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CATHEDRAL [a dovecot] Cathedral
Cathedral
Cathedral
Cathedral
Estate Map
Forest's Co. Map
J. Webster Esqr. Factor
Mrs. Hamilton, Townhead
012.02 A modern building erected, it is said, by the late proprietor's grandfather as a Dovecot. According to a tradition in the neighbourhood there was, in former times, a Cathedral here from the name is given to the field the dovecot is in. It has always been used as a Cattle shed. The western portion of the " Cathedral" is higher than the other part of it, & both are finished on the Tops like Towers. It is said that the Proprietor could see his possessions in Islay from the top of the Cathedral which stands on high ground. It belongs to Woodhall Estate.
MAINS Mains
Mains
Mains
Valuation Roll
Forest's Co. Map
J. Robertson Esqr. Pr.[Proprietor]
012.02 The Mains or Farm of Lauchope at present occupied by Colliers. The property of J. Robertson Esquire.

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