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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGAZINE [Dumbarton Castle] | Magazine Magazine |
Printed on door Mr. Murdoch M. [Master] Gunner |
022 | A powder magazine within the Fortress, situated on the north-east side, |
| CASTLE GREEN | Castle Green Castle Green |
Mr. Murdoch Valuation Roll |
022 | A handsome dwelling with Offices and ornamental grounds attached; situated at the base of the rock. |
| WALLACE'S SEAT | Wallace's Seat Wallace's Seat Wallace's Seat |
Mr. Murdoch - M. G. [Master Gunner] Dawson's Abriged Stat: [Statistical] History of Scotland Henderson's Guide |
022 | The place occupied by the flag-staff on the west side, marks the highest pinnacle of the rock and is called "Wallace's Seat", It is a small bare natural space having a winding pathway leading to it, and commands a view of the surrounding country, Though not mentioned in any history referring to the "Castle" it is supposed by mere tradition quoted by those appointed to guide visitors through the place, together with the first authority quoted for the name, that Sir William Wallace in company with a few of his retainers ascended the rock from the shore one night and took the fort by surprise, their first place - see page [39] [continued on previous page 39] |
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[Page] 40Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, eAndrew McEwan
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