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Fasnacloich, a mansion in Lismore and Appin parish, Argyllshire, in Glencreran, 2½ miles NE of the head of Loch Creran, and 13¾ N of Taynuilt station. It stands on the NW shore of Loch Baile Mhic Chailein or Fasnacloich (41/3 x 1¾ furl.), a beautiful expansion of the river Creran, containing plenty of sea-trout and salmon; and it is the seat of John Campbell Stewart, Esq. (b. 1832), who holds 5000 acres in the shire, valued at £736 per annum. There is a post office of Fasnacloich.Ord. Sur., sh. 53, 1877.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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Feature Description: | "a mansion" (ADL Feature Type: "residential sites") |
Administrative units: | Lismore and Appin ScoP Argyll ScoCnty |
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