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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEN | The Pen (continued) |
034 | [Continued] mitre & a blank escutcheon on the opposite side. the arch is a plain Segment of a circle and in the wall about 3 feet above the arch is the Royal Arms of Scotland Sculptured on stone, (Without the motto) which appears to be of great antiquity and excellent workmanship from the very plain style of the Arch contrasting very much with the fine sculptured Royal Arms of Scotland & the antique abutments it would appear that the archway was erected after the demolition of the Priory & that part of the ruins were appropriated to the erection of the Arch at the end nearest the Church on the (See next page) |
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Parish of Whithorn --- [Page] 78Form 136
Page 172 -The Pen
[Note] Evidently some portion of the buildings
Connected with the priory & Cathedral
the whole of the present burying ground
is full of most interesting remains
Arches etc. etc.
[Note] The abutments are
old the fly or Spring of the Arch is
modern .
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