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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLAND DAVARR | Island Davarr Island Davarr Island Devar Island da bharr Island of Avarr Island Davar or Devar Island Davar Island Davar Island Davar Island Davarr Island Davar |
Mr. Ferguson, Campbeltown. Mr. Bryce, Davarr House New Statistical Account McIntosh's History of Kintyre Map appended to "Report upon the Boundaries of the Several Cities &c &c" Origines Parochiales Fullarton's Gazetteer Glencraggan Admiralty Chart Johnstone's County Map Sheriff's Return of Merksmen |
258 | An Island at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch, the south & east sides of which terminate in an abrupt, bold and steep precipice of considerable height, along the southern shore are a number of caves (none bearing names). On the north eastern extremities on the edge of a large cliff is erected a lighthouse with revolving light; dwelling houses and gardens attached; "In Island Devar, at the mouth of the loch, the sea has gradually worn its way into many places and thus formed a great number of Caves many of which are highly interesting". New Statistical Account Derivation, Da, two, Barr, top; Eilean da-Bharr, Island (of the) two tops. |
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