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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARNBAN POINT | Carnban Point Carnban Point Carnban Point |
Robert Napier Esqr. Shandon Peter Campbell, Schoolmaster J. Macfarlane Esqr. Faslane |
012 | A well known name applied to a sharp pointed projection of considerable size which shoots into the "Gare Loch" near "West Shandon". The word "Carnban" signifies a white cairn, one of which is supposed to have stood on this point at a very remote period. |
| WEST BURN | West Burn West Burn West Burn |
Robert Napier Esqr. Title Deeds of R. Napier Esqr. John Lindsay, Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster |
012 | A small stream rising on the farm of "Ballernick" which, after falling into a number of fine pools in the grounds of R. Napier Esqr., falls into the "Gare Loch" a little below "West Shandon". |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 25County of Dumbarton -- Row Parish
[Below entry for Carnban Point:]
"Carn, heap or pile - Ban White" (G.) [Gaelic]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, CorrieBuidhe- Moderator
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