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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS AND IRON SPEARHEAD FOUND HERE A.D. 1867 | 3 Cists found here, A.D. 1867 | Mr McAdam, Watten Mill Alexander Sutherland, Borgie William Flett, Strath of Watten |
019 | While removing some earth in the spring of -67 [1867] three stone Cists were discovered - two were lying parallel to each other about 6 feet apart the other was about 60 feet west - in one of the two which were close to each other a complete human Skeleton was found, in tolerable preservation, and an Iron spearhead near it - the others were full of decayed human bones and black earth The Cists were lying due east and west - Note - The spearhead was sent to the society of Antiquaries, Edinburgh by Mr McAdam |
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[Page] 84Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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