OS1/17/27/31

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Supposed PICTISH TOWER [Dune, Glenbeg] Castles or Dùnes (antiquities) Dùne Remains of (Supposed Pictish Tower) Revd. [Reverend] J. Macrae E.C. [Established Church] Glenelg
Mr. Simon Fraser Glenelg
Mr. J. McCrimmon Glenelg
047 Of these there are three in this Sheet, one (remains of) on trace 5 about ½ mile from Ellanreoch on the North Side of Glenbeg; the other two on trace 6 are close to each other at Corrary also on the North side of the Glen about 2 miles from the Sea. The latter two are in a good state of preservation the walls standing about 30 feet in height. They are two very fine Specimens of the Ancient towers or Dùnes, usually called Castles in this District. Of the first little more than the foundation remains.
Supposed PICTISH TOWER [Dune, Corrary] Castles or Dùnes (antiquities) Dùne Remains of (Supposed Pictish Tower) Revd. [Reverend] J. Macrae E.C. [Established Church] Glenelg
Mr. Simon Fraser Glenelg
Mr. J. McCrimmon Glenelg
047 Of these there are three in this Sheet, one (remains of) on trace 5 about ½ mile from Ellanreoch on the North Side of Glenbeg; the other two on trace 6 are close to each other at Corrary also on the North side of the Glen about 2 miles from the Sea. The latter two are in a good state of preservation the walls standing about 30 feet in height. They are two very fine Specimens of the Ancient towers or Dùnes, usually called Castles in this District. Of the first little more than the foundation remains.
Supposed PICTISH TOWER [Dune, Corrary] Castles or Dùnes (antiquities) Dùne Remains of (Supposed Pictish Tower) Revd. [Reverend] J. Macrae E.C. [Established Church] Glenelg
Mr. Simon Fraser Glenelg
Mr. J. McCrimmon Glenelg
047 Of these there are three in this Sheet, one (remains of) on trace 5 about ½ mile from Ellanreoch on the North Side of Glenbeg; the other two on trace 6 are close to each other at Corrary also on the North side of the Glen about 2 miles from the Sea. The latter two are in a good state of preservation the walls standing about 30 feet in height. They are two very fine Specimens of the Ancient towers or Dùnes, usually called Castles in this District. Of the first little more than the foundation remains.

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Parish of Glenelg County Inverness

Accent on each on the letter ù on the Plan- Ought not the accent be erased as it is not spelled according to Gaelic See Dune in Page 74 and on plan [Unclear comment that refers to spelling of Dune.

[Signed P. Dougherty Lce Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]

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