OS1/23/17/153
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| SitelifTUMULUS [South Gyran] | Tumulus (Site of) Tumulus (Site of) Tumulus (Site of) |
Mr. J. Fotheringham South Gyran Mr. Peter Stockan South Seatter Mr. J. Marwick Burwick | 100 | An ancient place of interment situated about a 1/4 of a mile S.E. of "Gyran" and a short distance west of "South Gyran" On the property of Mrs. Watt of Breckness. At different periods Stone Cists have ben found here containing decayed bones & ashes, and nearly every season that this portion of ground is being ploughed some are found, and most have contained a great number. A few small polished stones was also found and an immense quantity of loose stones & Rubbish, |
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Parish of Sandwick OrkneySigned: James Stuart C/A
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