OS1/4/7/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS CAIRN | Gallows Cairn | New Statistical Account. Mr G Wilson, Whyntie. Mr Sydney Smith, Thriepland. |
004.10 | In the wood of Whyntie & near the North-west corner, is an artificial mound in pretty good preservation, Known by this name. The New Statistical Account states - "Near the north-east corner of the wood of Whyntie is an artificial mound, Known by the name of The Gallows Cairn, on which tradition of course, tistifies [testifies] that many suffered by the righteous, or capricious decree of their feudal lord." Near the "North-east" corner, seems to be a mistaKe - for position see Plan 4-10. |
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