OS1/14/9/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of FORT [Auchterhouse Hill] | Camp (Site of) Camp (Site of) Camp (Site of) |
Revd. [Reverend] H A Lyell Mr. James Saunders. Mr. David Buchan, |
049 | [situation] On the summit of Auchterhouse Hill. The site of this camp was pointed out by Mr. Lyell, he states that although there is nothing visible on the ground, at one time he could distinctly trace where a ditch or rampart had been Mr. Saunders and Mr. Buchan inform me that before the Hill was planted there was a trench in a very delapidated condition, but owning to the wood moss and heather which has overgrown the summit of the hill all trace are now effaced. |
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[Page] 9Ph. [Parish] of Auchterhouse -- Sheet 49 Number 3 Trace 3
Site of FORT [note]
It appears from the description and site of this object that it was an ancient British hill fort and therefore ought to be written "Site of Fort" as usual in such cases.
See extract below.
"Upon the Summit of one of the Sidlaw hills called the Whitesheets about a mile north of the
church there are evident traces of an ancient fortification. About 2 acres have been enclosed with
deep ditches and Stone walls. This fortification Stands 1400 feet above the level of the sea. Both
history and tradition are Silent respecting its original design."
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] vol. [volume] 14 p . [page] 525
The name Whitesheets is not now known see correspondence at the end of this book.
No correspondence there now - anno 15 Feb [February] 1861
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, Alice Bremner
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