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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPBELLSCAIRNS | Cambell's Cairns | W. Stewart Esqr Carron J Stewart Archiestown Mr Grant. Teacher Archiestown |
023.09 | A small croft with offices and garden detached Situated about 7 Chains N.W. [North West] of Woodside. This name is derived from a number of Cairns being a Short distance from it, and from a battle Supposed to have been fought there |
| CAMPBELL'S CAIRNS | Cairns Cairns Cairns |
W. Stewart Esqr Carron J Stewart Archiestown Mr Grant. Teacher Archiestown |
023.09 | " A place called Campbell's Cairns is Supposed by some to derive its name from it being the Scene of battle between the Campbells and Some other Clan. in which the Campbells were defeated, whilst others Maintain that the place is So Called from Cossack Dhu, a freebooter of the olden time who was said to Conceal his booty A Mong the Cairns. " Statistical Acct. [Account] of Knockando) |
| FLINT ARROWHEADS FOUND HERE | 023.09 | Mr Mitchell whose croft is close to where the Cairns Stood. when improving the ground about the year 1835, removed the whole of them and used them in building up the fence that divides his ground from the turnpike, They were built of large Stones Such as are found in rough heathy ground and from appearances were Standing a long time.A small quantity of Flint Arrowheads were also found among the Cairns, The Cairn shewn to the east of the road in the wood is quite visible yet being on a Slight elevation and raised about 2 feet above the Surface. It is about 60 linKs in diameter |
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