Armorial Shield

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Armorial Shield

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 25 Feb 2018

This 17th century panel is almost hidden in a recess in the wall of the old parish kirk. It commemorates members of the Crichton and Adam families, but I do not know what the significance of the M is - perhaps the first initial of a wife?

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.827009
Longitude
-3.219202