OS1/33/23/19

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TUMULI [twice, Silver Rock] Tumuli (2 places)
Tumuli (2 places)
Tumuli (2 places)
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
J. Peacock Esqr. Factor
Mr Polson, Postmaster. Golspie
105 These are several tumuli which lie scattered on a low heathy ridge situated near the "silver Rock", a short distance from its southern base; they are composed of stones and earth, and are believed to cover the graves of some of the Picts,
CAIRN [two, Silver Rock] Cairn (2 Places) 105 There are also the remains of two large "cairns" near the tumuli, in one of which there is a stone cist, about 4 feet square the sides and ends, being formed by large stone slabs
STONE CIST [Cairn, Silver Rock] 105 There are also the remains of two large "cairns" near the tumuli, in one of which there is a stone cist, about 4 feet square the sides and ends, being formed by large stone slabs

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County of Sutherland -- Golspie Parish

[Note relating to 'Cairn'] - 79 NE [North East] / 105 SW [South West] 6,7,8.

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