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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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RHINNS OF ISLAY LIGHTHOUSE (REVOLVING) | Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse |
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses Mr Charles McKinnon Occassional Light Keeper, Portnahaven |
229 | A lighthouse on Eilean Orosay, an island forming the most southern point of the Rhinns of Islay. It is a circular tower, and was erected in 1824. It is a revolving light emitting a flash every 15 seconds- Property of the Northern Lights Commissioners- Height of Tower from the foundation to the extreme point 120ft,, |
PORT BÀN | Port Bàn Port Bàn Port Bàn |
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore Mr William Torrie, Teacher, Port Charlotte Mr Charles McKinnon Occassional Light Keeper, Portnahaven |
229 | A small sandy bay on the sea coast of Eilean Orosay east by north of Rhinns of Islay Light-house. Property of the Northern Lights Commissioners. Meaning "Fair Port."- |
GEÒDH GHILLE-BHAIRD ÒIG | Geòdh Ghille-bhaird Òig Geòdh Ghille-bhaird Òig |
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore Mr William Torrie, Teacher, Port Charlotte Mr Charles McKinnon Occassional Light Keeper, Portnahaven |
229 | A small creek at the north west end of Eilean Orosay near Caolas nan Gall. Meaning "Young Gilbert's Creek"- |
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[Page] 243Parish of Kilchoman, Islay -- Argyllshire
[Signed] John McKeith Sapper RE. [Royal Engineers]
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