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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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DICK'S MONUMENT | Dick's Monument Dick's Monument |
Mr Brown Mr Patrick |
006.11 | A monument erected in 1838 by the congregation of Greyfriar's U.P. Church in commemoration of the late pastor John Dick D.D. |
KNOX'S MONUIMENT | Knox's Monument Knox's Monument Knox's Monument |
Mr Brown Mr Patrick Mr Simpson |
006.11 | The most conspicuous and the oldest monument in the cemetery. It is situated on the hig(h)est elevation of the grounds and consists of a Doric Column on which stands a Statue of the Reformer. The 4 sides of the base are nearly covered with sculptured lettering bearing information relative to the Reformer and the Reformation. |
NECROPOLIS | Necropolis Necropolis Necropolis |
Mr Patrick Mr Brown Printed Documents |
006.11 | A large cemetery occupying the end of a considerably steep hill. It is entered by a lofty bridge which spans the valley through which courses the "Molendinar Burn". This is designated the "Bridge of Sighs". The cemetery is most magnificently laid out in Terrace Walks, with shrubberries, trees, and flowers, and is adorned with numerous monumental columns and statues beautiful in design and tasteful in workmanship |
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