A symbolic gravestone at the Old Parish Church burial ground, Galashiels
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A symbolic gravestone at the Old Parish Church burial ground, Galashiels
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 21 Feb 2024
The hammer and horse shoes indicate that this is the grave of a blacksmith. The stone has sunk into the ground over the years and there will likely be an anvil below the horse shoes. The winged soul above is a symbol of immortality representing the journey of the human soul towards Heaven for the Day of Judgement.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.612167
Longitude
-2.804202