OS1/32/12/48
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Remains of the Wall of Antoninus Pius (Continued) | [continued from page 47] "What is commonly called the Wall, Consisted of a ditch or Vallum, having a Wall on the South, which was formed of the earth thrown out in digging the ditch, Stones with inscriptions have been dug up in various parts of it, which throw light on its history, Several of which are in the College of Glasgow. Traces of the ditch are to be seen in various places Eastward from Castlecary, And Also in the grounds of Mr Forbes and Mr Hagart. It is particularly conspicuous in Callendar Park and Laurieston. About a mile East of that village it enters the parish of Polmont." New Stat. [Statistical] Account of Scotland. The portion of Wall in Callendar Park is very Conspicuous, And is well Known by every person in the locality, it is also Known as "Grahams Dyke." from the Britons, under Graham or Grime, having broken through it in this Parish near Elf Hill. Its present appearance is similar to a deep ravine with Sloping Banks Somewhat Similar to a deep Cutting on a Railway, it is thickly planted with Trees; the South Side is Steeper than the north Side And Slopes at About an Angle of 50°. |
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