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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWARD CASTLE (In Ruins) | Toward Castle (Ruins) Toward Castle (Ruins) Toward Castle (Ruins) |
Alexander S. Finlay Esqr. prop [proprietor] New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Origines Parochiales |
194 | The whole of the foundation of this building remains, the south wall is quite entire, being about 40 feet high and 5½ feet thick. The vaults still remain in the southern portion of the building to the height of about 10 feet above the ground, and are covered with fallen debris. The walls of the remaining part of the Castle stand about 10 feet high. - "The old Castle of Toward the residence of the Chief of the Lamonts, is a ruin apparently of an earlier date than the 14th. or 15th. Century, of the style common to that age. It does not appear to have been inhabited at any time subsequent to the scene of the cruelties" (June 1646) "referred to," (see page 599) New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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[Page] 106County Argyll -- Ph. [Parish] of Dunoon
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