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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of ERD HOUSE [Birkenbrew] | (Site of) Ancient Dwelling (Site of) Ancient Dwelling |
James Cook. Queen's Brigg William Morgan. Birkenbrewel |
051 | One of those early habitations of the aborigines of this Country was, about thirty Years ago: situated here, and formed a good specimen of a primitive dwelling; but owing to the progress of Cutlivation it was filled up and destroyed. It measured about 25 feet long, 10 broad and 6 feet deep, and a large stone was placed in a sloping position at the mouth of the entrance, and it is conjectured that this aperture served both for door and chimney, as also for the admission of air; but Mr. Cook says there was another small aperture at the Northern end of the roof. The sides of this dwelling were rudely built with loose stones firmly wedged together _ Nothing was found inside of this dwelling. T. over [contiued p. 130] |
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[Page] 129Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn
"Yird, Yerd Yerth, Erd, Erde, The earth
Ground, Sail etc. - To Yird, signifies to bury." (Jamieson)
These Ancient dwellings are known
in the district as "Yird Houses."
"Erd Houses - Habitations formed under
ground. Isl. jard hus.
domus subteranea."(Jamieson)
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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