Talk:Cair Paravel

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[edit] Meaning of the name

Have any citable sources given an idea of what "Paravel" means? (assuming "cair" is connected to caer==fort?) The Wednesday Island 02:30, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Inspired by Dunluce Castle?

I have seen a number of tourist information leaflets (like this) claiming Lewis based Cair Paravel on the ruins of Dunluce Castle, on the Antrim coastline in Northern Ireland. Is this just a commonly held opinion or is there good evidence that C.S. used it as a basis? Catriona McM (talk) 15:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

While I personally have never heard that, it may indeed be true. Either way, if you can find a your bureau guide or something as a reliable source,it could be added as "Some claims[ref]..." Random89 06:10, 21 May 2008 (UTC)