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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn (Site of) (Ancient), Dalry | Cairn (Site of) (Ancient) | William Dickson n & s Stroanfreggan Carsphairn William Roan n & s Carroch Toll Minnihive | On this spot a Cairn of Stones was raised Supposed to have been over a chieftain who fell in battle and was buried here, some years ago the Stones were removed, Amongst them was a number of human bones and a sword, the latter is in possession of [] nothing now remains to point out the spot, save a Small Circle of Earth about 1/2 foot high which through time grew up around the Cairn. It it is on the farm of Stroanfreggan & Convenient to Craig Pool |
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John Bray C. A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
John Bray C/a [Civilian assistant] Feby. [February] 11th. 1850
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 20 - Parishes of Carsphairn and Dalry, OS1/20/20
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, and Dalry.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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