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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SITHEAN BHUIRGH | Sithean Bhuirgh | Mr A Macdonald Admiralty Chart AA Carmichael Esq |
046 | Meaning obscure and is applied to a promontory situated at the south-west point of Benbecula. Proprietor John Gordon Esqr |
TEAMPULL BHUIRGH | Teampull Bhuirgh Tota Bhailuacraich |
Mr A Macdonald Admiralty Chart AA Carmichael Esq |
046 | Meaning obscure and is applied to the remains of a church it was covered over till a few years ago when its foundation was dug out. It is built of stone & mortar of the same character which can be seen in a number of other ancient churches or chapels No history or information can [be] got concerning this place. Probably it was built about the same time as Borve Castle its walls being much thinner have not stood so long Situated about ¼ mile to the south-west of Borve Castle in the district of Bhuirghe |
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