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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID CAIRN | Mid Cairn (Tumulus) Mid Cairn (Tumulus) |
Robert Boreland, Auchencairn James Blackwood, Pothouse Samuel McAdam, Clauchrie Estate Map of Closeburn |
032 | [Situation] 34 Chains E, [East] from Royach Cairn A large tumulus consisting of small stones situated on a slight eminence within Gawin Moor. As there are no stones to be met with for a considerable distance around the tumulus much labour must have been expended in constructing this and the other tumuli in the neighbourhood, but nothing seems to be known regarding their history |
| BLACK STAND | Black Stand | Robert Boreland James Blackwood Samuel McAdam |
032 | [Situation] 1 1/4 mile S,E,E, [Slouth East, East] from Auchencairn. A small piece of black mossy ground within Gawin Moor |
| BLACKSTAND RIG | Blackstand Rigg | Robert Boreland James Blackwood Samuel McAdam |
032 | [Situation] 1 1/4 mile E. [East] from Auchencairn. A long low ridge situated within the Black Stand and lying parallel with Duncow Burn |
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[page] 248Plan 32-13 -- Trace 3 -- Parish of Closeburn
[signed] W. Paterson c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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