OS1/7/9/80
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS (Remains of) | Grave Grave Grave |
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro. Mr William Innes. Mr Hugh Campbell. |
010 | This was originally a small mound and many years ago the earth on its summit was removed, when a stone cist containing remains (human) were discovered. The Statistical account makes mention of this grave or tomb, and says a coffin formed of ur blocks of stone was found in it, which measured nearly 7 feet long, and was 2 1/2 feet broad. This stone cist is still visible. |
| A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, ... ] | 010 | This was originally a small mound and many years ago the earth on its summit was removed, when a stone cist containing remains (human) were discovered. The Statistical account makes mention of this grave or tomb, and says a coffin formed of ur blocks of stone was found in it, which measured nearly 7 feet long, and was 2 1/2 feet broad. This stone cist is still visible. |
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