St. Ciarán's Kirk Stonehaven, blacksmith's stone

St. Ciarán's Kirk Stonehaven, blacksmith's stone

Location

Kirktown of Fetteresso - at the western edge of the town
Stonehaven, Kincardine

OS Map Reference

NO 852 856

Date

1823

Description

A beautifully cut stone almost like an engraved book plate of the period. The crown and hammer blacksmiths' symbol can be seen at the top of this headstone. It is inscribed " 1823 RSIMK To the memory of RICHARD SMITH once blacksmith of URE and late farmer of ALLARDICE who died the 6th Sept 1822 aged 67 years"

Era

1800s

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  • crown
  • hands
  • tools

Photographer

  • Pat Copner

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