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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL (SITE OF) | Chapel (Site of ) | Revd [Reverend] William Duguid D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] James Wilson Old Manse William Robson Deveronside |
026.14 | A Small chapel which existed within the grave yard of Wallackirk, and founded, it is said by a Saxon Saint named *Wallich. *No remains of it now exists except a small mound overgrown with grass about 1 foot above the level of the ground, Said to be a part of the wall. This chapel ceased to exist about 2 centuries ago solely by the action of time. On the foundation and built by the stones of the chapel is a tomb, the burial place of the Gordons of Wardhouse, former proprietors of Beldorney Castle. The site off Chapel and grave yard are on the estate of the Earl of Fife. |
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*This chapel is said to have been founded in the 12th Century - see descriptive remarks on Walla'KirK - the statement that it was founded by a saxon Saint named Wallich is not supported by good authority. [initials]
[signed] B. R. McCullagh C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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