OS1/2/39/129
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURIAL GROUND [FinIaggan] | Old Burial Ground Old Burial Ground Old Burial Ground |
Mr. A. Campbell Farmer Ballachlavin Mr. J. McArthur Laoigan Mr. D. Lamont Tenant Keils |
198 | This object is situated nearly 3 Chains north of the point at which Finlaggan River enters Loch Finlaggan, and is said to be the place of interment of emasculated women who are said to have formed part of the household of the Lords of the Isles, who had their principal residence on an island in Loch Finlaggan after their expulsion from the Isle of Man in A.D. 1304. It is the property of Charles Morrison Esq of Islay. |
| STANDING STONE [Finlaggan] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr. A. McNab Finlaggan Mr. J. McArthur Laoigan Mr. P. McIntyre Balulve |
198 | A large block of whinstone situated nearly 3 chains W.SW. [West South West] of Finlaggan on the property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay. It is believed to be a very ancient standing stone; but beyond mere conjecture nothing can be ascertained. |
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[Page] 129Parish of Killarrow & Kilmeny -- Islay, Argyllshire,
Standing Stone [note]
Referred for Field
[Signed]
A. McDonald
Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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