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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT [Dun Mhuirich] | Dùn Mhuirich Dùn Mhuirich Dùn Mhuirich Dun McHuirick |
Dr. McLeod, Tayvallich. John McGougain, "S. [South] Ardbeg". John Smith, Barbeith. Stat. [Statistical] Account. |
169 | The remains of a British or Danish Fort close to an arm of Loch Swein, near "Druim-nan-gall". The walls are still in a remarkable state of preservation, not apparently altered from the time when the "Stat: [Statistical] Acct: [Account]" Of the parish was compiled several years ago. The account written of this is as follows.- "On a rocky mount opposite 'Taynish', about 160ft. above (an arm of) Loch Swein, there is an ancient fort of an oval form, with a double rampart and Various Compartments named Dun McHuirick". "Dhù Mhuirich", which is the proper name to be given to this object, Sig: [Signifies] "Murdoch's Fort". |
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