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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELPHINGSTONE TOWER | Elphinstone Tower Elphinstone Tower Elphinstone Tower Elphinstone Tower Elphinstone Tower |
Archibald McKinley, James Smeaton, Co. [County] Map, Fullarton's Gazetteer, Stat: Acct : [Statistical Account] |
013 | [Situation] About ½ mileS.W. [South West ] from Elphingstone. A square tower, formerly a baronial residence. It was a place of considerable strength and was erected in the 14th century. In the year 1600, the mansion (now a farmhouse) was conjoined with the tower and is still inhabited. The tower is in a state of decay. |
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