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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT [Tùr a' Bhodaich] | Tùr a Bhodach Fort (Remains of) Tùr a Bhodach Fort (Remains of) Tùr a Bhodaich |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McMichael Craignish Manse Mr. Jackson, Kintraw Mr. Campbell, Barlounach |
138 | A remarkable eminence with the remains of an ancient British or Danish Fort on its summit. The wall of Fort which is composed of dry stone is still traceable, and portions of it appear to have been about 6 feet in thickness. On the N.E. [North East] portion of wall there is a curiously constructed hut of about 5 feet in height and of Conical appearance, built of uncemented stones for the purpose of watching his cattle from, by an eccentric Lowlander named Ritchie who rented these grazings some years ago; Hence the name. "Tower of the Old Man". |
| DÙN AN DUBH-CHALLA | Dùn an Dubh-Challa Dùn an Dubh-Challa Dùn an Dubh-Challa |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McMichael Mr Jackson Mr. Jackson Junr. [Junior]. |
138 | A rocky eminence lying about 20 chains S. W. [South West] from the above. It was superstitiously believed to be haunted by fairies who made frequent predatory incursions on the inhabitants carrying away women and children, hence, the name. "Hill of Perdition". |
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[Page] 8Kilmartin Ph. [Parish] -- Sheet 138 Plan 3 -- Argyllshire
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