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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN NAM BÀN | Eilean nam Ban Eilean nam Ban Eilean nam Ban |
Mr. James McArthur, Iona. Mr. John McDonald, postmaster, Iona Mr. Dugald McCormick, farmer, Iona |
104 | A large rocky island about half a mile in length lying in the Sound of Iona close to the Ross of Mull side. It is traditionally stated that the preists of St. Colomba's persuasion resided here with their wives when not on duty in Iona. Meaning "Island of the Women". In this parish. |
| SRUTH A' MHUILINN | Sruth a' Mhuilinn Sruth a' Mhuilinn Sruth a' Mhuilinn |
Archibald Macdonald Postmaster, Iona. John Macdonald Argyll Hotel Iona John McLucas Baile Mòr Iona |
104 | Applies to a small stream rising about 1/8 mile north west of Sgùrr an Fhithich and flowing through Lochan Mòr into the sea about 1/8 south of Port nan Duiseart. Sig. [Signification] "Stream of the mill" |
| TIGH-AN-EASBUIG (In Ruins) | Tigh-an-Easbuig (In Ruins) Tigh-an-Easbuig (In Ruins) Tigh-an-Easbuig (In Ruins) |
Archibald Macdonald Postmaster Iona John Macdonald Argyll Hotel Iona John Maclucas Baile Mòr Iona |
104 | Applies to the ruins of an ancient building said to be the residence of the bishop, built between the 12th & 13th Century situated immediately north east of St. Mary's Cathedral and on the property of His Grace the Duke of Argyll. Sig. [Signification] "Bishop's House". |
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[Page] 13Sheet 104 Plan 12, -- Island of Iona, -- Argyllshire
Signed Alexander Chisolm C/A [Civilian Assistant]
[Signed]
John McKeith
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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