Tombstones in Clackmannan Kirkyard
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Tombstones in Clackmannan Kirkyard
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 20 Jun 2013
I've rarely seen so many finely carved tombstones in one place, as here in the old kirkyard at Clackmannan. I imagine they're a sign of the local community's wealth in the past, based on good agricultural land or the skills of the local stonemasons or both. Most date from the 18th century, but are not always in their original positions.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.106569
Longitude
-3.75464