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Interpretation of Symbols Found On Graves, Monuments And Tombstones

The biblical quotes below are from the Authorised King James Version. Later translations don't always include reference to the early symbols seen here

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Angels
Cherubs
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Anchor
Arch
Arrow
Bible
Bird
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Book
Butterfly
Candle
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Chain ( broken or with broken link)
Chair
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Clasped Hands
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Cross
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Crown
Cross and Anchor
see Anchor
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Crown and Cross
see Crown
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Crucifix
see Cross
Dog
Dolphin
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Dove
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Drapery
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Eye
Fish
Heart pierced by a Sword
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Heart surrounded by thorns
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Hourglass
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Harp
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I H S
I H C - see I H S
H S - see X P
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Lamb
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Masonic Symbol
Rays of the Sun
Rock
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Scallop Shell
Torches
Triangle
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Trefoil
Trumpet
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Urn
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Wreath
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Trees
Cedar Tree
Cyprus Tree
Palm Tree
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Oak Tree

Olive Tree
Flowers and Plants
Flowers in Groups
Rose
Acacia
Acanthus
Bay Leaf
Ivy
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