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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CAIRN [Stittenham] | Cairn (Remains of) Cairn (Remains of) Cairn (Remains of) |
Mr McKenzie Factor Mr R. McLean Clerk Mr Lachlan Wallace, Easter Achnacloich |
053 | An ancient Cairn once stood here remains of it still exist, close to the present office houses of Stittenham farm, but the stones composing it have been removed and the spot is now planted with fir. On the property of Alexander Matheson Esqr. Ardross |
TWO BRONZE SPEARHEAD MOULDS FOUND HERE [Stittenham] | Two bronze spearheads Moulds found here. | Mr McKenzie Factor Mr R. McLean Clerk Mr Lachlan Wallace, Easter Achnacloich |
053 | Two beautifully formed moulds for casting bronze arrowheads were found a hundred yards southeast of the office houses of Stittenham farm and are now in possession of the proprietor at Ardross Castle. The remains of a smelting furnace were also discovered with a sediment of charcoal close to it. |
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