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edge of the broch are considerable remains
of enclosures which are probably original as
the slope of the mound in these directions
is not steep and there are no other signs of
outer defences. The broch itself has occupied
the centre of the flat summit but is now
a structureless mass showing no wall faces
or other measurable details & from which all
the larger stones appear to have been removed.
It does not appear to have been of exceptional
size.
About 1/3 m. [mile] N. [North] of a point 1 1/4 along the branch
road to Dalnessie on the S. [South] slope of the hill
across the Feith Osdail occupying the
summit of a slight grassy elevation
are the remains of a circular construction.
In the centre is a well defined circle of
contiguous boulders from 12" to 3' in length and at
largest 2' broad & about 1' in height. The
diameter is about 12' interiorly and the
entrance has been towards the E. [East]. The
width of the entrance is not accurately obtainable
as a detached stone lies in it but it
cannot have been more than 2' and was
possibly less. At 16' from the centre of
the construction towards the N. & N.E. [North & North East] are the

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