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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINCHARN | Fincharn Fincharn Fincharn |
John McEwan Ardary Robert Laurie Tenant John McArthur Durran |
139 | A superior stone and slated farm house and offices, situate about 2 miles from Ford. The property of H. Bruce Esq of Ederline. |
| CAIRN [Fincharn] | Cairn Cairn |
Robert Laurie Fincharn John McEwan Ardary |
139 | Between the stream and Fincharn farm house are the remains of a Cairn. It is now nearly level. Mr Laurie one of the authorities states that it was used as a place of Burial 80 years ago. |
| FINCHARN CASTLE (In Ruins) | Fincharn Castle Fincharn Castle Fincharn Castle Fionn-chairn Castle |
Robert Laurie John McEwan John McArthur New Statistical Account |
139 | On a point of Land jutting into Loch Awe about 1/4 of a mile north west of Fincharn farm house stand the remains of Fincharn Castle. It would appear to have been a place of some strength, being built on a rock, the only entrance being on the west side. The walls are pretty thick and stand at present about 30 feet high all round. |
| FINCHARN CASTLE (In Ruins) | Fincharn Castle Fincharn Castle Fincharn Castle Fionn-chairn Castle |
Robert Laurie John McEwan John McArthur New Statistical Account |
139 | On a point of Land jutting into Loch Awe about 1/4 of a mile north west of Fincharn farm house stand the remains of Fincharn Castle. It would appear to have been a place of some strength, being built on a rock, the only entrance being on the west side. The walls are pretty thick and stand at present about 30 feet high all round. |
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