There has been a strong non-conformist Christian presence in Moreton since the first Presbyterian Chapel was built in 1692. This no longer stands but it was followed by the Unitarian Chapel, built in 1802, the Methodist Chapel, erected in 1817, the Baptist Chapel, established in 1790 and rebuilt in the 1850s, and the Congregational Chapel put up in 1862.

Graves and Memorials in the Unitarian Graveyard in Cross Street.

  • U01: In loving memory of HENRY SHORT who died December 29th 1891 aged 73 years. Also of HANNAH his wife who died August 13th 1899 aged 81 years. Also of HENRY HUTCHINGS SHORT their son who died on the 23 April 1932 aged 87 years.
  • U02: In affectionate remembrance of ANN wife of Silvester TRELEAVEN who died April 16th 1874 aged 58 years. Also of the above SILVESTER TRELEAVEN who died March 4th 1898 aged 85 years.
  • U03: In affectionate remembrance of ELIZABETH ANN daughter of Silvester & Ann TRELEAVEN who died July 10th 1883 aged 44 years. Also of SUSAN TRELEAVEN her sister who died April 26th 1923 aged 71 years. Nearer my God to thee.
  • U04: In memory of LUCY daughter of John and Elizabeth STONEMAN who died August 16th 1879 aged 29 years.
  • U05: In memory of SUSANNA MARWOOD who died July 19th 1843 aged 52 years. Also of JOB MARWOOD husband of the above who died June 10th 1869 aged 77 years. Also 4 of their infant children. Watch therefore for ye know not at what hour your Lord cometh. Also of SARAH MARWOOD their daughter who died Decr. 31st 1897 aged 70 years.
  • U06: JOHN TRELEAVEN died XXVIII Dec. MDCCCXV aged LXIX. GRACE TRELEAVEN his wife died XI April MDCCCXXXV aged LXXV. WILLIAM TRELEAVEN son of the above died XXVI Oct. MDCCCXXXV aged XLVI.
  • U07: In affectionate remembrance of ELIZABETH wife of Silvester TRELEAVEN who died October 26th 1850 aged 64 years. Also of the above SILVESTER TRELEAVEN who died November 29th 1865 aged 78 years. Also of GRACE daughter of the above who died December 19th 188? aged 69 years.
  • U08: In memory of JANE SHEARS who departed this life the 29th day of March 1828 aged 74 years.
  • U09: In loving memory of GEORGE PINSON who died August 27th 1872 in his 60th year. Also of GRACE wife of the above who died August 2nd 1902 in her 80th year. “Their end was peace”.
  • U10: MATTHIAS W……(B)Y died the ….M…. aged 7? years.
  • U11: Loved and loving. BESSIE eldest daughter of …… BROCK. She was born at Swansea Aug. 30th 1839 and died at Exeter Aug. 28th 1859. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
  • U12: In memory of WILLIAM JACKSON born 4th July 1808 died 7th April 1869. Also of SUSAN WRAYFORD JACKSON wife of the above born February 12th 1809 died March 8th 1884.
  • U13: In memory of GEORGE JACKSON late of Wray in this parish who died the 4th day of July 1804 aged 70 years. Also ANN JACKSON wife of the above who died Sept. the 19th 1814 aged 84 years. Also GEORGE JACKSON son of the above who died July 22nd 1851 aged 87 years. Also of SUSANNA his wife who died Novr. 26th 1853.
  • U14: In memory of LUCY BARTER daughter of George and Susannah Harvey and wife of William Barter born June 20th 1820 died June 1st 1899. “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day”. Prov. iv 18.
  • U15: Erected to the memory of ANN HARVEY who departed this life the 8th of February 1815 aged 57 years. Also of RICHARD HARVEY husband of the above died the 24th of April 1824 aged 65 years.
  • U16: In loving memory of HANNAH the beloved wife of Alfred George LAKE who fell asleep August 20th 1905 aged 38 years and 6 months. Devoted wife and mother. Also of the above ALFRED GEORGE LAKE died May 11: 1912 aged 49.
  • U17: Sacred to the memory of GEORGE HENRY ELLIS Consulting Engineer who died May 29th 1913. Also of CLARA his wife (nee Hewett) died Feb. 19th 1940.
  • U18: In loving memory of MARY ANN eldest daughter of William Steer HEWETT and Mary his wife born January 31st 1848 died January 27th 1891. He giveth his beloved sleep. Also of U18 EMILY TARR HEWETT their second daughter born May 2nd 1849 died July 14th 1922.
  • U19: In loving memory of MARY ANN the wife of William Steer HEWETT who died March 29th 1886 aged 62 years. Also of WILLIAM SAMUEL son of the above who died February 4th 1875 aged 14 years. Also of the above WILLIAM STEER HEWETT who died March 14th 1907 aged 90 years. Also of LUCY their infant daughter aged 1 year 10 mths.
  • U20: In loving memory of LUCY HARVEY who departed this life April 21st 1921 aged 67 years. Also of GEORGE HARVEY husband of the above and son of John & Ann Harvey who died May 20th 1924 aged 84 years.
  • U21: Erected to the memory of MARY ANNA daughter of John and Ann Harvey of this parish who died November 13th 1850 in the 23rd year of her age. Also of SUSAN their second daughter who died November 19th 1851 in the 20th year of her age. Also of the above JOHN HARVEY who died April 10th 1852 aged 70 years. Also of FRANCES their daughter who died August 6th 1856 in the 21st year of her age. Also of the above ANN HARVEY who died July 28th 1885 aged 85 years.
  • U22: Here are deposited the mortal remains of MARYANN HARVEY who departed this life August 10th 1832 aged 25 years. Also of MARY WRAYFORD grandmother of the above who died April 5th 1833 aged 89. Also of GEORGE HARVEY Snr. who died August 18th 1837 aged 53 years. Also of SUSANNA wife of the above George HARVEY who died October 15th 1848 aged 62 years.
  • U23: In affectionate remembrance of FANNY the youngest daughter of George and Elizabeth HARVEY of Thorn, North Bovey, and widow of the late Frederick Willmer, Journalist of Birkenhead, who died at Thorn, North Bovey, April 23rd 1891 aged 34 years. Also of EMMA and LUCY daughters of the above George and Elizabeth HARVEY each aged 6 years.
  • U24: In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE HARVEY of Thorn, North Bovey, who died Febry. 1st 1909 aged 86 years. Also of ELIZABETH his wife who died January 1st 1888 aged 62 years.
  • U25: In affectionate rmembrance of GEORGE HARVEY who died October 22nd 1939. Also of ANNA his wife who died August 19th 1939.
  • U26: In memory of JAMES BRIDGMAN who died 3rd Jan. 1900 aged 77. Also of MARY his wife who died 19th Nov. 1885 aged 66. And of GEORGE their son who died 30th July 1882 aged 28. BARTHOLMEW their son who died 23rd Dec. 1871 aged 24. Also ALBERT their son.
  • U27: In memory of ANN BROWNE who died on 9th Nov. 1914 at the age of 101 years and 4 months. This stone was erected by her many friends of the neighbourhood. Also of GEORGE BROWNE her husband who died on 6th June 1873 aged 56 years.
  • U28: Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM BROWNE who departed this life September the 25th 1830 aged 80 years. Also of MARY BROWNE wife of the above who departed this life September the 15th 1835 aged 86 years.
  • U29: A filial tribute to the memory of JOHN BROCK who died Nov. 10th 1850 aged 76 years.
  • U30: In affectionate remembrance of JOHN BROWNE born June 30th 1826 died of consumption March 17th 1872. Also of ELIZA ELLEN daughter of the above born Oct. 3rd 1869 died March 9th 1871 and interred in Sheerness Cemetery. In the midst of life we are in death.
  • U31: In affectionate remembrance of ANN wife of George BROWNE who died August 20th 1877 aged 67. Also of the above GEORGE BROWNE who died April 5th 1893 aged 82.
  • U32: In loving memory of EDWIN JAMES BRIDGMAN who died August 29th 1914 aged 52 years. At rest. Also of his wife SARAH died March 17th 1949 aged 88 years.
  • U33: In loving memory of MARY ANNA daughter of James and Mary TARR of Moretonhampstead who died 8th February 1915 aged 67 years. Also of ELIZABETH ANN her sister who died 29th December 1904 aged 58 years and was interred at Harpurhey Cemetery, Manchester.
  • U34: In loving memory of HAROLD ANDREWS died 19th June 1942. Also MAUD his beloved wife died 26th April 1965.
  • U35: In loving memory of FRANCES MARY daughter of Thomas & Susanna WHITE died 27th December 1937 aged 18. EDWARD WHITE died 29th Oct. 1821 aged 44. SUSANNA his wife died 9th Jan. 1848 aged 61. JANE WHITE died 10th Aug. 1821 aged 72. EDWARD son of Thomas & Susanna WHITE died 4th November 1886 aged 75. THOMAS WHITE of this town died 13th March 1852 aged 70. SUSANNA his wife died 17th July 1857 aged 79. THOMAS son of Thomas & Susanna WHITE died 15th July 1881 aged 75. JANE WRAYFORD daughter of Thomas & Susanna WHITE died 20th March 1896 aged 86. WILLIAM son of Thomas & Susanna WHITE died 20th September 1853 aged 37. EW 1886. TW 1881. JW 1821. FMW 1837. TW 1852. JWW 1895.
  • U36: In the midst of life we are in death. In remembrance of GEORGE MARWOOD born November 29th 1805 died November 6th 1883. WILLIAM ELLIS nephew of the above died November 19th 1909 aged 62 years.
  • U37: In memory of MARY FRIEND who died 5th September 1820 aged 46 years. Also of SUSAN her daughter who died 5th December 1825 aged 20 years. Also of ELIZA MARY her daughter who died 22nd April 1831 aged 23 years.
  • U38: In memory of WILLIAM SMALE who died January 15th 1855 aged 81. Also of ANN SMALE sister of the above who died January 2nd 1865 aged 86.
  • U39: To the memory of SUSANNA daughter of the late Robert SMALE of Moreton, and the wife of John TORR of Wreyland. Died at Wreyland 1st April 1866 aged 84. Also of the above named JOHN TORR who died at Wreyland on the 26th March 1870 aged 80.
  • U40: In memory of JOHN SMALE TORR late of 38 Bedford Row, London, Solicitor, son of the late John & Susan Torr of Wreyland, who died 23 July 1878 aged 59. And in memory of AUGUSTA ELIZABETH widow of John Smale TORR who died 24: December 1887 aged 68 years.
  • U41: In memory of ELIZABETH SMALE who died June 13th 1851 in the 64th year of her age. Also of MARY sister of the above who died 22nd January 1857 aged 68.
  • U42: CECIL TORR of Yonder Wreyland born 1857 died 1928.
  • U43: Erected to the memory of ANN the wife of Bartholomew PARKER who died July 23rd 1838 aged 53 years. Also of MARY JANE daughter of the above who died Sepr. 16th 1828 aged 4 years. Also of the above BARTHOLOMEW PARKER who died November 15th 1846 aged 61 years. Also WILLIAM PARKER son of the above who died November 6th 1848 aged 31 years. Also of SUSAN daughter of the above Bartholomew and Ann PARKER who died February 2nd 1891 aged 62 years.
  • U44: In loving memory of JOHN PARKER who died February 20 1887 aged 66 years. Also of LAURA his wife who died May 27th 1897 aged 65 years. Thy will be done.
  • U45: In loving memory of GEORGE PARKER who died Feb. 24th 1887 aged 66 years. Tis enough the hour has come, Lay me in this silent tomb, Now remains the rest above, God of truth and God of love. Also of ELIZABETH PARKER wife of the above who died Feb. 10th 1892 aged 60 years. O what are all my suffering here, If Lord thou could we meet, With that enraptured host to meet, And worship at thy feet.
  • U46: B J P March 1900.
  • U47: In loving memory of BARTHOLOMEW PARKER who died July 11th 1935 aged 73. Also of his beloved wife MARY JANE who died October 24th 1936 aged 76. At rest.
  • U48: In memory of WILLIAM SMALE who died January 8th 1809 agd 61. Also of his widow JANE SMALE who departed this life in the Christian hope of a better, in the 86th year of her age February 19th 1853.
  • U49: (Badly spilt) …..f the …. eptr. 7th 18….. years ….. in the Plymouth ….. f ….. YMENT ….. hter ….. 22nd 1880 ….. years.
  • U50: In loving memory of EDWARD BOWRING late of St. John?s, Newfoundland, and of Borohaye in the parish, who died at East Molesby, Surrey, 10th February 1873 agd 54 years. And of EMMA his wife who died at East Molesby 13th May 1898 aged 76 years. Their children rise up and call them blessed.
  • U51: The Rev. JOHN SMETHURST died June 27th 1859 aged 66.
  • U52: JOHN HILL J.P. Pitt House died 17 May 1892 aged 84. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. In loving memory of SUSAN DUNSFORD wife of John HILL J.P. Pitt House died 20th January 1884 aged 80.
  • U53: Sacred to the memory of THOMAS HATCH who died on the ….. April 1861 in the ….4th year of his age. Also to the memory of his beloved wife ELIZABETH BEARE who was taken from him on the 8th of August 1832 in the awful time of the cholera morbus then raging in the city and her emains interred in the Saints Rest Memorial Ground, Magdalen Road, Exeter. These lines are added by her sorrowing second daughter Sophia Kingsland Jacobs of Newton Abbot.
  • (A further inscription, badly eroded):
  • An i….nt..am..of …a III A.D. of the … m… …. at North Aller …th… W…oley, Beaford, North Devon.
  • U54: In affectionate memory of SIDNEY and MINNIE HEALE.
  • U55: In affectionate remembrance of ALFRED and LYDIA HEALE.
  • U56: In loving memory of ALF RADCLIFFE 1894 – 1968. Also LETHA RADCLIFFE 1901 – 1984 Organist of this Church 1935 – 1981. Also CAROLINE MAVIS DOVE daughter of Alphaeus and Letha Radcliffe passed away 30th May 1985.
  • U57: In memory of ALLICE POPE wife of Charles HEARD ob. April 18th 1804 Ae. 44. Also ELEANOR his second wife ob. March 28th 1857 ae. 85. Also the above named CHARLES HEARD ob. May 6th 1851 ae. 85.
  • U58: In loving memory of SARAH ANN ROBJOHNS who died June 13th 1931 aged 31 years. Also of OCTAVIA MARIA ROBJOHNS sister of the above who died December 5th 1931 aged 76 years. At rest.
  • U59: In affectionate remembrance of SUSAN the beloved wife of William Richard MARKS who entered into rest 16th April 1893 aged 53 years. Thy will be done. Also of the above WILLIAM RICHARD MARKS who departed this life August 24th 1912 aged 70 years. He giveth his beloved sleep.
  • U60: In loving memory of WILLIAM WILLS the beloved husband of Sarah E. Wills who fell asleep May 3rd 1902 aged 62 years. Nearer my God to thee. Also of the above SARAH E. WILLS died Feb. 24 1926 aged 86. Sleep on beloved sleep.
  • U61: In ever loving memory of FANNY CHARLOTTE SKIMMING born May 11th 1845 died May 5th 1918.
  • U62: In loving memory of THOMAS BENJAMIN BOWRING Knight who died 18th October 1915 aged 68 years.
  • U63: In ever affectionate remembrance of HENRY EDWARD BOWRING born February 8th 1849 died July 18th 1918.
  • U64: In loving memory of SARAH wife of Rev. F.T. REED born July 2nd 1838 died August 21st 1900. The spirit knows no death. Also of FREDERICK TEASDALE REED husband of the above interred at Guildford Feb. 1909, and of their daughters MINNIE and SARAH.
  • U65: Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM BROWNE who died the 11th of April 1817 aged 16 years.
  • U66: Sacred to the memory of EDWARD WHITE who departed this life the 29th day of October 1821 aged 44 years. Also of SUSANNA wife of the above who died January the 9th 1848 aged 64 years.
  • U67: In loving memory of JAMES BAKER LEAT who died Aug. 25th 1918 aged 64 years. At rest. EMILY his daughter who died June 8 1891 aged 13 years. ANN LEAT his wife who died Sept. 2nd 1930 aged 78 years.
  • U68: In loving memory of WILLIAM WOODLEY who died January 15th 1891 aged 75 years. Gone but not forgotten. Also of JANE WOODLEY wife of the above who died January 28th 1911 aged 90 years. At rest.
  • U69: In memory of JANE MARDON who died the 17th of May 1807 aged 88. Also of SUSANNA wife of William MARDON who died the 10th of October 1825 aged 41. Also of SUSAN their daughter who died the 27th April 1826 aged 4 years. Also of WILLIAM MARDON their son born Nov. 16th 1824 died May 3rd 1856 and is buried at Kew, near London. Also of WILLIAM MARDON who after a life of integrity and Christian kindness departed Aug. 10th 1862 aged 71.
  • U70: In loving memory of LOUISA JANE daughter of William & Susanna MARDON who died March 22nd 1894 aged 74 years.
  • U71: Love never faileth. MARY E. COPLEY JONES born 20 March 1860 died 21 December 1938. To the beloved and inspiring memory of The Rev. C.G. TOONE M.A., B.D. born 22nd September 1884 died 27th August 1960. And his wife EDITH GLADYS TOONE 23rd March 1974.
  • U72: These stones were erected by Members of this Congregation in Remembrance of Rev. ALFRED JAMES HEALE 1881 – 1965 and his wife LYDIA HEALE 1876 – 1963. SIDNEY SAMUEL HEALE 1886 – 1971 and his Sister EDITH MARY HEALE 1883 – 1971. All of Brixton, Plymouth.

Memorials inside the Unitarian Chapel in Cross Street

  • UA: In memory of Thomas and SUSANNA WHITE of this town and of their children FRANCES MARY and WILLIAM whose remains repose in the adjoining burial ground. This tablet is erected by their surviving relatives to mary their affectionate remembrance of the excellence of their character in every relation of life.
  • UB: This tablet is erected to perpetuate the memory of GEORGE and SUSANNA HARVEY of this town, and of MARYANN their eldest daughter who were all interred in the adjoining chapel ground.
  • UC: In affectionate remembrance of SUSAN DUNSFORD eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Susanna White and wife of John HILL J.P. of this town. Born January 13th 1804 died January 20th 1884. “She hath done what she could”. Mark xiv 8. Also of the above JOHN HILL J.P. who died May 17th 1892 aged 84.
  • UD: In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE HARVEY of Thorn, North Bovey, who died February 1st 1909 aged 86 years. Also of ELIZABETH his wife who died January 1st 1888 aged 62 years.
  • UE: In affectionate remembrance of EDWARD BOWRING late of Borohay in this parish who departed this life 10th February 1873 aged 54. And of EMMA his wife who died 13th May 1898 aged 76.
  • UF: In memory of The Revd. JOHN SMETHURST who departed this life June 27th 1859 aged 66; who was 42 years ministre of the congregation worshipping here; and who for nearly the same space of time was also the ministrer of the Unitarian Baptists in this town, during his long pastorate he was deservedly highly respected by all who witnessed his conduct and understood his character; and a large circle of Christian friends treasure the recollection of his talents his labours and his worth, zealous duty, devoting his talents and attainments which were of a high order to the service of the only living and true God, as revealed by the Lord Jesus Christ, he was desirous that after his death his name should be associated in perpetuity with the supporters of Unitarian Christianity in this town and neighbourhood and therefore left the savings of his life to be appropriated to this sacred purpose. Being dead he yet speaketh.
  • UG (window): In affectionate remembrance of THOMAS and SUSANNA WHITE, erected by the son Thomas MDCCCLXXLLL.
  • UH (window): In affectionate remembrance of WILLIAM and FRANCES MARY WHITE erected by their brother Thomas MDCCCLXXIII.