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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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DROSTAN DEN | Drostan Den Drostan Den Drostan Den |
Mr Henderson Towie Mrs Mitchell, Aberdour Mr Scott, Pitnacalder |
001 | A deep den or ravine, situated about 15 Chains south-west of Towie farmhouse. The name Drostan is locally pronounced "Durstan" |
Site of CAIRN (Stone Cist found) | Stone Cist found here Stone Cist found here Stone Cist found here |
Mr Henderson Mr A Murcar Bankhead Mr James Massie, Clenterty |
001 | In removing a large Cairn of stone which stood at place indicated by cross on trace, Mr Henderson discovered a Stone Cist containing human remains |
BANKHEAD | Bankhead Bankhead Bankhead |
Mr A Murcar, Tenant Estate Plan, 1838 Mr Henderson |
001 | A superior farm house, and offices. The property of James Baird Esqr. Cambusdoon Ayr. |
URN FOUND [Bankhead] | Urn found here Urn found here Urn found here |
Mr A Murcar Mr Henderson Mr James Massie |
001 | About 22 years ago in cultivating an eminence on the farm of Bankhead, an Urn Containing human remains was discovered at spot indicated by Cross on trace. It is in possession of Mr Murcar, Bankhead, and is still entire. |
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