The monumental inscription reads:

SACRED
To the memory of Jane Maria
daughter of Christopher and
Elizabeth Close of Staindrop
who died September the 25th 1834
aged 17 years

Also of Mary their daughter
who died the 28th December 1834
aged 8 years

Also of Christopher their son
who died the 26th of April 1835
aged 13 years

Also Elizabeth Close above
named who died 16th of April 1858
aged 74 years

Also the above Christopher Close
who died July 20th 1872
aged 87 years