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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAGWINE CAIRN (ANCIENT) | Lagwine Cairn | J Sloane Schoolmaster n s Carsphairn Walter Jamieson Holm via Carsphairn |
005 | An ancient circular Cairn or tumulus of about 73 feet in diameter. It is situated on the farm of "Lagwine"a short distance N.E. [North East] from the farm house. Tradition is silent as to the origin of its erection but Similar tumuli in the adjoining parishes having been opened graves were thereby exposed in which human bones were found. The stones of the greater part of this Cairn have been carted away for the purpose of building Stone fences |
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List of Names collected by David Mason Pte RSM [Private Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Examiner
Plan 5C Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Lagwine Cairn - A Tumulus
[Signed] David Mason Pte RS & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
20th Oct [October] 49 [1849]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 10 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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