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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cists and Human Remains | Stone Coffins and Human Bones Found here Stone Coffins and Human Bones Found here Stone Coffins and Human Bones Found here Stone Coffins and Human Bones Found here |
New Stat Act [Statistical Account] Mr. James Scott (Cobleheugh) Mr. John Blyth (Marykirk) Mr. James Croll (Spearmill) |
026.04 | "Since the date of the former account, Several Stone Coffins have been discovered on the farm of Cobbleheugh, in which were found the remains of Skeletons of a very large Size." (New Stat Act [Statistical Account]) The Skeletons and Coffins mentioned above, were found about 30 years ago, and Mr James Scott of Cobleheugh who pointed out the place states that several Coffins and Bones have been found here since that time, and two years ago when he Sub-Soiled the field there were turned up by the plough five Human Sculls in a good state of preservation, and near them Several Stone Coffins containing unctuous matter, pulverized bones, and charcoal. When Surveying the Site today I found Several pieces of charcoal at the places, also pieces of the Stone which formed the Coffins. The place where those relics were found is on the farm of Cobleheugh, on the Side of the Balmakelly Burn about half a mile North,west from the village of Marykirk. The ground is Slightly elevated, but the elevation appears to be natural. B, Render Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] 13th May 1863 |
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