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for the crescentic mound.
About 100yds [yards] S.W. [South West] of the above is a hut
circle of the usual type measuring 35’ x 37’.
About 50’ S.W. [South West] of the hut circle is a mound
or cairn which appears to be formed of earth and
boulders with a diameter of about 20 ft. [feet] & height
about 2 ft. [feet]. I am doubtful if it is sepulchral
& yet it does not seem quite natural. There
are several of them about the hill.
One third of a mile or thereby S. [South] of the summit
on a slight knoll is a cup-shaped hollow
11’ across and 1’.5” deep in centre and immedi:
:ately adjoining it to the S.W. [South West] with its longest
axis S.W. and N.E. [South West and North East] is a rectangular construction
formed of flat sharp edged boulders set
on end round three sides - the end towards the
hollow being enclosed. The internal dimensions
are 6’.8” by 3’.10”. There is no appearance of
a wall and a considerable number of small
stones lie about in the interior which is raised
about 8 inches. The highest stone is 1’.6” above
ground and 1’.7” across x 9” thick.
Some 30’ ft [feet] S. [South] is a hut circle of ordinary
type, with entrance to S.E. [South East] between 2 large
stones 5 ft [feet] across. Dimensions. 46’ x 36’.
About 14’ S.E. [South East] of the hollow is a small

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