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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Aisle (continued) | [continued from page 53] "northeast wall of the Church 2 presses near to each other in which were preserved the sacred utensils. At the entry by the stocks almost consumed by age, and on the outside of the church strongly fixed to the wall are the Joggs. Near the gate of the churchyard stands a stone, and tradition says this was the cross where the weekly market stood. about 6 years ago the church received a new roof, By taking down the old one which was of oak there was destroyed a ceiling of the same wood, on which was beautifully carved a cross, a crown, St Peter's Keys, the armorials of bishop Elphinstone, and Dunbar, and several other Bishops" (Old Stat Act [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 18 Pages 611-12) "The Thornton Aisle which bears the date of 1615 is still standing. The inscription of the beautiful monument which it contained, as well as the monument itself, are now nearly defaced. The whole interior of the aisle has suffered much from the depredations of the youngsters in the village and the roof which seems at one time to have been finely painted has been destroyed by the same mischievous hands." (New Stat Act [Statistical Account]) "In 1661 Sir James Strachan of Thornton was appointed a commissioner to assist in raising the annuity of £40000, for King Charles II. On the 10th. January of the same year, Sir James lost his wife Elizabeth Forbes. - and an elegant marble tomb was erected to her memory in the family burial aisle at Marykirk." (Memorials of Angus and Mearns.) |
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Parish of Marykirk
Ordnance Survey - Kincardine county, OS Name Books - Kincardine county - Volume 16 - Parish of Marykirk, OS1/19/16
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Marykirk.
Ordnance Survey - Kincardine county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Kincardine, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.