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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CILL CHOINNICH | Cill Choinnich Cill Choinnich Cill Choinnich |
Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Mr Alexander McMillan Garvard Mr Angus McNeill Garvard |
155 | An ancient burial ground, now disused situated about 10 chains N. [North] from the N. [North] end of Tràigh nam Bàrca. This obje[ct] is said to be very old, tradition does not even throw light upon the period when it was used as a place of internment, & nothing of its origin appears to be known. Sig [Signification] Kenneth's Cell. |
| STANDING STONE [S of Machrins] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr William Strogan Farner Machrins Mr Donald McNeill Scalasaig Mr Donald McLean Scalasaig |
155 | A block of whinstone about 3 feet in height situated at angle of occupation road about 4 chains S. [South] of Machrins Farm. It is said to be an ancient Standing Stone; but nothing further related to to it can be ascertained. |
| STANDING STONE [E of Machrins] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr William Strogan Farmer Machrins Mr Donald McNeill Scalasaig Mr Donald McLean Scalasaig |
155 | A rough block of whinstone about 5 feet high, situated 21 chains E. [East] of Machrins Farm. It is said to be an ancient standing stone, No further information concerning it is obtainable, |
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[Page] 80Parish of Colonsay & Oronsaay -- Argyllshire.
[Signature] A.McDonald 2nd Corp.R.E. [Second Corporal Royal Engineers]
Notes German Text is written beneath Cill Choinnich.
Old English is written beneath both entries for Standing Stone.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Eleanor Brown
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