HERE LVETH THE
BODY OF MARGARET
WINNIETT BORN
THE 6 DAY OF
APRIL 1723
AND DYED THE
28 DAY OF FEB RY
1729 30
Margaret Winniett - 1729Garrison Burial Grounds
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Material: Slate
Decorative motif: Winged head or soul effigy.
*notes* the depiction of the head on stones of this period tends toward a skull rather than an angel. This stone has been capped with lead to prevent water from getting between the layers and flaking off the design when it freezes.
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