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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCK OF ARRAN | Cock of Arran Cock of Arran Cock of Arran Cock of Arran |
M Mackay John Kerr Duncan Robertson Ramsay's Geology. |
226 | A large detached block of sandstone on the northern shore of the island. "The Cock of Arran is a large stone on the beach, forming a well-known landmark to seamen. Formerly, when seen in some positions from the sea, it presented the appearance of a cock in the act of crowing. Some idle or malicious persons have since broken off the head, which now lies on the ground beside the decapitated body". Note Ramsay's Geology. |
| CREAG NAM MEIRLEACH | Creag nam Meirleach Creag nam Meirleach Creag nam Meirleach |
M Mackay John Kerr Gaelic Orthography |
226 | A huge precipice at Cock of Arran. Signification, The thieves crag, |
| LEACANN DUBH | Leckan Dhu Leckan Dhu Leacann Dubh |
M Mackay John Kerr Gaelic Orthography |
225 | A name applied to the hillside between Cock farmhouse & Creag nam Meirleach. Sign. [Signification] Dark declivity |
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[Page] 16Ph [Parish] of Kilbride -- Island of Arran
[Note] -- Leacan -- written wrong on Plan
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