OS1/2/5/51
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BURIAL GROUND [Ridh' a' Chaibeil] | Ridhe Chaibeil Ridhe Chaibeil Ridhe Chaibeil Ridhe Chaibeil "Ridh' a' Chaibeil", |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse James Wotherspoon Mill Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire John McVean Kinerarach Field of the Burial Ground |
223 | A well known burying ground, but not used for a considerable time; while the former tenant of Tarbert was ploughing about the edge of the above ground, the plough turned open a small wooden Coffin. No trace of any grave stone can be seen as the place is filled up with stones and rubbish. Near the centre of the burying ground stands an old stone Cross the arms destroyed a few years back by Cattle who knocked it down several times, but erected again by the inhabitants in the most suitable place. Situated in a field south of Tarbert Farm house and near the base, on the west of Cnoc Largie. Sig: [Signification] The field of the Burying ground Righ Chaibeal Old Stat: [Statistical] Account Near the farm house of Tarbat there is an old burying ground, where there is a cross, with one of the arms and part of the top broken. It is neatly cut and measures 6 ft. [feet] in length, 10 inches in breadth, & 5 inches in thickness. The place is called Righ Chaibeal ie. the Kings Chapel or Tomb Old Stat: [Statistical] Account |
CROSS [Ridh' a' Chaibeil] | 223 | Near the centre of the burying ground stands an old stone Cross the arms destroyed a few years back by Cattle who knocked it down several times, but erected again by the inhabitants in the most suitable place. |
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[Page] 51Plan 223-9 -- Island of Gigha
Note - The Examiner states he can
get no authority for this being the
King's Chapel or Tomb.
Every inquiry was made in the locality about this
name & no authority could be had for its being
the Kings Chapel. All were of opinion that the Field
of the Burying Ground should be adopted
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