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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUMEL STONE | Drumel Stone Drumel Stone Drumel Stone |
Mr. James Duff, New Noth Mr. Robert Thompson, Bogs of Noth Mr. Alexander Anderson, Pouring |
034 | This name is applied to a * long narrow stone. Standing about five feet high, Situated about 28 Chains South West of Old Noth, in a field near the Turnpike Road. Tradition states this Stone marks the spot supposed to have been a Druidical place of worship. There was dug up near this place an urn, containing coins, bones and Ashes about 40 years ago. R. Dickson |
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[Page] 49Parish of Rhynie
Note: Drumel stone - Drum. A knoll, a ridge applied to little hills which rise and ridges above the level of the adjacent ground
"Druman - A ridge, a back" - Gaelic
* Drum, or Druman Stone - The long or ridge shaped stone.
A Standing Stone - Please give a sketch on Trace.
Note: See Page 45 - Like or place to be shown on Sheets and Authorities on name Sheet. Also Species of Coin with date and reign.
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