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others which are less distinct vary in diameter
from 3/4" to 2".
No. 3. This stone which is an oblong flag
measuring 1'.7" by 1'.4" was found in a field
near Nybster. The original surface has flaked
off the stone removing several of the cup marks.
Five, however, still remain visible. They are
placed near together and measure from 1 1/4" to
2 1/2" in diameter. They are said to have been
originally connected in pairs by shallow
grooves which are still in the case of two pairs
faintly visible.

[Margin] Cannisbay
Broch Auckingill
S. [Site]
unnoted.

About 1/4m. [mile] NNW. [North North West] of Auckingill school is the
site of a broch. It has long been under culti:
:vation and nothing is visible.

[Margin] Buchollie Castle
(1)

This castle has been built on a peninsular
rock about 100' in height standing out of the
ocean some 5 ms. [miles] S. [South] of Duncansby Head
& lying parrallel with shore.
The rock is joined to the land by a narrow
neck at its NW [North West] angle which has been cut
through by a trench some 7' wide the bottom
of which is some 9' below the level of the thresh:
:old of the entrance gate. The keep which
rose from the outer edge of this trench has been
of small dimensions measuring apparently
some 14' by 20'. The W. [West] wall to a height of about
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