OS1/2/65/109
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAVE YARD [Oronsay] | Grave Yard Grave Yard Grave Yard |
Mr William Gellattly, Landsteward Mr James McIllrick Manager Mr A. McNeill, Farmer Garvard |
165 | An ancient place of internment situated immediately E. [East] of the farm steading at Oronsay. It is believed to have been used from an early period; but when it was first used cannot be ascertained. A tombstone inside of the ruins is said to bear the date, 1280, There is doubt on this matter, however, |
| STONE CROSS (Sculptured) [burial ground, Oronsay] | Stone Cross (Sculptured) Stone Cross (Sculptured) Stone Cross (Sculptured) |
Mr William Gellattly, Landsteward Mr James McIllrick, Manager. Mr A. McNeill, Farmer Garvard |
165 | This elegant Cross, which is 14 feet high, bears a sculpture of the crucifix and other elaborate designs, It stands outside the Grave-yard wall on the E. [East] side, The following inscription - which has become very indistinct- "Hec est crux Colini Filli Christi prior * A.D. 1539", is engrained on the Cross, |
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[Page] 109Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Oronsay, -- Argyllshire.
[Signature] A. McDonald 2nd Corp. R.E. [Second Corporal Royal Engineers]
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Eleanor Brown
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