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of the area lies with its longest axis E. [East] and W [West]. and
appears to have been long and narrow, the interior
breadth indicated being from 6 to 7 ft. [feet] and the
length possibly 18 ft. [feet] Several of the sites have
the appearance of denuded cairns, the interior,
however, is usually at a lower level than that
of the natural surface outside. On the higher
ground to the North of this area and in a
more exposed situation are a number of
cairns measuring some 14 to 17 ft. [feet] in diameter,
formed of moderate sized stones and for
the most part reduced to ground level.

Small cairns & Hut circles Whitestanes Moor.
Near the center of the Whitestanes Moor some
300 yds [yards] to the South East of the highest point known as Cocklet Hill and
at an altitude somewhat over 800 ft. [feet] above
sea level is a considerable group of hut
circles and associated small cairns. A
hut circle at the lower edge of the group
is of oval form measuring interiorly
some 16 ft [feet] by 14 ft. [feet] with walls of indefinite
breadth, and apparently entered from the
South East. Near the position of the entrance
stands a rough boulder 2 ft. [feet] 3 ins. [inches] in height
and some 4 ft. [feet] broad. Lying to the North
East of the hut circle are two very distinct
small cairns measuring some 15 ft [feet] in

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