A fine symbolic stone in Yarrow Kirkyard

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A fine symbolic stone in Yarrow Kirkyard

Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 21 Aug 2022

This carved stone is lying flat, face upwards. It depicts the deceased holding a Bible above a skull and hour-glass, which show death and the passage of time. The carvings are in good condition.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.539672
Longitude
-3.019023