A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Bett
Alternative Surname
First Name
George, of Harlaxton
Initial of Surname
B
Year of Birth/Baptism
Flourished
Year of Death
-1795
Biographical Details
A Kesteven slate headstone engraver from a well-established family of masons, there are 16 headstones in Kesteven signed by him between 1757 and 1792. His eldest son, William, followed him in the craft for some years before leasing a public house in Barkston.
Literary References: Neave and Heron 1969, 8
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