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four storeys and an attic. The corbel
mouldings which support a small turret
carrying the stair from the 2nd floor to the roof
projecting from the N. [North] wall are relieved
with a chequer ornament and similar
enrichment is seen on the frame of a window
in the upper storey facing the S.W. [South West]
The details are those pertaining to the end
of the 16th or beginning of the 17th century.
A shield charged with the Sinclair arms
removed from the castle is built into the
wall above the front door of Barrock House.
Bicycling on to Auckingill I made the
acquaintance of John Nicholson whom
I found possessed of much valable in:
:formation. He lent me several sketch
plans of constructions exposed by Sir F.
Barry at Ackergill Links most of which
contained interments. Some of these were
rectangular in plan, the outline marked with
stones set on edge and having upright stones
at the corners and in the centre of each side.

[Margin] Ackergill Links.

The resemblance to the constructions at
Blarich, near Rogart known as "Letties
grave" is very close.

[Margin] Thuster broch.

A stone cup with a side handle was
found in the field beside this broch and
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Moira L- Moderator, Debi Galbraith