Here we have the latest addition to the fleet at Albery & Redstone. This is an original Victorian wheel Bier, built approximately 1890 at Colaton Raleigh in Devon.

Before the modern day hearse, and the extravagance of a horse drawn hearse, most villages had the ‘Parish Bier’ which would be used to convey loved ones to their place of burial. Most often kept in the church, or its own purpose built building in the corner of the church yard. This particular bier came out of the parish church at Holcombe Rogus, near Tiverton.

Once restored you will see it this year at the Okehampton Show, and will become a feature in our new premises at the old bank in Fore Street, Okehampton once completed.