View of gravestone of Jean Aitchinson, wife of Sir Andrew Jardine, died 1736, to NE of church.
C 66765 CN
Description View of gravestone of Jean Aitchinson, wife of Sir Andrew Jardine, died 1736, to NE of church.
Date 29/3/1996
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number C 66765 CN
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 382612
Scope and Content Gravestone commemorating Andrew Jardine and Jean Aitchison, Applegarth churchyard, Dumfries and Galloway This gravestone commemorates Andrew Jardine, who died in 1777 aged 83 years. Also interred here is his wife, Jean Aitchison, who died in 1736 aged 36 years. Carved in relief, this portrait depicts Jean who holds an open Bible in her hand, to signify her faith in the word of God. An hourglass symbolises human mortality, whilst the skull and crossbones are obvious tokens of death. The graveyards of Scotland are an important part of the cultural heritage of the country and can provide fascinating information for people interested in family or local history, as well as vernacular art. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
Medium Colour negative
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