Monumental inscriptions, or memorial inscriptions, are the inscribed words on tombs and memorials found in churchyards and churches. Inscriptions can also be found on war memorials, outdoor furniture such as park benches, and in non-Anglican burial grounds and municipal cemeteries.
The Society has concentrated on transcribing memorials that are not in municipal cemeteries. These records are available to purchase through our monumental inscriptions series of booklets, and to members as a look-up service.
Each monumental inscription booklet records memorials as they are found, with maps, plans and a surname index included to aid location. Other memorials in the vicinity, such as war memorials and benches, are also recorded where they exist.
Since we have been recording, many headstones in churchyards have deteriorated to the point that our records now provide the only evidence of the original inscription.
