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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRONESKER | Stronesker Stronesker Stronesker |
Mr. D. Dewar, Teacher, Kilmichael Mr. McNeil, Glasvar W.J.B. Martin Esq Factor |
139 | A farmhouse and offices situated about a mile [south] east from the village of Ford. The property of J. Malcolm Esq. of Poltalloch |
| CNOC NA H-UAIREIN | Cnoc na-h- Uairean Cnoc na-h- Uairean "Cnoc na h-Uairein" |
Mr. D. Dewar Mr. McNeil G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] |
139 | Applied to a small Knoll on the farm of "Stronescar" so called from having a sun-dial formerly on it Sig. [Signification] "Knoll of the hour or time" |
| GLASVAR | Glasvar Glasvar Glasvar |
Mr. D. Dewar Mr. McNeil, Occupier W.J.B. Martin Esq. Factor |
139 | A farm house and offices situate about a mile and a half S.E. [South East] from Ford. The property of J Malcolm Esqr Sig. [Signification] "Gray top" |
| CAIRN [GIasvar] | Stone circle Stone circle Cairn |
Mr D. Dewar Mr J. McArthur, Durran Appd. [Approved] by Captain Melville - R Eng [Royal Engineers] |
139 | The circle is Composed of a number of boulders, and the centre appears to have been occupied by a cairn, a great number of small stones being there, Tradition asserts it to be the burial place of one of the Chiefs who accompanied Coll McDonnell during his raid in this district |
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