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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAVE YARD [Cille-Bharra] | Cille-Bhàrra Kilbarr Kilbar Killbar |
Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House, Barra Mr. R. Mlellan A.A. Carmichael Esqr Fullerton's Gazetteer & Black's Map Johnston's Map. New Stat: [Statistical] account |
063 | Applies to an old Grave Yard Situated on the North End of the Island of Barra and quite close upon Eoligarry house. There is also the Ruins of a chapel It signifies St. Barr's Church "There are several ruins of religous houses in Barra, some of which appear to be of ancient structure, The principal ones are at Killbar, Each of these has an alter of rough stones in one end, and the pedestal of a cross stands at a short distance from the buildings. These Churches were dedicated ot St. Barr. -" Vide New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] p. [page] 206 JTH |
| SOUND OF FUDAY | An Caolas Fuideach | Doctor McGilvery Eoligarry House Barra Mr Carmichael Mr. R. McLellan |
060 ; 063 | Applies to a Sound or narrow Channel situated between Fuday and the main land of Barra There is a few low water marker Rocks and Land Banks. |
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