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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BENNAN Bennan
Bennan
Bennan
John Chalmers William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq.
031 [Situation] SW [SouthWest] of Clanyard Bay
A small rock on the south side of Clanyard Bay covered at high water
CLANYARD BAY Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
John Chalmers
William Todd
Royal engineers Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
Statistical Account pub. 1841 Page 201
George McHaffie, Esq.
031 [Situation] On the Western Coast of the Parish & 2 1/4 miles WNW [WestNorthWest] of Drummore
A considerable creek or bay on the seashore of the farm of Clanyard the beach of which consists of shale & boulders. It accommodates boats of various sizes.
SLATE HOLE Slate Hole
Slate Hole
Slate Hole
John Chalmers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq.
031 [Situation] 1/4 mile SW [SouthWest] of Clanyard Bay
A hole or crevice in the rocks The rocks at this place is of a slaty description hence the name.

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Cluain (Gaelic) A pasture, green field, etc.
Ard (Gaelic) high, lofty, etc.
Beannan (Gaelic) (Dim. of been) A little mountain

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