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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEACHNABAN | Leachnaban Leachnaban Leachnaban |
William Martin Esqr. Mr. Gillies, Clerk to W. Martin A Jackson |
160 | A farm house with offices and a number of other small houses in bad repair. The property of John Malcolm Esq. of Poltalloch. |
| ARICHONAN | Arichonan Arichonan Arichonan |
William Martin Esqr. Alex Jackson Occr. [Occupier] Mr. Gillies. |
160 | A farm house and offices the property of John Malcolm Esq. of Poltalloch. |
| DRUIM AN DUIN | Druim an Dùn Druim an Dùn Druim an Dùn |
William Martin Esqr. A Jackson Mr. Gillies |
160 | A tolerably sized ridge. On its summit near the north end is the remains of a very thick circular wall, about 3 feet above ground and about 14 feet thick, having the entrance in the S. S. [South South] West side, The East side of wall is crumbled down and the west side is well defended by a steep rocky precipice. No information in the locality concerning it further than Mr. Martin says that it is handed down by tradition as being one of a chain of hill forts or towers that had led from Castle Swene through this district. The country people call them castles, |
| FORT [Druim an Duin] | Tower or Fort (Remains of) | 160 | A tolerably sized ridge. On its summit near the north end is the remains of a very thick circular wall, about 3 feet above ground and about 14 feet thick, having the entrance in the S. S. [South South] West side, The East side of wall is crumbled down and the west side is well defended by a steep rocky precipice. No information in the locality concerning it further than Mr. Martin says that it is handed down by tradition as being one of a chain of hill forts or towers that had led from Castle Swene through this district. The country people call them castles, |
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[Page] 13Plan 160.5 No. 21. -- Parish of North Knapdale Argyllshire
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"Druim an Dùin" - The Fort Ridge
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