OS1/4/17/231
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRNS [Buiternach] | Cairns Cairns Cairns |
John McKay. N. [Nether] Clashnore. John Gordon U. [Upper] Clashnore. James Grant. Clashnore. New Statistical Account. |
041.05 | An immense pile of stones. on the brow of the hill called the Buiternach, supposed to have been raised over the body of some ancient Chieftain or perhaps to commemorate a victory. a few small mounds supposed to be, Tumuli, are visible on the moor near the large one. plainly indicating that a battle was fought at this place. "The burial ground of Downan is still used, and occasionally also that of Buitterlach; in the near neighbourhood of which, there is a very large cairn, Supposed to be raised over the same grave of a person of note." New Statistical Acct [Account] |
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[Page] 231Parish of Inveravon. -- Co [County] Banff.
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