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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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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