Monument record MHG7049 - Human Remains, Garlic Hill

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Grid reference Centred NH 9149 5519 (6m by 6m)
Map sheet NH95NW
Old County NAIRNSHIRE
Civil Parish AULDEARN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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Thompson diary (appendix 1883) states that following the battle of Auldearn the bodies were buried in the graveyard and in Dead Wood - HAW 2/2003

NH95NW 25 915 552.

NH 915552. Human Bones found here. When reclaiming the greater part of Garlic Hill a great quantity of human bones were found and buried in the Dead Wood. No date of the discovery could be ascertained. (But see NH95NW 12 - Site of Battle).
Name Book 1869

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  • --- Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1978. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Nairn District, Highland Region. . 24, No. 205.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.3, 34.

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Jul 11 2014 4:18PM

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