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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN or (CNOC AINGIL) [Cnoc AingiI] | Cnoc Aingeal Cnoc Aingeal Cnoc Aingil Cnoc Aingil |
M. Stewart. Merchant Mr. J. McIntyre. Balygrundle New Statl. [Statistical] Account G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] |
072 | A conical shaped knoll being about 12 feet in diameter and rising to a height of about 20 feet, the Summit being apparently artificial. Tradition asserts that it was used by the Druids as a place of Sacrifice. Sig [Signification] Fire Hill. "There are some Druidical Cairns or Conical heaps of stones in several places in this Parish, One of them which is of a considerable size, and a regular conical shape, stands near the Church on the farm of Bachill, the property of Mr. Coll Livingston it is called Cnoc Aingil (fiery knoll) as tradition or rather superstition says, that it used to foretell an invasion, by appearing "all in a lowe". |
| ST. MALUAG'S CHAIR | St. Maluag's Chair St. Maluag's Chair St. Maluag's Chair |
Mr. Stewart Mr. J. McIntyre Mr. P. McDougal Teacher |
072 | A small rock situated close to the public road leading through the Island, it Somewhat rudely resembles a chair, and is well known in the locality by this name. According to the local tradition, St. Colomba, after landing St. Moluac on the island of Lismore, proceeded on his journey to Ross-shire. St. Moluac, it appears, was so much affected at the loss of his friend, that he sat in this hollow, gazing on the boat till it was lost to view. - Hence the name. |
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[Page] 79Plan 72-3 -- Parish of Lismore and Appin -- Argyllshire
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