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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CAMAS NÀIREACH Camas Nàireach
Camas Nàireach
Camas Nàireach
John McVean Kinerarach
Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire
James Wotherspoon Mill
223 Applicable to a good sized and 'sheltered bay situate between Clacharan & Carraig nan Eilean.
Sig: [Signification] Shameful Bay
STANDING STONE [Carragh an Tarbert] Carragh an Tarbert
Carragh an Tarbert
Carragh an Tarbert
Carragh an Tarbert
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse
John McVean Kinerarach
Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire
James Wotherspoon Mill
223 Applicable to a large standing stone 8 feet high inclining towards the east, on the side of the road a short distance north of Tarbert Farm & house. The traditional account is that it was erected over the body as a monument to some Chief or man of great strength. The hilt of a sword and silver Scales (complete) were found on the beach near to the above mentioned stone.
Sig: [Signification] The pillar of Tarbert
"S.W. [South West] of Carn Bàn at a narrow part of the island called Tarbat there is a large stone on end known by the name of Carr an Tarbart or the pillar of Tarbat. It is nearly 8 feet high and from its inclined position cannot be less than 3 feet under ground. It was probably set up to mark the grave of some warrior"
Old Stat: [Statistical] Account

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Plan 223-9 -- Island of Gigha

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