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[Refuge Stone continued from page 27]
"In the churchyard Stands a Short Square Stone pillar with the outline of a St John's
or Maltese Cross rudely carved on it. From this as from a centre was measured in ancient
times the Sanctuary of Torphichen which gave at least temporary protection to any person
accused of crimes less than capital. Its limits were marked by four stones each
bearing the St John's cross erected as near as might be on the Cardinal points
east, west, north &. south, each a Scotch mile from the central Stone in the
Churchyard adjoining the Preceptory. They all still occupy their original positions." -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgowshire page 49