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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Site of CAIRN CAIDLEY Cairn Caidley
Cairn Caidley
Cairn Caidley
Cairnchedly
Charles Chalmers Esq.
Mr William Milne
Mr Alexander Booth
Statistical Account
037 There is a cairn on the outskirts of the farm of St. John's Wells, known by the name of Cairnchedly.
It is greatly reduced now from its former dimensions, in consequence of most of the Cottages in the neighbourhood having been built out of it," S. [Statistical] Account.
There is now no part of this Cairn remaining.
URNS FOUND HERE [nr Cairn Caidley] Urns found here 037 Eight urns were found here
URNS FOUND HERE [nr Cairn Caidley] Urns found here Mr. James Mitchell, Denhill
Charles Chalmers, Esq.
Mr William Milne.
037 About 30 years ago when repairs were making upon the County road, a Small hillock was opened for gravel, & in the course of its removal 6 very large Urns were exposed to view, but after a little consideration they were deposited again in the bottom of the pit

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