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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN [Càrn na Faire] | Càrn na Faire Càrn na Faire Càrn na Faire Càrn na Faire |
The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire John McVean Kinerarach Archibald Clark Cairn Vicquie |
223 | On the summit of an eminence at the extreme north point of the Island is the remains of a Cairn 70 links in diameter. It has evidently been of considerable dimensions. Tradition hands it down to have been used by the inhabitents in giving the alarm to the neighbouring islanders of Islay & Jura when hostile parties were approaching towards making an invasion. the signal for assistance was the lighting of a large fire on the top of the Cairn. Sig: [Signification] "The Watch Cairn" "At the northern extremity of the island on the top of a hill there is a circular heap of stones called Carn na faire or Watch Cairn. 53 feet in diameter. It seems to have been a place of some strength and intend as the name implies to give the alarm in case of invasion for it commands a very extensive view of the sea from S.W. [South West] by N. [North] to S.E. [South East]". "Old Stat: [Statistical] Account" |
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