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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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[Page] 5 -- Sheet - 65 - 4 -- Trace 3 -- Parish of Colmonell" 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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