The Burrell Baronets of Knepp

In sacred memory of Sir William Burrell Bt. of the Deepdene in Surrey (The son of Peter Burrell Esq., of Beckenham in Kent, and of Amy, daughter of Hugh Raymond Esq.). He married Sophia, eldest daughter of Sir Charles Raymond Bt., by whom hehad 5 sons and 2 daughters departed this life 20/01/1796 aged 63.

Let those whose reverence minds like his,
endowed with all that makes men eminently good, worth, honour, justice, all that endear,
secure esteem, or claim affections tear,
with pious step approach the tomb of one who most was honoured, where he best was known;
one in every character the same pursued a line of conduct free from blame
and left a bright example to mankind of all that dignifies the human mind.

In the same vault are deposited the remains of Sophia Raymond Lady Burrell, widow of Sir William Burrell Bt. (& late wife of William Claye CL) who at the age of 49 departed this mortal life on 20/06/1802 after a long and painful illness which she bore with that resignation which becomes a true Christian.

The memorial was sculpted by John Flaxman (1755-1826), whose largest works are in Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral. He's best known for his monument to Lord Nelson. Sir William's memorial was moved from St. Mary’s Church in 1891, under instruction from Sir Charles Raymond Burrell. It is in the style of Thomas Hope (he later also lived at The Deepdene - see Sir Charles Merrik Burrell for more information) of his Egyptian period.