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Originally uploaded by timfreeland

Look closely at the animal atop this very old Northfield Cemetery grave stone. It's half seal, half dog. Or, is that a "walorse". That's half walrus, half horse. According to Andy Langhaugh of Benson & Langhaugh Funeral Home, these were lambs before time and corrosive rains wore away the lime stone.

I have spent hours photographing our beautiful and historic cemeteries in town. This includes the Northfield Cemetery, Calvary (Catholic), Oaklawn & Grover in Dundas. Not have I just found a source of peace & beauty, but I have learned of Northfield history by noting family names, birth & death dates & epitaphs. Each stone reflects not just the character of that person but also represents certain periods and era's through the font, wording, wear, rock style and even stone placement.

I'd encourage you to view my collection of photographs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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