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Crannogs.
The O.S. [Ordnance Survey] indicates these in various lochs but as
any details are only obtainable
by excavation unless this has been done no
further information can be added.

Airylich
Built into the most Southerly of the two central
pillars of the cart shed at Airylich farm at a

[Margin] (See Antiquaries 1873 p. [page] 60)

height of 7’ from the ground is a portion of a
slab measuring 9” by 12” carved with celtic
interlaced ornament (see subbing.)

Cairn (22) Mochrum Fell

On the summit of Mochrum Fell 646’ above
sea level are the remains of a large cairn
almost reduced to ground level, Measuring
66’ in diameter. Near the centre is a large
displaced slab recently fractured, partially
resting on other two set on edge, one, of them apparently
in situ. To the S. [South] another large stone just
protrudes from the debris.

[Opposite page - text inserted] This "cromlech or dolmen" was said to have been complete and
to have been destroyed by a bonfire placed on
the cairn to celebrate the coming of age of
the present Marquis of Bute.

Cairn Brae (20)
Some 30 yds. [yards] W. [West] of the shepherd’s house at
Brae is a cairn measuring some 54’
in diameter and reduced to an elevation
of about 5’. It does not appear to have been
excavated.
Cairn Brae (20) (unnoted)
At the foot of the grass park immediately
to the N [North] of the Brae is a grass covered mound

[Margin] doubtful

probably a cairn. It has a diameter of
45’ and an elevation of about 5’.

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