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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PILGRIM'S STONE Pilgrim's Stone
Pilgrim's Stone
Pilgrim's Stone
Reverend John Johnston
Mr. J. Bindon
Mr. Rupell Grave Digger
New Statistical Account
007.16 A small oval shaped stone adjoining the Clock Tower of the present Parish Church, Supposed to be the Stone Carried by the Pilgrim referred to in the "New Statistical Account". The Stone as it Stands at present is about 50lbs Weight.

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Header: Parish of Old Monkland No.21

"There is a tradition, that a certain pilgrim, in order to do penance for some sin, was obliged to carry a particular stone in this direction from Glasgow; and when he could bear it no further to build a Church at his own expense, The weary pilgrim laid down his burden at the place where the Old Monkland Church stands, and the stone is still to be seen."
New Stat. Acct.

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