WALTON LE WOLDS

There was just a single Vale Of Belvoir Angel stones recorded in the church grounds at Walton Le Wolds. This is another of the variant designs; much removed in style from the majority that we have seen.

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The stone here is quite badly damaged at the top, with some damage to the angel itself. The angel here is smiling, has chubby cheeks and wonderful flowing wings; one of which has sadly been damaged over the years.

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Angels symbolically on gravestones have an important task; to gather up and offer safe escort of the souls of the saved to Heaven. An important but joyful task! This is doubtless why some are depicted as smiling.

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This stone reads 'Here lieth the body of Mr John Shittlewood who departed this life the 31st day of May in the 31st year of his age Anno Dom 1718'

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