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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMBS OF THE KINGS | Tombs of the Kings Tombs of the Kings Tombs of the Kings |
Mr. James McArthur, Iona. Mr. John McDonald, Postmaster, Mr. Dugald McCormick, farmer, Iona |
104 | A small enclosure in Reilig Oran, containing nineteen sculptured stones under which are said to rest, the ashes of Scottish Kings and princes "None of the entire collection exhibit certain or intrinsic evidence of high antiquity. Some with Runic Sculptures may be as old as the 9th century - the date of the commencement of the Danish invasion -" Extract from Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland. In a similar enclosure adjacent to this, and containing the same number of Sculptured tombstones lie the remains of the chiefs of the McLean's, McQuarie's and McKinnon's. |
| PORT NAN DUISEART | Port nan Duiseart Port nan Duiseart Port nan Duiseart |
Archibald McDonald, Postmaster, Iona. John McDonald, Argyll Hotel, Iona John McLucas Baile Mòr Iona |
104 | Applies to a small port situated about 1/4 of a mile east of Clachanach and a short distance south east of Cladh nan Duiseart. Meaning "Bay of the burying place" |
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John McKeith
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