Volume contents
- 1 - Largs , Index
- 9 - Largs , Page 9 (start)
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- 213 - Largs , Title page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITE OF STANDING STONE | (Site of a) Standing Stone (Site of a) Standing Stone (Site of a) Standing Stone |
Major Morris M Underwood Robert Beith |
03.12 | The Stone which Stood at the place marked on Trace, was removed by the late Dr [Doctor] Cairnie and fixed in His garden wall, and bears a Latin Inscription on a Small brass plate, bearing the date A.D. 1823. The stone is reputed to Commemorate the place where Haco the Norwegian Chief fell, at the Battle of Largs,and is about 10 feet high by 2 wide. The persons quoted in the list of authorities say it is supposed generally that the vicinity of this Stone was the Chief Scene of the contest. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 101
"Near the spot now inclosed as the
gardens of Dr. [Doctor] Cairnie, there stood
a rude Stone pillar, which was
reputed as commemorative of the
Place where Haco, the Norwegian
Commander, fell. The Stone has
been built by Dr. [Doctor] Cairnie in his garden
wall, and now bears a Latin inscription
for which see New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]"
Transcriber's notes
The Latin inscription is on page 800 of the New Statistical Account.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 42 - Parish of Largs, OS1/3/42
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Largs.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr 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 Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.