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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr A McNeill Farmer Garvard Mr Alexander McMillan Sen: [Senior] Garvard Mr Alexander McMillan Jnr: [Junior] Garvard |
A block of whinstone about 6½ feet high situated on the highest point of a knoll a short distance S.W [South West] of Garvard Farm, Called Cnoc Eidrigean. It is said to be an ancient standing stone. About 35 years ago this stone was either knocked down, or fell, and lay for a few years on the side of the knoll, when it was re-erected by Capt. [Captain] Stuart of Ardskinnish who was the Landsteward for Colonsay & Oronsay. |
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[Page] 79Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire.
[Signature] A. McDonald 2nd Corp. R.E. [Second Corporal Royal Engineers]
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