Lieu. Asa Brigham

Died Oct 29, 1794

Veteran of the Revolutionary war

Buried at Meeting House Hill

Transcription

ERECTED In memory of Lieut. ASA BRIGHAM, who deceas'd Oct. 29_th 1794: in the 28_th Year of his age.

Youth like a vernal flower appears, Most promising and fair; But death like an untimely frost, Puts all in Silence tho'

Surveyed On
November 3, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
The edge of this stone is bevel cut. The tympanum is bordered on the top by the arch. It's endpoints morph into plants with a seed and a leaf. The tablet section presents like a gabled, bas-relief plaque mounted between two stone columns. The three line, two border sloped edge of the plaque imparts its bas-relief quality.
Remark
Besides the arch, the tympanum contains a winged head. This iteration appears to be late period with tab-like feathers in the wings. The minimal details in the face leave a cold, non-emotional stare. The cheeks, chin, pulled back hair and a eyebrow to nose transition are professionally portrayed.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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