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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUBH SGEIR | Dubh Sgeir Dubh Sgeir Dubh Sgeir |
Mr. John McIntyre Balleygrundle Mr. John Stewart Merchant Admirty. [Admiralty] Chart |
072 | A flat reefe of Limestone situated about 24 chains West from Shore opposite Port na Moralachd it lies N.E. [North East], its extreme length being about 20 chains by 3. Sig. [Signification] Black Rock |
| PORT NA MORALACHD | Port na Moralachd Port na Moralachd Port na Moralachd Portnamurlach Port nam Mor-laoich |
Mr. J. Mc.Intyre Mr. J. Stewart Mr. Peter McDougal School Master. New Statil. [Statistical] Account |
072 | A Small bay or creek 20 chains North from Creaga Sgeana (T [Trace] 6) having a small Jetty as also an old Lime Kiln at it. Tradition asserts that the Fingalians landed here hence the name which Sign. [Signifies] Majestic Port. "It may be mentioned that the landing place is called Portnamurlach New Statistical Act. [Account]. |
| SLIABH NAM BAN-FIONN | Sliabh nam Ban Fionn Sliabh nam Ban Fionn Sliabh nam Ban Fionn Druim-nam-ban-Fionn "Sliabh nam Ban-fionn". |
Mr. J. McIntyre Mr. J. Stewart Mr. Peter McDougal New Statisl. [Statistical] Account |
072 | Applies to a prominent hill having a commanding view and extending N.E. [North East] along the coast for about 12 chains, its N.W. [North West] side is very rocky, and is situated close to Port na Moralachd Sig. [Signification] Hill of the Chiefs Wives. "There is in the immediate neighbourhood, a ridge of rising ground, where the Fingalian ladies are said to have stood to enjoy the view of the chase, & which is still called Druim-nam-ban Fionn, i.e. Ridge of the Fingalian Ladies.* * * New Statisl. [Statistical] Account. |
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[Page] 77Plan 72-3 -- Parish of Lismore and Appin -- Argyllshire
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Alison James- Moderator, Miss Lomond
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