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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CLACHAN AN T-SAGAIRT Clachan an t-Sagairt Mr A. Carmichael Benbecula 031 Is applied to a large boulder stone standing in a field 28 chains south west from Goulbay [Goulaby]. It is 9 feet in height 12 feet broad and 3 feet thick, and has a rude cross cut on its eastern face about one foot in length. It is said to be the site of a general meeting place of the Picts for worship. Signification "Priests Stone".
DUN ROSAIL Human Remains found A. D. 1872 Dun Earail
Human Remains found A. D. 1872
Dun Rosail
Mr A. Carmichael Benbecula
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq Factor, Newton
This name is applied to a small prominent Knoll, said to be the site of an ancient fort, but of what shape or form I could not ascertain. It is also said that the Picts were in the habit of kindling large fires on the summit of this Knoll, for what purpose I could not ascertain. At the base of this Knoll on the south side were found human remains A. D. 1872.

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