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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MUIRBURN CASTLE | Muirburn Castle Muirburn Castle Muirburn Castle |
Robert Watson Muirburn Alexander Noble Skirling Craigs William Newbigging Langlawhill |
011 | [Situation] About 1 Mile E [East] by North from Candyburn Castle This name applies to a Camp of a circular form on a Small hill on the Farm of Muirburn. It was in Very good presentation until a few weeks ago, when it was ploughed over. The defences are quite distinct, three Circles of which can be traced; the inner one being nearly defaced. It is said to have been surrounded by a Line of circumvallation, which however, Cannot now be traced. The two entrances, east & west, are Very distinct. It is not Known by whom it was constructed; there being no traditions respecting it , but is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. |
FORT (Remains of) [Muirburn Castle] | 011 | [Situation] About 1 Mile E [East] by North from Candyburn Castle This name applies to a Camp of a circular form on a Small hill on the Farm of Muirburn. It was in Very good presentation until a few weeks ago, when it was ploughed over. The defences are quite distinct, three Circles of which can be traced; the inner one being nearly defaced. It is said to have been surrounded by a Line of circumvallation, which however, Cannot now be traced. The two entrances, east & west, are Very distinct. It is not Known by whom it was constructed; there being no traditions respecting it , but is supposed to have been a Roman Camp. |
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