Thomas Greenfield's grave is east of the church. He was killed in an accident at Killingworth Colliery on 31 August 1836. His gravestone tells the story, which ends with a rhyme: "As he was descending Killingworth Colliery, the chain broke and he fell down the shaft, a depth of 180 fathoms. In respect of his character as a friend, a son and a Christian his comrades have subscribed to erect this stone. Think nothing strange that happens unto all my lots today, tomorrow yous may fall the chain it broke I in a moment fell and had not time to bid my friends farewell".

Easting:
275

Northing:
691

Grid Reference:
NZ275691

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Alan Morgan, 2004, Beyond the Grave - Exploring Newcastle's Burial Grounds, page 149