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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE [nr Stews Head] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
William B. Swanson Esq. [Esquire] St. [Saint] Mgts. [Margarets] Hope Mr. James Norquay, Farmer Stews Mr. James McGhie Fm. [Farmer] Little Stews | 124 | An upright Stone about 6ft high Situated on the Side of the hill to the west of "Stews Head", It can be seen at a great distance. It was removed some few years ago when the ground was being cultivated but was replaced to its former position by order of the Proprietor. "Some large standing stones, are supposed to be druidical monuments", Extract from Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland, "In the E side, on the top of a hill near Stews Head are the remains of a triangular monument of stones, that have been perpendicular, two of which are broken down and only one remaining", Extract from Barry's Orkney, |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay South Ronaldshay, Orkney.Signed James Stuart
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