OS1/2/4/47
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE CRAWFORD | Castle Crawford Castle Crawford Castle Crawford Castle Crawford |
Angus Sinclair, Keeper Archibald Mains, Dunoon Feuing Plan William Speir Ardenslate |
184 | A remarkable mound, evidently of artificial construction, though no remains of any building have ever been found on it, & it is not supposed that a Castle ever stood on it, Tradition accounts for the name by stating that a freebooter called Crawford had his residence here, It is surrounded by a moat still very distinct, & a stream of water at hand has evidently been used to fill it, The writer of the Statistical Account supposes it to be of Roman construction but there is nothing in its appearance to warrant this, - A modern wooden erection has been placed on it to contain the arms &c of a number of Riflemen whose practice ground is near at hand, |
| MOAT [Castle Crawford] | Moat | Angus Sinclair, Keeper Archibald Mains, Dunoon Feuing Plan William Speir Ardenslate |
184 | It [Castle Crawford] is surrounded by a moat still very distinct & a stream of water at hand has evidently been used to fill it, |
| HUNTER'S QUAY | Hunter's Quay Hunter's Quay Hunter's Quay Hunter's Quay |
New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Table of Rates Feuing Plan Mr Skinner, Ground Factor |
184 | A pier principally of Stone at the entrance to Holy Loch, where the usual exactions are made on passengers &c. It is the property of Mr. Hunter of Hafton, & its name applies to the district, A ferry goes from here to Strone, |
| CAMBUS RONNICH | Cambus Ronnich | New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Table of Rates Feuing Plan Mr Skinner, Ground Factor |
184 | And a small Creek or bay adjacent to the Pier (on the north is known by the name "Cambus Ronnich" |
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[Page] 47Co. [County] Argyll -- Dunoon Ph. [Parish]
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