Richard died in 1712 aged 13. Note the skull at the top of his memorial..

 St Symphorian, Veryan, Cornwall

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St Symphorian has been patron of this church since at least 1281.

 

 

 The attractive memorial records the fact that Richard died in 1712 aged 13.

 

Note the skull at the top. 

 

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