Thomas Chadwell .... missing !

[groom]

Thanks, that is what threw me, I thought it was Penallt, but then as you say FindMyPast had it as Bishton.

It is a bit of a coincidence that the Thomas Chadwell who died in 1797 died in February as did the Thomas who died in 1917  Lydart said the date is quite clear on the tomb, otherwise I would have suggested, given the style of tomb, that it is that of the earlier one.

[Lydart]

I'll have to go up to the church and take another photo of the whole thing .... its difficult to get light on the name and not glare on the date part ... watch this space !

[TYDU]

Thomas Chadwell Rosser 1804 - 1832 died in Port Kingston, Jamaica whilst in the Royal Navy. There is a plaque commemorating him in the Altar area of Penallt Church. The name Chadwell is also identified as Shadwell in early Parish Records.
There is also part of a headstone/plaque of William Rosser 1741 - 1778 in the porch to the church. The inscription reads (inscription difficult to read), "Hear this praye _____ ______ of William Rosser the parish of Cwmcarvan who died 15 Oct 1778 aged 38 years. Thet that a righteous life ha..."

[Lydart]

     lesson learned .... remove the ivy growing over an inscription          and in this case, his death was Feb 19 17(96)  the ivy covering the 96 (and it has to be said, the 19 and 17 almost touching, so an easy but stupid mistake to make !

I've since found out a lot more about him; he was a wealthy man (hence the extravagant box tomb) and owned much land locally.   

Thank you everyone for suggestions and info.

[groom]

Brilliant - so the death/burial I found for you right at the beginning was right!    Glad that's been solved.