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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOGHA NA BAINNSE | Bogha na Bainnse Bogha na Bainnse Bogha na Bainnse |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. McGilp Teacher of Kilchoman |
176 | A portion of flat H.& L.W.M. [High & Low Water Mark] rock situated at the extreme N. [North] end of Rudh' a' Mhàil, about 10 chains N.W. [North West] of Rhuvaal Lighthouse, the property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay. Sig: [Signification] Reef of the wedding. |
| RUDH' A' MHÀIL | Rudh' a' Mhàil Rudh' a' Mhàil Rudh' a' Mhàil |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. McGilp Teacher of Kilchoman |
176 | The most northeasterly extremity of the island of Islay, which forms a headland about 3/4 mile in breadth. Situated about 7 miles N. [North] of Portaskaig, the property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay Sig: [Signification] Promontory of the rent. |
| RHUVAAL LIGHTHOUSE | Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. Brock Factor Islay House |
176 | A circular tower 18 feet in diameter at base, & 95 feet in height, at the top of which a light is exhibited - white towards the N.& S. [North & South] & red towards the E. [East] the white light being visible at a distance of 18 miles - Situated on the N.E. [North East] side of Rudh' a' Mhàil about 7 miles N. [North] of Portaskaig. It is the property of the public per the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses. |
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[Page] 14Parish of Killarrow & Kilmeny. -- Islay, -- Argyllshire
[Signed] A.McDonald
2nd Corpl [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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