Kilmun » Kilmun Gravestone
The headstone has a shaped top and an sunken border. It was erected in 1796 as a marker for the last resting place of John Bennet and also his wife Janet McKenzie. He was a farmer in Finnertbeg. The stone is also dedicated to the memory of Colin Bennet (brother to John) who died in 1790 aged 36 years.
The symbolism shows, centrally, a square and compasses in a position not well known even to Freemasons. The pillars, arch and keystone together with the sun and moon demonstrate that, in this configuration at least, this farmer is announcing his Masonic affiliation rather than with any trade.
Above the symbols is incised: In Deo Est Mea Fiducia (In God is my trust).
