OS1/2/5/10
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT [Dun Chibhich] | Dùn Chibhich Dùn Chibhich Dùn Chibhich Dùn Chifie (Keefie's Hill) |
Mr. Wotherspoon Mill James Smith Druimyeon Rd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse O [Old] & New Stat [Statistical] Accounts |
222 | On the top of a commanding eminence situate near the centre of the Island are the remains of apparently a strong fortification, which tradition vouches for. The South of the fort is well preserved & has been of great strength measuring 9 ft [feet] in thickness, the north is bounded by perpendicular rocks near the top of which the wall in some places is difficult to trace. The entrance to it is on the east side, which is reached by a short steep ascent. Tradition says this Fort was the stronghold of "Chibhich" the King of the Lochlin's Son who was killed there by "Diarmid" one of the Fingalian heroes, with whose wife he had eloped; he was buried a little to the south of the Fort. Sig [Signification] "Keefies Fort". (Pronounced "Keefach".) The Fort is supposed to have been built either by the "Danes" or "Druids". "About the middle of Gigha is "Dun Chifie", Keefies hill, which appears to have been a strong fortification. Tradition says that Keefie the King of Lochlin's Son who occupied this strong fortification was killed there by Diarmid one of Fingals heroes with whose wife he had run away Ne Stat [Statistical] Account "About the centre of the Island is Dun Chifie, or Keefies hill which appears to have been a strong fortification on the N.W. [North West], N. [North] and N.E. [North East] sides there is a steep ascent from 40 to 80 feet. At the top of the ascent there is perpendicular rock from 24 to 37 ft [feet] high; the rest is enclosed with a dry stone wall 9 ft. [feet] thick & from 8 to 10 ft [feet] high. On the east side there is a steep ascent of 38 ft. [feet] (Seemingly Cut out of the rock) leading to the gate which is 4 ft [feet] wide. In the middle of the Dun Continued in page 9. |
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[Page] 10Plan 222-16 -- Island of Gigha
[Note]
(Keefies Hill) - Fort not Hill
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