Reverse face of undated gravestone; winged cherub over open book bearing the legend 'VERBUM DOMINIS MANET IN AETERNUM', crossbones, and skull surmounted by an hourglass.
SC 549700
Description Reverse face of undated gravestone; winged cherub over open book bearing the legend 'VERBUM DOMINIS MANET IN AETERNUM', crossbones, and skull surmounted by an hourglass.
Collection Papers of Betty Willsher, historian, St Andrews, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 549700
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of A 59246/25
Scope and Content 'Verbum Dominus in Aeternum' stone, Borthwick churchyard, Midlothian Who this stone commemorates is now unknown, as the inscription is badly weathered and illegible. The cherub represents the soul's ascent to heaven. Beneath, the crossbones, hourglass and skull signify death and the mortality of man. Symbolising faith, the open book reads 'VERBUM DOMINIS MANET IN AETERNUM' ('The Word of the Lord Remain Eternally'). 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.
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