Definition of Footstones. Meaning of Footstones. Synonyms of Footstones

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Definition of Footstones

Footstone
Footstone Foot"stone` (?; 110), n. The stone at the foot of a grave; -- opposed to headstone.

Meaning of Footstones from wikipedia

- marker. As indicated, these markers are usually stone, though modern footstones are often made of concrete, or some metal (usually bronze) in the form...
- the head of the grave. Some graves in the 18th century also contained footstones to demarcate the foot end of the grave. This sometimes developed into...
- Headstones are best known, but they can be supplemented by decorative edging, footstones, posts to support items, a solid covering or other options. Graveyards...
- Vertical marble head and footstones with coquina bases. Downing Haydn Stanbury, died Jan. 10, 1878. Small marble cross and footstone - a child's grave. Manuel...
- property, but he was later moved to a cemetery in Kearney. The original footstone is still there, although the family has replaced the headstone. James's...
- was some monument predating this remains a matter for speculation. The footstone, a glacial erratic, still exists. The 18th century antiquarian Reverend...
- buried nearby. The latter two graves are marked with simple crosses and footstones. On 1 December 1971, Robert Kennedy's body was re-interred 100 feet (30 m)...
- La Guardia's footstone...
- The footstone of Elizabeth Arden (listed as Elizabeth N. Graham)...
- Footstone for Sal Mineo and his brother Michael in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, New York State...