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View of headstone commemorating Edward Cowan, 1767, in the churchyard of Bo'ness Parish Church, showing merchant, 4 in cartouche and inscription.

B 4022/13

Description View of headstone commemorating Edward Cowan, 1767, in the churchyard of Bo'ness Parish Church, showing merchant, 4 in cartouche and inscription.

Date 1989

Collection Papers of Betty Willsher, historian, St Andrews, Scotland

Catalogue Number B 4022/13

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 2238421

Scope and Content Gravestone commemorating Edward Cowan, Bo'ness churchyard, Falkirk This gravestone commemorates Edward Cowan, a merchant, who died in 1756 aged 31. Within a laurel wreath is the mark of the Arms of the Stirling Guildry (the '4' symbol) over two sets of scales. The symbol was often used by merchants in the 18th century and derives from the sign used to mark bales of merchandise during the middle ages. 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.

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/425837

Collection Hierarchy - Item Level

Collection Level (551 22) Papers of Betty Willsher, historian, St Andrews, Scotland

Group Level (551 22/1) Gravestones

>> Sub-Group Level (551 22/1/7) Photographs

>>> Sub-Group Level (551 22/1/7/13) Falkirk Council area

>>>> Batch Level (551 22/1/7/13/1) Bo'ness Parish Church

>>>>> Item Level (B 4022/13) View of headstone commemorating Edward Cowan, 1767, in the churchyard of Bo'ness Parish Church, showing merchant, 4 in cartouche and inscription.

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