Goldfinch gravestone, Compton, Hampshire

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In the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Compton, Hampshire, a poignant gravestone commemorates Richard Goldfinch. The stone features a serene scene of a man seated beneath a tree in a lush field of wheat stacks, his hand grasping a sickle as a loyal dog lies at his feet. Meanwhile, an imposing memento mori skull casts a shadow to the right, serving as a stark reminder of mortality. Despite the passage of time, an inscription still remains, although faded, with the date '17'2' discernible, firmly placing the gravestone in the 18th century. Photographs were captured in September 2018.