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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINNE MHIC CHAIRN | Linne Mhic Carn Linne Mhic Carn Linne Mhic Carn "Linne Mhic Chairn", Lin-earn-vica-nom |
Mr. Johnstone Schoolmaster Achahoish Donald Paterson Achahoish John Munro Shepherd Achahoish Gael. ortho. [Gaelic orthography] Old Stat. [Statistical Account XIX-326 |
180 | Applied to the north end of a small pool where the course of Allt Ceann Loch ran once, and where local tradition asserts McCairn the proprietor of Lochhead to have been beheaded and his body thrown into this pool by one MacAllister who afterwards took possession of his lands, situate a short distance S. E. [South East] of the Free Church Sig [Signification] McCairn's Pool |
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[Old Statistical Account] "Macmaster of Ceannlochcaolisport
Achahoish & Ellary became masters
of these lands at a very early period
by the murder of Macavern, the ancient proprietor.
A pool of the river, where he was fishing
at the tome, and Cairn where he fell serve to
perpetuate the memory of the fatal catastrophy.
The pool is called to this day Lin-earn-vica-nom,
i.e. the Pool of Macavern's Chairn".
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