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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARR MOR | Barr Mòr Barr Mòr Barr Mòr |
Neil Thomson Hugh McLean Martin McDougall |
201 | A prominent & wooded hill a little south of the parish boundary & overlooking the farmhouse of Torr-an-tuirc Signification "Great top". |
| CNOC NAN CNAMHAG | Cnoc nan Cnàmhag Cnoc nan Cnàmhag Cnoc nan Cnàmhag |
Neil Thomson Hugh McLean Martin McDougall |
201 | A conspicuous feature of considerable height, wooded on its eastern slope, situated on the grazing of Torr-an-tuirc. Sign. [Signification] "Hill of the remains of corn destroyed by cattle" |
| DUN A' CHOIN DUIBH | Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort "Dun a' Choin Duibh" |
Neil Thomson Hugh McLean Martin McDougall Hector McAllister Ronald McDougall Gael. ortho: [Gaelic orthography] |
201 | A well known name applied to the remains of a fort or watch tower, situated on a prominent eminence about ¾ of a mile south west of Torr-an-tuirc. It has been a place of some strength. The principal ruin being an oval of about 40 feet in length & about 30 feet in breadth, wall about 10 feet thick of solid masonry (without mortar) and as presently standing about 5 ft. high. The entrance about 4 ft wide is in the northern extremity, & in the southern there is what appears to have been a loop hole. It is defended on the south & west sides by an outwork the wall of which is about 8 ft thick, but presently nearly levelled. Signification, "The black dog's tower". |
| FORT [Dun a' Choin Duibh] | Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort Dun a' Choin Duibhe Fort "Dun a' Choin Duibh" |
Neil Thomson Hugh McLean Martin McDougall Hector McAllister Ronald McDougall Gael. ortho: [Gaelic orthography] |
201 | A well known name applied to the remains of a fort or watch tower situated on a prominent eminence about ¾ of a mile south west of Torr-an-tuirc. It has been a place of some strength. The principal ruin being an oval of about 40 feet in length & about 30 feet in breadth, wall about 10 feet thick of solid masonry (without mortar) and as presently standing about 5 ft. high. The entrance about 4 ft wide is in the northern extremity, & in the southern there is what appears to have been a loop hole. It is defended on the south & west sides by an outwork the wall of which is about 8 ft thick, but presently nearly levelled. Signification, "The black dog's tower". |
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[Page] 92Argyllshire
[Fort Dun a' Choin Duibh] D- after -n is never aspirated
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Note: "Dun a' Choin Duibh" and "Fort [Dun a' Choin Duibh]" are the same place and they share the same entry on this page.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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