OS1/18/12/102
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH AN DUIN | Loch an Dun Loch an Duine Loch an Dùin |
Mr John McRae Mr Angus McInnis Johnston's Map A.A. Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison Pollachar |
057 | This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated a short distance to the East of Loch Smerclate, with which it is connected by a short drain. It signifies "Loch of the Dun or Fort" |
| SRUTHAN A' BHAIRD | Sruthan a' Bhàird | Mr John McRae Mr Angus McInnis A.A. Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison Pollachar | 057 | This name is given to a small stream, which issues from the west end of Loch Smerclate and runs for about a half a mile in a Westerly course until it enters the sea. It signifies "the Poets stream" |
| SITE OF DÙN | Site of Dùn | Mr John McRae Mr Angus McInnis A Morrison, Pollachar. A. Carmichael. Esq. Creagorry |
This is the site of what is said to have been a Danish Fort, which was situated on a small Knoll, at the eastern border of Loch an Dun, all traces of it have been removed for building purposes, and the spot upon which it stood, is now under cultivation |
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