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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD BALLINTOMB (In Ruins | Old Ballintomb Old Ballintomb Old Ballintomb Old Ballintomb Old Ballintomb |
Mr Stuart, Landsteward and Farmer Ballintomb by Grantown Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth. Manse Abernethy Mr A. Clarke Postmaster & Farmer. Dulnan Bridge |
032.15 | This place was once a large farmsteading. It is now attached to the farm of Ballintomb, the 4 houses are unroofed and have been in ruins for a length of time The present occupier of Ballintomb farm (Mr Stuart) says he will have them taken away. probably next year, And the ground occupied by them turned into Arable land. |
| TOM NAN CARRAGH Human Remains found here A.D. 1836. | Tom-nan-Carragh Tom-nan-Carragh Tom-nan-Carragh Tom-nan-Carragh |
Mr Stuart Mr A. Clarke Revd [Reverend] W. Forsythe Mr J. McQueen, Farmer, Gaich by Grantown Strathspey |
032.12; 032.16 | A small flat hill lying in the middle of Strathspey, and extending lengthwise nearly East & West for about 50 Chains and about 20 in breadth the Eastern point is closely wooded and separated from the Western portion by a deep trench in sinking which about 30 years ago, human remains were found (see Trace) |
| STANDING STONES [Tom nan Carragh] | 032 | There are 3 large standing Stones on the West part of the hill. each about 8 feet high, Supposed to be the remains of Druidical Circles. The name signifies hill of the Obelisks. | ||
| STANDING STONE [Tom nan Carragh] | 032 | There is also a large standing stone in the wooded part of this hill about 8 feet high (see Trace) |
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