OS1/35/86/136
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN AINE | Cairn Aine | Alexander McDowall Mary Port Drumore William Wallace Cairngarroch Drumore Daniel Wallace Alton Drumore William Todd Drumore |
036 | This name applies to A Small Round lump or mound evidently the Remains of one of the Ancient Cairns As there was large flags dug up. which was placed on edge with A flat Slab of Stone as a covering . & had in all probability bee a A Burying ground. The most of this place has been taken away by Cultivation What of it still remains is A very prominent object as it is Situated on the Summit of Sharp Conical sloped little hill. And taKes its name Cairn Aine from the Small farm on which it Stands being called Aine But which is now let with Cairngarroch & is the property of Earl of Stair |
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[Page] 136List of Names collected by Pte. [Private] William BirKby 1st Examiner
Plan 35A No 8
Parish Kirkmaiden
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Cairn Aine - Cairn
[Signed] William BirKby
P [ RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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