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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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