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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBBET STONE | Gibbet Stone Gibbet Stone Gibbet Stone |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account James Ogg. Esq. Mr John Muggauch |
082 | A large Stone in shape like a Millstone, and with a circular hole in its Centre, it is built into the south Wall of the Trust Road; tradition has it that this was the Stone into which the Gibbet Tree was inserted, previous to hanging a Cuplrit in the Olden times, while as yet the Feudal Lords had power of life & death over their Vassals. |
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