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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK LAIR | Black Lair Black Lair |
Mr. Irvine Mr. McKay Superintendent of Police H.W. Campbell Esqr. |
022 | A stripe of boulders and shingle on the strand or beach of the River Leven. |
| RIVER LEVEN | River Leven River Leven River Leven |
Mr. Irvine John Denny Esqr. H.W. Campbell Esqr. |
022 | A large River running in a southerly direction from Loch Lomond to its influx with the Firth of Clyde at Dumbarton Castle. It is navigable for vessels of 60 or 80 tons burthen as far as Cordal Point and for smaller craft as far as Loch Lomond. |
| WALLACE'S TOWER | "Wallace's Tower" "Wallace's Tower" |
Henderson's Guides Mr. Murdoch M. [Master] Gunnner |
022 | The only portion remaining which bears evidence to the ancient fortress, the walls with the exception of this, is of modern structure, It is a small turret which commands a view of the interior of the country, of which it is supposed Wallace made use of during the short time he was master of this fortress - There is a flight of stone steps leading into it. |
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In Cardross Parish
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