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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONES | Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones |
Mr. N. McMillan, Teacher, Scalasaig Mr. D McNeill, Innkeeper Scalasaig Mr. D. Martin, Tenant Scalasaig |
156.05 | Applies to two small blocks of whinstone, about 3 feet high, situated on the W. [West] side of Na Leadaigean & a short distance S. [South] of Na Dromannan. They are said to be ancient standing stone; but no information concerning their origin is obtainable. |
| STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1856 | Stone Cist found A.D. 1856 Stone Cist found A.D. 1856 Stone Cist found A.D. 1856 |
Mr. N. McMillan, Teacher Scalasaig Mr. D. McNeill, Innkeeper Scalasaig Mr. D. Martin, Tenant Scalasaig |
156.05 | This object was discovered by the present Teacher and others while the land contiguous to the School was in progress of cultivation, at a depth of about 1½ foot below the surface. It was composed of 6 stone slabs, was about 4 feet long, about 1½ foot in depth and breadth, when opened it was found to contain nothing beyond a small quantity of dry black earth. |
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36Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Colonsay, Argyllshire.
Surveyor's note Standing Stones Old English
A. McDonald 2nd Corpl R.E. [Second Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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Angela Skrimshire
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