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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNAN NAN NIGHEAN | Dùnan nan Nighean Dùnan nan Nighean Dùnan nan Nighean |
Mr H. Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh Mr M. McNeill Gamekeeper Kiloran Mr A McNeill, Farmer, Garvard |
146 | Applies to the remains of an Ancient Danish Fort, situated a Short distance N.E. [North East] of the S.E. [South East] end of Leanan nan Iasgairiean. A thick stone wall about 4 feet high, which is said to be the remains of the eastern wall of the fort, & which is about 30 feet long, contains, near its centre, a small chamber or cell about 4 feet square. The track, on the wall is discernible on the other three sides. English meaning, Fort of [the] young woman. |
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[Page] 16Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire.
[Signature] A. McDonald 2nd Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
Notes Old English is written beneath this entry.
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Eleanor Brown
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