OS1/4/23/162

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  3. Banffshire OS Name Books, 1867-1869
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STANDING STONE Standing Stone J Findlater Esqr. Balvenie
James Grant, Dufftown
Robert Wiseman Dufftown		 025.13 A rude unhewn stone about 5 feet high and about 2 feet broad but for what purpose erected is unknown. Some are of a belief that it was erected to commemorate the victory of Malcolm IInd over the Danes while others suppose it to mark the place off religious meetings in ancient times.

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County of Banff -- Parish of Mortlach

[signed] James Gray
Lc Corpl R.E [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]

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