William Barrell

On the wall of the East Cloister of Westminster Abbey, near the entrance to the Chapter House, is a white marble tablet, with a drum, shield and flag to the memory of William Barrell. It has been suggested that the sculptor was L.F. Roubiliac. The inscription reads:

Near this place lies interred the remains of the Honourable WILLIAM BARRELL Esqr. Lieutenant Colonel of His Majesty’s forces, Governor of Pendennis Castle, and Colonel of the King’s Own Regiment of Foot, which so bravely distinguish'd itself at the battles of Falkirk & Culloden. He was descended from an antient family in Herefordshire, serv'd his country with great honour upwards of 50 years, and was engaged in most of the memorable actions & sieges in Flanders & Germany, during the whole course of Queen Anne's wars. He died the 8th of August 1749. Aet. [aged] 78. This monument is erected to his memory as a testimony of filial piety and gratitude by his only son SAVAGE BARRELL Esqr. Renovated by his great grand son CAPT. JUSTINIAN BARRELL, R.N. 1855.

His wife was Mary and their daughter Ann married Captain Charles Rainsford.