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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT CHEALAGBHALL | Port Chealagbhall | John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey |
003 | This is one of the principal Fishing Stations in the Island, Situated in an advantageous part of the Country as the adjacent Sea affords abundance of Fish Such as Ling Cod Haddock and Herring &c &c there has been a good Stone Pier built of late for the use of Fishermen &c there are also two houses in good repair built of Stone one Story high and Slated attached to the Station. it is very difficult for boats to land or unload at low water especially if the Sea is rough there is only one Small Sandy Channel enclosed by Shelving rocks on both Sides the same as a Canal in which the boats can effect a landing or deliver their Fish but at high water it is much better. the prevailing Winds is South-South west and west for each together with the north wind it is commodiously Situated it is guarded from all winds unless the east the road from Stornoway to Ness ends here the miles Stone says it is 27 from the later place. |
| PORT OF NESS | Port of Ness | John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey |
003 | This is one of the principal Fishing Stations in the Island, Situated in an advantageous part of the Country as the adjacent Sea affords abundance of Fish Such as Ling Cod Haddock and Herring &c &c there has been a good Stone Pier built of late for the use of Fishermen &c there are also two houses in good repair built of Stone one Story high and Slated attached to the Station. it is very difficult for boats to land or unload at low water especially if the Sea is rough there is only one Small Sandy Channel enclosed by Shelving rocks on both Sides the same as a Canal in which the boats can effect a landing or deliver their Fish but at high water it is much better. the prevailing Winds is South-South west and west for each together with the north wind it is commodiously Situated it is guarded from all winds unless the east the road from Stornoway to Ness ends here the miles Stone says it is 27 from the later place. |
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[page] 87Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell
Township or Parish - Barvas
[signed] Thomas O Farrell
20th May 52
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