Could any one advise me if it is possible to use printed MI's as a guide to locating a particular gravestone? I attempted this at Ruthwell recently and could not work out the route the recorder took. A friend and I walked along all the rows and checked to no avail and we did not have time to investigate the flat stones covered by moss & grass. As  these are early 19th century stones I appreciate the inscriptions may be lost to erosion or the stones themselves may be broken. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Pat Stanistreet Also taking the opportunity to repost my interests: Researching in South West Scotland FLINT - All areas; KIRKPATRICK - Closeburn; PORTEOUS, WRIGHT, TAYLOR - Ruthwell; KERR - Dumfries; COPLAND - Dumfries; BLACK - Tinwald, Durisdeer; SMITH - Conheath; DALZELL/DALZIEL - Tinwald.