A symbolic gravestone at Hobkirk Parish Churchyard
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A symbolic gravestone at Hobkirk Parish Churchyard
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 30 Oct 2023
The winged soul at the head of the stone is a symbol of immortality representing the human soul on the journey to Heaven to await the Day of Judgement. The crown and hammer is the symbol of the Hammerman’s Guild.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.390579
Longitude
-2.653515