Cairn marking the grave of Jean Cameron
Submitted by Ele on 28 February 2012 - 6:34pm
Revised: 9 May 2013 - 5:08pm — FMSinclair
Dedicated to:
Inscription:
Site of the grave of Mrs Jean Cameron who died in 1772. Her zealous attachment to the house of Stuart and the part she took to support the interest in the year 1745 made her well-known throughout the country. The house occupied by Jean Cameron, which stood nearby, was demolished in 1958 when this horse chestnut tree was planted.
Erected by:
East Kilbride Development Corporation
Date:
1995 (replaces an earlier one dated 1958)
Material:
Stone cairn with metal plaque
Location:
In small park at Glen Dessary, Blacklaw
Mount Cameron Drive, Blacklaw
East Kilbride, G74
See map: Google Maps
Additional information:
Near to NS 6484 5347
The stones used to build the cairn were brought from Acharn in Morvern, Argyll.