The Beheading Stone, Gowan Hill, Stirling

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Postcards
Description
Postcard of The Beheading Stone, Gowan Hill, Stirling, Scotland.
Notes
The Stirling beheading stone is thought to have been used for capital punishments in the 15th Century and was probably used in the executions of various important figures.
Inscriptions
Front:
"And thou, O Sad and Fatal Mound, That oft has heard the dread axe sound." -- Scott.

Reverse notes written by Rev. R.B. Layton:
Place of Execution from early times.
Date of Original
ca. 1908
Subject(s)
Local identifier
OILL0158
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Latitude: 56.1210604250441 Longitude: -3.88916015625
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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