OS1/15/25/31

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Stone Pillar or Remains of CROSS Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Cross (ancient)
Piper's Stone
Mr Wily (factor Ninewar)
Mr Pringle Archerfield
Estate Map Date 1809
Estate Map Date 1844
Inhabitants of the district
002 [Situation] In the village of Dirleton
A Standing stone in an open green in the centre of Dirleton Village. it is 3 feet high about 15 inches broad and ten inches thick, and unhewn though of regular shape, the two first named authorities say they Suppose it to be the remains of a Stone Cross, Such as are commonly found to exist in many (Local) Villages in Scotland. but the date or purpose for which it was erected is wholly unknown - A current local tradition connects it with a Supposed Subterranean passage between Dirleton Castle, and the "Craigs Plantation" - the tradition Says that a Piper undertook to play his Pipes, through the forementioned Supposed passage as a proof that Such existed - having entered it within the precints of the Castle he commenced to play - and Continued to do so till he reached the spot mark by the cross or Stone, at this place the Music ceased, And the Piper was never Seen or heard of more. Consequently the Stone was erected to mark the fatal Spot - when locally Spoken of it is Most Commonly Called the "Piper's Stone" - on the property Maps it is called the "Cross" And the Factor Mr Wily Says the legend of the Piper is "Mere conjecture" Supported only by "Local Tradition"

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Parish of Dirleton -- Plan 2C -- Trace 1

[Note] -- As this is at present a rude Stone pillar and as it
is generally said to be the remains of a cross . Therefore
Stone Pillar or Remains of Cross is the proper designation
to be written on plan

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