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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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