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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remains of Supposed CAMP [Aldie] | Remains of Rampart Remains of Rampart Remains of Rampart |
Mr J. Shepherd Aldie Mr J. Shepherd W. [West] Gask Mr J Ogston North Aldie |
031 | These graves overlook a rampart or mound of earth apparently to some extent artificial, flanked on the south-east by a narrow glen, which, till drained, had been a morass. Pratt's Buchan Page 75. |
| DUN NA CLUAICH | Dun-na-Cluach Dun-na-Cluach Dun-na-Cluach |
Mr J. Shepherd W. [West] Gask Mr J. Shepherd Aldie Mr J. Ogston North Aldie |
031 | The bleak hill, rising abruptly on the opposite of this glen, is the hill of Dun-a-Cluach. Pratts Buchan p. [page] 75. |
| CROMLECH [Aldie] | Hanging Stone Hanging Stone Hanging Stone |
Mr J. Shepherd W. [West] Gask Mr J. Shepherd Aldie Mr J. Ogston North Aldie |
031 | Near the north-west termination of the ramparts, and on the slope below, there is an immense block of granite, calculated at between sixty and seventy tons, raised a little from the ground, on a platform of supporting blocks. Pratts Buchan p.p. [pages] 75.76. |
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[Note relating to 'Dùn a Chlùmhaich'] - when the meaning of the word is not understood and cannot be traced with certainty to its original sense would it not be better to write it as near as possible to agree with the pronounciation given by the Country people?
'Dùn na Chloiche'] - These 2 words are suggested for one to be chosen nearest the sound and meaning of the word. I can get no information as to the name further than given here. [Initialled] JMcD.
Dun. A heap: a hill, hillock, mound; a fortified house or hill, fortress, castle, a fastness tower.
Clùaich (i.e. Clùithach), a hero. (Gaelic)
Cromlech. A term applied to a huge flatstone resting on other stones, set on end for that purpose; supposed to be the remains of Druidical Altars.
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