Historic Granite Gravestone with Arched Top - Colonial-Era Cemetery Artifact #1845260 (License: Personal Use)

This early American gravestone, likely carved in the late 1700s, features a distinctive undulating arched top typical of regional funerary art in New England. Made of durable granite, its surface shows subtle lichen growth and weathering, yet retains structural integrity; surrounding headstones vary in material and condition, suggesting a layered burial ground spanning centuries. The setting includes mature trees, low stone pathways, and ferns-indicating a well-maintained historic cemetery open to visitors and researchers.

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