OS1/7/13/255
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS [South Yarehouse] | Tumulus | Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster |
029 | A very peculiarly formed Mound near the farm of South Yarehouse. The side walls are of Stone Work & in the interior are several chambers which have been opened & remains of skeletons found in them |
| HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, South Yarehouse] | 029 | A very peculiarly formed Mound near the farm of South Yarehouse. The side walls are of Stone Work & in the interior are several chambers which have been opened & remains of skeletons found in them | ||
| TUMULUS | Tumulus | Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster |
029 | A small heap of Stones covering a stone cist or chamber composed of flag Stones, about 4 feet 6 Inches long. a few bones were found here. |
| A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, ... ] | 029 | A small heap of Stones covering a stone cist or chamber composed of flag Stones, about 4 feet 6 Inches long. a few bones were found here. | ||
| STANDING STONES [Battle Moss] | Standing Stones | Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster |
029 | Two large Standing Stones placed within a few yards of each other: evidently ereccted to commemorate some particular event; perhaps a Battle, the Moss in the vicinity being Called "Battle Moss" |
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[Page] 255County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
[Signed] Charles J Fearnside
Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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