Ross and Cromarty (insular), volume 02

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/27/2/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Barvas 3 . A . Index Name of Object -- Page Allt Leusdail -- 28 Swanibost River -- 30 Allt Ruadh -- 31 Adabroc a Stigh -- 33 Adabrock a Muigh -- 33 Skeganish -- 54 Buaile nan Caorach -- 7 Braighe Beag -- 15 Bad an Fhithich -- 24 Braighe Mòr -- 35 Buaile na Faing -- 39 Berie -- 43 Buail' a Mùigh -- 49 Cleite Gille -- 6 Carspag -- 7 Cnoc Bealach Stoth -- 15 Cùnndal -- 16 Cnoc Buaile Ghearraidh Tighe -- 18 Cnoc a Chuidhir -- 19 Cuig Peghinnean -- 38 Cnoc a Bheannaich -- 23
OS1/27/2/2 [Page] 2 Name of Object -- Page Cnoc nan Curran -- 25 Carnan a Ghrodhair -- 27 Cnoc a Chortain -- 29 Cladach an Eilein -- 35 Druim Mòr -- 30 Druim Tota Shutharlain -- 32 Dùn Eistein -- 36 Dun Eorodale -- 50 Eòrrapidh -- 22 Eorodale -- 52 Geodha Beùg -- 8 Geodha nan Cat Fiadhaich -- 12 Geodha nan Each -- 14 Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain -- 18 Geodha Shroth -- 25 Greòdabhig -- 36 Gob Fhireistein -- 37 Geodh' an Fhthich -- 52 Geodh' a Bhaird -- 53 Ìsgeir -- 11 Lìth Sgeir -- 5 Luchruban -- 13 Leistean -- 24 Loch Stiapavat -- 43 Lionel -- 46 Màs Sgeir -- 5 Millthais -- 51 Allt Ocrascro -- 53 Oca Sgeir -- 11 Dàm -- 47 Port a' Stoth -- 13 Poll Eistein -- 37 Callicvol or Port of Ness -- 44 Ramraga -- 4 Butt of Lewis -- 9 Roinn a Ròidh -- 14 Righir -- 49 Stathanis -- 12 Sìnntean -- 21 Siollta Geodh -- 40
OS1/27/2/3 [Page] 3 Name of Object -- Page Sannda Geodh -- 40 Spainneavig -- 40 Sròn Theagaididh -- 42 Sgarabhol -- 44 Sròn Biredonnachais -- 54 Slugaid Eorradail -- 55 Teampull Ronaidh -- 17 Teampull Fo' Luith -- 19 Traigh Shànndaidh -- 23 Teampull Thòmais -- 26 Teampull Pheadair -- 27 Swanibost Sands -- 29 Habost -- 31 Teagadidh Mhor -- 41 Callicvol Sands -- 45 Tota Gormaig -- 46 Teagadidh Bheag -- 55 Cnoc Àrd -- 39 Clach Stèinn -- 41 Cadha Geodha -- 42 Cladach Eorradail -- 50 Cnoc Còrr -- 56
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OS1/27/2/5 LÌTH SGEIR Lìth Sgeir Lìth Sgeir Lìth Sgeir John Morrison John Mckay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the northern side of the plan off the Butt of Lewis, 100 chains N. [North] of Eorrapidh village. The most northerly rock in the Lewis. It is adjacent to Mas Sgeir, about three chains long, and covered at high water.
OS1/27/2/5 MÀS SGEIR Màs Sgeir Màs Sgeir Màs Sgeir John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] Off the Butt of Lewis, 90 chains north of Eorrapidh village. A large high water rock situated between a group of Smaller ones at the Butt of Lewis. Signifies Base or Bottom Rock.
OS1/27/2/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 66 66 N.B.The Bearings & Distances to the objects on this plan are taken from the centre of Eorrapidh village which is the most northerly on the plan, and in the Country - Lewis.
OS1/27/2/6 CLEITE GILLE Cleite Gille Cleite Gille Cleite Gille John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] At the northern end of the Butt of Lewis, 80 chs. [chains] N. [North] of Eorrapidh village. A large and prominent high water rock at the N.E. [North East] point of the Butt of Lewis. It is steep and precipitous, and without vegetation. Signifies Lads Cliff.
OS1/27/2/6 RAMRAGA Ramraga Ramraga Ramraga John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] At the northern end of the Butt of Lewis, 75 chs. [chains] N. [North] of Eorrapidh village. Three Small coves on the N.E. [North East] point of the Butt of Lewis, the coast of which is Steep, rocky, and in Some parts perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 61
OS1/27/2/7 CARSPAG Carspag Carspag Carspag John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] side of the Butt of Lewis, 75 chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Eorrapidh village. A Small high water rock near Buaile nan Caorach.
OS1/27/2/7 BUAILE NAN CAORACH Buaile nan Caorach Buaile nan Caorach Buaile nan Caorach John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the N.W. [North West] side of the Butt of Lewis, 70 chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Eorrapidh village. A small but tolerably prominent headland or promontory, at the Butt of Lewis. Its Coast is steep, rocky, and precipitous. Signifies Sheeps Park.
OS1/27/2/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Barvas 3A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 62
OS1/27/2/8 GEODHA BÈUG Geodha Bèug, Geodha Bèug, Geodha Bèug John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] At the northern end of the Butt of Lewis, 70 chs. [chains] N. [North] by W. [West] of Eoropaidh Village. A Small cove on the coast, at the Butt of Lewis, the banks of which are steep, rocky, and precipitous. Formerly there was a cave in it, which was the favourite resort of Smugglers, and which is said to have been their last stronghold in the Lewis. The cliff and earthy bank which overhung it, have fallen in and completely closed it up.
OS1/27/2/8 [Page] 8 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 page 61
OS1/27/2/9 RUDHA RÒBHANIS Rudha Ròbhanais Rudha Ròbhanais Rudha Ròbhanais John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the northern side of this plan, and the most northern point of Lewis. It bears N. [North] by E. [East] of Stornoway about 22 miles, and about 17 miles N. [North] by W. [West] of Chumpan Head. The north end, and most prominent headland of the Lewis. It is very much indented by Small coves and fissures and has a Steep rugged coastline, which is in many parts perpendicular, and against which the Sea beats with great force. It affords but one Safe landing place, or port, on the East Coast, and but one (an indifferent one) on the west coast; whilst the northern Coast is almost always too rough to land on.
OS1/27/2/9 RUDH' EORRAPIDH Rudh' Eorrapidh Rudh' Eorrapidh Rudh' Eorrapidh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the northern side of this plan, and the most northern point of Lewis. It bears N. [North] by E. [East] of Stornoway about 22 miles, and about 17 miles N. [North] by W. [West] of Chumpan Head. The north end, and most prominent headland of the Lewis. It is very much indented by Small coves and fissures and has a Steep rugged coastline, which is in many parts perpendicular, and against which the Sea beats with great force. It affords but one Safe landing place, or port, on the East Coast, and but one (an indifferent one) on the west coast; whilst the northern Coast is almost always too rough to land on.
OS1/27/2/9 BUTT OF LEWIS Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 1896 003
OS1/27/2/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Barvas 3 A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 65
OS1/27/2/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page Doctor McLeod states "that the Whinstone dyke which is quite visible at Gress, can also be seen here." Many people who are thoroughly acquanited with the "Whinstone Dyke" at Gress, affirm that, "no trace of it can be found at the Butt of Lewis."
OS1/27/2/11 OCA SGEIR Oca Sgeir Oca Sgeir John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] Off the west side of the Butt of Lewis, 80 chains N.W. [North West] of Eorrapidh Village. A large high water rock, without vegetation, adjacent to and North of Roina a Roidh.
OS1/27/2/11 ÌSGEIR Ìsgeir Ìsgeir John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the East coast of the Butt of Lewis, 70 chains N.E. [North East] by North of Eorrapidh Village. The South-Eastern point of Stathanais which is tolerably steep, very rugged and sloping towards the sea.
OS1/27/2/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Barvas 3 A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 64 65
OS1/27/2/12 STATHANIS Stathanis Stathanis Stathanis John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the N.E. [North East] Coast of the Butt of Lewis, 70 chains N. [North] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh Village. The Eastern Coast of the Butt of Lewis, between Ramaga and Porta Stoth. Part of it is steep and precipitous and part low and rugged.
OS1/27/2/12 GEODHA NAN CAT FIADHAICH Geodha nan Cat Fiadhaich Geodha nan Cat Fiadhaich John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small Cove at the Butt of Lewis, the coast of which is steep and precipitous, and in parts perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 66 62
OS1/27/2/12 GEODHA NAN CAT FIADHAICH - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/13 LUCHRUBAN Luchruban Luchruban Luchruban John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the western side of the Butt of Lewis, 75 chains N.W. [North West] of Eorrapidh village. A small headland, at the Butt of Lewis, to which are attached a few islands. It is the North end of Roina a Roidh, and is steep, rocky, and precipitous.
OS1/27/2/13 PORT A STOTH Port a' Stoth Port a' Stoth Port a' Stoth John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the East side of the Butt of Lewis, 60 chains N.E. [North East] by N. [North] of Eorrapidh Village. A small Cove at the Butt of Lewis, at the head of which is a fish curing house. It is a tolerably good harbour. The tides rise about 14 feet. The prevailing wind is S.W. [South West]
OS1/27/2/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Barvas 3 A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 64 65
OS1/27/2/14 GEODHA NAN EACH Geodha nan Each Geodha nan Each Geodha nan Each John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the western side of the Butt of Lewis, 60 chs [chains] N.W. [North West] of Eorrapidh Village. A small Cove on the Coast of Roinn a Roidh. Its beach is covered with bowlders and its shore is steep, and perpendicular on one side. Signifies Horse Cove
OS1/27/2/14 ROINN A RÒIDH Roinn a Ròidh Roinn a Ròidh Roinn a Ròidh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the western side of the Butt of Lewis, 75 chains N.W. [North West] by W. [West] of Eorrapidh Village. A prominent point of shore on the N.W. [North West] Coast of the Lewis. It is steep and precipitous, and in some parts perpendicular. It is indented by numerous small creeks and fissures, and is a prominent and remarkable point.
OS1/27/2/14 [page] 14 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 64 63
OS1/27/2/15 CNOC BEALACH STOTH Cnoc Bealach Stoth Cnoc Bealach Stoth Cnoc Bealach Stoth John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the Butt of Lewis, 40 chains N. [North] of Eorrapidh village. A small Knoll of arable pasture, and of an oval shape, along the northern base of which runs a Sod fence. There is a small enclosure on its Summit.
OS1/27/2/15 BRAIGHE BÉAG Braighe Béag Braighe Béag Braighe Béag John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the Sea Coast in the N.E. [North East] side of the plan, 60 chs [chains] N.E. [North East] by East of Eorrapidh village. A large high water rock, near the coast and East of Teampull Ronaidh on which there is a trigl [trigonometrical] station.
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OS1/27/2/16 GEALLTUIG Gealltuig Gealltuig Gealltuig John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the Sea Coast in the N.W. [North West] section of the plan, 75 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Eorrapidh village. A small low water rock, at the Butt of Lewis, and at the entrance of Counndal.
OS1/27/2/16 CÙNNDAL Cùnndal Cùnndal Cùnndal John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the western side of the plan, 50 chains N.W. [North West] by W. [West] of Eorrapidh village. A Small bay at the west end of the village of Eorrapidh. Part of its beach is covered with bowlders, part with Sand, and part is flat rock. Its coast is not high and its harbour is very bad.
OS1/27/2/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 page 63 63
OS1/27/2/17 TEAMPULL RÒNAIDH (Site of) Teampull Rònaidh Teampull Rònaidh Teampull Rònaidh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the northern side of the plan, 30 chains N.E. [North East] of Eorrapidh village. The ruins of a small hut, on the Summit of an arable Knoll, at the Butt of Lewis. It is about 20 feet long, by 12 wide, and is supposed to be of great Antiquity. It is said to have been built by a person named Ronaidh, who with his sister inhabited it. The supposition that it was a Church, appears to be fabulous, as it is not borne out by either tradition or appearance. No part of the walls is now standing. Signifies Rona Temple
OS1/27/2/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Barvas 3A [in left margin] [Form No. 136] [Page] 68
OS1/27/2/18 CNOC BUAILE GHEARRAIDH TIGHE Cnoc Buaile Ghearraidh Tighe Cnoc Buaile Ghearraidh Tighe John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A Small Knoll of arable pasture, on the West of Cnoc Buaile Stoth.
OS1/27/2/18 GEODHA DHOMHNUIL MHIC IAIN Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small cove on the sea-shore East of Teampull Ronaidh. Its shore is very rugged, and attached to it are several high water rocks. Signifies The Cove of Donald John's Son.
OS1/27/2/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 59 68
OS1/27/2/18 although the sheet numbers are correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/19 CNOC A CHUIDHIR Cnoc a Chuidhir Cnoc a Chuidhir, Cnoc a Chuidhir John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the north wesstern section of the plan, 30 chains N.W. [North West] of Eorrapidh village. A Small Knoll on which is an enclosure. Its surface is good arable land.
OS1/27/2/19 TEAMPULL FO' LUITH Teampull Fo' Luith Teampull Fo' Luith Teampull Fo' Luith John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the northern side of the plan, 10 chains N. [North] of Eorrapidh village. The ruins of a church, the walls of which are still standing and apparently not much decayed. It had four windows, two in the sides, and two in the ends. It is one of the largest ruins of Churches in the Lewis island. There is very little Known regarding it, but it appears to be of considerable antiquity.
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OS1/27/2/21 SÌNNTEAN Sìnntean Sìnntean Sìnntean John Morrison, John McKay, Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the seashore side of the plan, 50 chains W. [West] by N. [North] of Eoropaidh. A long, narrow, reef of rocks which extend into the sea in a westerly direction from Sron Lidharoil. It has a few of its points above high water mark of Spring tides.
OS1/27/2/21 SRON LIDHAROIL Sron Lidharoil Sron Lidharoil Sron Lidharoil John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [Situation] On the western side of the plan 45 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Eoropaidh Village. A low, rocky, and very rugged headland, at the western end of the village of Eoropaidh, from which a long reef of rugged rocks extend into the sea.
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OS1/27/2/22 EÒRRAPIDH Eòrrapidh Eòrrapidh Eòrrapidh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the centre of the plan, on the Butt of Lewis 40 chains W [West] by N [North] of Cuig Peghinnean Village. A village of huts, built of stone and clay, and thatched with straw. It is the most northerly village in the Lewis, situated on a patch of good arable land, which is very much impoverished, by the Sand being blown over it from the shore in stormy weather. These huts are apparently the most wretched in the Lewis, they are, like the others, filled with dung for nine months of the year; and during the other three, they are often filled with Sand.
OS1/27/2/22 [page] 22 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 76
OS1/27/2/23 CNOC A BHEANNAICH Cnoc a Bheannaich Cnoc a Bheannaich Cnoc a Bheannaich John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the western side of the island, 20 chains W. [West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A small green hill on the sea-shore at Leistean. Signifies Blessing Hill.
OS1/27/2/23 TRAIGH SHÀNNDAIDH Traigh Shànndaidh Traigh Shànndaidh Traigh Shànndaidh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the west side of the plan, 40 chains W.S.W. [West South West] of Eorrapidh village. A large sandy beach between Leistean and Bad an Fhithich, in which at high water, the sea rolls very high. A considerable tract of fine sand, extends from it to the village of Erropidh.
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OS1/27/2/24 LEISTEAN Leistean Leistean Leistean John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the western side of the plan 35 chains W. [West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A small, rocky, and very rugged headland, at the north end of Traigh Shanndaidh.
OS1/27/2/24 BAD AN FHITHICH Bad an Fhithich Bad an Fhithich Bad an Fhithich John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the S. [South] west section of the plan, 50 chains S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Eorrapidh village. A Small headland at the South-End of Traigh Shandaidh. It is tolerably steep, very rugged and its beach is composed of Sand, bowlders, and flat rocK. Signifies Raven's Place or Spot.
OS1/27/2/24 [page] 24 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 78 73
OS1/27/2/25 CNOC NAN CURRAN Cnoc nan Curran Cnoc nan Curran Cnoc nan Curran John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south western section of the plan, S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A Small green knoll, at the South End of Traigh Shandaidh. Signifies Carrots Hill
OS1/27/2/25 GEODHA SHROTH Geodha Shroth Geodha Shroth Geodha Shroth John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small cove or fissure in the sea coast near Teampull Thomais. It is narrow, not deep, and part of its beach is covered with bowlders.
OS1/27/2/25 [page] 25 Parish of Barvas 3A
OS1/27/2/25 GEODHA SHROTH - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/26 TEAMPULL THÒMAIS (Site of) Teampull Thòmais Teampull Thòmais Teampull Thòmais John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the south western section of the plan, on the Sea Coast, 70 chs [chains] S.W. [South West] of Eorrapidh village. The site of an old Church, on the Sea Coast, near the mouth of Amhuinn Shainaboist. It has been a ruin during the memory of the oldest man in the Lewis. Its stones were used in building Teampull Pheadair which is adjacent to it. It is situated on the Summit of a small Knoll but the date of its erection is unknown. Signifies Thoma's Temple or Saint Thoma's Temple
OS1/27/2/26 [page] 26 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 74
OS1/27/2/27 CARNAN A GHRODHAIR Carnan a Ghrodhair Carnan a Ghrodhair Carnan a Ghrodhair John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south western section of the plan, 50 chains S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A small hill on the sea-shore, on the summit of which is a [trigonometrical] station. Its soil is arable, and the greater part has been cultivated.
OS1/27/2/27 TEAMPULL PHEADAIR Teampull Pheadair Teampull Pheadair Teampulll Pheadair John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south western section of the plan, 70 chs [chains] S.W. [South West] by South of Eorrapidh village. The ruins of a church, Situated on the margin of Amhuinn Shuainaboist. Attached to it is a grave yard which is the only one in the district of Ness. Three of its walls are still standing, but the fourth has partly fallen in. Formerly it was the parish Church of Ness, Signifies Peter's or Saint Peter's Temple Continued on next page
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OS1/27/2/28 TEAMPULL PHEADAIR [continued from page 27] and became a ruin in 1829. It is said to have been rebuilt in 1756, and to have derived its name from its first pastor, but when first erected is unKnown.
OS1/27/2/28 ALLT LEUSDAIL Allt Leusdail Allt Leusdail Allt Leusdail John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows N. [North] from the southern margin of the plan, and falls into Loch Stiapabhat, 70 chains SE [South East] of Eorrapidh village. A small stream which flows from the moors into Loch Stapabhat. In its course it separates the village of Tabost from Lional.
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OS1/27/2/29 TRAIGH SHUAINABOIST Traigh Shuainaboist Traigh Shuainaboist Traigh Shuainaboist John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south western section of the plan, 30 chains S.W. [South West] of Eorrapidh village. The beach between Dun Mora and Teampull Thomais, into which flows Amhuinn Shuainaboist. It is composed of flat rocks and fine sand, and has generally a very rough sea in it.
OS1/27/2/29 SWANIBOST SANDS [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E., [Royal Engineers] Director Genl. Ord. [General Ordnance] Survey Mr J. Mathieson, O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 003
OS1/27/2/29 CNOC A CHORTAIN Cnoc a Chortain Cnoc a Chortain Cnoc a Chortain John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south western section of the plan, 30 chains S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A Small arable Knoll, which produces good green pasture. It is situated at the margin of Amhuinn Shuainaboist, and has an enclosure at its base.
OS1/27/2/29 [page] 28 Parish of Barvas 3 A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 71 71
OS1/27/2/30 AMHUINN SHUAINABOIST Amhuinn Shuainaboist Amhuinn Shuainaboist Amhuinn Shuainaboist John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows N.W. [North West] from the southern margin of the plan, and falls into the sea, 80 chains S.W. [South West] of Eorrapidh village. A small river, which flows from near the base of Campar Mòr, into the sea at Traighe Shuainaboist. In its course it separates the villages of Suainaboist and Tabost.
OS1/27/2/30 SWANIBOST RIVER [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 1896. 003
OS1/27/2/30 DRUIM MÒR Druim Mòr Druim Mòr Druim Mòr John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the south western margin of the plan, 100 chains S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A low, flat, arable hill, Situated between Allt Ruadh and the Sea. It has an enclosure at its northern base. Signifies Big Eminence
OS1/27/2/30 [page] 30 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 72 72
OS1/27/2/31 ALLT RUADH Allt Ruadh Allt Ruadh Allt Ruadh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows north and falls into Amhuinn Shuainaboist 80 chains S.S.W, [South South West] of Eorrapidh village. A small stream, which flows by the base of Druim Mòr into Amhuinn Shuainaboist near Cnoc a Chortan. Signifies Red Stream
OS1/27/2/31 TÀBOST Tàbost Tàbost Tàbost John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the road from Stornoway to Ness 90 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Eorrapidh village. A considerably sized village, the houses of which are built of peat-sods and stone, and thatched with straw. It is separated from Lionol by Allt Leirsdail, and from Suainaboist by Amhuinn Shuainaboist. Continued in next page -
OS1/27/2/31 HABOST [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 003
OS1/27/2/31 [page] 31 Parish of Barvas 3A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 72 73
OS1/27/2/32 TABOST [continued from page 31] Attached to it is a tract of the best land in the Lewis, and yet the people and their huts, are as miserable and as wretched, as can well be imagined.
OS1/27/2/32 DRUIM TOTA SHUATHARLAIN Druim Tota Shuatharlain Druim Tota Shuatharlain Druim Tota Shuatharlain John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the road from Stornoway Ness, 90 chains S. [South] by E [East] of Eorrapidh village. A low, flat, hill which is chiefly arable, and on which is Situated the greater part of the village of Tabost. The road from Stornoway to Ness passes over its Summit. Signifies Hill of Sutherland's Roofless Walls
OS1/27/2/32 [page] 32 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 75
OS1/27/2/33 ADABROC A STIGH Adabroc a Staigh Adabroc a Staigh Adabroc a Staigh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south eastern section of the plan, 120 chains S.E. [South East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A hill of considerable size, adjacent to, and East of the village of Tabost. It produces good moor pasture, and has a foot-path across its western side.
OS1/27/2/33 ADABROC A MUIGH Adabroc a Muigh Adabroc a Muigh Adabroc a Muigh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the south eastern margin of the plan, 140 chains SE. [South East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh village. A small mossy hill, on the summit of which is a trigl [trigonometrical] station. It produces good moor pasture, and has two cart-roads on it, and one at its base.
OS1/27/2/33 ADABROCK A MUIGH Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ordnance Survey. Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 1896 003
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OS1/27/2/35 CLADACH AN EILEIN Cladach an Eilein Cladach an Eilein Cladach an Eilein John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] on the eastern side of the plan, on the seashore, 60 chains E.N.E [East North East] of Eorrapidh Village. A portion of Sea-shore between high and low water mark, which forms a rocky beach. Signifies Island Beach.
OS1/27/2/35 BRAIGHE MÒR Braighe Mòr Braighe Mòr Braighe Mòr John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 90 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Eorrapidh Village. Two isolated high water rocKs, which are bare and shelving, situated about five chains East of Dùn Eistein. They are nearly connected at low water of Spring tides.
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OS1/27/2/36 GREÒDABHIG Greòdabhig Greòdabhig Greòdabhig John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the east side of the plan, 80 chs [chains] E. [East] by N. [North] of Eorrapidh Village. A portion of sea-shore, between high and low water mark, which is low and Composed of shelving rock. There are a few high water rocks attached to it.
OS1/27/2/36 DÙN EISTEIN Dùn Eistein Dùn Eistein Dùn Eistein John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan 80 chains E. [East] by N. [North] of Eorrapidh Village. A round island, adjacent to the sea-shore, on which are the ruins of Several buildings which are Supposed to have been a Castle. No information can be collected, respecting it, from the people in the locality. The island is arable.
OS1/27/2/36 [page] 36 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 92 91
OS1/27/2/37 GOB FHIREISTEIN Gob Fhireistein Gob Fhireistein Gob Fhireistein John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small, low, sharp point of sea-shore, at the northern entrance of a large nameless cove.
OS1/27/2/37 POLL EISTEIN Poll Eistein Poll Eistein Polll Eistein John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 80 chains east of Eorrapidh Village. A small, shallow, salt water bay, between Buaile na Faing and Braighe Mòr. Its shore is full of creeks, and low and rocKy. A landing can be effected on any part of it.
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OS1/27/2/37 Gob Fhireistein - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/38 SIOLLTA GEODH Siollta Geodh Siollta Geodha Siollta Geodha John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 110 chains east of Eorrapidh Village. A long, very narrow, deep creek or indentation on the sea-shore. Its shore which is nearly perpendicular, is about 50 feet high.
OS1/27/2/38 CUIG PEGHINNEAN Cuig Peghinnean Cuig Peghinnean Cuig Peghinnean John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the centre of the plan, 30 chs [chains] E. [East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A Small Scattered village, situated in a hollow, adjacent to Cnoc Ard. The houses, which are in very bad repair, are built of peat moss and stone, and thatched with straw and heather. The inhabitants derive their chief Support from the produce of the land,which is tolerably good. Signifies Five Penny or Five Pence
OS1/27/2/38 [page] 38 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 86 89 Cuig Peghinnean [note] Peghinnean means a certain measure of land formerly used in the Lewis. This village had five of these measures.
OS1/27/2/39 BUAILE NA FAING Buaile na Faing Buaile na Faing Buaile na Faing John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 115 chains East of Eorrapidh Village. A small, round headland, about 50 feet high and Enclosed by a fence, which runs from the head of Siollta Geodh, to the head of Sannda Geodh. There is a trigl [trigonometrical] Station on its Summit. Signifies Sheep Fold Park
OS1/27/2/39 CNOC ÀRD Cnoc Àrd Cnoc Àrd Cnoc Àrd John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 60 chains E. [East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A Small village, situated on a rising ground, about 1/2 a mile north of Lional. The houses are as usual, built of peat-moss and stone, and thatched with straw and heather. Some of the houses have been rebuilt, and are more comfortable than the original ones. Signifies High Hill
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OS1/27/2/40 SANNDA GEODH Sannda Geodh Sannda Geodha Sannda Geodha John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 110 chains E. [East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A small creek, which is long narrow and deep. It has little or no beach at low water, and one side of its shore is quite perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/40 SPAINNABHIG Spainneabhig Spainneabhig Spainneabhig John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the eastern side of the plan, 110 chains E. [East] by S. [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A small, deep, narrow creeK, or cove, on the sea shore, in which is a small beach at low water. Its shore which is perpendicular, is about 50 feet high.
OS1/27/2/40 SPAINNEAVIG [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 1896 003
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OS1/27/2/41 TEAGADIDH MHÒR Teagadidh Mhòr Teagadidh Mhòr Teagadidh Mhòr John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small creek, or cove, situated on the sea-shore. Its shore is nearly perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/41 CLACH STÈIM Clach Stèim Clach Stèim Clach Stèim John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the south easter section of the plan, 90 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Eorrapidh Village. Four standing stonns, forming a rectangular figure. They are about 3 feet high, of an irregular shape, and about 6 feet asunder. They do not appear to have any relationship to those at Callanish, as no information can be obtained regarding them, beyond, that they have borne their present name from time immemorial.
OS1/27/2/41 [page] 41 Parish of Barvas 3A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 81 89
OS1/27/2/41 Teagadidh Mhòr - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/42 SRÒN THEAGAIDIDH Sròn Theagaididh Sròn Theagaididh Sròn Theagaididh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the sashore in the south E [East] section of the plan 115 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Eorrapidh Village. A small point of sea-shore which is sharp and high, and nearly perpendicular. It forms the north entrance of Cadha Geodh.
OS1/27/2/42 CADHA GEODH Cadha Geodh Cadha Geodha Cadha Geodha John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the Seashore in the South Eastern section of the plan, 120 chains E [East] by [South] of Eorrapidh Village. A long, deep, narrow creeK, or indentation on the Sea-shore. A portion of its shore is perpendicular and about 60 feet high. There is a Small beach in it at low water.
OS1/27/2/42 [page] 42 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 83 81
OS1/27/2/43 LOCH STIAPABHAT Loch Stiapabhat, Loch Stiapabhat, Loch Stiapabhat John Morrison, John McKay, Donald Murray 003 A fresh water loch, about 45 chains long by about 10 chains wide. It is shallow, and receives a few small nameless streams. A small Stream flows out of its Eastern end.
OS1/27/2/43 LOCH STIAPAVAT [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director Genl [General] Ordnance Survey. Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 003
OS1/27/2/43 BEIRIGH Beirigh Beirigh Beirigh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray [situation] On the seashore in the South eastern section of the planm 130 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Eorrapidh Village. A small headland, which is round and high, situated about 2 miles from the Butt of Lewis, on the Eastern shore. Its shore is steep and rocKy. It has a trigl [trigonometrical] station on its highest point.
OS1/27/2/43 BEIRIGH [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ordnance Survey. Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 1896
OS1/27/2/43 [page] 43 Parish of Barvas 3A [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 90 82
OS1/27/2/44 SGARABHOLL Sgarabholl Sgarabhol Sgarabhol John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the south eastern section of the plan, 120 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Eorrapaidh Village. A small island, which is rather high and composed of shelving rock.
OS1/27/2/44 PORT CHEALAGBHALL Port Chealagbhal or Port of Ness Port Chealagbhal or Port of Ness Port Chealagbhal or Port of Ness John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the south E [East] section of the plan, 120 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Eorrapidh village. One of the principal fishing stations in the island of Lewis. There are two houses, one story high, built of stone, slated and in good repair. There is also a stone pier built for the use of fishermen. The fish caught here are Ling, Cod, HaddocK, and Herring. There is only one landing place, and that is a narrow sandy channel, with Continued on next page - [45]
OS1/27/2/44 PORT OF NESS Col [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E.C.B R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 003
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OS1/27/2/45 PORT CHEALAGBHALL [continued from page 44] shelving rocKs on each side. The prevailing winds are South, South-west and west.
OS1/27/2/45 TRAIGH CHEALAGBHAL Traigh Chealagbhal Traigh Chealagbhal Traigh Chealagbhal John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the South E. [East] section of the plan, 120 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh Village. A low nearly level beach, between high and low water marK, composed of sand and shelving rocks. It extends from Port Chealagbhall to Buaile Muigh.
OS1/27/2/45 CALLICVOL SANDS Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director Genl. [General] Ordnance Survey Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 003
OS1/27/2/45 Parish of Barvas [continued from previous page] shelving rocks on each side. The prevailing winds are South, South-west and West
OS1/27/2/46 TOTA GORMAIG Tota Gormaig Tota Gormaig Tota Gormaig John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south eastern section of the plan, 100 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh Village. A dwelling house, with two small out-houses, situated on the road side, East of the village of Lional. The house is built of stone and thatched. The out-houses are built of peat-moss, stone and thatched.
OS1/27/2/46 LÌONOL Lìonol Lìonol Lìonol John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south E [East] section of the plan on the road from Stornoway, 90 chains S.E. [South East] of Eorrapidh Village. A small village on the north side of the road from Stornoway to Port Chealagbhall. The houses are built of peat-moss and stone and thatched with straw and heather. The people derive their chief Sup- Continued on next page [47]
OS1/27/2/46 LIONEL [1896] Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director Genl [General] Ord. [Ordnance] Survey Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 1896 003
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OS1/27/2/47 LÌONOL [continued from page 46] Support from the produce of the land, which is considered very good.
OS1/27/2/47 DAM Dàm Dàm Dàm John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows ot of Loch Stiapabhat, into the sea, 110 chains E.S.E [East South East] of Eorrapidh Village. A stream which flows out of the East end of Loch Stiapabhat, runs in an Easterly direction, and falls into the Sea at Traigh Chealagbhall.
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OS1/27/2/49 BUAIL' A MUIGH Buail' a Mùigh Buail' a Mùigh Buail' a Mùigh John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the south E [East] section of the plan, 110 chains S.E. [South East] by East of Eorrapidh village. Two houses with two Small enclosures, situated on the sea-shore, at the head of Traigh Chealagbhall. They are built of peat-moss and stone and thatched with straw and heather. Signifies Outer ParK
OS1/27/2/49 RIGHIR Righir Righir Righir John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the South E [East] section of the plan, 130 chains S.E. [South East] by East of Eorrapidh village. A portion of sea-shore, between high and low water mark, forming a rough, shelving rocky beach, which extends along the shore from Cladach Corradail to Traigh Chealagbhall.
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OS1/27/2/50 CLADACH EÒRRADAIL Cladach Eòrradail Cladach Eòrradail Cladach Eòrradail John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the W.E. [South East] section of the plan, 140 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A beach composed of bowlders and shingle, with one or two high water rocks in it.
OS1/27/2/50 DÙN EORRADAIL Dùn Eòrradail Dùn Eòrradail Dùn Eòrradail John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the S.E. [South East] section of the plan, 150 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A small but high island which is isolated only at high water. There is the site of an old building on its summit, more like the site of a shealing than a Castle. The people in the locality can give no information respecting it.
OS1/27/2/50 DUN EORODALE Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B R.E., [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey. Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh, 1895 003
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OS1/27/2/51 MÌLLTHAIS Mìllthais Mìllthais John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the South E. [East] section of the plan, 160 chains S.E. [South East] by E. of Eorrapidh village. A small, long, narrow bay between Glen Eorradail and Geodh an Fhithich.
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OS1/27/2/52 EÒRRADAL Eòrradal Eòrradal Eòrradal John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] In the south eastern section of the plan, 150 chains S E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A house built of peat-moss and stone, and thatched. There is attached to it, a portion of tolerably good arable land.
OS1/27/2/52 EORODALE Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director Genl. [General] Ordnance Survey Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 003
OS1/27/2/52 GEODH' AN FHITHICH Geodh' an Fhithich Geodh' an Fhithich Geodh' an Fhithich John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the south E [East] section of the plan 150 chains S.E [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A small cove or creek in the south shore of Ard Sgeiganis, over which is a small, steep inaccessible grassy cliff or banK. Its beach is composed of boulders and shelving rocK. Signifies Raven CreeK
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OS1/27/2/53 ALLT OCRASCRO Allt Ocrascro Allt Ocrascro John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows from the S.E. [South East] margin of the plan, and falls into the Sea, 140 chains S.E. [South East] by East of Eorrapidh village. A small stream, which flows from the East base of Adabroc a Muigh, runs in a northerly direction, and falls into the Sea north of Dun Eorradal.
OS1/27/2/53 GEODH' A BHAIRD Geodh' a Bhaird Geodh' a Bhaird Geodh' a Bhaird John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the S.E [South East] section of the plan, 180 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A small, deep narrow creeK, or indentation on the sea shore, over which is a steep, rocky cliff. Signifies Poet's CreeK
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OS1/27/2/54 SRÒN BIREDONNACHAIS Sròn Biredonnachais Sròn Biredonnachais Sròn Biredonnachais John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the seashore in the S.E. [South East] section of the plan, 190 chains S.E. [South East] by E. of Eorrapidh village. A bold prominent point of sea-shore, bounded by a rocky cliff.
OS1/27/2/54 AIRD SGEIGANIS Aird Sgeiganis Aird Sgeiganis Aird Sgeiganis John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] On the south wastern section of the plan, 180 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A small, low headland, the surface of which, is partly arable and partly mossy pasture. Its coast line is rough and uneven. There are two trigl [trigonometrical] stations on its summit.
OS1/27/2/54 AIRD SKEGANISH Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey. Mr J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh. 1896 003
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OS1/27/2/55 SLUGAID EÒRRADAIL Slugaid Eòrradail Slugaid Eòrradail John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 [situation] Flows from the S.E. [South East] Margin of the plan, and falls into the sea, 150 chains SE [South East] by E. [East] of Eorrapidh village. A stream which flows from the moors, in a northerly direction by Eorradail, and falls into the Sea at Cladach Eorradail.
OS1/27/2/55 TEAGADIDH BHEAG Teagadidh Bheag Teagadidh Bheag John Morrison John McKay Donald Murray 003 A small, deep, narrow creek, or indentation on the sea-shore over which is a small steep cliff.
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OS1/27/2/55 Teagadidh Bheag - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/56 CNOC CÒRR Cnoc Còrr John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross 003 [situation] On the Soyth wester margin of the plan, 110 chains S.W. [South West] of Eorrapidh village. A very Small green hill, on which is a trigl [trigonometrical] station. It is on the sea-coast near Traigh Chunil.
OS1/27/2/56 [page] 56 Parish of Barvas [in left margin] Form No. 136 Page 95 [signed] R. Burnaby Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 4 Aug. [August] 1852
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OS1/27/2/59 CNOC BEALACH STOTH Cnoc Bealach Stoth John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Knoll of arable pasture and of an oval Shape along the northern base of which runs a Sod fence. Situated west of Port a Stoth There is a Small Enclosure on its Summit.
OS1/27/2/59 CNOC BUAILE GHEARRAIDH TIGHE Cnoc Buaile Ghearraidh Tighe John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Knoll of arable pasture On the west of Cnoc Bealach Stoth and between that hill and Cnoc a Chuidhir.
OS1/27/2/59 CNOC A CHUIDHIR Cnoc a Chuidhir John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Knoll on the top of which is an enclosure, Situated adjacent to and east of Cunndal. It is all good arable land.
OS1/27/2/59 [page] 59 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Cnoc Bealach Stoth - hillock Cnoc Buaile Ghearraidh Tighe - Knoll Cnoc a Chuidhir - hillock [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corp RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd May 1852
OS1/27/2/60 RUDHA RÒBHANIS Rudha Ròbhanis Rudh' Eorrapidh Butt of Lewis John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The north end, and most prominent headland of Lewis. It is very much indentated by small Coves and fissures, and has a steep Rugged Coast line, which is in many parts perpendicular, and against which the sea beats with great force. It affords but one Safe landing place, or port, on the East Coast, And but one, an indifferent one, on the West, Whilst the northern Coast is almost always impracticable. Doctor McLeod states that the Whinstone dyke which is quite visible at Gress, can be seen here also, but after the most Careful search, I have been unable to find it. Many people, who are thoroughly acquainted with the Whinstone Dyke at Gress, have informed me that, there is no trace of it at the Butt of Lewis.
OS1/27/2/60 [page] 60 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Rudha Ròbhanis - headland [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corp RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 24th [---]
OS1/27/2/61 GEODHA BÈUG Geodha Bèug John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Cove, on the Coast at the Butt of Lewis, the Walls of which are steep, rocky and perpendicular. There was a cave here formerly which was the favorite resort of smugglers, and which is said to have been their last stronghold in Lewis, but the Cliffs and Earthy bank which overhang it has fallen in 1851 and so closed it up as to render all traces of it invisible.
OS1/27/2/61 RAMRAGA Ramraga John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 Three Small Coves on the N.E. [North East] point of the Butt of Lewis the coast of which is steep, rocky, and in some parts perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/61 CLEITE GILLE Cleite Gille John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A large and prominent high water rock at the N.E. [North East] point of the Butt of Lewis. It is steep and precipitous And without vegetation.
OS1/27/2/61 [page] 61 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Obects Geodha Bèug - Cove Ramraga - Rocks Cleite Gille - Rocks
OS1/27/2/62 GEODHA NAN CAT FIADHAICH Geodha nan Cat Fiadhaich John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Cove at the Butt of Lewis the coast of which is steep and precipitous and in part perpendicular.
OS1/27/2/62 CARSPAG Carspag John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small high water rock near Buaile nan Caorach.
OS1/27/2/62 BUAILE NAN CAORACH Buaile nan Caorach John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small but tolerably prominent headland or promontory at the Butt of Lewis the Coast of which is Steep and rocky, and precipitous.
OS1/27/2/62 [page] 62 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Object Geodha nan Cat Fiadhaich - Cove Carspag - Rock Buaile nan Caorach - Headland [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corp RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd May [1852]
OS1/27/2/62 GEODHA NAN CAT FIADHAICH - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/63 CÙNNDAL Cùnndal John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Bay at the West End of the Village of Eorapaidh, part of its beach is covered with boulders, part with Sand, and part is flat Rock. Its coast is not high and it is a very bad harbour.
OS1/27/2/63 GEALLTUIG Gealltuig John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small low water Rock at the Butt of Lewis, And at the Entrance of Cunndal.
OS1/27/2/63 ROINN A RÒIDH Roinn a Ròidh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The N.W. [North West] point of Lewis. Its coast is steep and precipitous and in Some parts perpendicular. It is indentated by numerous Small Creeks and fissures, And is a prominent and remarkable point.
OS1/27/2/63 [page] 63 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Object Cùnndal - Bay Gealltuig - Rock Roinn a Ròidh - Headland [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/64 LUCHRUBAN Luchruban John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small headland at the Butt of Lewis to which is attached a few islands. It is the north end of Roina Roidh and is steep, rocky & precipitous.
OS1/27/2/64 OCA SGEIR Oca Sgeir John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A large high water rock without vegetation adjacent to and north of Roina Ruadh
OS1/27/2/64 GEODHA NAN EACH Geodha nan Each John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small Cove on the Coast of Roina Roidh, its beach is covered with boulders and its shore is steep, and perpendicular on one side.
OS1/27/2/64 [page] 64 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Luchruban - Headland & Islands Oca Sgeir - Rock Geodha nan Each - Cove [signed] Michael H[ayes] 2nd Corpl. R[S&M] [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd May [1852]
OS1/27/2/65 ISGEIR Isgeir John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The South East point of Stathnais which is Rocky tolerably Steep and Very Rugged And sloping towards the sea.
OS1/27/2/65 PORT A' STOTH Port a' Stoth John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Cove at the Butt of Lewis and north of Port of Ness, at the head of which is a fish Curing house. It is a tolerably good harbour and is Resorted to as a fishing station. The tides rise about 14 feet, and the prevailing wind is SW. [South Westerly] It has a sandy beach.
OS1/27/2/65 BRAIGHE BEAG Braighe Beag John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A large high water Rock, near the Coast, And East of Teampull Ronaidh, on which there is no vegetation.
OS1/27/2/65 [page] 65 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Isgeir - Rock Port a' Stoth - Port Braighe Beag - Rock [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd May 1852
OS1/27/2/66 MÀS SGEIR Màs Sgeir John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A large high water rock situated between a group of Smaller ones at the Butt of Lewis.
OS1/27/2/66 LÌTH SGEIR Lìth Sgeir John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The most northerly rock in Lewis. It is adjacent to Mas Sgeir, about three chains long, and covered at High water.
OS1/27/2/66 STATHANIS Strathanis John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The East coast of the Butt of Lewis, between Ramaga and Port Stoth, part of it is steep and perpendicular, part low and rugged.
OS1/27/2/66 [page] 66 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Màs Sgeir - Rock Lìth Sgeir - Rock Strathanis - Coast [signed] Michael H[ayes] 2nd Corpl. R[S&M] [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 22nd May [1852]
OS1/27/2/67 TEAMPULL FO' LUITH Teampull Fo' Luith John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A plain stone building, with Gables, the four Walls of which are still standing and not much decayed. It had four windows, two on the sides, and two on the Ends, And is one of largest Ruins of churches in Lewis Island. There is very little known regarding it Except that it is Considered very old, And Remains under the protection of some Saint or Angel by whose power, or through whose intercession insane people who sleep in it over night are restored to their senses. The Experirment they say was successfully made a few years ago by an Uig man.
OS1/27/2/67 [page] 67 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Object Teampull Fo' Luith - Ruins of Church [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 23rd March 1852
OS1/27/2/68 GEODHA DHOMHNUIL MHIC IAIN Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small cove on the Sea Shore east of Teampull Ronaidh and Braighe Beag. The Shore here is very rugged, and the Cove has two or three high water rocks on its margin.
OS1/27/2/68 TEAMPULL RONAIDH (Site of) Teampull Ronaidh John Morrison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The ruins of a small hut on the Summit of an arable Knoll at the Butt of Lewis. It is about twenty feet long and 12 wide, and supposed to be of great antiquity. It is said to have been built by a person called Ronaid by whom and his sister it was inhabited. The supposition that it was a church appears to be fabulous as it is not born out by Either tradition or appearances. It is said the Island of Rona also received its name from this individual who with his sister viisited it on the back of a large Whale. No part of the walls is no standing.
OS1/27/2/68 [page] 68 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain - Creek Teampull Ronaidh - Ruin [signed] Michael H[ayes] 2nd Corp. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
OS1/27/2/68 Geodha Dhomhnuil Mhic Iain - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/69 ADABROC A MUIGH Adabroc a Muigh John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small mossy hill on the summit of which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] point. It produces good moor pasture and has two foot paths on it and a road at its base.
OS1/27/2/69 ADABROC A STIGH Adabroc a Stigh 003 A hill of considerable size adjacent to and East of the village of Tabost. It produces good moor pasture and has a foot path across its south side.
OS1/27/2/69 ALLT LEUSDAIL Allt Leusdail 003 A small stream which flows from the moors into Loch Stapabhat. In its Course it separates the village of Tabost from Lionol.
OS1/27/2/69 [page] 69 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Adabroc a Muigh - hill Adabroc a Stigh - hill Allt Leusdail - Stream [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
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OS1/27/2/71 CNOC A CHORTAIN Cnoc a Chortain John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Arrable Knoll which produces good green pasture. It is situated on the margin of Amhuinn Shuainabost and has an Enclosure at its base.
OS1/27/2/71 TRAIGH SHUAINABOIST Traigh Shuainaboist John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The beach between Dun Shora and Teampull Thomais into which flows Amhuinn Shuainaboist. It is partly flat rocks and partly fine sand and has usually a very rough sea in it.
OS1/27/2/71 CARNAN A GHRODHAIR Carnan a Ghrodhair John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small [hill] on the Sea Coast on the Summit of which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] point. It is all arable, and the greater part of it has been Cultivated.
OS1/27/2/71 [page] 72 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal. Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Cnoc a Chortain - Knoll Traigh Shuainaboist - Beach Carnan a Ghrodhair - hill [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/72 AMHUINN SHUAINABOIST Amhuinn Shuainaboist John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small river which flows from the base of Campar Mor into the sea at Traigh Shuainabost. In its course it separates the villages of Suainabost and Tabost.
OS1/27/2/72 ALLT RUADH Allt Ruadh John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small stream which flows by the base of Druim Mor into Amhuinn Shuainabost near Cnoc a Chortan.
OS1/27/2/72 DRUIM MOR Druim Mor John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A low, flat, arable hill between Allt Ruadh and the sea at the northern base of which is an Enclosure.
OS1/27/2/72 [page] 72 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Amhuinn Shuainaboist - River Allt Ruadh - Stream Druim Mor - hill [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/73 GEODHA SHROTH Geodha Shroth John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small cove, or fissure, in the sea Coast near Teampull Thomais. It is narrow and not deep and part of its beach is Covered with boulders.
OS1/27/2/73 BAD AN FHITHICH Bad an Fhithich John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small headland at the South End of Traigh Shandaidh. It is tolerably steep and Very Rugged, And its beach is partly Sand, boulders, and flat Rock.
OS1/27/2/73 CNOC NAN CURRAN Cnoc nan Curran John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small green Knoll at the South End of Traigh Shandaidh. There is no Cairn on it.
OS1/27/2/73 [page] 73 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Geodha Shroth - Cove Bad an Fhithich - headland Cnoc nan Curran - Knoll [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/73 Geodha Shroth - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/74 TEAMPULL PHEADAIR Teampull Pheadair John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A rectangular stone building, with gables, on the margin of Amhuinn Shuainabost, and is situated on the only grass yard in the Parish of Ness. Three of its walls are still standing, and the fourth is partly fallen. It was formerly the Parish church of Ness, and became a ruin in 1829. It is said to have been built in 1756 and to have derived its name from its first Pastor. When it was first built is not known.
OS1/27/2/74 TEAMPULL THOMAIS (Site of) Teampull Thomais John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 The site of an old church on the Sea Coast near the mouth of Amhuinn Shuinabost. It has been a ruin during the memory of the oldest man in Lewis, and its stones were used in building Teampull Pheadair which is adjacent to it. It was situated on the summit of a small Knoll but the date of its erection is unknown.
OS1/27/2/74 [page] 74 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Teampull Pheadair - Ruins of Church Teampull Thomais - Site of church [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/75 TABOST Tabost John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A village of Considerable size built of stone and peat and thatched with straw, and situated between Lionol and Suainbost, from the first of which it is separated by Allt Leurdail, and from the other by Amhuinn Shuainabost. There is a large tract of the best land in Lewis attached to this village, and still the people and their Huts are as wretched and uncomfortable in appearance as can well be imagined.
OS1/27/2/75 HABOST [1896] 003
OS1/27/2/75 DRUIM TOTA SHUTHARLAIN Druim Tota Shutharlain John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A low flat hill chiefly arable on which is situated the greater part of the Village of Tabost. The Road from Stornoway to Ness passes over its summit.
OS1/27/2/75 [page] 75 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Tabost - Village Druim Tota Shutharlain - hill [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/76 EORRAPIDH Eorrapidh John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A village of huts built of stone and clay, and thatched with straw. It is the most northerly village in Lewis, and situated in a patch of good arable land which is very much injured by the sand being blown over it from the shore on windy days. These huts are perhaps the most wretched in Lewis, they are like the others filled with dung for nine months of the year, And during the other three, they are often filled with the Sand which is sometimes blown about them so densely as to resemble a thick fog when seen at a distance.
OS1/27/2/76 [page] 76 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Eorrapidh - Village [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl RS[&M] [Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May [1852]
OS1/27/2/77 SÌNNTEAN Sìnntean John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A long narrow Reef of rocKs which Extend into the Sea in a Westerly Direction from Sron Lidharoil And has a few of its points above H.W. [High Water] of Spring tides.
OS1/27/2/77 CNOC A BHEANNAICH Cnoc a Bheannaich John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small green hill on the Sea shore at Leistean. It means Hill of the blessing.
OS1/27/2/77 CNOC AN IME Cnoc an Ime John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A Small Knoll of Arable land at the West End of the Village of Eorrpaidh.
OS1/27/2/77 [page] 77 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Sìnntean - Rocks Cnoc a Bheannaich - hill Cnoc an Ime - Knoll [signed] Michael Hayes 2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/78 TRAIGH SHÀNNDAIDH Traigh Shànndaidh John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A large sandy beach between Leistan and Bad an Eich in which at high water the sea Rolls very high. a Considerable tract of fine sand Extends from it to the village of Erropidh.
OS1/27/2/78 LEISTEAN Leistean John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A small, rocky, and very rugged headland at the north End of Traigh Shandaidh.
OS1/27/2/78 SRON LIDHAROIL Sron Lidharoil John McKenzie Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 A low, rocky, and very rugged headland at the West End of the village of Eorapidh from which a long reef of rugged rocks Extend into the sea.
OS1/27/2/78 [page] 78 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by 2nd Corporal Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Traigh Shànndaidh - Beach Leistean - headland Sron Lidharoil - headland [signed] Michael H[ayes] 2nd Corpl RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] 21st May 18[52]
OS1/27/2/79 DÙN EORRADAIL Dùn Eorradail Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is the name of a Small but high Island Isolated only at High Water there is the Ruin or rather the Site of an old building on its Summit more like the Site of a Shealing than a Castle the neighbouring people can not Say whether or not it was a Castle as the name Signifies Situated adjacent to and north of Eorradal.
OS1/27/2/79 ALLT OCRASCRO Allt ocrascro Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small stream which flows from the east base of Adabroc a Muigh in a north easterly direction till it falls into the sea north of Dun Eorradal.
OS1/27/2/79 RIGHIR Righir Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a portion of Sea Shore between high and low water mark which forms a rough rock shelving beach extending along the Shore from Cladach Eorradail to Traigh Chealagbhall opposite Buaile a Muigh.
OS1/27/2/79 [page] 79 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Dùn Eorradail - Island Allt ocrascro - Stream Righir - Shore [signed] Thomas O Farrell 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/80 EORRADAL Eorradal Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is one house built of peat-moss and Stone and Thatched with a portion of tolerale Good arable land on the Sea Shore Situated about 60 chains South of the Port of Ness.
OS1/27/2/80 SLUGAID EORRADAIL Slugaid Eorradail Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Stream which flows from the Moors in a northerly direction by Eorradail till it falls into the Sea at Cladach Eorradail.
OS1/27/2/80 CLADACH EORRADAIL Cladach Eorradail Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a beach composed of Bowlders and Shingle with one or two High Water Rocks at High Water it forms a small round bay at the north west base of Dun Eorradail.
OS1/27/2/80 [page] 80 Plan 3A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Eorradal - House Slugaid Eorradail - Stream Cladach Eorradail - Shore [signed] Thomas O Farrell 21st May [1852]
OS1/27/2/81 CADHA GEODH Cadha Geodh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a deep long narrow CreeK or indentation and forming Berigh Headland a portion of its shore is perpendicular and about 60 feet high there is a Small beach in it at Low Water Situated about 10 chains east of Ness Port.
OS1/27/2/81 SRON THEAGAIDIDH Sron Theagaididh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small sharp high point of Shore which is nearly perpendicular and forms the north entrance of Cadha Geodh adjacent to and northeast of the Port of Ness.
OS1/27/2/81 TEAGADIDH MHOR Teagadidh Mhor John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Creek or Cove on the Sea Shore the Shore of which is nearly perpendicular Situated adjacent to and north of Sron Theagaididh.
OS1/27/2/81 [page] 81 Plan 3A List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell civil assist. [assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Cadha Geodh - CreeK Sron Theagaididh - point of Shore Teagadidh Mhor - CreeK Thomas O. Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/81 Teagadidh Mhor - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/82 SGARABHOLL Sgarabholl John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small rather high Island the greater part of it is Composed of Shelving Rock it forms the north entrance to Port Chealagbhall adjacent to and east of the latter place.
OS1/27/2/82 BEIRIGH Beirigh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small round high headland about two miles on the eastern Shore from the Butt it is about 60 feet high and forms the principal Entrance on the north Side to the Port of Ness or Port Chealagbhall there is a trig [trigonometrical] Station on the top of it its Shore is Steep and rocky.
OS1/27/2/82 TEAGADIDH BHEAG Teagadidh Bheag John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small deep narrow Creek or indentation On the Sea Shore Over which is a Small Steep Cliff Situated adjacent to and east of Sgarabhall.
OS1/27/2/82 [page] 82 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell c a [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Sgarabholl - Island Beirigh - Headland Teagadidh Bheag - CreeK Thomas O Farrell 21st May [1852]
OS1/27/2/82 Teagadidh Bheag - although the sheet number is correct, the place name was omitted by the cartographers from the 1st edition sheet map due to a lack of space on the sheet
OS1/27/2/83 BUAILE A MUÌGH Buaile a Muìgh Donald McKenzie Eorradal Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 Those are two new houses with two Small enclosures on the Sea Shore at the Head of Traigh Chealagbhall built of peatmoss amd stone Thatched with Straw and heather rather better than those adjacent it appears that the place where they Stand has been called this name before they were built and consequently they retain it after the the Enclosure has been taken away &c
OS1/27/2/83 [page] 83 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Object Buaile a Muìgh - Houses Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 21st May 52
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OS1/27/2/85 DAM Dam John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Stream which flows out of the east end of Loch Stiapabhat in an easterly direction till it falls into the Sea at Traigh Chealagbhall.
OS1/27/2/85 SPAINNABHIG Spainnabhig John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small narrow deep creek or cove on the Sea Shore in which is a small beach at low water its Shore is nearly perpendicular and about 50 feet high Situated north of Teagadidh Mhor.
OS1/27/2/85 SPAINNEAVIG [1896] 003
OS1/27/2/85 BUAILE NA FAING Buaile na Faing John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Round headland about 50 feet high and enclosed by a fence between two Small Creeks which nearly Surround it there is a trig [trigonometrical] Station on the top of it Situated about 40 chains north of Ness Port.
OS1/27/2/85 [page] 85 Plan 3A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Thomas O Farrell 20th May 1852
OS1/27/2/86 SANNDA GEODH Sannda Geodh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small narrow rather long creek or Cove on the Sea Shore which is deep and little or no beach at Low water one side of its Shore is quite perpendicular Situated north of Spainnabhig.
OS1/27/2/86 SIOLLTA GEODH Siollta Geodh John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a long very narrow deep creek or indentation on the Sea Shore the Shore of which is nearly perpendicular and about 50 feet high Situated and forming the north margin of Buaile na Faing.
OS1/27/2/86 POLL EISTEIN Poll Eistein John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Shallow Salt Water Bay between Buaile Na Faing and Braighe Mor its Shore is full of Creeks but low and rocky landing can be effected on any part of it Situated north of Buaile na Faing.
OS1/27/2/86 [page] 86 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Sannda Geodh - CreeK Siollta Geodh - CreeK Poll Eistein - Bay [signed] Thomas O Farrell 20th May [1852]
OS1/27/2/87 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.
OS1/27/2/87 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.
OS1/27/2/87 [page] 87 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell Township or Parish - Barvas [signed] Thomas O Farrell 20th May 52
OS1/27/2/88 TRAIGH CHEALAGBHAL Traigh Chealagbhall John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a low nearly level beach between high and low water mark composed of sand and Shelving rocks it extends from Port Chealagbhall to Buaila Muigh the Bay adjacent affords anchorage to small vessels whenever the wind is from the land not otherwise, the probable hight of tide is about 12 feet it is the only Sandy beach between the Butt of Lewis and Ihaylasaid and in which a vessel will have any chance of anchorage Situated about 2 miles from the Butt and 27 miles from Stornoway by Barvas.
OS1/27/2/88 [page] 88 Plan 3 A List of names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Object - beach [signed] Thomas O Farrell 21st May [1852]
OS1/27/2/89 CUIG PEGHINNEAN Cuig Peghinnean John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Village of a few Scattered houses in a Small hollow about midways between the villages of Cnoc Ard Ehriboridh the houses are in very bad repair built of peat moss and Stone Thatched with Straw and Header the people of it chiefly derive their Support from the produce of the land adjacent which tolerable good Sandy land Peghinnean means a certain measure of land used formerly in the Lews this village had 5 of those measures.
OS1/27/2/89 CNOC ARD Cnoc Ard John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small village on Rising ground about 1/2 mile north west of Ness Port through which a road branches off from the main road to Stornoway from the Port the houses are as usual built of peatmoss and Stone Thatched with Straw & Header & Some of the houses are Rebuilt and are more comfortable than the original the village appears to take its name from the rising ground on which it is.
OS1/27/2/89 CLACH STEIM Clach Steim John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 Those are four Standing Stones forming a square one at each angle or nearly so they are about 3 feet high of an irregular shape they have no appearance of being used the Same as those at Callanish they stand apart about 2 yards and are as round as they are long no information could be discovered regarding them but that they were called this name from time immemorial. Situated about [28] chains N. [North] East of Ness Port.
OS1/27/2/89 [page] 89 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell civil assist [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Cuig Peghinnean - Village Cnoc Ard - Village Clach Steim - Stones [signed] Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/90 LIONOL Lionol John Morrison Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Village on the north Side of road from Stornoway to the Port of Ness and about 1/2 mile from the latter place the houses are as usual built of peat moss and Stone Thatched with Straw and Header, the people of it derive their Chief Support from the produce of the land which is considered in this Island very good.
OS1/27/2/90 LIONEL [1896] 003
OS1/27/2/90 TOTA GORMAIG Tota Gormaig John Morrison Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This name applies only to one house with two Small out offices on the road Side east of the Village of Lionol the dwelling house is built of Stone and thatched the Stable and cow houses are built of peatmoss and Thatched before the house was built here the place was called this name now it is applied only to the house & Situated on the north Side of the road about 25 chains west of Port of Ness.
OS1/27/2/90 LOCH STIAPABHAT Loch Stiapabhat John Morrison Tabost Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a fresh water Loch about 47 chains long by 12 chains wide it is Shallow and receives a few Small nameless Streams and out of the east end flows a Stream into Ness Port. it is Situated in a Small hollow nearly midways between the villages of Lionol and Cnoc Ard.
OS1/27/2/90 [page] 90 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Lionol - Village Tota Gormaig - House Loch Stiapabhat - Loch [signed] Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 20th May 1852
OS1/27/2/91 GOB FHIREISTEIN Gob Fhireistein John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small low Sharp point of Shore at the north entrance of a large nameless cove on the Sea Shore north west of Siollta Geodh and in Poll Eistein.
OS1/27/2/91 DÙN EISTEIN Dùn Eistein John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Round Island which is arable on Sea Shore and Isolated only at high water there is the ruins of Some kind of building on the highest point of it which appears more at present like a heap of Stones thrown together than the ruin of a Castle as the name Signifies. nothing Regarding it can be collected from the neighbouring people there are other Ruins on the Island besides that considered as the Castle. Situated 60 chains north of Ness Port.
OS1/27/2/91 [page] 91 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Gob Fhireistein - Point of shore Dùn Eistein - Island [signed] Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 21st May 1852
OS1/27/2/92 BRAIGHE MOR Braighe Mor John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 Those are two Isolated Rather high Shelving bare rocks about 5 or 6 chains east of Dun Eistein the South One is the highest and about 45 feet high at Spring tides they are nearly Connected &c
OS1/27/2/92 GREODABHIG Greodabhig John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a portion of Sea Shore between high and low water mark which is low and composed of Shelving Rock there [are] a few high water to be Seen in it Situated north east of Dun Eistein.
OS1/27/2/92 CLADACH AN EILEIN Cladach an Eilein John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a portion of Shore between High and Low water which forms a rocky beach it is called from a Small nameless Rocky pasture Island adjacent Situated north east of Greodabhig.
OS1/27/2/92 [page] 92 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Braighe Mor - Rocks Greodabhig - Shore Cladach an Eilein - Shore [signed] Thomas O Farrell 20th May 52
OS1/27/2/93 GEODHA NAN GOBHAR Geodha nan Gobhar John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small Shallow Creek in which is Seen a tolerable large beach at low water a part of its Shore is nearly perpendicular Situated on the North Shore of Ard Sgeiganis.
OS1/27/2/93 GEODH' AN FHITHICH Geodh an Fhithich John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small cove or creek on the South Shore of Ard Sgeiganis over which is a small steep inaccessable grassy Cliff at low water there is Seen a beach composed of bowlders and Shelving Rock.
OS1/27/2/93 MILLTHAIS Millthais John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison ordce [ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small long narrow bay or Sound between Dun Eorradale and the land it forms a beach at low water and a Small narrow Sound at high water at which time it Isolates Dun Eorradail Situated adjacent to Geodh an Fhithich.
OS1/27/2/93 [page] 93 Plan 3A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Geodha nan Gobhar - CreeK Geodh an Fhithich - Creek Millthais - Sound [signed] Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] 2nd May 52
OS1/27/2/94 AIRD SGEIGANIS Aird Sgeiganis John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a small low head land forming a tall hill which is partly arable and partly mossy pasture its coastline is rough and uneven there are two trig [trigonometrical] Stations on its Summit Situated about a mile South of Ness Port.
OS1/27/2/94 SRON BIREDONNACHAIS Sron Biredonnachais John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a bold prominent point of Shore which forms the most easterly point of Ard Sgeiganis there is an accessable Cliff over it there is little or no beach See[n] at it.
OS1/27/2/94 GEODH' A BHAIRD Geodh a Bhaird John Morison Cnoc Ard Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey 003 This is a Small deep narrow creek or indentation on the Sea Shore over which is a Steep but accessable Rocky Cliff Situated on the north east Shore of Ard Sgeiganis.
OS1/27/2/94 [page] 94 Plan 3 A List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant] Township or Parish - Barvas Objects Aird Sgeiganis - Headland Sron Biredonnachais - Point of Shore Geodh a Bhaird - Creek [signed] Thomas O Farrell 21st May [1852]
OS1/27/2/95 CNOC CORR Cnoc Corr John McKenzie, Swanbost Informant could not spell John Morrison 003 A Small green Knoll on the sea-coast at Traigh Chumil, on which is a trigl [trigonometrical] station.
OS1/27/2/95 [page] 95 List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes Township or Parish - Barvas Object Cnoc Corr - Knoll
OS1/27/2/96 [page] 96 [volume] 2 OS1/27/2 I [Island] of Lewis ROSS LEWIS 3. A. [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 4 APR. [APRIL] [95] SOUTHAMPTON Index Parish of Barvas Page 1