“1632*. Here lies the body of …..”
On the opposite side of the lane to Batcombe church, we were surprised to spot an old gravestone in the wall. We stood for a moment and pondered whether it really indicated the location of a body.
Given the context and it’s state, the verdict was that it was a good recycling project. Name has long since gone. No-one left to know for sure. I think it works well as part of a wall. Out of place. Adding interest that only such an oddity can do.
Joining in with Charly’s #AlphabetPhoto linky. I could have gone with “out of place” or “oddity”, but this week my O is for old. After all, a gravestone from 1632 is certainly old.
*Not sure if the date is 1632 or 1637, but the gravestone seems to date back to some time in the 1630s.
Wow thats incredible, I’ve become fascinated by old things now that I live in a country where anything 50 years old is considered ancient! I love the idea of it being a recycling project 🙂 #alphabetphoto
Almost 400 years old, would seem ancient in comparison to 50 years. 😀 A nice reminder of how much tangible history we have around us.
That’s an interesting find! Amazing how things live on long after it’s creators are gone. #alphabetphoto
It’s true. I like that this is still useful and visible, even after it’s original use seems to have disappeared.
What an interesting find which opens a whole set of intriguing questions :). great photo for O
I agree. I’m sure there is an interesting story around this stone.
What a good spot! And definitely “old”! #alphabetphoto
Looks like it. 🙂
What an interesting thing to spot. So many questions too…I love a bit of intrigue and history! #alphabetphoto
It does suggest an interesting story doesn’t it?!
How interesting, what a great find. I love little oddities like that, really gets you wondering how they got there x #alphabetphoto
It does, doesn’t it? Maybe it did mark a spot, but I doubt it. Wondering if I’d choose to add it to a wall of mine. Questions. Questions.
I love the thought of it being ‘recycling’ and preserving history in the wall.
It is a great idea. Stones have always been taken from crumbling old buildings to build more houses. Just more recycling.
Now that is certainly what you would call old! 🙂 #alphabetphoto
Yes, pretty old indeed. 🙂
Wow that is old, great to see something from that long ago still around. #alphbetphoto
Isn’t it just? 😀
Beautiful! I love this so much – a fantastic recycling project indeed! #AlphabetPhoto
It is good to see. I hope it is recycling and not me misinterpretating. 🙂
I think its 1637 then again I have poor eyesight so its not accurate. Love the character if this fence! #alphabetphoto
Difficult to tell through all the lichen and moss. Not helped by the erosion. I’ll look more closely when I next visit.
What a great reuse – definitely a big talking point for passers by!
I bet. Obviously caught my eye.
Wow that is something you don’t expect to see in a wall! x #AlphabetPhoto
No, you don’t! 🙂
What an amazing looking wall
Even more wonderful for stumbling upon it!