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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCHSLIN | Lochslin | Mr James Shearer, Greive, & James Munro, & Valuation Roll for 1869-70 |
042 | a fine substantial Farm House and out offices lying on the E [East] and adjoining to Loch Eye the property of AE Macleod Esqr. of Cadboll |
| LOCHSLIN CASTLE (In Ruins) | Lochslin Castle (In Ruins) | Mr. James Shearer, Greive, & James Munro, & Valuation Roll for 1869-70 |
042 | An ancient Castle now in ruin lying on N.E. [North East] of Loch Eye. "The Castle Lochslin in the north east corner of the parish, is another remarkable building, it is said to be of 500 years standing. It stands upon an eminence about 1 mile N E [North East] of the Loch of Eye, and about 6 miles E [East] of Tain and is one of the most conspicuous objects in the country. It was certainly built as a place of security sudden incursion in the days of violence, its shape resembles two figures, nearly square, pieced together by the corner, in which junction there is a staircase to the top. The lesser one, which looks towards the W, [West] being about 20 & the greater which looks towards the E. [East] about 38 feet square. The Castle is 60 feet high. It is fortified with three large turrets, one of which stands upon the lesser square. [continued on page 5] |
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