OS1/23/21/40
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of TUMULUS [Hall] | 106 | |||
| STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1858 [tumulus, Hall] | Stone Cist found A.D. 1858 Stone Cist found 1858 Stone Cist found 1858 |
Mr R. Leask Farmer Coldomo Mr James Hourston Farmer Outbrecks Mr Simon Oman Farmer Biggings |
106 | A stone cist or coffin measuring about 4 feet in length by 2 broad discovered in an arable field situated 1/8 of a mile north of Hall, and about 1/2 mile eastwards of Outbrecks. in it was a quantity of broken and burnt bones and ashes.. it is supposed that some sacrifice had to take place here as round about the cist was found a quantity of light substance resembling low dust or ashes. The Cist was found when the ground was in progress of Cultivation 20 years ago, prior to which the spot was indicated by what is now considered to have been a large tumulus, A slight elevation is still discernible at the spot. |
Transcriber's notes
No separate entry for Tumulus. The descriptive remarks refer to the Stone Cist.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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