Old Red Sandstone mausoleum built c.1820. Square in plan with a base plinth and flat recessed inscription panels. Crowning podium, column and flaming urn finial to top.
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1820
The inscription reads 'To the memory of Robert Batt, son of Thomas Batt of Ozior Hill in the County of Wexford who died on the 26th of October 1783 aged 55 year. He was for several years a captain in the 18th Royal Irish Regiment and married in 1765 Hannah daughter of Samuel Hydo Esquire who died on the 24th of April 1816 aged 79 years. Here lies the body of Narcissus Batt of Purdysburn Esquire who died on the 27th January 1840 in the 79 year of his age. He was the oldest son of Robert Batt of Ozier Hill in County of Wexford here is also placed the body of Margaret his wife daughter of Thomas Gregg Esquire who died on the 29th September. Here also lies the body of Elizabeth Batt daughter of Narcissus Batt of Purdysburn Esq. who died on the 27th March 1854 aged 52 years. Here is also placed the body of Robert Batt Esq. of Purdysburn born 23rd June 1795 died 27th July 1864'.
In overall good condition (2003).
RSJ Clarke, Gravestone Inscriptions: County Down. Ulster-Scot Historical Society (1966-1998).
J Beattie, The Mausolea of County Down and Greater Belfast. Unpublished Dissertation, Queens University Belfast (2003).
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Drumbo CofI Graveyard
Ballylesson Road
Drumbo
County Down
BT8 8LA
Northern Ireland