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25" in length 3/4" in breadth at 3" from the upper
end, found locally. A matrix of a seal
of Dundrennan also a curved panel part of
the pulpit of Anwoth church are in the
Glasgow Exhibition. The condition of
the wooden exhibits and the slight interest
which the residents appear to take in the collection
to judge from the infrequency of their visits,
are strong arguments against local museums
retaining any objects of national importance.

2nd Sept.
Wrote up notes.

4th Sept. 1911
Took the car to complete my survey of objects
beyond New Galloway.

Minnigaff Par. [Parish] White Cairn Rig of Drumwhar.
This has been a small circular cairn with
a diameter of some 40' but it has been almost
entirely destroyed and small sheep shelters
have been built out of its material on the site
It is probable that the interment has been
disturbed long ago.

Deils Dyke
The O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Map marks the Deils Dyke as
passing along the N. [North] side of the Rig of
Drumwhar on the line taken by the old
Edinburgh road to the bank of the Black
Water of Dee. The dyke appears to have been
adopted as the site of the road and an

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