Sacred
to the Memory of
Commander David Atkinson, R.N.
who had the honour of serving
his King and Country for 46 Years
and was present in H.M. Ship Theseus
at the Battle of the Nile
under the Immortal Nelson.
He died 12th March 1839
Aged 77 years.
This stone is erected
as a memorial
of a kind Husband,
an affectionate Father,
and a sincere Friend.
(This is followed by the names of other members of the family.)
Information: Anthea Lang