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Cadaver Tombstone

Not sure how old this is, all the inscription has eroded away. There are some in Ireland circa 14th Century. Mortality rates were very high due to Bubonic plague in the Thirteen hundreds and reminders of an early death were common images.

Lapley Churchyard, Lapley Staffordshire UK 17th May 2014

 

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Uploaded on May 17, 2014
Taken on January 3, 2004