Henry Trigg (testator)
Barn in Hertfordhire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Trigg (c. 1667 – 6 October 1724) was an English grocer who became famous following his death for his eccentric will which had his body placed in a coffin in the rafters of his barn, which became a tourist attraction. Trigg later became the subject of a ghost story.
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Henry Trigg | |
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Born | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England |
Baptised | 11 January 1667[1] |
Died | 6 October 1724(1724-10-06) (aged 57) Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England |
Resting place | Barn at rear of 37 High Street, Stevenage |
Occupation | Grocer |
Known for | His eccentric will |
Parent(s) | John and Sara Trigg[1] |
Relatives | Revd Thomas Trigg (brother) George Trigg (brother) William Trigg (nephew) |
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Quick Facts Trigg's barn, General information ...
Trigg's barn | |
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General information | |
Type | Barn |
Location | Stevenage, Hertfordhire, England |
Coordinates | 51.911741°N 0.207653°W / 51.911741; -0.207653 |
Named for | Henry Trigg |
Designations | Grade II listed building |
Known for | Resting place of Henry Trigg |
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