OS1/2/65/63
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUN GALLAIN (Site of) | Dùn Gallain (Site of) | Mr Hugh Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh. Mr William Strogan Occupier Mr Boyle Machrins farm |
155 | Applies to site of an ancient Danish fortress, situate on the west coast of the "Island of Colonsay" about ½ mile south of "Rudh' Ard Alanais", and about 1 mile north-east of "Eilean a Chladaich". |
| PLAIDE MHOR | Plaide Mhòr | Mr Hugh Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh. Mr William Strogan Occupier Mr Boyle Machrins farm |
155 | Applies to a large ledge of rock, almost covered at high water, situate about ½ mile south of "Dùn Gallain" and about ¼ north-west of "Coile Creige". English meaning:- "Great Blanket". |
| AN COMHARRADH | An Comharradh | Mr Hugh Buie, Shepherd Bonaveh, Mr William Strogan Occupier Mr Boyle Machrins farm |
155 | Applies to a rock visible at low water only, situate ⅝ of a mile east of "Glas Eilean" and the same distance south of "Ardskenish Farm". In the parish of Colonsay & Oronsay English meaning:- "The mark" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 63County of Argyll -- Ph [Parish] of Colonsay & Oronsay
[Signature] Alexander Fraser C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Note Old English is written beneath Dùn Gullain.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Eleanor Brown
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