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is a large tripartite enclosure consisting of an
oval with its longest axis N [North] and S [South] measuring
180' by 130', bisected inequally at about 1/3 of its
length from the N. [North] end and having annexed to it
on the S W. [South West] are a semilunar annexe. Surrounding
the whole is a stony bank some 14' broad at base
and from 2' to 3' in height entirely overgrown,
with entrances into the oval enclosure at either
side of the dividing bank on the upper or E. [East] side
and apparently an entrance into the annexe
from the interior on the S. [South]. The construction
is situated on ground sloping towards the
S W. [South West] near the bottom of the valley, showing no
particular defensive aspect and considerably
scooped out in the interior.

Tumulus Allangillfoot.
About 1/4 m. [mile] above Allangillfoot two burns meet
and on the left bank of that flowing from the
N.E. [North East] a little less than half a mile above the
junction and just beyond where a rivulet
empties itself into the stream on the right bank
is an artificial mound of earth and stone
measuring over all some 15' by 18' and in
height about 3'. It lies at the foot of the steep
bank of the gill close by the stream and
water from a spring at a higher level keeps
the ground wet in front of it. Some excavation

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