St Rhidian & St Illtyd's Church, Llanrhidian, Gower, Wales. Churchyard memorial of symbolic broken column & anchor dedicated to Ann Gordon.
In churchyard of St Rhidian & St Illtyd's Church, Llanrhidian, Gower, A memorial in the form of symbolic broken column & anchor dedicated to Ann Gordon, Wife of George Fleming, d. 1899 in her 49th year, he d. 1913 aged 70. The anchor is a common Christian symbol of hope in future existance, also a symbol of safety, hope, steadfastness, calm, and composure. From the Biblical quote “Hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…”The Broken Pillar or column represents a life cut short; someone who died young, before reaching old age, or died in their prime.
Size: 3784px × 4961px
Location: St Rhidian & St Illtyd's Church, Llanrhidian, Gower, Swansea, South Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Jean Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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