OS1/2/18/47 | ScotlandsPlaces

List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
BALLOCHANDRAIN	Ballochandrain Bealachandrain	Mr Fletcher The Rd [Reverend] Mr Dewar	172	An excellent farm house & Offices. The property of Mrs Campbell Ormidale
CRUADAIL	Cruadail Cruadail	Mr Fletcher The Rd [Reverend] Mr Dewar	172	A name seemingly well known applied to a level spot of ground immediately east of the Bridge. It is said to have been the scene of a conflict between the Norwegians under the command of Meckan (Son of Magnus, King of Norway), and the Gaels & others, (not known). It is reported that the chief (Meckan) fell during the struggle & his reputed grave is to be seen a little to the South of Lochead, close to the road. Sig. [Signification] A place of hardship.

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 47
Ph [Parish] of Kilmodan -- Argyllshire

CRUADAIL
[aller?].
Site of Battle between Norwegians & Scots. 11th Century. T. P. W.

part of word missing - refer to Nora

Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

KimHarsley-ProjectOfficer, Trondragirl- Moderator, macfam

Location information for this page.

Linked mapsheets.