OS1/20/107/4
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOON [Craig Hill] | Doon Doon Doon Doon Doon |
James Burnet Esq Hugh Hamilton William McVitae James Wilson David Bane |
038 | [Situation] 1 mile N.E [North East] of Lawrieston The track of a stone wall which seems to have been about 6 feet thick. It is almost circular and is supposed to have been erected in the days of the Commonwealth as a battery or place of defence. This conjecture arose from coins being found in its precints bearing Cromwell's name. It stands upon an elevated spot upon the Craig Hill. |
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[Page] 4Parish of Balmaghie
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Page 25 - Doon
[Note] Dùn (Gaelic) A Hill in pronouncing
ù sounds like oo in moon
A fortified house or hill,
fortress, castle, fastings &c.
Pronounced Dhūūn, not Doon
Entry for Meikle Dornell is scored through.
Dobhran -aill Otter rocks. (bh)
is not sounded in pronouncing
[Note] The letter V is not in in A Gaelic Alphabet
the letter bh Apply the V See Page 11
"Dobhran " is pronounced Dovran
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Brenda Pollock
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