Posted by becckeez https://live.stati...3_a69809525e_c.jpg Hollywood. Richmond, VA.

What is the structure in the background?
That's pretty wild.

Posted by blackhawk What is the structure in the background? That's pretty wild.

"This famed 90-foot pyramid stands as a monument to the 18,000 Confederate soldiers buried in Hollywood Cemetery. Made entirely from large blocks of James River granite, the pyramid was created through the efforts of the women of the Hollywood Memorial Association who tended the graves of the Confederate dead after the Civil War. They worked together to raise over $18,000 and commissioned the help of engineer Charles Henry Dimmock to design the pyramid.

It took a year to build the monument which stands overlooking the Soldiers' Section of the cemetery. The cornerstone was laid on December 3, 1868 and it was dedicated on November 8, 1869." [1]

I've seen a lot of what I've dubbed "crib graves" in Southeast Alaska. Anyone know why this style was used? Or has anyone seen these in other regions?

Posted by becckeez I've seen a lot of what I've dubbed "crib graves" in Southeast Alaska. Anyone know why this style was used? Or has anyone seen these in other regions? https://live.stati...1_7e37dd7aa0_b.jpg

You mean the fence?
Primarily used to mark the plot.
Wrought iron fencing was once fairly popular.
Never saw one quite like that though.

Posted by becckeez I've seen a lot of what I've dubbed "crib graves" in Southeast Alaska. Anyone know why this style was used? Or has anyone seen these in other regions?

Yup - I see them here in Wisconsin too. I wouldn't call it common, but I see them often enough. Both around single graves, and family plots. Usually wrought iron fence or chains. Not sure why, but the chains creep me out...

These 2 both mark family plots, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Glenbeulah WI. I am sure I have more, including single plots, but I didn't spend much time looking into the "archives"...

Posted by Mr. Bitey Yup - I see them here in Wisconsin too. I wouldn't call it common, but I see them often enough. Both around single graves, and family plots. Usually wrought iron fence or chains. Not sure why, but the chains creep me out... These 2 both mark family plots, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Glenbeulah WI. I am sure I have more, including single plots, but I didn't spend much time looking into the "archives"... click to view click to view

Pretty common 80+ years ago. Not every grave common but I've seen dozens, hundreds of them.
Wrought iron is bulky and heavy so that may be one reason they're not as prevalent in some remote areas.
The wrought iron tends to hold up fairly well.

https://blogs.miss...-hillary-kummer-2/

And this odd history...

"Cold iron" is historically believed to repel, contain, or harm ghosts, fairies, witches, and other malevolent supernatural creatures. This belief continued into later superstitions in a number of forms:
Surrounding a cemetery with an iron fence was thought to contain the souls of the dead.
https://en.m.wikip...folklore#Cold_iron

Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee WI

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"Wife" by Dee Ashley, on Flickr

So sad, it's almost funny.

Posted by Dee Ashley https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48534591982_5aae65e08d_b.jpg "Wife" by Dee Ashley, on Flickr So sad, it's almost funny.

It's the thought that counts...

So I was flipping through my cemetery collection, and came across this one. This is in Eastern Cemetery, Louisville KY. I have shared this here before, but I share again for input. I am not suggesting anything paranormal here. If I see what I think I see, it is more of the living-breathing-creepy-weirdo type.

Is there a guy in a blue shirt peeking back at me through that gate?????

Posted by Mr. Bitey So I was flipping through my cemetery collection, and came across this one. This is in Eastern Cemetery, Louisville KY. I have shared this here before, but I share again for input. I am not suggesting anything paranormal here. If I see what I think I see, it is more of the living-breathing-creepy-weirdo type. Is there a guy in a blue shirt peeking back at me through that gate????? click to view click to view

The blue looks like an internal lense reflection.
The rest is probably just a demon.
Good housing is at a premium.

sudo is only temporary

by Dee Ashley, on Flickr



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Not sure what this symbolizes but it is cool



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Notice the interesting variety of foot stones - including a cavalry hat in one case


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Denuded tree trunk symbolizes brevity of life
This grave marker also has a bilingual bonus


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Fisheye lens makes for interesting cemetery photography



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Revolutionary War hero Benjamin Tennille

Posted by Watcher 1. click to view Not sure what this symbolizes but it is cool

That's freaky. A goblin?
WTF?
Did it off the angel?

Posted by blackhawk That's freaky. A goblin? WTF? Did it off the angel?

It's actually a representation of a winged helmet like Thor wears in the comics, except it is way older than that representation of the character. I wondered if this person were involved with the opera or something as it reminded me of some old stagings of Wagner's Niebelungenlied. Other than that, freaky like you said.

The broken column signifies the brevity of life, but I am not sure what the winged helmet and the drape are for.

Posted by Watcher It's actually a representation of a winged helmet like Thor wears in the comics, except it is way older than that representation of the character. I wondered if this person were involved with the opera or something as it reminded me of some old stagings of Wagner's Niebelungenlied. Other than that, freaky like you said. The broken column signifies the brevity of life, but I am not sure what the winged helmet and the drape are for.

An interesting find.
Maybe Mercury for speed and a swift journey into the unknown?
Or maybe they seemed larger than life when they were living?

https://en.m.wikip...wiki/Winged_helmet

I've also found this, which has been helpful in decoding some of the more common symbols I have found in old Lousiana graveyards:

https://www.though...-symbolism-4123061

The gallery even includes some examples which I have seen others have visited on this thread - particularly the one with the lion stood out to me.

Posted by Watcher I've also found this, which has been helpful in decoding some of the more common symbols I have found in old Lousiana graveyards: https://www.though...-symbolism-4123061 The gallery even includes some examples which I have seen others have visited on this thread - particularly the one with the lion stood out to me.

Thanks, ^this^ is cool