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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT [Dùn na Nighinn] | Dùn an Nigheinn Dùn an Nigheinn Dùn an Nighean "Dùn na Nighinn" |
James McKechnie Esq. Torran John McNicol Ford Rev [Reverend] D Jackson Kilmartin GO. [Gaelic Orthography] |
138 | The remains of An ancient British Hill Fort occupying a commanding position, & within view of the Forts Dun Conallich, & Dun Mhic Choish, The remains consist of a wall composed of loose stone, & of great thickness. Sig. [Signification] The Daughter's Fort. |
| LOCH CRAIGNISH | Loch Craignish Loch Craignish Loch Craignish Loch Craignish |
New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnston's Royal Atlas Admiralty Chart |
130; 138 | "Loch Craignish, which divides the peninsular part of the parish from Kilmartin, extends into the Country in a north-easterly direction. It is about 6 miles long. Its breadth varies. At its mouth it approaches three miles, and at a little distance from its head, it is scarcely one. Its Average depth is 12, and where deepest 16 fathoms. It is adorned with a number of green islets, a few of which are decorated with trees" New Statistical Account |
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