Christina Anne Jessica Cavendish-Bentinck

1852–1912 (age 60)

Biography

Christina Anne Jessica Cavendish-Bentinck (1852-1912) carried the grace of her family into every gathering at Sledmere, making her home a place of warmth for old friends and new neighbours alike.

Her quiet presence at the Church of St Mary, Sledmere inspired parishioners, and she took a genuine interest in the charities and schools that shaped village life.

Also buried at Church of St Mary, Sledmere

Tatton Sykes
1826–1913 (age 87)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere
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Mark Sykes
1879–1919 (age 40)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere
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Virginia Gilliat
1916–1970 (age 54)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere
Henrietta Sykes
1766–1813 (age 47)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere
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Lilian Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey
1876–1962 (age 86)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere
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Sir Mark Masterman-Sykes, 3rd Baronet
1771–1823 (age 52)
Church of St Mary, Sledmere