Smith, John Alexander, Dr, 1818-1883 (physician | archaeologist | secretary of the Royal Physical Society | vice-president of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland )
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Note about archaeological finds around Lonain, 21 September 1884
Note about archaeological find around Lonain [Lonan, Earra GhĂ idheal/Argyllshire], including a 'ciste chloiche' which was opened by Dr Smith and Duncan Clerk but it contained nothing while a crogan or pitcher was found in a cairn nearby. It also notes that menhirs were taken to put on the road and that there is a fairy hill opposite Duntanachan.