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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMUS'S STONE | Camus's Stone Camus's Stone Camus's Stone |
Peter Mortimer Esqr. Rev [Reverend] Mr. Garroch Mr. R. P. Robertson |
002.13 | Applies to a "Standing Stone" Situated at the lower end of the enclosure to the South of Inverugie and about 10 Chains from the house. the Stone is in an upright position And Stands 5 ft. [feet] 10 In. [Inches] high, 6 ft. [feet] 8 Ins [Inches] broad and about 2 feet thick. It is generally believed in the locality that this stone marks the Spot where "Camus" A Danish Warrior is buried, and who figured in this part of the Country during the Danish Invasion. Any information past this belief could not be gleaned as local history is Silent on this Subject, |
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[page] 64County of Elgin -- Ph [Parish] of Duffus
Referred to the field and the examiner states that, According to the
best local authorities it marks the Grave of the Danish General Camus
and therefore I think that Camus's Stone is the correct mode of Writing it
on the Plan
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Alison James- Moderator, hastingleigh
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