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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH AN EILEIN | Loch an Eilein | Mr D. McDonald Manager Griminish Admiralty Chart |
030 | This name is applied to a large loch principally a marsh. Situated about 1 [one] mile west from Vallay and adjacent to the large farm of Griminish, there are the remains of a Pictish or Danish fort in the centre of the loch, also, [plus] a small island about 5 chains south east of the Dun [fort]. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| LOCH MEADHONACH | Loch Meadhonach | Mr D. McDonald Manager Griminish A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | This name applies to a small marsh, situated about 14 chains north from Loch an Eilean [Eilein], the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] Auchnaba House Lochgilphead Signification, "Middle Loch". |
| DUN A' GHALLAIN | Dun a' Ghallain | Mr D. McDonald Manager Griminish J. Macdonald Esq |
030 | This name is applied to the remains of an ancient building, Pictish fort or Danish fort, it is one mass of rubbish and grown over with grass, it is about 90 links wide, situated in the centre of Loch an Eilean [Eilein], the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
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