18th century gravestone
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18th century gravestone
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 1 Sep 2024
In the graveyard of Govan Old Parish Church. 1789 This is the Burial Place of John Ritchie his Wife and Children The churchyard is a Scheduled Monument https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM10393, on account of the collection of medieval stones found within it (the Govan Stones) and now on display within the church itself.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.864311
Longitude
-4.313749