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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCE CHARLES'S MONUMENT [Glenfinnan] | Prince Charles' Monument | J. A. McDonald Esqr. Glenalladale Rvd. [Reverend] D McDonald Glenalladale Mr. A. McKellig |
137 | This Monument is situated in a plain at the north end of Loch Sheil, and south end of Glen Finnan. It is erected on the spot where Prince Charles Edwart Stuart, first raised his standard to commemorate the event. It is a circular tower, about 50 feet high, build with free stone. and surmounted with a sculptured statue about 8 feet high, of Prince Charles, in Highland Costume. The towr is about 7 feet in diameter, and is enclosed by an octagonal wall, 30 feet long, and about 4 feet high. The following inscription is cut in a Metal plate, at the side of the wall:- On this spot where Prince Charles Edwart First raised his standard On XIX [19th] day of August MDCCXLV [1745] When he made the daring. and romantic attempt To recover a Throne lost by the imprudence of his Ancestors. This column was erected by Alexander McDonald Esquire of Glenanadale To commemorate the generous zeal The undaunted bravery, and the inviolable fidelity Of his forefathers, and the rest of those Who fought and bled in that Arduous and unfortunate enterprise This pillar is now Alas! Also become the monument Of its amiable and accomplished founder Who Before it was finished Died in Edinburgh on the IV [4th] day of January MDCCCXV [1815] At the early age of XXVIII [28] years |
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[Page] 99County of Inverness -- Parish of Ardnamurchan
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I have entered the line breaks in the inscription but not the padding with spaces.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
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