Two theories are noted. One links her to the Rollos of Duncrub Castle. The other ties her to the 1652 incident when 120 women protected the minister Rev. George Muschet from Presbyterian discipline. The Dunning historical society and Goblinshead both say the monument may stand for all the women burned in Dunning. Flowers, coins and candles are still left there, and someone repaints the inscription regularly. Geoff Holder is cited as suggesting the name came from surrounding fields.
Witchcraft
Maggie Wall's Monument, Dunning
Also known as: The Maggie Wall Monument
Maggie Wall Monument, B8062 west of Dunning
1657 by the inscription; monument dates to about 1797 or later
The cairn stands beside the B8062; take care at the roadside.
- Evidence
- Dubious
- Access
- Open ground
- Location
- 56.309, -3.608 (Sited to the building or field)
Sources: Wikipedia, Maggie Wall [other]; Dunning Parish Historical Society, Maggie Wall burnt as a witch [other]; Goblinshead, Maggie Wall and Kate MacNiven [other]
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