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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Thornton Aisle (continued) | [continued from page 53] "northeast wall of the Church 2 presses near to each other in which were preserved the sacred utensils. At the entry by the stocks almost consumed by age, and on the outside of the church strongly fixed to the wall are the Joggs. Near the gate of the churchyard stands a stone, and tradition says this was the cross where the weekly market stood. about 6 years ago the church received a new roof, By taking down the old one which was of oak there was destroyed a ceiling of the same wood, on which was beautifully carved a cross, a crown, St Peter's Keys, the armorials of bishop Elphinstone, and Dunbar, and several other Bishops" (Old Stat Act [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 18 Pages 611-12) "The Thornton Aisle which bears the date of 1615 is still standing. The inscription of the beautiful monument which it contained, as well as the monument itself, are now nearly defaced. The whole interior of the aisle has suffered much from the depredations of the youngsters in the village and the roof which seems at one time to have been finely painted has been destroyed by the same mischievous hands." (New Stat Act [Statistical Account]) "In 1661 Sir James Strachan of Thornton was appointed a commissioner to assist in raising the annuity of £40000, for King Charles II. On the 10th. January of the same year, Sir James lost his wife Elizabeth Forbes. - and an elegant marble tomb was erected to her memory in the family burial aisle at Marykirk." (Memorials of Angus and Mearns.) |
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[Page] 54Parish of Marykirk
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