Hooded tomb, St Michael’s Church, Trelawnyd, Flintshire, Wales. One of 7 tombs to the Wynne family. Uniquely local style.

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Hooded tombs are a feature of some North Wales churchyards. This one forms part of a group of 7 C17th & C18th tombs along the east side of the church recording members of the Wynne family. Shown from the rear, It has a semi-circular canopy (partially supported on bricks) with a broken finial. There is relief ornamentation of round-headed arches on the end panels and back. The inscription has been weathered away.

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Size: 4961px × 3775px
Location: Trelawnyd, Prestatyn, Flintshire, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Jean Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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