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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross (continued) | 096 | [continued from page 56] The cross stood at one time, in the Church yard, to the east of the church, round which it is said, a shoe market was held, every Sabath, to entice the folks to come to church. On the east side of the cross is the figure of a priest, in Druidical costume, leading a cow to the altar, followed by a conclave of priests - also the figure of a wolf, pursued by riders and dogs. (The wolf has the head of a child in his mouth) It is said that a wolfchase took place in this place, when the infuriated animal, being hotly chased, decapitated a child, who, unluckily intercepted his path. Near the top of this stone, is the figure of a cross, to which is attached an iron chain - the pillory - in which Kirk defaulters used to be bound, and pelted with rotton eggs, as a punishment. When this barberous way of penance was superceded, by the [continued on page 58] |
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[Page] 57County of Perth. Ph. [Parish] of Fowlis Wester
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Alison James- Moderator, Logiealmond
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