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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACHNACLOICH CASTLE (Remains of) | Achnacloich Castle (Remains of) Achnacloich Castle (Remains of) Achnacloich Castle (Remains of) |
Mr McKenzie, Factor Mr Roderick McLean, Clerk Mr Lachlan Wallace, Easter Achnacloich |
053 | A small portion of masonry, fifteen links by ten, supposed to be the remains of the dungeon, is all that is to be seen of this building. No information whatever can be gathered respecting the date of erection, size or appearance of the building. The present remains were discovered when trenching the field in which they stand, and are left in the condition in which they were found. Property of Alexander Matheson, Esq Ardross |
| THREE STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, TWO URNS AND BLACK POTTERY FOUND HERE [Achnacloich Castle] | Three Stone Cists containing Human Remains, Two Urns, and Black Pottery found here. | Mr McKenzie, Factor Mr Roderick McLean, Clerk Mr Lachlan Wallace, Easter Achnacloich |
053 | When trenching the field in which the remains on Achnacloich Castle stand, and within the supposed circumference of the site, three stone Coffins were found, each containing a human SKeleton, but in the usual position. Two Urns were also found but both were unfortunately broken. The whole were reburied on the spot in which they were discovered. |
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