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- 155 - Gigha and Cara , Title page
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT BÀN | Port Bàn Port Bàn Port Bàn |
Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill |
235 | A small sandy creek on the east Coast of Gigha a short distance from Gallochoille Cottage. Sign. [Signification] "White Port" |
| PORT NA DOIDE | Port na Doide | Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill |
235 | A narrow inlet bearing this name immediately to the south east of Port Ban. Sign. [Signification] "Port of the little farm" |
| FORT [Port Ban] | Fort Fort |
Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill Mr Neil McGougan South Druimachro |
235 | Between Port Ban and Port Doide, as shewn in position on Trace, are the remains of an old fort or Watchtower, similar to those seen on the Cantyre coast. According to the authority quoted (Mr McGougan) the walls were much higher, but a great number of the stones were taken away for building purposes. The walls on the north, West, and south sides can still be traced. The boundary on the East and part of the south side being a steep rock falling towards the sea. |
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235.5 -- Parish of Gigha -- Argyllshire
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 5 - Parish of Gigha and Cara, OS1/2/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gigha and Cara
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Argyll, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.