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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCE ALBERT'S CAIRN | Prince Albert's Monument Prince Albert's Monument Prince Albert's Cairn Prince Albert's Cairn |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Anderson, Crathie Mr Symon, Merchant, Crathie Mr Duncan, Inspector of Poor, Tynabaich, Crathie Her Majesty Queen Victoria Dr. [Doctor] Robertson Factor to her Majesty |
090 | This monument is built of grey granite stones, entirely without mortar. In shape it is a quadrangular pyramid, and is situated on the summit of a hill called Creag an Lurachan. It bears the following inscription : To the beloved memory of Albert, The Great and Good, Prince Consort, erected by his broken hearted widow, Victoria R. 21st Augt [August] 1862 He being made perfect in a short time, Fulfilled a long time, For his soul pleased the Lord, Therefore hasted He to take Him away from among the wicked. Wisdom of Solomon Chap IV, verses 12 & 14. The initials of the names of the royal family are chiselled on it in the following order: A,E,A. A,N,M. V,A,M. B,M,V,F. L,C,A. H,A,V. L,G,D,A. A,W,P,A. A,E. V,R. |
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[Page] 123Aberdeenshire
Ph [Parish] of Braemar & Crathie
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