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Cantlin Stone
The Cantlin Stone The Cantlin Stone is a rough stone approximately two feet across with an inscription recording the death of one Willam Cantlin in the place where it is, and the fact that he was buried at Bettws. It is accompanied by a cross, and is located only twenty or so yards away from the Wales–England border. History The stone was placed on the hill as a commemoration to a pedlar named William Cantlin (Originally Cantrell),"Bettws Y Crwyn; History, Geography, Farming & People." Published 2007. who mysteriously died on the hill in January 1691. It is said that he was robbed and murdered, but there are also versions of the story in which he dies of hypothermia or a heart attack. There was a dispute between Bettws-y-Crwyn parish and Kerry parish as to who should bury the body. Bettws buried him in the end, but claimed the ground where he lay. The incident came to public attention in 1875, when the Clun Forest Enclosure Act was passed, the parish maintained its claim of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantlin Stone (geograph 2067752)
file:Cantlin Stone (geograph 2067752).jpg, The Cantlin Stone The Cantlin Stone is a rough stone approximately two feet across with an inscription recording the death of one Willam Cantlin in the place where it is, and the fact that he was buried at Bettws-y-Crwyn, Bettws. It is accompanied by a cross, and is located only twenty or so yards away from the Wales–England border. History The stone was placed on the hill as a commemoration to a peddler, pedlar named William Cantlin (Originally Cantrell),"Bettws Y Crwyn; History, Geography, Farming & People." Published 2007. who mysteriously died on the hill in January 1691. It is said that he was robbed and murdered, but there are also versions of the story in which he dies of hypothermia or a heart attack. There was a dispute between Bettws-y-Crwyn parish and Kerry, Powys, Kerry parish as to who should bury the body. Bettws buried him in the end, but claimed the ground where he lay. The incident came to public attention in 1875, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |