OS1/10/28/99
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS (Supposed) [Martinwhat Rig] | Tumulus | John Harkness- farmer Williamston James Gillespie farmer Annanbank Rev. P. Hope Minister- Johnstone Free Church John Thorburn (Carter Johnstonebridge) |
033 | "There is upon the east side of the small runner which separates the farm of Crawknowes from Beastockrig, a small burrow or tumulus, which was never opened in the memory of any person now alive, and which is said to be the spot where the Laird of Lochwood shot, in a private quarrel the Laird of Dumgree, and hid his body" The above is an extract taken from the statistical report the evidence of which is corroberated by the authorities given hereon. The spot answering to the above description was pointed out to me by Mr. J. Harkness farmer Williamston- Thos Watson 2nd Corp: R.E. |
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99. Ph. [Parish] of Johnstone Sheet 33 No. 7 Trace 3Tumulus Situation On the West side of Martinwhat Rig.
This feature is also supposed to have been in existence previous to the occurrence mentioned in description. It is unreasonable to suppose that Lochwood would have formed a Tumulus -- his object as is stated being secrecy. It may, in the absence of definite authority be conjectured that Lochwood chose this mound, from the dread entertained by the people of disturbing these ancient relics.
Thos [Thomas] Watson
2nd Corp. [Corporal] R.E.
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