Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPER ARDROSCADALE | Upper Ardroscadale Upper Ardroscadale Upper Ardroscadale Upper Ardroscadale |
J. Muir Esqr. Factor Rental Estate map Mr. Stewart Occr. [Occupier] |
203.08 | A fine farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute |
| WATCH HILL | Tumulus Tumulus Watch Hill |
The Rev [Reverend] McBridge Port Bannatyne Mr. Stewart, Estate Map |
203.08 | A tumulus or mound of earth situated on an elevation a little west of Upper Ardroscadale. Mr. Stewart the farmer when digging the centre of it a few years ago found several small pieces of copper and an Ivory headed Cain stick, the copper were attached to pieces of decayed wood. On the Estate map this is called the Watch Hill, but is not known by any name by the inhabitants of the localty. |
| DUNALUNT COTTAGE | Dunalunt Cottage Dunalunt Cottage Dunalunt Cottage |
Mr. McIntyre Dunalunt Rental J. Muir Esqr. |
203.08 | A house occupied by agricultural labours [labourers]. The property of the Marquis of Bute. |
Continued entries/extra info
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[Watch Hill entry initialled:]
JB
Lt.Col. [Lieutenant Colonel]
[Note beside description:]
Neither does it resemble
a sepulchral Tumulus
or prehistoric remains.
[Initialled] JB
Lt.Col. [Lieutenant Colonel]
Ordnance Survey - Bute county, OS Name Books - Bute county - Volume 5 - Parish of North Bute, OS1/6/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of North Bute.
Ordnance Survey - Bute 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 Bute, which is in the west of Scotland.