OS1/23/17/157
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE CIST [tumulus, Via] | 100 | |||
| TUMULUS [Via] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
David Robertson Esq [Esquire] Easter Voy James Robertson Lyking Mr. John McGhir Lee Cottage |
100 | The remains of a supposed ancient burying place, on the site of which a small enclosure, for the perservation of plants has been erected, situated about 5 chains N.W. of Via and about 150 links from the E. side of the public road, It was partly excavated upwards of 20 years ago, by Dr. ]Doctor] Clouston, Sandwick & others, and a small stone Cist (2 feet in length by 1 foot in breadth & depth) uncovered, The cist still remains in its original position, It was further excavated last year but nothing, that was considered interesting, was found, |
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Parish of Sandwick OrkneySigned: George Calder C/A
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