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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE (Sculptured) [Kirktown of Clatt] | Standing Stone (Sculptured) Standing Stone (Sculptured) Standing Stone (Sculptured) |
Revd [Reverend] J Minto Mr Gordon Gordonstown Mr Green Persylieu |
043 | This Stone stands against the corner of a cottage on the east side of the School, it was first noticed when taking down the old wall of the burial ground and was then removed to its present position, but where it originally stood cannot be ascertained It is a rough block of unhewn stone about 5 feet in height by 18 inches in thickness. the figures carved on it represent a circle with a semicircle on each side (called the "spectacle" figure by antiquarians [Signed] EHC. [E.H. Courtney]) and a line through the centre parts of other three circles (this figure is the "fibula", an ornament which is very rarely found indeed. The ornament which occurs at the chipped end of the Stone seems to be a "mirror" [Signed] E.H.C. [E.H. Courtney Capt RE. Captain Royal Engineers]), and a representation of what appears to have been a barbed spear or arrow.- |
| POST OFFICE [Kirktown of Clatt] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Mr Boyd Hardgate Mr A Ingram Hardgate Mr J Brown Hardgate |
043 | A branch of the General Post Office Edinburgh established for the receipt and despatch of Letters and Newspapers. it is kept by the Village Storekeeper. and there is a Foot Post for the transmission of the Mails to and from the district Post Office at Rhynie. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 20Parish of Clatt
[A small illustration of the standing stone is included on this page.
It is described as 5 feet high and 16 inches wide.]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, June Lobban, Kate51- Moderator
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