Volume contents
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- 103 - Inveraray , Title page
- 104 - Inveraray , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURNACE | Furnace Furnace Furnace Furnace |
James Robertson Esqr. Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Alexander Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account |
140 | A Small village on the west shore of Loch Fine, distant about 7 1/2 miles from Inverary, Porphyritic Quarries are extensively wrought, principally for the manufacture, or making, of street paving stones, tramways are laid down for the convenience of working and shipping. About the end of last century Iron was manufactured here, by a company from Wales, from whence the ore was shipped, charcoal being easily obtainable from the extensive natural hardwood forests of the district. The furnace remains or ruin still exist, as also other buildings in connection therewith, several of which are converted into dwelling houses It is chiefly inhabited by fishermen, Contains a Post office, and derives the name from the above erection, which ceased to work about 50 years ago. |
| BARR NA H-AIRE | Barr na-h Aire | James Robertson Esqr. Revr. [Reverend] Neil McPherson Alexander Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account |
140 | An eminence overlooking the above village Sign, [Signification] Hill of the watch |
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Argyllshire -- Parish of Inverary
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 8 - Parish of Inveraray, OS1/2/8
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Inveraray.
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.