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"In Torphichen parish near Kipps House there is a Cromlech whereon says tradition sacrifi [sacrifices]
were anciently performed. Near this Cromlech there is a Druid Circle of Stones which are set
upright having one or two placed in the centre. On a small eminence in this vicinity there is
a single stone of a conical shape which stands on end."

"The Cromlech is of a large size and is composed of four great whinstones in the
rude state three whereof are supporters and the fourth is placed upon them in an inclin [inclined]
position to the South". -- Binny's Hist. [History] of Co. [Cunty] Linlithgow.

"In a field adjoining the old peel-like mansion of Kipps there are the remains of a Druid
Circle. The Central Stone of a large size probably the stone of sacrifice still occupies its
original position but has been split asunder which tradition says was done by lightning. So [Some]
of the stones that formed the Circle have been broken and removed in order to give place
to the plough yet the outline of the circle may still be traced which has been of considerable
extent. There is an upright stone at no great distance connected probably with this
ancient place of superstitious worship but which the express use is not now known". -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] f Linlithgowshire.

"About a mile to the east of Torphichen is an altar of 4 great unpolished whinstones on which
according to tradition sacrafices were anciently performed by others it has been called the Temple
of Terminus although it may rather have been a Druidical place of worship". -- Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol. [Volume] 4. page 470.

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