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Bolton churchyard. William Lamb d. 1724. Reverse face; large winged cherub, flowers. Skull, crossbones and tools of slater below.
B 4067/13
Description Bolton churchyard. William Lamb d. 1724. Reverse face; large winged cherub, flowers. Skull, crossbones and tools of slater below.
Date 1988
Collection Papers of Betty Willsher, historian, St Andrews, Scotland
Catalogue Number B 4067/13
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 564900
Scope and Content Reverse face, gravestone commemorating William Lamb, Bolton churchyard, East Lothian This gravestone commemorates William Lamb, who died in 1724. Unfortunately the decoration and inscription are partially obscured by damage to the stone. Symbolising the soul's ascent to heaven, the winged cherub resembles a renaissance putto. To the right is what appears to be a slater's hammer, suggesting this was William's trade in life. Beneath, the skull and crossbones symbolise 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.
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