OS1/19/16/40
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witch Hillock | Witch Hillock Witch Hillock Witch Hillock Witch Hillock |
William Mathewson Esqr (Factor) Mr Meikle (Inglismaldie) Dr. [Doctor] Douglas (Bridgend) James Glenny (Inglismaldie) |
026.02 | An artificial Mound, situated in a wood about a quarter of a mile North of Inglismaldie. This is a remarkable looking object, and is enclosed with ornamental wire fencing, the name is well known in the district, but it is not mentioned in the Statistical account or any other document in possession of the Authorities. James Glenny, Gardener at Inglismaldie states that he assisted to open this, under directions from the Earl of Kintore, about Seven years ago, and that after clearing away the top soil there were found several stone coffins containing human bones and a clay Urn containing what appeared to be calcined human bones. The Factor, and Tenant of Inglismaldie, have resided on the Estate but a short time, and know nothing of this except by report. It is considered that the Earl of Kintore will have all the particulars relating to the stone Coffins, Urn etc. |
| Tumulus | Tumulus | 026.02 | An artificial Mound, situated in a wood about a quarter of a mile North of Inglismaldie. This is a remarkable looking object, and is enclosed with ornamental wire fencing, the name is well known in the district, but it is not mentioned in the Statistical account or any other document in possession of the Authorities. James Glenny, Gardener at Inglismaldie states that he assisted to open this, under directions from the Earl of Kintore, about seven years ago, and that after clearing away the top soil there were found several stone coffins containing human bones and a clay Urn containing what appeared to be calcined human bones. The Factor, and Tenant of Inglismaldie, have resided on the Estate but a short time, and know nothing of this except by report. It is considered that the Earl of Kintore will have all the particulars relating to the stone Coffins, Urn etc. |
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