OS1/19/6/28

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Stone Cist and Urns found here [continued from page 27] of laying down new floors, the laborers discovered a complete Circle 3 feet in diameter cut into the natural soil and about 2 feet deep, this circular pit was full of black unctuous earth, and pieces of charcoal, in the midst of which was found an Urn nearly full of Calcined bones and beside the Urn was a rudely shaped drinking Cup. Both Urn and drinking cup were composed of fine clay burnt to a pale red. The Urn was ornamented by Cross lines, but the Cup was quite plain, and very thick in texture. Parts of the Urn and Cup are in possession of Mr Robert Duthie Stonehaven - (See Sketch)
2 - A stone Cist was found here which is referred to in following extract, and said to have contained the remains mentions therein.
"Tumuli - In various parts of this neighbourhood, Tumuli, sometimes containing human remains, are occasionally found, indicating that in ancient times this locality was the scene of one or more of those fierce conflicts for supremacy which signalised the dark ages. One of these was found the other day at Garbertstrypes by Mr McHardy of Dunnottar, who had occasion to be there on business. On examinination the Tumuli was found to contain a human skull, the front being cleft in two down to the mouth. The teeth were in a state of perfect preservation, but some ribs lying near were partially decayed, while round about them was a heap of ashes, in all probability the decomposed remains of the Slain warrior. While lately converting the old farm house of Garbertstrypes into a cottage, Mr Milne, Auquhirie discovered a few inches below the soil, and directly underneath the spot [continued on page 29]

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Parish of Dunnottar

[Diagram/drawing of Circle, Urn & Cup included on page]
Circle - Position
Urn - Height 6 inches - Diameter 5 inches
Cup - Height 2 inches. - Diameter 3 inches.

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