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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CROSS [Dunkeld] | Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross |
R.C. Carrington Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride |
062 | The site of the ancient cross of Dunkeld. "In 1745, the Marquis of Tullibardine, on his way from the north with the Pretender, took transient possession of the Castle of Blair, in the absence of his younger brother, the Duke of Atholl, and spent a short time with the Prince in the ducal palace, which, but for him, the Marquis might have called his own. Lord Nairn and Lochiel were sent forward to proclaim the Pretender at Dunkeld, which they did at the old cross *** The old cross was a round pillar, on which was four round balls, supporting a pyramidal top. It was of stone, and stood about 20 feet high. The pedastal was 12 feet square. On the pillar hung four iron jugs for punishing petty offenders. The cross was removed about 40 years ago." New Statistical Account |
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[Page] 64County of Perth -- Parish of Dunkeld and Dowally (Proper)
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