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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONES [Mill of Noth] | Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones |
Mr. Roger, Rhynie. Mr. Cran, Rhynie. Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Rhynie. |
043 | Local tradition assigns these Stones to be the remains of a Druidical place of Worship, there are only two Stones remaining which are situated in a field near to the Mill of Noth. Dimensions about 6 feet in height by 1½ in breadth. |
| SCULPTURED STONES (FOUND AT SOUTH SIDE OF VILLAGE A.D. 1836) | Standing Stones (Sculptured) Found at plough Inn Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones |
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir. Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie. Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McKay F.R.G.L. F.C. [Free Church] Manse, Rhynie. Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie |
043 | These stones were dug up near to the Plough Inn about 30 years ago, & placed here, one of them is sculptured but the figures represented cannot now be traced; the stone is so much defaced; but is supposed to have represented an Elephant, there are other figures supposed to be a round circular shield, & the figure of a man standing with a plummet in his hand, the dimensions are 3 feet in length by 2' in breadth & 2½ in length by 1 foot 8 inches in breadth. For further description Vide name sheet 43.9.1. |
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