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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEARNACH BAY | Fearnach Bay Fearnach Bay Fearnach Bay |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McGillvray F C. [Free Church] Manse Duncan McPherson Occupier Admiralty Chart |
122 | A fine bay on the north side of Loch Melford, possessing good anchorages, & is situated near the head of the Loch. |
| MELFORT | Melfort Melfort Melfort |
Rev [Reverend] Mr McGillvray Alexander Cameron Kilmelfort New Stat. [Statistical] Account |
122 | A scattered village consisting of the houses of the work people employed at the Powder Works, the dwellings of a few fishermen & crofters &c. It extends along the margin of Fearnach Bay from a few yards west of the Pier to the Free Church. |
| FORT [Melfort] | Fort (Remains of) Fort (Remains of) |
Mr Sinclair Schoolmaster Alexander Cameron Lorne Campbell |
122 | The remains of an ancient British or Danish circualar Fort, consisiting of the wall which is a few inches above ground & appears to have been some 4 to 5 feet in thickness |
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