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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORRIE MAUD | Corrie Maud Corrie Maud Corrie Maud |
Archibald Campbell, Forrester James Mitchell, Glenmark Duncan Michie, Ground Officer |
006 | A well known name applied, to a large and rocky depression or corrie, in "Glen Mark" opposite "Craig of Doune" and at the foot of which is situated, "Balnamoon's Cave," From Coire, a dell, Madadh Wolf. |
| BALNAMOON'S CAVE | Balnamoon's Cave Balnamoon's Cave |
Archibald Campbell, Forrester James Mitchell, Glenmark Duncan Michie, Ground Officer Land of the Lindsays |
026 | A small natural cavity, with an opening towards the north, which has been built with the view of lessening it, forming a small doorway about 3 feet high and 1½ broad, It is about 9 feet long 5 feet broad and 4 ft [feet] high, and situated at the foot of the rocks on the west side of "Corrie Maud," It was used by the Laird of Balnamoon, as a hiding place during his proscription in the year 1745, "Near the foot of Curmaud Hill, a large natural cavity, with a small opening, is still known as "Bonnymune's Cave", and here the rebel laird of that title long contrived to evade his pursuers, The neighbouring farmer, and many of the inhabitants, not only knew that Balnamoon resided there, but made him their welcome guest on all safe occasions, and, notwithstanding heavy bribes, and the vigilance of spies, the place of his resort was never divulged, (Jervise's Land of the Lindsays,) |
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