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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENEADARDACROCK | Gleneadardacrock Gleneadardacrock Gleneadardacrock |
Mr. Ferguson Campbeltown Duncan Ferguson Dalbowie Archibald Mathieson |
261 | A shepherd house and grazing. The property of Captain McNeil of Losset |
| ALLT AIRIDHE CORRAICHE | Allt Airidhe Chorrach Allt Airidhe Chorrach "Allt Airidhe Corraiche" |
D Ferguson D Mathieson Hillside B. [Burn], or, Steep Hillside B. [Burn], May signify the name given, there being no Sheiling apparently near the place. |
261 | A small stream rising off Cnoc Moy, and falling into head of Glen Breackrie Water. Forms part of the parish boundary, and signifies Burn of the steep shealing. |
| CNOC MOY | Cnoc Moy Cnoc Moy Cnoc Moy |
Mr. Ferguson D Ferguson D Mathieson |
261 | A well known name applied to a large hill of considerable height and prominence having several features, the principal named Beinnein Fitheich & Cnocan Biorach. It forms the highest and most prominent feature in the southern part of Kintyre. Derivation Cnoc "a hill" Maoidh "threaten", said to derive this appellation from its being the highest hill in the district consequently the mist or fog is more liable to rest upon it than upon the adjoining features. Thus, giving the appearance of "threatening to rain. |
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[Initialled] H.Y. March 1916
Names revised March 1916
Allt Airidhe Corraiche [note]
Corraich no final e-
Corach is declined like Suntach Gorach Cìallach without the final e in the
feminine & masculine genders.
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Alison James- Moderator, hillhere
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