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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOC NA CARRAIGH | Cnoc na Carragh Cnoc na Carragh Cnoc na Carragh Cnoc-a-charra "Cnoc na Carraigh", |
Colin McNeill, Newhouse Neil Henderson, Auchamore Alexander McGougan, Newhouse Old Statl. [Statistical] Account The Pillar Hillocks. |
234 | A small hillock a short distance North west of Kilchattan. Sign. [Signification] The Pillar hillock. Cnoc-a-charra or the hill of the pillar. On the top of this hillock there is another stone 9 feet long and 3 feet 10 in: [inches] Of the 9 ft. [feet] 2 are in the ground Old Statl. [Statistical] Account |
| STANDING STONE [Cnoc na Carraigh] | Standing Stone | Colin McNeill, Newhouse Neil Henderson, Auchamore Alexander McGougan, Newhouse |
234 | A large pillar standing upright near the north end of Cnoc na Carragh Tradition says the ancient inhabitants used to bow at this Standing Stone, being the first view they had of the Church, when coming from the west side. In other respects, History is silent regarding it. |
| FORT [North Druimachro] | Fort | Colin McNeill, Newhouse Neil Henderson, Auchamore Alexander McGougan, Newhouse A. McMillan N. [North] Druimachro |
234 | This name applies to a small round hillock a short distance west of N. [North] Druimachro on the top there is an earth and stone wall. "At a farm called Druim-a-chro there is a beautiful earthen mount 43 ft: [feet] long and 41 broad on the top the sides are a steep ascent of from 24 to 33 feet. The name and intention of it are equally unknown." Old Statistical Account |
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