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County of Renfrew -- Parish of Kilbarchan

Camp Continued.
"Upon the Barr Hill, to the easward of this village, may be traced the remains
of a small camp; by some supposed from its semicircular form, to have been of
Danish origin; by others, it is believed to have been merely a post of observation
when the country was frequently torn by feuds and intestine commotions. For either purpose
it is, from situation, admirably adapted; the one side defended by lofty precipitous rocks
of greenstone, the other guarded against any sudden surprise, by a long steep though
regular ascent from the plain below; on which side it was, moreover, defended by a
rampart of stones, though now not exceeding 3 feet in height. The best evidence
of its former importance is, perhaps, that it has not been levelled to the ground ages ago. The
enclosure may altogether exceed half an acre, and commands in every direction a
most extensive prospect. Among the columns above mentioned may be remarked
a seat or natural "armed chair", dignified by tradition with the title of Wallaces
seat. Its peculiar form seems owing to the circumstance of the top of one of the
columns, which are articulated, having been removed from its original place"
New Statistical Account.