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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CARRAIG NAM BODACH | Carraig nam Bodaich Carraig nam Bodaich Carraig nam Bodaich |
Dd McCorkindale Alexander Dewer Cretshengan Colin McIsacs Kilberry |
200 | A bold rugged rock on the shore a little to the north of the "Dun" which is a favorite spot for old men going to to fish hence the name Sig. [Signification] The old man's rock |
FORT [Cretshengan] | Dun Doun na Clagnich |
Dd McCorkindale Alexander Dewer Cretshengan Colin McIsacs Kilberry Estate plan ( 1782) |
200 | On the shore below the farm house of "Cretshengan" on the top of the highest point of a bold rugged range of precipitous rocKs, is the site of a Stronghold, which was of the ordinary strength. About 40 years ago most of the stones were removed for the erection of stone walls on the farm of Cretshengan. & on their being removed a considerable amount of money bearing the reign of Queen Anne was found, the Coins being about the size of the present Current two shilling piece. A little to the south of it is to be seen the foundation of a building & from its retired position there is little doubt as to its Connection with the "Dun" Tradition says this fort belonged to the "Danes" Sig [Signification] Fort |
DUN NA CLAGNICH | 200 |
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[Page] 8Plan 200-6 -- Kilcahnonell & Kilberry
Carraig nam Bodach [Note] The pheasants' Craig
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