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ARDNAMURCHAN |
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MINGARY |
Mingary (Local) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morison F. C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forrester |
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A large Farm consisting of a good substantial House & Office's, situated a short distance of Mingary Castle. |
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ALLT NA CEARDAICH |
Allt na Ceardaich |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morison F. C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forrester |
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A small stream flowing South past Mingary into Port nan Spainteach. |
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SRÒN NA H-IOLAIRE |
Sròn na h-iolaire |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morison F. C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forrester |
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A small Cliff situated about 10 chains West of Mingary Sig. [Signification] the Eagle's nose. |
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TÒRR SOLAIS |
Tòrr Solais |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morison F. C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forrester |
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A small Hill situated about ½ mile West of Mingary Sig. [Signification] the mound of light. |
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Sheet 24 Plan 12 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- County of Argyll |
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ALLT CHOIRE MHUILINN |
Allt Choire Mhuilinn |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A large stream flowing S. [South] into the sound of Mull close by Sgeir nan Eun. |
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ALLT AN T-SIÙCAIR |
Allt an t-Siùcair |
Rev, [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A Small stream flowing S. [South] into the Sound of Mull about ¼ mile E. [East] of Allt Corrie Mhuilinn
Sig: [Signification] the stream of the Sugar. |
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COIREMHUILINN |
Coiremhuilinn (Local) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A shepherd's house and small Croft close on the shore, about 1 mile E. [East] of Mingary Castle. |
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SGEIR NAN EUN |
Sgeir nan Eun |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A flat rock projecting out into the sea about 3 chains W. [West] of Allt Corrie Mhuilinn.
Sig. [Signification] the birds' rock. |
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Sheet 24 Plan 12 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- County of Argyll |
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MINGARY CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Mingary Castle (local) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilchoan
Donald Urquhart. Forester |
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The ancient hold of MacIan, is situated on the southern shore of Ardnamurchan, about 5 or 6 miles from the point. Its shape is rather irregular, being adapted to the site: it is broadest on the land side, on which it is protected by a foss, over which there was a drawbridge, and narrowest toward the sea which it overhangs, on this side, the rock has been scarped, and rendered perpendicular. There is an entrance on the north, on land side, across the west end of the ditch and another on the South, communicating with the sea
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FOSSE [Mingary Castle] |
Fosse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilchoan
Donald Urquhart. Forester |
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[Mingary Castle] Its shape is rather irregular, being adapted to the site: it is broadest on the land side, on which it is protected by a foss, over which there was a drawbridge |
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Sheet 24 Plan 12 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire |
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Mingary Castle (Continued) |
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by a narrow exposed stair, hewn out of the rock, on the top there is a rampart with embrasures all round, and several loop holes on the lower part of the building. The interior consists of a large house of three stories in the modern style, the broadest part of the old wall forming the back with other buildings, on the other sides an open space or court being left in the centre. These were erected, it is said, by Campbell of Lochnell, more than a century and a half ago. The floors, and rafters, are all of massive oak When or by whom this Castle was erected is unknown. In 1493 James IV granted a charter from this Castle, and in 1495 again held his Court to receive the submission of the nobles of the forfeited lordship of the isles. It is supposed, by Gregory, to have been razed to the ground by Sir Donald of Lochalsh in 1517, but it is most probable that the greater portion of the outer wall which is of great strength, thickness and apparent antiquity was left standing on that occasion. In 1588 it was besieged for three days, by Sir Lachlan McLean of Duart one of the most daring warriors and ablest leaders of the highlands, aided by 100 soldiers of the Florida, a ship of the Spanish Armada, which had taken shelter in the adjoining harbour of Tobermory. The siege was raised, in consequence of the approach of the northern clans, under the orders of government. (Extract from new statistical account) |
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CREAG A' BHAILE |
Creag a Bhaile |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Mr Lachlan McDonald, Ground Officer, Kilhoan |
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A small, flat rock lying immediately below Mingary Castle. Sig: [Signification] "The Town's Rock" |
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PORT ÙR |
Port Ùr |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Mr Lachlan McDonald, Ground Officer, Kilhoan |
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A small Bay, a short distance east of "Creag a Bhaile" Sig: [Signification] "The New Harbour" |
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RUDH' A' MHÌLE |
Rudha a Mhile |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Mr Lachlan McDonald, Ground officer, Kilhoan |
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A large, rocky point jutting out on the east side of "Port Ùr", partially covered at high water. Sig: [Signification] "The Mile's Point" |
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PORT NAM MARBH |
Port nam Marbh |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Mr Lachlan McDonald, Ground Officer, Kilhoan |
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A small Bay, situate about half a mile west of Mingary. Sig: [Signification] "The Harbour of the Dead" |
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Sheet 24 Plan 12 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
[Entry for Rudha a Mhile corrected to the pencilled version:]
Rudh' a Mhìle
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RUDHA SRÒN NA H-IOLAIRE |
Rudha Sròn na h-Iolaire |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Lachlan McDonald |
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A large, rocky, point, jutting out on the west side of "Port nan Spainteach"
Sig: [Signification] "The Point of the Eagle's Nose" |
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PORT NAN SPAINTEACH |
Port nan Spainteach |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Lachlan McDonald |
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A large Bay situated close to Mingary, good harbour for small boats, situated on the west by "Rudha Sròn na-h-iolaire" Sig: [Signification] "The Spaniards' Harbour" |
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RUDHA AIRD AN IASGAICH |
Rudha Aird an Iasgaich |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison
Mr Lachlan McDonald |
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A rough, rocky point, jutting out on the south west side of "Port nam Marbh" Sig: [Signigication] "The Point of the fishing promontory" |
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Sheet 24 Plan12 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
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AMHAINN CHRÒ BHEINN |
Amhain Chrò Bheinn |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan |
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A small stream running on the E. [East] base of "Meall-an-Tarmachain", flowing in a southward direction till it empties itself in "Kilhoan Bay"
Sig: [Signification] "The river of the Mountain of the Sheep's Cot" |
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AMHAINN DRUIM AN UILLT MHÒIR |
Amhainn Druim an Uilt Mhòir |
Hugh Stewart Branault
D McPherson Branault
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan |
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A small stream having its source in "Lochan nan Ealachan" & flowing in a S.W. [South West] direction, till it joins "Amhainn Chrò Bheinn" about a Mile N.W. [North West] of Kilhoan, Sig. [Signification] "The river of the ridge of the large stream" |
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MEALL CHRÒ BHEINN |
Meall Chro Bheinn |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan Mc Donald |
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A rocky eminence situated on the N.W. [North West] of "Amhainn Chro Bheinn" Sig:- [Signification] |
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Sheet 24 Plan 7 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
[Note above both Amhainn Chrò Bheinn and Meall Chrò Bheinn:]
Crò? |
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KILHOAN |
Kilhoan |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan. |
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Applies to a number of small houses situated between Mingary on the E [East] and Ormsaig More on the W [West] in it are situated the Parish Church & School & Post Office, also a good Inn. The property of T. Dalglish Esqr. |
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INN [Kilhoan] |
Inn |
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In it [Kilhoan] are situated the Parish Church & School & Post Office, also a good Inn. |
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SCHOOL [Kilhoan] |
School |
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In it [Kilhoan] are situated the Parish Church & School & Post Office, also a good Inn. |
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CHURCH [Kilhoan] |
Church (Parish) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan. |
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A good substantial building containing 500 sittings. Average attendance about 120 - it is the Parish Church of Ardmurchan. |
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CHURCH (Ruins of) [Kilhoan] |
Church |
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The ruins of the old Parish church are situate north west of the present church and form part of the boundary of the Grave Yard on the west. |
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GRAVE YARD [Kilhoan] |
Grave Yard |
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The ruins of the old Parish church are situate north west of the present church and form part of the boundary of the Grave Yard on the west. |
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POST OFFICE [Kilhoan] |
Post Office |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan |
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The chief P.O. [Post Office] of the district of Ardmurchan, it is also a Saving Bank. |
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ALLT DARACH |
Allt Darach |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer Kilhoan |
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A small mountain stream on the N.E. [North East] of Kilchoan & flowing into the sea close to Kilchoan Bay. Sig. [Signification] "The oak stream" |
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Sheet 24 Plan 7 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire |
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AMHAINN GLAC NA H-EAGLAIS |
Amhainn Glac [na h-eaglais |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester |
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A stream rising about a half mile north of Glebe Hill, and entering the sea on the eastern side of Kilhoan Bay.
Sig [Signification] - "The stream of the Church's hollow". |
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GLEBE HILL |
Glebe Hill (Local) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester |
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An eminence, situate N. [North] of the village of Kilchoan. |
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MANSE [Kilhoan] |
Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester. |
024 |
A neat dwelling-house, (with outbuildings, &c., attached) Situate S.E. [South East] of Glebe Hill. It is the property of the Heritors. |
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BEINN GHLAS |
Bheinn Ghlas |
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Sheet 24 - Plan 7 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
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GREADAL FHINN |
Greadal Fhinn (Supposed Druidical Circle) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquahart, Forester. |
024 |
A number of Stones, about 4ft. [feet] in height, arranged in a circular form. Supposed to be the remains of a Druidical Circle.
Sig. [Signification] - "Fingal's griddle". |
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ORMSAIGMORE |
Ormsaigmore (Local) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquahart, Forester. |
024 |
A small district, situate E. [East] of the village of Kilhoan, and comprising a farm stead and several small dwellings. |
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TOM NA MOINE |
Tom na Moine |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquahart, Forester. |
024 |
A prominent hill feature situate on the east side of "Lochain Ghleann Locha"
Sig: [Signification] "The Knoll of the Peats" |
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Sheet 24 - Plan 7 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
[Note under Greadal Fhinn:]
Changed to "Stone Circle"
in accordance with the
Order of Decr. [December] 10th 1864
[Note under Tom na Moine:]
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ARDNAMURCHAN |
Ardmurchan
Ardmurchan
Ardmurchan |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr McLeod F.C. [Free Church] Strontian
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan, &
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024 |
Applied to a large district bounded on the N [North] by the "Atlantic Ocean" on the E [East] by the river "Shiel" on the S [South] by the "Sound of Mull" & "Loch Sunart" and on the W [West] by the district of "Sunart". "Ardmurchan slopes gradually on the S. [South] side into a low neck of land, accross which the line of demarcation extends for three miles, from the beautiful "Creek of Salen" on "Loch Sunart" to the W [West] of "Loch Shiel", on the N [North], its eastern extremity, is a moss flat of great extent, upon which the hills abruptly descend & which is bounded by the River Shiel, the boundary betwixt this district and Moidart" * * *
Extract from New Statistical account - Property of J. Dalglish Esqr. West Grange. |
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ORMSAIGBEG |
Ormsaig-beg |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison F.C. [Free Church]
Lachlan Mc Donald Ground Officer, Kilhoan. |
024 |
Applied to a Number of small houses, extending "Ormsaig More" on the E. [East] to Cuingleum on the W. [West] the property of J Dalglish Esqre. |
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Sheet 24 Plan 11 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire
[Note under Ardnamurchan:]
On margin |
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CAISTEAL DUBH NAN CLIAR |
Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar (site of) |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Morrison FC [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer, Kilhoan |
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Applies to an Ancient ruins situated in Ormsaig Beg. The site of this old Castle is very well defined, but there are no existing remains to be seen.
Sig: [Signification] "The Black Castle of the Poets" |
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BOGHA CAOL ARD |
Bogha Coal Ard |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Morrison FC [Free Church]
Lachlan McDonald Ground Officer, Kilhoan |
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A flat Rock lying E [East] of "Ormsaig Beg" covered at High Water, with the exception of three small points which are visible.
Sig: [Signification] "The narrow Archched Rock" |
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Sheet 24 P. [Plan] 11 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire |
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SOUND OF MULL |
Sound of Mull |
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[Entry for Ormsaigbeg scored out with note:]
Described already
[Entry for Tom na Moine scored out with note:]
Described already
[Note below Sound of Mull:]
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KILHOAN BAY |
Kilhoan Bay |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester |
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A bay, situate S.W. [South West] of the village of Kilhoan, of considerable utility for the anchorage of small craft. |
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PORT MOR |
Port Mòr |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester |
024 |
A small inlet at the N.E. [North East] point of Kilhoan Bay. Sig. [Signification] "The large harbor". |
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PORT NA LUINGE |
Port na Luinge |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Morrison, F.C. [Free Church], Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart, Forester |
024 |
A small bay a short distance east of "Glas Eilean" a good harbour for small boats
Sig. [Signification] The ships harbour. |
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Sheet 24 Plan 11 -- Parish of Ardnamurchan -- Argyllshire |
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EILEAN A' CHRIOSA |
Eilean a' Chrios |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A small rocky island near the mouth of "Port na Luinge" Covered at H.W [High Water]
Sig. [Signification] The island of the belt |
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SGEIR MHAOL |
Sgeir Mhaol |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart Foerester |
024 |
A small rocky island a short distance west of "Port an t- Salainn. Covered at H.W. [High Water] Sig. [Signification] The bald rock |
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PORT AN T-SALAINN |
Port an t-Salainn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart Forester |
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A small bay about half a mile east of "Port na Luinge" Sig. [Signification] The harbour of the salt. |
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GLAS EILEAN |
Glas Eilean |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Morrison F.C. [Free Church] Kilhoan
Donald Urquhart Forester |
024 |
A large rocky island lying west of "Port na Luinge" Sig [Signification] The gray island. |
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[Note under Eilean a' Chriosa:]
Gen. sing. [Genitive singular] of Criss
[Volume signed]
G Herbert Bolland Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
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[Date stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 21 APR. 1897
No. 2 -- 1/2500 -- Mr Fraser
NAME BOOK
OF PART OF THE
PARISH OF ARDNAMURCHAN
Sheet 24
Plans, 7.11.12
ARGYLLSHIRE |
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Allt an t Siucair -- 4
Allt Choire 'Mhuilinn -- 4
Allt Darach -- 10
Allt na Ceardaich -- 3
Amhainn Chrò Bheim -- 9
Amhainn Druim an Uillt Mhòir -- 9
Amhainn Glac na h-Eaglais -- 11
Archnamurchan -- 1
Ardnamurchan -- 13
Beinn Ghlas -- 11
Bogha Caol Ard -- 14
Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar -- 14
Church -- 10
Church (Ruins of) -- 10
Coiremhuilinn -- 4
Creag a' Bhaile -- 7
Eilean a' Chriosa -- 18
Fosse -- 5
Glas Eilean -- 18
Glebe Hill -- 11
Grave Yard -- 10
Greadal Fhinn (Stone Circle) -- 12
Inn -- 10
Kilhoan -- 10
Kilhoan Bay -- 17
Manse -- 11
Meall Chrò Bheinn -- 9
Mingary -- 3
Mingary Castle (Ruins of) -- 5
Ormsaigbeg -- 13
Ormsaigmore -- 12
Port an t-Salainn -- 18
Port Mòr -- 17
Port na Luinge -- 17
Port nan Marbh -- 7
Port nan Spainteach -- 8
Port Ùr -- 7
Post Office -- 10
Rudh' a' Mhìle -- 7
Rudha Aird an Iasgaich -- 8
Rudha Sròn na h-Iolaire -- 8
School -- 10
Sgeir Mhaol -- 18 |
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Sgeir nan Eun -- 4
Sound of Mull -- 15
Sròn na h-Iolaire -- 3
Tom na Moine -- 12
Tòrr Solais -- 3 |
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