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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOUR [Dunure] | Dunure Harbour Dunure Harbour Dunure Harbour Dunure Harbour Harbour |
J G Hannay Esq Rev. [Reverend] William Menzies William Rennie Esqr. William Brown Esqr, Factor Johnston's County Maps |
038 | Constructed in 1832-3 by the proprietor the Hon. [Honourable] J.F. Kennedy at an enormous expense. His object in having it Constructed at first was to land coal for the use of his own tenantry and the Surrounding Neighbourhood, but from Some Cause not generally Known it failed as a Coal depot. At first it was Capable of admitting Craft drawing 17 feet of water, but at present only 12. The inside is faced with oblong of free stone & lime. A light house on a Small Scale 8 feet high and Circular stands at the mouth of the harbour on the South Side but was never lit. THe frequent Storms have injured it Considerably of late. About ten boats Keep up a regular fishing throughout the year by private individuals. |
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