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St Andrews church on Portland, Dorset has become infamous for having a pirates graveyard.

This is due to the combination of smugglers having used the very close-by Church Ope Cove to bring contraband ashore and due to several of the church yards gravestones having a skull and crossbones carved into them.

Before we all start going on a Goonies style adventure it's important to understand that a skull and crossbones symbol on a gravestone is a very normal and common thing to see.

It is known as a 'Memento Mori'. The translation from Latin is roughly 'Remember that you will die'. It is a reminder that death comes to us all.

Skull and crossbones were used by some pirates on their flags but this was long after the symbol was used on gravestones.

So sadly the gravestones on Portland are not those of pirates but don't let that stop your imagination getting carried away. There's nothing wrong with a little daydream and fantasy now and again!

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