The picture above was taken several days ago before the snow began to fall. This impressive stone has the following inscriptions:
Erected in 1860
in affectionate remembrance of
Elizabeth Ballantine
eldest daughter of George Ballentine
late of Langleyhill and wife of John Alston
late of Peggy's Lea, who died at Pakes Hill
18th May 1856, aged 76 years
and of
her eldest daughter Agnes Alston
wife of Thomas R(or B?) ouch, who lies 16 feet south of this
who died at Grange 6th September 1837
aged 32 years
and of
her son Hugh Alston
who died at West Linton 23rd September 1885
aged 75 years
and of
her daughter Marion Alston
who died at Peebles 21st February 1894
aged 80 years
The righteous shall be hid in everlasting remembrance.
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