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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIGNEIL CAIRN Craigneil Cairn
Craigneil Cairn
Craigneil Cairn
Craigniel Cairn
Craigneil Cairn
Mr William Neilson
John F. Gray
William Dill
John Jamieson
Alexander Cathcart Esq.
066 [Situation] On the South bank of The Stinchar about 20 chains South of Colmonell.-
A Circular heap of loose Stones and earth about [140] links in diameter at its [base]
It is Considered very ancient & Supposed to have been the locality of Some great
conflict, but by whom or at what time is a [Matter] of Conjecture. The present occupant of Craigneil farm has it ploughed up [this] Season, & Sown with [turnips ]

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