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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COILLE NA DALACH | Coille na Dalach | Mr John McArthur Mr David McGilivray The Rev'd A. Faul |
209 | An extensive tract of strraggling underwood interspersed with a number of trees. Chiefly situated on the south easterly side of the district of Eas Ruish and about a 1/4 mile west of Airish Ard; the property of Charles Morrison Esquire of Islay. English meaning: wood of the meadow. |
| DUN BHRUICHLINN | Dun Bhruichlinn | Mr John McArthur Mr David McGilivray The Rev'd A. Faul |
209 | Applies to the remains of an ancient fortification formed into a circular bank and situated on top of a conspicuous knoll which is situated in the west side of Coille na Dalach and on the property of Charles Morrison Esq of Islay. English meaning: Fort of the crumbling wall.The fort was supposed to have been built by the Norwegians or Danes, who being a pastoral people, evidently used this place of shelter as well for pastoral and warlike purposes. |
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