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A variety of styles of skulls found on gravestones.
A variety of styles of skulls found on gravestones.
HMB-1779
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
14 February 2006
A skull and crossbones on a gravestone, Pencaitland.
A skull and crossbones on a gravestone, Pencaitland.
HMB-1780
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
31 July 2006
A gravestone with a unique design of a double skull, Torreyburn - a unique design.
A gravestone with a unique design of a double skull, Torreyburn - a unique design.
HMB-1781
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
25 July 2006
Base of a gravestone with a skull with two horizontal bones, Greyfriars, Perth.
Base of a gravestone with a skull with two horizontal bones, Greyfriars, Perth.
HMB-1782
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
25 May 2006
A skull with a bone through it! Gravestone at Stobo.
A skull with a bone through it! Gravestone at Stobo.
HMB-1783
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
27 September 2005
A highly decorated gravestone with many symbols, Kirkcowan.
A highly decorated gravestone with many symbols, Kirkcowan.
HMB-1784
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
07 September 2006
A skeleton in a hamock! In a gravestone under St Rules Tower, St Andrews.
A skeleton in a hamock! In a gravestone under St Rules Tower, St Andrews.
HMB-1785
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
11 November 2008
An ornate gravestone with a figure in a shroud, Edzell.
An ornate gravestone with a figure in a shroud, Edzell.
HMB-1786
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
18 October 2006
Father Time with traditional hourglass and scythe on top of a gravestone, Corstorphine.
Father Time with traditional hourglass and scythe on top of a gravestone, Corstorphine.
HMB-1787
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
30 August 2005
A carving of a coffin, with carrying poles, at base of a gravestone, Eassie.
A carving of a coffin, with carrying poles, at base of a gravestone, Eassie.
HMB-1788
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
01 September 2005
Gravestone in the shape of a coffin, Ratho.
Gravestone in the shape of a coffin, Ratho.
HMB-1789
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
A gravestone with a figure standing on a skull, holding a vertical hourglass and wreath, Barr, Ayrshire.
A gravestone with a figure standing on a skull, holding a vertical hourglass and wreath, Barr, Ayrshire.
HMB-1790
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
24 August 2005
An ornate table tombslab with with symbols carved at end, Ardclach.
An ornate table tombslab with with symbols carved at end, Ardclach.
HMB-1791
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
An ornate table tombslab with with symbols carved at end, Inverarity.
An ornate table tombslab with with symbols carved at end, Inverarity.
HMB-1792
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
20 September 2005
A variety of stone urns topping grave monuments.
A variety of stone urns topping grave monuments.
HMB-1793
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
21 July 2006
A variety of spirits (to be found on the top of gravestones).
A variety of spirits (to be found on the top of gravestones).
HMB-1794
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
13 February 2006
A winged spirit with curly hair! On top of a gravestone, Crossmichael, Galloway.
A winged spirit with curly hair! On top of a gravestone, Crossmichael, Galloway.
HMB-1795
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
A gravestone top with baby faced winged spirit, Errol.
A gravestone top with baby faced winged spirit, Errol.
HMB-1796
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
A winged spirit with vast cloak-like wings, at the top of a gravestone, Old Polmont.
A winged spirit with vast cloak-like wings, at the top of a gravestone, Old Polmont.
HMB-1797
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
A gravestone top with winged spirit, Liberton, Edinburgh.
A gravestone top with winged spirit, Liberton, Edinburgh.
HMB-1798
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
08 September 2005
A dainty winged spirit hovering over an hourglass at the top of a gravestone, Monifieth.
A dainty winged spirit hovering over an hourglass at the top of a gravestone, Monifieth.
HMB-1799
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
02 September 2005
A gravestone top with an angel delivering a Crown of Life to a hand, gravestone top, St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh.
A gravestone top with an angel delivering a Crown of Life to a hand, gravestone top, St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh.
HMB-1800
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
16 February 2006
Hand holding up a Crown of Life, gravestone top, South Leith.
Hand holding up a Crown of Life, gravestone top, South Leith.
HMB-1801
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
Gravestone top with two figures standing beside a wreath set below an 'imp' face, Torphichen.
Gravestone top with two figures standing beside a wreath set below an 'imp' face, Torphichen.
HMB-1802
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
October 1990
A gravestone base with crowned angel blowing a Trumpet of Resurrection at a skeleton, Logie Pert Kirk (Northwater Bridge), Angus.
A gravestone base with crowned angel blowing a Trumpet of Resurrection at a skeleton, Logie Pert Kirk (Northwater Bridge), Angus.
HMB-1803
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
09 September 2005
A gravestone top with two angels blowing Trumpets of Resurrection, Penicuik.
A gravestone top with two angels blowing Trumpets of Resurrection, Penicuik.
HMB-1804
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
29 September 2005
Listening for an echo? Gravestone top with two angels holding Trumpets of Resurrection, Maryton, Old Montrose.
Listening for an echo? Gravestone top with two angels holding Trumpets of Resurrection, Maryton, Old Montrose.
HMB-1805
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
29 July 2005
Hold your pants on! A gravestone top with two angels blowing Trumpets of Resurrection, Greyfriars, Perth.
Hold your pants on! A gravestone top with two angels blowing Trumpets of Resurrection, Greyfriars, Perth.
HMB-1806
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
29 December 2005
A gravestone top with a family standing beside a flaming heart. Monkie.
A gravestone top with a family standing beside a flaming heart. Monkie.
HMB-1807
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
01 September 2005
Intricately carved gravestone with three girls (who all died in the same epidemic), Stobo.
Intricately carved gravestone with three girls (who all died in the same epidemic), Stobo.
HMB-1808
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
27 September 2005
Repairing the cast iron gravestone of a daughter of Robbie Burns, Whithorn.
Repairing the cast iron gravestone of a daughter of Robbie Burns, Whithorn.
HMB-1809
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
04 September 2009
Redoing the lettering on a gravestone, Leadhills.
Redoing the lettering on a gravestone, Leadhills.
HMB-1810
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
07 September 2006
A re-used gravestone, Kilsyth.
A re-used gravestone, Kilsyth.
HMB-1811
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
30 November 2005
A 'revised' [re-used] gravestone, Howff, Dundee.
A 'revised' [re-used] gravestone, Howff, Dundee.
HMB-1812
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
25 July 2006
His, hers and a childs mortsafe cages, Logierait.
His, hers and a childs mortsafe cages, Logierait.
HMB-1813
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
04 July 2005
A mortsafe lid and pinnions, Bolton Church.
A mortsafe lid and pinnions, Bolton Church.
HMB-1814
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
Watch house, Cadder Kirk.
Watch house, Cadder Kirk.
HMB-1815
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
25 November 2005
Mort house, Crail.
Mort house, Crail.
HMB-1816
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
06 August 2002
A watch house and belfry set over gated archway to the Auld Kirk, Kirkintilloch.
A watch house and belfry set over gated archway to the Auld Kirk, Kirkintilloch.
HMB-1817
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
25 November 2005
Watch house, part of the Kilsyth Mausoleum, Kilsyth.
Watch house, part of the Kilsyth Mausoleum, Kilsyth.
HMB-1818
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
30 November 2005
An unsual slate gravestone with good modern lettering, Cults.
An unsual slate gravestone with good modern lettering, Cults.
HMB-1819
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
June 1994
Clear, good lettering on 1770 gravestone, Polmont.
Clear, good lettering on 1770 gravestone, Polmont.
HMB-1820
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
08 September 2005
Covenanter's gravestone, Barr, Ayrshire.
Covenanter's gravestone, Barr, Ayrshire.
HMB-1821
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
24 August 2005
Covenanter's gravestone, Barr, Ayrshire.
Covenanter's gravestone, Barr, Ayrshire.
HMB-1822
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
2005 - 2006
Simple gravestone, Torreyburn.
Simple gravestone, Torreyburn.
HMB-1823
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
22 June 2006
Date error (31st April) on gravestone, West Wemyss.
Date error (31st April) on gravestone, West Wemyss.
HMB-1824
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
22 November 2004
Date error (30 February) on gravestone, St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney.
Date error (30 February) on gravestone, St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney.
HMB-1825
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
September 2010
Date error (died before birth) on gravestone, Graveyard at Elephant Rock (the Rock of St Skeoc), on the coast south of Montrose.
Date error (died before birth) on gravestone, Graveyard at Elephant Rock (the Rock of St Skeoc), on the coast south of Montrose.
HMB-1826
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
15 August 2005
A gravestone with a long-winded inscription in praise of the Rev David Dickson, St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh.
A gravestone with a long-winded inscription in praise of the Rev David Dickson, St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh.
HMB-1827
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
10 July 2006
A gravestone with one of the shortest named inscriptions - 'Barr', Kirkcudbright.
A gravestone with one of the shortest named inscriptions - 'Barr', Kirkcudbright.
HMB-1828
object type
Photograph
Record level
Item
Multimedia Type
1 Image
date
21 November 2005

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