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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOLL NAM BROC | Toll an Broc Toll an Broc Toll nam Broc |
Mr McCallum Lephinmore Norman Lamont Gamekeeper |
162 | A small knoll overlooking Dreach Seileach. Sig: [Signification] The Badgers' Hole. |
| DREACH SEILICH | Dreach Seileach Dreach an t-Seileich Dreach Seilich Dreach Sheileach |
Mr McCallum Lephinmore Norman Lamont Gamekeeper | 162 | This name applies to the hill side W. [West] of Toll an Broc. Sig: [Signification] The Willow face |
| CAILLEACH A' BHEATHRACH | Cailleach Beithir Cailleach Beathrach "Cailleach a' Bheathrach" |
Mr McCallum Lephinmore Norman Lamont Gamekeeper | 162 | A well known name applying to a large isolated stone situated N. [North] of Dreach Seileach & near the parish boundary. "Within the bounds of the parish and towards that of Glendaruel, there is a stone remarkable for its locality, the eminence on which it is situated, commanding an extensive prospect." Sig: [Signification] Old woman of the thunderbolt. "It is called Caillich Vear or Vera, or the old wife of Thunder. Beir being the Celtic word for thunder & which from custom was transformed to Veara or Vear." |
Continued entries/extra info
Argyllshire -- 123Surveyor's remarks
"Toll nam Broc". Recommd [Recommended]
Dreach Seilich If the singular Dreach Sheileach if plural
Dreach Seilich Willowfaces (As pronounced by Authorities)
Dreach Sheileach Face of (the) Willows
CAILLEACH A' BHEATHRACH Should not have the article?
"Cailleach a' Bheathrach". The Old Wife's Thunderbolt
Cailleach Bhearach is a name often heard applied to a crazy old woman.
Beir being the Celtic word for thunder - This meaning is very doubtful
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Celia Skelton
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
