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Offline castlebob

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Symbol on Grave Query
« on: Saturday 20 June 20 07:01 BST (UK) »
The attached symbol was  found on  a gravestone in the 1550s. It looks like a chevronnel couped, but has what might be some sort of handle or grip on one tip. Does anyone know exactly what this is? Does it appear on other graves or heraldic examples? Is it too early to be a masonic symbol? It looks like  a compass/measuring tool of some sort.
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Bob 
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Re: Symbol on Grave Query
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 20 June 20 08:42 BST (UK) »
When I say mason, I wonder if it is to signify that the person was a stonemason?
It does look like a gauge of some kind.
I wonder if it was to check right angles were true?
How intriguing.
Let us know how you go on
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Re: Symbol on Grave Query
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 20 June 20 14:12 BST (UK) »
I've moved the post to the 'Heraldry' section as it seems better suited there.
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Re: Symbol on Grave Query
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 20 June 20 15:47 BST (UK) »
It looks like a stone masons square.

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Re: Symbol on Grave Query
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 20 June 20 17:48 BST (UK) »
Thanks all,
Please use the 'Heraldry' section to continue this discussion.
Cheers,
Bob
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