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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CROSS [Old Scone] | Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross Site of Cross |
J. Condie Esqr. Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Crombie Mr William Keay New Statistical Acct. [Account] |
086 | The site of the ancient Cross of Scone is a spot in the centre of the carriage drive from Old Scone to the palace. In making this drive about ten years ago the cross was removed about ten yards to the south where it now stand. The following extract from the New Statistical Account describes the Cross as it formerly stood:- "A little to the east of this "(an ancient gateway)" is the Cross, the only vestige now of the village. It consisted of an upright pillar, 13 feet high, slightly ornamented at the top, standing on a pedestal, surrounded by steps, and gradually diminishing to a small flat octagonal stage from which the pillar rises" |
| THE WOODY ISLANDS | The Woody Islands The Woody Islands |
George Condie Esq. Solicitor Perth. J. DicKson Esqre Solicitor Perth |
086 | Two small Islands planted with Wood. mostly fir, situated in the River Tay. nearly opposite to Scone Palace |
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Parish of Scone
Ordnance Survey - Perth county, OS Name Books - Perth county - Volume 75 - Parish of Scone, OS1/25/75
This volume contains information found in the parish of Scone.
Ordnance Survey - Perth 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 Perth, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.