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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMB OF GULLIN | Gullins Tomb Gullins Tomb Gullins Tomb |
Robert Hean Claremont Plan of the Farm George Wallace Upper Magask |
011 | [situation] Adjoining Claremont. In the Midst of a clump of trees on the farm of Claremont is this Tomb stone. It is in memory of Andrew Gullin, weaver in Balmerino, one of the two who were executed for the murder of Archbishop Sharp. The stone is about 4 ft. [Feet] high, 3 ft. [Feet] broad and 9 inches thick. The following inscription is to be seen on it. "The grave ston of Andrew Gullin who suffered at the Gallows tree of Edinburgh July 1683, and afterwards was hung upon a pol in Magus Muir and bye th hiar. A faithful Martyr here doth ly A witness against perjury who cruelly was put to death To gratify proud prelates wrath They cut his hands ere he was dead and after that struck off his head To Magus Muir then did hime bring His head upon a post they hing His blood under the altar cries For Vengeance on Christ's enemies." |
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64 Parish of St. Andrews Plan 11D Trace 4[Note - Tomb of Gullin] G [German] Text.
[signed] James Ireland cla [Civilian Assistant] 17th Sept. 1853
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