Mrs. Mercy Hedge

Dec 25, 1708 – Dec 25, 1791

Buried at Burial Hill

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M_rs. MERCY HEDGE Relict of Cap. BARNABAS HEDGE who died December 15 AD 1791 aged 83 years

Surveyed On
September 1, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
There is a medium width two line border surrounding the tympanum and then the tablet section. Around the tablet section there is a small line etched around the bas-relief indentation. Inside of the tablet section, a two line bas-relief border surrounds the tablet.
Remark
The tympanum's face is done in the large forehead design with a particularly angelic face. Soft wavy hair on the head is complemented by soft curvy cheeks, chin, etc. The wings are simplified with two basic types which include minimal detailing.. There are biradial design of a leaf on either shoulder.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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