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Site of a now filled-in souterrain (Wainwright's Kirriemuir I), known as the 'Weems-hole'. It had built sides and 1.82m long lintel-stones and was noted by Rev G Ogilvy as running for 54.86m to 64m, first north and then east, on the top of the Hill of Meams . Easton, also quoting Ogilvy, says it lies on 'hill of Mearns'. There was no local knowledge of this souterrain in 1863. McNicol's brother, Dr McNicol, searched and dug on the hill without finding it. Wilkie was of the opinion that there had been confusion with a 'Weems Hole' on Mearns Hill a few miles northeast of Brechin (not located), however, was apparently convinced of its existence and suggested 50ft south of a quarry by the road, as the most likely site. 'his spot is not on the top of the Hill of Mearns' but it is on the crest of the road which passes over the shoulder of the hill and this may have been what Ogilvy (circa 1748) meant. It is over 750 feet above sea level, unusually high for a souterrain settlement, but it has a southern aspect and it is effectively sheltered by the hill which rises steeply behind it. There are curious ground disturbances at this spot notably a long curved depression which could have been formed by the removal of stones from the souterrain but the superficial evidence is not sufficient to serve as a check on Ogilvy's estimate of length. Easton had conversed with someone who had been present at the opening of the souterrain before 1833. He had been informed that 'a great many human bones with some querns and other curiosities were found in it'.
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NO35NE0008 - MEAMS HILL