OS1/17/9/46
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMAS NA H-EILDE | Camas na h-Eilde | Revd. [Reverend] William McIntosh, Arisaig Mr. Aylen Gardener, Borrodale House Mr. John Stewart Arisaig. |
135 | This name Signifies "Bay of the Hind" and applies to a Small bay Situate about 10 chains N. [North] of "Sgeir nan Eilid". [continued under Cave] |
| CAVE [Camas na h-Eilde] | 135 | About ¾ of a mile from this bay, and 20 chains South of Borrodale House, is Situated a cave, or fissure in the Side of a small rocky eminence. locally Stated to have been the hiding place of Prince Charles Eduard Stuart. from the close pursuit of the Royal troops after the engagement at Culloden The cave is of considerable depth, and is visited by numerous visitors "Rudha ard Ghamhsgail" near it is the place where it is said, he finally embarked for France on board a French Frigate sent to receive him and a few of his adherents |
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[Page] 46Parish of Ardnamurchan -- County of Inverness
Transcriber's notes
The image shows only one Descriptive Remarks entry for both names. I have separated out the Camas na h-Eilde and Cave parts.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
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