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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOC AN AORAIDH | Cnoc an Aoraidh | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr M McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay |
165 | Applies to a low Circular Hill Situated about a quarter of a Mile west from "An Càm" & the Same distance North from "Lachan Chille-Moire": English meaning:- Hill of the worship |
| EILEAN GHURDMAIL | Eilean Ghurdmail | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr M McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay |
165 | Applies to a rocky Island about ⅜th mile in length by about ⅛th in breadth; Situated about 1½ mile S.E. [South East] from "Oronsay Farm" & about 1 mile S.W. [South West] from"Leac Bhuidhe:" And is in the parish of Colonsay & Oronsay the property of Sir J. McNeil G.C.B. [Knight Grand Cross Most Honourable Order of the Bath] meaning not known |
| CILL MHOIRE | Cill Mhoire | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr M McNeil Ganekeeper Colonsay |
165 | Applies to an old burial ground Situated in a pasture field ¾ mile east from "Oronsay Farm" also on the South Side of "Lochan Chille-moire" English meaning:- Mary's burial ground - It is said to be that used in Oronsay prior to the present Grave-yard. The period is assigned, but it is believed to be very ancient. |
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[Page] 105Island of Oronsay -- Ph [Parish] of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire
Note (German Text) is written beneath Cill Mhoire.
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Eleanor Brown
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