OS1/2/18/13
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARN BEAG (Site of) | Stone Coffins and urns found Stone Coffins and urns found Stone Coffins and urns found |
Mr McNicol Strondevan Mr Brown Conchra Rev [Reverend] D. Dewar |
162 | About fifty years ago Mr. Cunningham who then farmed "Garvie" caused a large Cairn or Tumulus (Well known in this district as Carn Beg) standing on this spot to be removed during the process of removal the workmen discovered two Stone Coffins, which on being opened were found to contain Urns filled with ashes. The Cairn or Tumulus is said to have been erected by the Norwegians after a battle fought on the spot. |
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[Page] 13Parish of Kilmodan -- Argyllshire
"Various traces of the Invasion by
the Danes still exist in this parish.
Rude Cairns or tumuli can at this day
be pointed out; and several very perfect
stone Coffins have from time to time been
discovered, in which it is believed the
ashes of their Chiefs slain in battle
were buried"
New Stat [Statistical Account
"There are two tumuli, supposed to
have been raised by the Norwegians
but have not been opened"
Old Stat [Statistical] Account
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