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Swan Point Cemetery wall

Posted in Cemeteries, Deb's posts, Miscellaneous, tagged cemetery design, details, dressed granite, solid construction, stone walls on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Dressed granite wall, solidly built with care, skill, and a good level

My good friend and colleague Jane Shoplick pointed out that not all the stones are squared; some are angle-cut, which imparts even more character to the wall.

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