Lochan Shira, Lower Dam

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Glenorchy and Inishail

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Map note: The map marks Lochan Shira, Lower Dam as a dam in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The past can keep its secrets; the map gives you a starting point.

From the Historic Environment Scotland record 308456

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• Paul Hookway, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• John Ferguson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Chris Wimbush, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Andrew Spenceley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Patrick Mackie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Andrea Hope, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org

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