OS1/28/26/26
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE (Sculptured) [Nigg Parish Church] | Sculptured Stone | Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Nigg Revd [Reverend] Mr Swanson F.C. [Free Church] Nigg Mr Henry, Pitcalnie |
055 | [Continued from page 25] which may represent an Altar, and above it there is the representation of a dove in the act of descending to carry away the sacrifice offered. It has a circular cake in its bill. Under the table two dogs of large size and ill-boding appearance, seem restrained by the priestly incantations of the human figures, from executing their hellish purposes. Under the triangular [lop] and on the same side with the hieroglyphics already mentioned, the surface contains the figure of a cross beset with serpents . The space above and below the arms of the cross are divided into rectangular compartments of mathematical exactness, and embossed into rows of circular knobs, covered over as if by basket work with the intricate foldings of Myriads of snakes. The hieroglyphics of the opposite side are in lower relief, and though the various fretwork of the border is executed in a style of much elegance, the whole seems to owe less to the care of the sculptor , the centre is occupied by what from its size, we may deem the chief figure of the group, it is that of a man attired in long garments Caressing a fawn and directly fronting him, there are the figures of a lamb and a harp. In the space beneath, there is the figure of a man furnished with cymbals which he seems clashing with much glee * [Continued on page 27] |
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