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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSS OF ACHNACREE | Plains of Lora Plains of Lora Plains of Lora Moss of Achnacree (Supposed to be The Plains of Lora of Ossian) |
John Campbell Ledaig P. McPherson Achnaba New Statistical account Mode Suggested at Southampton. |
087 | A large moss to the south of Achnacreemore & bounded on the South and east by Loch Etive and on the west by Ardmucknish Bay. |
| CAIRN [Achnecreemore] | Cairn Cairn |
P. McPherson Achnaba John Campbell. Ledaig |
087 | A large heap of stones to the south of Achnacreemore; when or why it was raised is totally unknown and there are no traditions connected with it. |
| CAIRN [Achanancarn] | Cairn | P. McPherson John Campbell |
087 | A large heap of stones to the south of Achanancarn. A similar remark applies to this as to the above one. |
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[Notes re Moss of Achnacree:]
(Supposed to be The Plains of Lora
of Ossian)
"And the adjacent moss of Achnacree studded with ancient cairns, rude
Druidical temples, obelisks, &c. has been regarded as the celebrated plains of
Lora" New Stat Accot. [Statistical Account]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Bert
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