Elmswell (5)

This marvellous tombstone is in the churchyard of St John the Devine, Elmswell, Suffolk. The stone is for Matthew Marsh who died in 169[5] (the last digit is unclear). Both edges of the stone, flanking the cartouche, have a full-length skeleton holding a spade. Each stands on an hour-glass which, in turn, is balanced on the head of a chubby cherub. The inscription starts with the words "Memento mori".

Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-FA 31mm Ltd.