OS1/15/3/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NINE STONE RIG | Ninestone Rig Ninestone Rig Nine Stone Rig Nine Stone Rig |
George Young Robert Murdie Johnston's Co. [County] map Forrest's Co. [County] map |
016 | [Situation] About a Mile N. by E. [North by East] from Mayshiel. A long heathy Ridge, on the farm of Johnscleugh, between Rough Cleugh & Kingside Burn; The Rig takes its name from the "Nine Stones" a little to the south of the ridge: |
| THE NINE STONES | The Nine Stones The Nine Stones The Nine Stones The Nine Stones |
Robert Murdie Mr. Renwick George Young Forrest's County map |
016 | [Situation] About 68 chains N. by E. [North by East] from Mayshiel A circle of Stones nine in number, on the South Side of the hill called "Ninestone Rig" It is traditionally believed that some treasure is secreted beneath these stones and various attempts have been made to discover it, all if which have been unsuccessful. Note. The above tradition concerning a treasure been deposited proves the object to be very ancient as a Similar tradition is often found connected with many ancient objects. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 19Parish of Whittingham
Form 136 Page
40 Ninestone Rig
41 The Nine Stones
The Nine Stones [Note] Every research has been made in the locality as to whether these stones were a "Druidical Circle" but no information could be obtained as to their origin. They are however of ancient date, and are supposed to have been placed in their present position to commemorate some particular event - while by some they are supposed to have been erected by the Druids
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, Nora Edwards, Douglas Montgomery
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
