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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS [Lee] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
David Robertson Esq [Esquire] Easter Voy James Robertson Esq [Esquire] Lyking Mr. John McGhir Lee Cottage | 100 | The remains of a supposed ancient burial mound, The mound is of a conical shape, It is situated 5 Chains East of Via farm house, and 1/8 of a mile south east of Lee. In describing the "stones of Via" it is stated in "New Statistical account of Scotland" that "they" (the stones of Via) "are situated nearly in the centre of an old circular enclosure, 275 paces in circumference, with a small tumulus on the south side of it, which was lately opened, but nothing found in it except a parcel of large stones," The tumulus here referred to is the object described above, |
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