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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BENNANE COVE Benan Cove
Brunane Cove
Bennane Cove
Bennane Cove
Bennane Cove
Bennan Cove
Mr A Dugan
John F. Gray
John Jamieson
Rev. [Reverend] William Dill
Alexander Cathcart Esq.
Johnstons Co. [County] Map
065 In length it is about 150 links. It is used now as a shelter for Cattle in The winter Season.

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" It extends into the rock more than 100 feet, and is 30 feet high by 20 feet wide. This
"cave, has been in old times, strongly defended by a wall of rude masonry five feet thick,
" a portion of which still remains at its mouth, attached to the rock both above and below,
"And in addition to this, the entrance has been further protected by a breastwork,
"in front, which it would appear has been flanked by various smaller buildings.
"It is impossible to form any opinion as to the purpose for which this rude plan
" of Strength was intended."
Patersons History of Ayr

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