25 September 2007
Wordless Wednesday #21
Posted by Alison under: History; Photos; Wordless Wednesday .
Yes, I know it’s a graveyard, but I think these are quite fascinating as they were built to protect the dead from grave robbers.
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28 Comments so far...
jams o donnell Says:
25 September 2007 at 9:01 pm.
Facinating photo Alison. I presume it was a successfful deterrent against the resurrection men?
Sue Says:
25 September 2007 at 9:17 pm.
I love cemeteries, I find them lovely places to visit that provide great photo ops like yours .. 
Happy WW
And Miles To Go.... Says:
25 September 2007 at 9:48 pm.
are they too keep the graves from being dug up by animals? Great shot!
Isabelle aka Tricotine Says:
25 September 2007 at 10:04 pm.
Interesting…
Happy WW!
Mine is up too!
Isabelle aka Tricotine
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Melanie Says:
25 September 2007 at 10:41 pm.
Wonderful photo. I learned something new….had never seen these before. Thanks for sharing.
Happy WW!
Alison Says:
25 September 2007 at 10:53 pm.
Hello, and thanks for visiting!
I think reasonably successful Jams. It was to keep grave robbers or resurrectionists out AMTG! I haven’t photographed it yet, but I know there’s a kirkyard not too far away from where I live with a ‘Mort House’ in it. It was a place to lock bodies in until they were too decomposed to be stolen and sold! Sorry, hope no-one was eating while reading this 
Hootin' Anni Says:
25 September 2007 at 11:19 pm.
Fascinating indeed. I love this stuff. So so interesting.
mharia Says:
26 September 2007 at 12:00 am.
interesting shot … learned something new today!
happy WW
Rhonda Says:
26 September 2007 at 12:48 am.
Oh my - I love these kinds of places AND photos! I use to hang out in the cemetary nearby my house with my date 
Shirley Says:
26 September 2007 at 1:36 am.
Very interesting! I’ve never seen anything like that before. My WW for this week is Blazing! Thanks for visiting.
Gattina Says:
26 September 2007 at 7:04 am.
I am more convinced that they had been built for in laws maybe so they are unable to come out again ! You never know, lol !
Stine Says:
26 September 2007 at 11:58 am.
I didn’t see your explanation at first, so I wrestled between 2 theories: a punishment method designed for the squeemish, or a (somewhat impractical) device for burning bodies. Never would have guessed what it really was…
Marcia Says:
26 September 2007 at 12:14 pm.
oh my stomach, no, It would have been yuck to see the bodies but this is just old & charming
Jim Says:
26 September 2007 at 12:26 pm.
Hi Alison, we got back from Scotland last night, so I’m running a little late. We didn’t see any of this while were there!
Mine today, i.e, “It didn’t happen on my shift.”
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Chris in Oxford Says:
26 September 2007 at 2:00 pm.
Cool! I’ve seen a few cemetary shots in WW today, but these are the most interesting graves.
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Says:
26 September 2007 at 3:47 pm.
Oh very interesting! I love the photo! Happy WW
Holly Schwendiman Says:
26 September 2007 at 9:08 pm.
Do you think it worked? It’s an interesting design…perfect to get anyone in the Halloween mood!
Hugs,
Holly
Emmyrose Says:
28 September 2007 at 3:57 pm.
Great shot!
Sorry for not visiting your blog sooner, I was just caught up with a lot of things. Thank you for your visit & comment in my WW entry.
God bless!
webduck Says:
1 October 2007 at 12:37 am.
No wonder you like CSI! Not too many years back there were no cadavers for doctors to examine (except for maybe the poor sots with no families) and doctors would pay to get bodies. It became a very lucrative trade for those with no scruples or money. Very interesting shot Alison. Is that one slab of stone on the top, or many?
