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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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DUBH LOCH | Dubh-loch Dubh-loch Douloch |
Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson New Stat Acc/t. [Statistical Account] |
133 | A beautiful lake of fresh and Salt water alternately, picturesquely Situated at the mouth of "Glen Shira". The tide flows up the channel of the "Gearr Abhinn" into this loch & stops the current of the River for a considerable distance up the Glen. Sig. [Signification] "Black loch" |
DROCHAID ATHNANLANN | Drochaid Ath nan lann Drochaid Ath nan lann Drochaid Ath nan lann |
Mr. Robertson Factor Rd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson Mr. McVicar Auchnagoul |
133 | An excellent bridge over the "Gearr Abhinn" near the outlet of the "Dubh Loch" Sig. [Signification] "Bridge of the Ford of the lances" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 14Ph. [Parish] Inveraray
Dubh Loch [note]
"The principal lake in the parish is the Douloch
or Black lake, So named from its deep and
dark coloured waters," New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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