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oooer so the lettering runs in the opposite direction to the inscription :-(

Might be an idea to see if the churchyard has had the MI's transcribed. They could be on microfiche in a Records Office.

Just to add......

The stonemason now puts his initials and a number at the bottom usually on the plinth if there is one.

Here's the link - it is shared with everyone

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/18693450

I have sent you a request to view your keepsafe :-S

Can't see anything Mr M.

I know IHS is iota eta sigma so I was wondering if my unknown inscription could have some similar meaning.

Have a look here......had a quick look but could not see anything.


http://duplin.lostsoulsgenealogy.com/cemabrvs.htm

How do I do that?

I think you have to give us a link? :-)

Right. I think I've got it.

I've put the photo into my Keepsafe and altered the access to 'shared with everyone'. The photo is attached to Joseph Robinson born c1660 and d 1711.

I'm sure you'll tell me if you can't get access to it.

I haven't ever done it so afraid I can't help. Stick up a thread asking ;-)

adding here because I want to know the answer :-)

JoyLouise just because I am easily confused, is it

C + H

or

C H

?

and I am no help with Keepsafe ...

Am I right?

I have to update my Tree and put Joseph on then attach the gravestone photo to his entry then it will be in my Keepsafe and you will be able to access it. OR Do I have to give you access to my Keepsafe somehow?

okey dokey :-D :-D

Esh St Michael & AA

Cousin took two photos so I'll try to place one on this site even though I still can't make it out.

Give me a little time to read how to do this.

Do you want to say which cemetery?

TBH when we go photographing gravestones for the local project or military deaths we don't really look at the edges :-(

I'm too busy trying not to fall over.

I think it was meant to be seen as the stone is only about 18 inches high and was probably the first inscription noticed before it weathered.

I'm becoming more curious

I've not seen a gravestone that old with the mason's sign or initials on it.

If it's on the top facing of the stone then it's not meant to be seen (if I have the placement right).

Any inscriptions that relate to the deceased are meant to be visible.

I would go for the stonemason, you can look in the trade directories for the area also any church records that would give you more info.

Will try Christian inscriptions Ann.

for over a thousand years it was therefore not represented directly in art. Instead at first it was represented by symbolic depictions such as the Chi Rho, the first two Greek letters of Christ, encircled by a wreath symbolizing the victory of resurrection over death.


Early Christian inscriptions


www.naturalgeographicmagazine.com/q/Early_Christian_inscriptions

Early Christian inscriptions are the epigraphical ... was a Roman soldier whose tombstone was found ... the Greek counterparts of God, Lord, Jesus, Chr