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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STANDING STONES Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Mr Alexander Clark
Mr Menzie
Mr James McGregor
046 Two undressed stones of irregular form Standing in a field, on the north side of the River Spey. The only tradition regarding them in the neighbourhood is, that they are believed to have been erected by the Picts for some particular purpose.
STONE CIRCLE Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Mr Alexander Clark
MrMenzies
Mr James McGregor
046 A small piece of uncultivated land on which are ranged, in a circle, a considerable number of Stones of various dimensions - Very little is Known about this object of antiquity in the locality. It however is generally believed to have originally been a Druidical place of worship, and, after the introduction of christianity to have been used as a Christian place of Worship and a Sepulchre for the burial of unbaptized infants
CAIRN Cairn
Cairn
Cairn
Mr Alexander Clark
Mr Menzies
Mr James McGregor
046 An ancient Cairn, consisting wholly of loose stones, situated near the farm of Ochnoir, Supposed to have been erected by the Druids or Picts; and not Known to have been opened for antiquarian researches.

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