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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLED STONE [Kill anan] | Holed Stone | Robert Craig Esq. Glen Urquhart | 019 | A flat stone lying on the ground about 90 yards to the north west of the Old Grave Yard of Killianan at Abriachan The name is derived from a Cylindrical shaped orifice in the centre of the stone, through which, the stone is said to have the power of drawing water from the ground underneath. |
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[Page] 62County of Inverness -- Parish of Inverness and Bona
[Letter]
SEAFIELD ESTATES.
ELGIN & ROTHES DISTRICTS.
Glen Urquhart. Inverness.
11th April 1870
Dear Sir,
I have your favour of the
9th Inst. [Instant] regarding "the Holed Stone"
at Abriachan - I am aware
that such a stone is there, close to
an old burying ground, but I have
heard no tradition in connection with
it, and I don't think it comes under
the category of Sculptured Stones-
If I remember rightly Sir H. James
saw it when on a visit here, so that
he will be able to give a better opinion
as to whether it should be shown on
your plans than I can, indeed, if
I mistake not, it was at the showing
home some sculptured stone found
on my farm, that he issued his request
to have such marked on the O.S. maps
Yours faithfully
Robert Craig
Capt. [Captain] G.H. Bolland R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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