MacDuff's Cross, Stone cross and boundary marker in Ninewells, Fife, Scotland.
MacDuff's Cross is a standing stone monument in Ninewells that rises beside a minor road near Black Cairn Hill. The surface displays natural cup marks created through weathering processes, giving the stone a distinctive textured appearance.
The monument dates to the 11th century and held special protective privileges for certain people. It marked a location where individuals could seek refuge from criminal prosecution under established rules.
The monument required payment of nine cows and a heifer as penalty for murder committed in hot blood, following privileges granted by King Malcolm III.
The stone sits about one mile southwest of Newburgh in a quiet roadside location. It can be viewed easily from outside without any special equipment or preparation needed.
The stone contains distinct cup marks ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches wide and 0.5 to 1.5 inches deep, formed through natural geological processes.
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