MacDuff's Cross, Stone cross and boundary marker in Ninewells, Fife, Scotland.
The white sandstone monument measures 3 feet 3 inches in height and 3 feet 6 inches in width, featuring natural cup marks from iron pyrites weathering.
The cross, dating from 1059 CE according to Robert Sibbald, marked a sanctuary spot where Clan MacDuff members could seek protection for certain criminal offenses.
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.
Located one mile southwest of Newburgh, the cross stands beside a minor road west of Black Cairn Hill at coordinates 56.3371, -3.2516.
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.
Location: Fife
GPS coordinates: 56.33710,-3.25160
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:59
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