The Burton Tomb, St Leonards

[poliphilo]

James Burton, founder of St Leonards, is buried- with members of his family- under a pyramid in the small churchyard on the cliff above the parish church.

Comments

[shewhomust]

That is quite magnificent!

[poliphilo]

It's a grand spot to be buried in. Sadly the local dogs use the graveyard as a toilet. Most disrespectful.

[oakmouse]

That's a fascinating tomb! Do you know why it has the shape it does?

[poliphilo]

My best guess- and its only a guess- is that James Burton was a freemason. Pyramids feature prominently in Masonic symbology.

[oakmouse]

Ah. That would make sense. I should show the picture to my husband, who's a Mason; he might have some ideas.

[oakmouse]

I just called him over to look at it, and he said it's Masonic --- but he can't discuss the details.

[poliphilo]

Cue music for the Twilight Zone....

Doo-doo-doo-doo, Doo-doo-doo.....

[oakmouse]

Well, no. Or, rather, only if you listen to their publicity agents. *grin*