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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BURIAL GROUND [CiII Cairine] Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Mr Hugh Buie, Shepherd, Bonaveh
Mr M. McNeill Gamekeeper Kiloran
Mr John McNeill Gardener Kiloran
146 This old burial ground, which is said to be that attached to Cill Cairine, is situated round the remains of that object, As far as I have been able to ascertain, there is no record of the period at which this place ceased to be used for purposes of internment. It is said to be very old, but no information establishing the period to which it belongs is obtainable.
STANDING STONE [Cill Cairine] Standing Stone
Standing Stone Standing Stone
Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh
Mr M. McNeill Gamekeeper Kiloran
Mr John McNeill Gardener Kiloran
146 A large block of whinstone, about 6 feet high 3 feet broad & 1 foot thick, situated about 60 yards N [North] of Cill Cairine. It is said to be an ancient standing stone; but no information throwing any light upon its original use or purpose, is obtainable.

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Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Colonsay, Argyllshire.

[Signature] A.McDonald 2nd Copl. R.E [Corporal Royal Engineers]

Notes Ger. [?] Text is written beneath Burial Ground

Old English is written beneath Standing Stone.

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Eleanor Brown

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