OS1/2/65/14
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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[Page] 14Parish 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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