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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE (In Ruins) [Loch Asgog] | Castle Castle Castle Castle |
Stat acct. [Statistical account] Factor Dougald McCallum Achourk County Map |
192 | This castle is situate on the margin of Loch Asgog, and on the estate of Lamont, It seems to be originally a square tower, and the portion of the walls remaining are of considerable height and thickness, According to the stat acct, [statistical account] "It was formerly the residence of a Cadet of the ancient family of Lamont, It was destroyed by the order of the Marquis of Argyle, in the reign of Charles 2nd. |
| PORTAVAIDUE | Portavaidue Portavaidue Portavaidue Portvadie |
Rental Factor Dougald McCallum Tenant County map |
192 | An old farm steading on the estate of Lamont. |
| BARR IOLAICH | Barr Iolach Barr Iolach Barr Iolach "Barr Iolaich" |
Thomas Dawson Derybruich Alexander Taylor Derybruich Archibald McMillan Kames Cor: Gael: [Correct Gaelic] |
192 | A pretty large hill on the farm of Stillaig. and on the estate of Lamont, "Barr" signifies the Top and "Iolach" the witches Cry, |
| CNOC A' CHOILICH | Cnoc a' Choilich | Thomas Dawson Derybruich Alexander Taylor Derybruich Archibald McMillan Kames |
192 | A small hillock situate a little to the South of Loch Asgog. the name signifies the Cock hill, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 64Parish of Kilfinan
Castle [note]
"On the margin of the largest of the lakes, in
the southern division of the parish, stand the ruins
of an ancient castle, part of the walls of which is
still pretty entire. It is situated on the estate of
Lamont & was formerly the residence of a cadet of that ancient family
It was destroyed by order of the Marquis of Argyle in the reign of Charles 2nd." New Stat [Statistical] Account.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, MoidyM
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