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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BLOODY PITS | Bloody Pots Bloody Pots The Bloody Pots Bloody Pits Bloody pots Bloody pits Bleedy pots |
Alexander Littlejohn Mr R. McWilliam New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
005.12 | This name applies to a number of ridges and steep holes, the former of which is traditionally held to be the remains of a Danish Camp, and the latter, places where the Slain who fell in a battle which was fought near St John's Church between the Danes And Scots A.D. 1004, were buried. |
DANISH CAMP (Remains of) | Danish Camp (Remains of) | Alexander Littlejohn Mr R. McWilliam New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
005.12 | "After being dislodged from the east, the Danes formed a new camp, (where the entrenchments are Still to be Seen), which Still preserved their communication with the Sea, and also with an extensive barrow plain on the top of the hill. Meantime the [continued on page 94] |
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