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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Braland] Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont.
042 This Stone Cist was found at the sametime as No. [Number] 5. being only a few feet separated from one another. This Cist was built with a number of stones of different sizes, but was partly destroyed before Mr. Paterson could see the dimensions & shape of it, but he thought the remains of the body lay East and West.
URN FOUND HERE [Brawland] Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont.
042 About 32 years ago when the above Gentleman was removing the stones of an old house, he found a neatly Ornamentel Urn filled with Copper Coins, but they were so corroded with verdigris, that it was impossible to make out their [Superscription] or image. The depth of the Urn was about 18 inches, & breadth 18 inches, & is to be seen at Craig Castle. It is ornamented with 3 birds & 1 Serpent on one side & 2 birds and a serpent on the other.

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Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn

[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]

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