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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH AN ACHA | Loch an Acha | William Grant LecKmelm, Ullapool David Gauld LecKmelm, Ullapool |
022 | Applies to a loch situated about 20 Chains East of Loch an Eilein |
| CREAGAN NA RADHAIRC | Craggen AriricK Creagan na Radhairc |
William Grant LecKmelm, Ullapool David Gauld LecKmelm, Ullapool William Gauld, Agent for proprietors, Reconsulted (See attached letter.) |
022 | Applies to a low Crag Situated on the north Side of Loch an Acha, The name means Prospect Hill. |
| PICTISH TOWER (Remains of) [Allt Raon a' Chroisg] | Pictish Tower | Lt Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] T.P. White R.E. [Royal Engineers] | 022 | Situated on North bank of Allt Raon a' Chroisg about 5 chains above Ullapool road. |
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[Notes Pictish Tower] -- "foundation of a circular mound or old wall
about 30 feet in diameter, Stated by A.G.
Pirie Esq. proprietor of the LecKmelm Estate, to
be Known in the neighbourhood, or traditionally
believed to be , the remains of ancient "Pictish
Tower" similar to those on the opposite side of the
Loch I could not trace any distinctive proper
name to it."
(Sd) [Signed] T.P. White
Lt Col RE [Lieutenant Colonel Royal engineers]
24.12.86 [24 December 1886]
The above description is copied from a note
on the impression on which the Tower is inserted
[Signed] D. Cameron
c/a [civilian assistant]
10.1.86 [10 January 1886]
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