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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| CROSS STONES OF ABERLEMNO | Cross Stones of Aberlemno Cross Stones of Aberlemno Cross Stones of Aberlemno Cross Stones of Aberlemno Cross Stones of Aberlemno |
New Statistical Acct: [Account] Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles Mr Robie, Teacher Mr Henderson, Woodrae |
033 | "It seems not improbable that the Cross Stones of Aberlemno commemorates the defeat of one section of a powerful army, part of the fugitives of which were overtaken & with Camus their leader destroyed near the village of Carnoustie, where Camis Cross still bears the name & commemorates the defeat of the unfortunate chief _ A few hundred yards to the north of the church there is a monumental Stone about 8 feet in height, ornamented on one side with a Cross richly carved, & with two female figures in the garb & attitude of mourning. The other side is sculptured in relievo with men some on horseback & others on foot, intermingled with dogs. Near to this are two smaller stones, which also have been ornamented, but the hand of time has greatly defaced them. One of the most perfect of these is in the Church yard. On one side of this stone there is a curious cross in bold relievo, and entirely covered with flowered ornaments. A stone of a somewhat similar appearance to those already described & from the style of its sculpture, evidently belonging to the same rude era of Scottish art, is at present in the vestibule of the Ho. [House] of Auldbar New Statl. [Statistical] Account The stone first described is the southmost of the three near the Crosstown & stands about 10 feet above the surface. The others are almost bare of sculptured traces from age. They stand about about 6 feet above the ground and the three Cross Stones may be taken at about 3 or 3½ feet in breadth. The Cross Stone in the Churchyard is not quite 3 feet above the ground & both it & the highest stone at Crosstown are tolerably perfect in sculptured figures &c. at present time - 1861. |
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[Page] 16Co. [County] Forfar -- Aberlemno Parish
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