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Parish of Barvas
3. C.
Index
Names of Objects -- Page
Allt Ruadh -- 6
Amhuinn Chrois -- 13
Airnistean -- 14
Allt Leusdail -- 15
Adabroc a Stigh -- 16
Adabroc a Muigh -- 17
Swanibost River -- 18
Airidh Linngail -- 19
Allt Tharragro -- 20
Dell River -- 30
Cnoc Còrr -- 5
Carnan Thangadeir -- 7
Cnoc Eodhacuidh -- 8
Cìrein Ruadh a Stunga -- 12
Cnoc Glas -- 19
Cnoc Loisgte -- 21
Cros -- 22
Campar Beag -- 23
Cnoc Fionnail -- 29
Druim Mòr -- 6
Dùn Mára -- 7 |
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Druim Ruadh -- 9
Dùn Sleibhe -- 10
Druim a' Phuinnd -- 13
Dùn Airnistean -- 14
Druim Tota Shutharlain -- 16
Druim na Faing -- 17
Druim Loch na Muilne -- 20
Druim Cruaidh -- 21
Druim na Drollaid -- 24
North Dell -- 27
Druim Fraoich -- 28
Druim Diomhain -- 33
Druim na' Scrithean -- 35
Feadan Mheadhagro -- 31
Feadan Alàgro -- 32
Feadan Grassagro -- 33
Feadan Ghliasgro -- 38
Glen Cross -- 25
Grùigean -- 35
Ghoirstin -- 38
Leig Chuidhagro -- 11
Loch na Muilne -- 23
Loch Dubh -- 36
Ness Mill -- 28
Ness Manse -- 9
Ness Church (Established) -- 11
Ness Manse (Free Church) -- 29
Ness Free Church -- 30
Swanibost -- 18
Suil nan Caorach -- 31
Traigh Chumil -- 5
Tràigh Chrois -- 12
Tàbost -- 15
Tom Steinatotair -- 24
Toman Corrach -- 32
Tom a' Chotain -- 36
Tom a' Chadail -- 37
Tom Scrithean nan Uan -- 37
Tom Earsal -- 39
Ness Schoolhouse -- 8 |
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TRÀIGH CHUMIL |
Traigh Chumil
Traigh Chumil
Traigh Chumil |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the sea Shore in the N.W. [North West] section of the plan, 70 chs. [chains] N.W. [North West] by W. [West] of Suainabost village which is at the 25th Mile Stone on the Stornoway & Ness Road.
A beach at Cnoc Corr It is chiefly composed of fine sand and is of considerable size at L.W. [Low Water] of spring tides. |
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CNOC CÒRR |
Cnoc Còrr
Cnoc Còrr
Cnoc Còrr |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north western section of the plan, 60 chains N.W. [North West] of Suainabost village.
A very small green hill, on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station It is on the Coast nes Traigh Chumil. Signifies Crane Hill. |
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DRUIM MÒR |
Druim Mòr
Druim Mòr
Druim Mòr |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north western section of the plan, 50 chains N.W. [North West] of Suainabost village.
A low flat arable hill on the western margin of Allt Ruadh and between it and Cnoc Corr. Signifies Large Eminence |
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ALLT RUADH |
Allt Ruadh
Allt Ruadh
Allt Ruadh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Rises 30 chains W. [West] of Ausinabost village and flows N. [North] along the E. [East] base of Druim Mor.
A small stream which flows from the Northern end of Leig Chuidhagro, by Druim Mor and empties itself into Amhuinn Shuainaboist. It contains very little water in the summer Season. Signifies Reddish Stream. |
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DÙN MÁRA |
Dùn Mára
Dùn Mára
Dùn Mára |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the sea coast in the N.W. [North West] section of the plan, 90 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Suainabost village.
The ruin of an old Castle on the Sea Coast between Traigh Chumil, and Traigh Chrois. no part of the walls is standing at present, but its site is quite visible and many of the stones of which it was built are scattered around it. Tradition is silent regarding its antiquity or use. Signifies Sea Castle or Fort. |
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CARNAN THANGADEIR |
Carnan Thangadir
Carnan Thangadeir
Carnan Thangadeir |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the N.W. [North West] section of the plan, 60 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Suainabost village.
A Small arable hill or hillock, on which there is no Càirn. It lies between Ness School house and the Sea Coast and has a ruin at its North Western base. |
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NESS SCHOOL HOUSE |
Ness Schoolhouse
Ness Schoolhouse
Cross Schoolhouse |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north western section of the plan, 45 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Suainabost Village.
A stone building, which is slated and in good repair. It belongs to the Established church of Scotland, and is conducted by an English teacher, who receives twenty pounds a year from the Free Church Committee, who have borrowed the use of it for the time being. |
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CNOC EODHACUIDH |
Cnoc Eodhacuidh
Cnoc Eodhacuidh
Cnoc Eodhacuidh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north western section of the plan, 50 chains west of Suainabost Village.
A Small oval shaped hill the surface of which consists of arable land. There are four huts on it which form part of the village of Cross. |
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NESS MANSE |
Ness Manse
Ness Manse
Ness Manse |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north western section of the plan, 40 chains W. [West] by N. [North] of Suainabost village.
A Stone building which is two stories high slated and in good repair. It belongs to the Established Church of Scotland but has not been occupied since the year 1845. It was built about twenty years ago, has no out offices attached to it except a thatched one which is now in ruins. |
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DRUIM RUADH |
Druim Ruadh
Druim Ruadh
Druim Ruadh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the western side of the plan, 70 chains west of Suainabost village.
A Small arable hill, which is divided into two parts by a fence which leads over its Summit. It lies along the Southern margin of Amhuinn Chrois. Signifies Red Eminence |
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DÙN SLEIBHE |
Dùn Sleibhe
Dùn Sleibhe
Dùn Sleibhe |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the North west section of the plan, 30 chs [chains] W.N.W. [West North West] Suainabost Village.
The ruins of what is supposed to have been an old Castle which is at present scarcely traceable. It is said to have been formerly enclosed by a deep & broad ditch over which was a drawbridge and that it was Surrounded by a deep and almost impassable marsh, which rendered it a place of considerable Security to the sheep stealers who it is said inhabited it. Signifies Moor Castle or Fort |
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NESS CHURCH (Established) |
Ness Church (Established)
Ness Church (Established)
Ness Church (Established) |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north west section of the plan, 40 chs [chains] W. [West] by N. [North] of Suainabost village.
A church belonging to the Established Church of Scotland It is built of lime and stone, slated, in good repair and Contains about 400 sittings but has not been used as a place of worship Since the year 1845. The inhabitants of Ness being now of the Free church persuasion it is not liKely to be again used. for the purpose for which it was erected. |
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LEIG CHUIDHAGRO |
Leig Chuidhagro
Leig Chuidhagro
Leig Chuidhagro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the northern side of the plan, nearly adjoining to and west of Suainabost village.
A low flat tract of land, the surface of which was formerly composed of peat moss. It now produces pretty good rough pasture It contains a few small enclosures and is intersected by two old fences. |
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TRÀIGH CHROIS |
Tràigh Chrois
Tràigh Chrois
Tràigh Chrois |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the sea shore in the western side of the plan, 90 chains W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A Small Bay, between Airnistean, and Dun Mara into which flows Amhuinn Chrois. Its beach is composed partly of large flat rocks and partly of fine sand but owing to the roughness of the sea it is useless as a harbour. |
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CÌREIN RUADH A' STÙNGA |
Cìrein Ruadh a' Stùnga
Cìrein Ruadh a' Stùnga
Cìrein Ruadh a' Stùnga, |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the sea shore 110 chains west of Suainabost Village.
A small and very narrow projection of shore at Traigh Chrois. It is steep precipitous, and composed of a Kind of reddish Earth. |
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AMHUINN CHROIS |
Amhuinn Chrois
Amhuinn Chrois
Amhuinn Chrois |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows from the S.E. [South East] to the N.W. [North West] side of the plan, and falls into the sea, 80 chains W. [West] of Suainabost Village. The S.E. [South East] portion of it is called Gleann Chrois.
A small river which seperates Dail O Thuath from Cross and flows into the Sea at Traigh Chrois It receives this name from the Stornoway and Ness road. Signifies Cross River |
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DRUIM A' PHUINND |
Druim a' Phuinnd
Druim a' Phuinnd
Druim a' Phuinnd |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the western centre of the plan 50 chain W.S.W. [West south West] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat hill of considerable extent, on which are a number of small enclosures. It is at the village of Cross and the greater portion of it is arable land with a small portion of moss at its Eastern side. Signifies Pinfold Eminence |
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DÙN AIRNISTEAN |
Dùn Airnistean
Dùn Airnistean
Dùn Airnistean |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western margin of the plan, 110 chains W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
The ruin of what is supposed to have been an old Castle, on a small Island on the Sea Coast at Airnistean. There is no part of it visible at present, except about half a dozen large stones in its foundation. Tradition is silent regarding its antiquity, by whom, or for what purpose it was erected. |
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AIRNISTEAN |
Airnistean
Airnistean
Airnistean |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western margin of the plan, 100 chains W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A small hill, which forms a tolerably prominent headland between Traigh Chrois and Traigh Dhail. It produces good pasture and has a rugged and tolerably steep Coast. |
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TÀBOST |
Tàbost
Tàbost
Tàbost |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the northern side of the plan, 40 chains N.E. [North East] of Suainabost Village.
A large village of huts through which passes the road leading from Stornoway to Ness. They are built of Stone and Earth and thatched with straw. This village, Suainabost, and Cross form almost one continuous line of huts. There is a large tract of good arable and some indifferent moorland attached to it. |
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ALLT LEUSDAIL |
Allt Leusdail
Allt Leusdail
Allt Leusdail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the north E. [East] margin of the plan, 60 chains N.N.E. [North North East] of Suainabost Village.
A small stream which flows from the moss at the East end of Druim Tota Shutharlain, through the North end of Tabost village. |
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DRUIM TOTA SHUTHARLAIN |
Druim Tota Shutharlain
Druim Tota Shutharlain
Druim Tota Shutharlain |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the N.E. [North East] section of the plan, 40 chains N.E. [North East] by E. [East] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat hill which is partly arable and partly rocky pasture. A considerable portion of the Village of Tabost lies on its Western side. Signifies Eminence of Sutherland's Roofless Walls. |
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ADABROC A STIGHE |
Adabroc a Stighe
Adabroc a Stigh
Adabroc a Stigh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E. [East] corner of the plan, 90 chains E. [East] by N. [North] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat hill which produces good moor pasture interspersed with a few small rocKs and over the Western side of which leads a foot path from Tabost Village to the adjoining moor. |
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ADABROC A MUIGHE |
Adabroc a Muighe
Adabroc a Muigh
Adabroc a Muigh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E. [East] corner of the plan, 100 chains E. [East] by N. [North] of Suainabost Village.
A small hill, on the summit of which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station. It produces good mossy pasture - the road leading from Ness to Cross passes by its Northern side. |
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DRUIM NA FAING |
Druim an Fanga
Druim na Faing
Druim na Faing |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E [East] section of the plan, 30 chains E. [East] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat arable and mossy hill, over which runs a fence. It is bounded on the South by Amhuinn Shuainaboist. Signifies Sheep Fold Eminence |
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AMHUINN SHUAINABOIST |
Amhuinn Shuainaboist
Amhuinn Shuainaboist
Amhuinn Shuainaboist |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows from the eastern margin of the plan, toward the N. [North] and passes between the village of Tabost and Suainabost.
A small river which flows from the base of Campar Mor, by Campar Beag, into the sea. In its course its receives Allt Tharagro and seperates Tabost from Suainabost. |
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SUAINABOST |
Suainabost
Suainabost
Suainabost |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the northern side of the plan at the 25th mile stone from Stornoway, between Cross and Tabost village.
A small village of huts, which are of the most indifferent Kind. It is between Tabost, and Cross, with both of which villages, it forms almost one continuous line of huts. There is a large tract of good arable, and a considerable portion of indifferent moorland attached to it. |
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AIRIDH LINNGAIL |
Airidh Linngail
Airidh Linngail
Airidh Linngail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north eastern section of the plan, 70 chains East of Suainabost Village.
A small oval shaped hill, which produces good moor pasture. It is on the Northern margin of Allt Tharragro. There was formerly a shealing on its summit, but no portion of it is to be seen at present. |
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CNOC GLAS |
Cnoc Glas
Cnoc Glas
Cnoc Glas |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the northern side of the plan, at the east side of Suainabost Village.
A small low arable hill, or hillocK, at the village of Cross. There is a ruin on its Easten Side, and six enclosures at its Southern base. Signifies Green Hill |
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ALLT THARRAGRO |
Allt Tharragro
Allt Tharragro
Allt Tharragro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows from the N.E. [North East] margin of the plan, into Amhuinn Shuainaboist, 35 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Suainabost Village.
A Small Stream, which flows out of Loch Lombadir, along the Northern base of Druim Cruaidh, into Amhuinn Suainabost. |
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DRUIM LOCH NA MUIL'NE |
Druim Loch na Muil'ne
Druim Loch na Muil'ne
Druim Loch na Muil'ne |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E. [East] section of the plan, 20 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat arable rocKy heathy and mossy hill, on the Northern margin of Loch na Muil'ne. Signifies Mill Loch Eminence |
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DRUIM CRUAIDH |
Druim Cruaidh
Druim Cruaidh
Druim Cruaidh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E. [East] section of the plan, 60 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Suainabost Village.
A low flat mossy hill, between Amhuinn Suainabost and Allt Tharragro. The foot path which leads from Tabost to Campar Mor passes over it. Signifies Hard Eminence |
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CNOC LOISGTE |
Cnoc Loisgte
Cnoc Loisgte
Cnoc Loisgte |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the northern centre of the plan 20 chains S.W. [South West] by S. [South] of Suainabost Village.
A small oval shaped arable hill, at the village of Cross. Signifies Burnt Hill |
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CROSS |
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John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the northern centre of the plan, on the road from Stornoway to Ness 20 chains S.W. [South West] of Suainabost Village.
A small village of huts, built of Earth and stone, and thatched with straw. It is on a rising ground between Dhail and Swainabost, and is seperated from the latter place by a deep drain. The road leading from Stornoway to Ness leads through it. It has a large tract of good arable, and a considerable portion of indifferent moorland attached to it. |
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LOCH NA MUIL'NE |
Loch na Muil'ne
Loch na Muil'ne
Loch na Muil'ne |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the north E. [East] section of the plan, 30 chains S.E. [South East] of Suainabost Village.
A small fresh water loch, at the Southern base of Druim Loch na Muilne. There is a Small island in it, and a Small nameless stream flows out of its Eastern end into Amhuinn Shuainaboist. Signifies Mill Loch |
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CAMPAR BÉAG |
Campar Béag
Campar Béag
Campar Béag |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the eastern margine of the plan, 70 chains S.E. [South East] by E. [East] of Suainabost Village.
A long narrow mossy hill, which forms the Western continuation of Campar Mor. Its western and Eastern ends are considerably wider and higher than its middle. |
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DRUIM NA DROLLAIRD |
Druim na Drollaird
Druim na Drollaid
Druim na Drollaid |
John Morrison
John McKay
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[situation] In the centre of the plan, 50 chs [chains] S.S.W. [South South West] of Suainabost Village.
A long low, mossy hill, on the Northern margin of Gleann Chrois, near the Stornoway and Ness road. A footpath leads along its southern side. |
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TOM STEINATOTAIR |
Tom Steinatotair
Tom Steinatotair
Tom Steinatotair |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the south Eastern section of the plan, 90 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Suainabost Village.
A small mossy hillocK on the Northern margin of Gleann Chrois. a footpath leads along its southern side. |
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GLEANN CHROIS |
Gleann Chrois
Gleann Chrois
Gleann Chrois |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows from the S.E. side of the plan, towards the N.W. [North West] and falls into the Sea under the name Amhuinn Chrois, 80 chains W. [West] of Suainabost village.
A river which flows in a North Westerly direction out of Loch Bharca, to the Village of Cross. It receives a number of tributaries in its course. Signifies Cross Glen |
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DAIL O' THUATH |
Dail O' Thuath
Dail O' Thuath
Dail O' Thuath |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western side of the plan, 70 chains S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A large village of huts, about 24 miles from Stornoway, on the road which leads to the Port of Ness. the huts are low, built of peat moss and stone, and thatched with straw. There is a large portion of tolerably good arable land attached to it, on the produce of which the inhabitants chiefly subsist. Signifies North Dell |
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NORTH DELL [1896] |
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MUILEANN NIS |
Muileann Niss
Muileann Nis
Muileann Nis |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western side of the plan 110 chains S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A stone building on the Eastern bank of Amhuinn Dhail. It is two stories high slated and in bad repair. It was erected by the former proprietor of the Lewis and used during his time as a Distillery. A portion of it is now used as a Corn Mill. Signifies Ness Mill |
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NESS MILL [1896] |
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DRUIM FRAOICH |
Druim Fraoich
Druim Fraoich
Druim Fraoich |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western side of the plan, 100 chains S.W. [South West] of Suainabost Village.
A small low arable, rocKy and mossy hill, on which is a ruin and over which was a fence. Signifies Heath Eminence |
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NESS MANSE (Free Church) |
Ness Manse (Free Church)
Ness Manse (Free Church)
Ness Manse (Free Church) |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western side of the plan, 120 chains S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A neat stone house, two stories high, slated and in good repair and occupied by the officiating Minister of Ness Free Church. There is no glebe land attached to it. There is a small section of arable land attached which is enclosed by a good post fence. |
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CNOC FIONNAIL |
Cnoc Fionnail
Cnoc Fionnail
Cnoc Fionnail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
003 |
[situation] In the southern centre of the plan, 80 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Suainabost Village.
A small and rather prominent mossy hill, from which peats are taken. |
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NESS FREE CHURCH |
Ness Free Church
Ness Free Church
Ness Free Church |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the western margin of the plan, 130 chains S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A church belonging to the Free Church of Scotland. It is a plain stone building slated and in good repair. It has no vestry attached to it. |
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AMHUINN DHAIL |
Amhuinn Dhail
Amhuinn Dhail
Amhuinn Dhail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows along the S.W. [South West] side of the plan toward the N.W. [North West] and crosses the Stornoway & Ness road, 110 chs [chains] S.W. [South West] by W. [West] of Suainabost Village.
A rapid river which flows from the Eastern base of Beinn Dhail in a Northerly direction till it falls into the Sea between Dail O Thuath and Dail o Dheas. The greatest quantity of its water flows out of Loch Langabhat by means of an artificial drain for the use of Dail Corn Mill. Signifies Dell River |
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FEADAN MHEADHAGRO |
Feadan Mheadhagro
Feadan Mheadhagro
Feadan Mheadhagro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Falls into Amhuinn Dhail in the S.W. [South West] section of the plan, 115 chains S [South] West of Suainabost Village.
A small stream which flows from the moor, in a North Easterly direction - through an enclosure, into Amhuinn Dhail a little south of where the road crosses the river. It retains its name no further than the fence. |
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SUIL NAN CÀORACH |
Suil nan Càorach
Suil nan Càorach
Suil nan Càorach |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the south W [West] margin of the plan, 140 chains S.W. [South West] of Suainabost Village.
A small hollow, the surface of which consists partly of rough pasture and partly of moss. A small stream flows out of it. Signifies Sheep Hollow |
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TOMAN CORRACH |
Tom an Corrach
Toman Corrach
Toman Corrach |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the south W [West] section of the plan 130 chains S.W. [South West] of Suainabost village.
A small low mossy Knoll or hillocK, on the Western margin of Amhuinn Dhail. Signifies Steep Hillock |
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FEADAN ALAGRO |
Feadan Alagro
Feadan Alagro
Feadan Alagro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows from the S.W. [South West] margine of the plan, and falls into Amhuinn Dhail, 120 chains S.W. [South West] of Suainabost village.
A small stream, which flows from the moor in a North Easterly direction, into Amhuinn Dhail, South of Toman Corrach. It receives this name from the junction of a small stream about 40 chains S.W. [South West] of Amhuinn Dhail. |
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FEADAN GHRASSAGRO |
Feadan Ghrassagro
Feadan Ghrassagro
Feadan Ghrassagro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
003 |
[situation] Flows from the South western margin of the plan into Amhuinn Dhail, 130 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Suainabost village.
A stream which flows in a Northerly direction into Amhuinn Dhail. There are the ruins of several shealings along its margins. |
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DRUIM DIOMHAIN |
Druim Diomhain
Druim Diomhain
Druim Diomhain |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the south western margin of the plan, 160 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of Suainabost village.
A long ridge of mossy pasture, the surface of which is very much broken. It lies between Amhuinn Dhail and Feadan Ghrassagro. Signifies Idle Eminence |
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DRUIM NA SCRITHEAN |
Druim na Scrithean
Druim na' Scrithean
Druim na' Scrithean |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the southern centre of the plan, 80 chains south of Suainabost Village.
A small low ridge of mossy pasture over which runs a fence. |
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GRÙIGEAN |
Grùigean
Grùigean
Grùigean |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the south eastern section of the plan, 100 chains S. [South] by E. [East] of Suainabost village.
A small mossy Knoll or hillocK, the surface of which is rather broKen. Signifies A Surly inhospitable person |
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TOM A CHOTAIN |
Tom a' Chotain
Tom a' Chotain
Tom a' Chotain |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the southern centre of the plan, 100 chains S. [South] of Suainabost village.
A small mossy Knoll or hillock on the summit of a nameless ridge of mossy pasture. There are a Trigl [Trigonometrical] station, a ruin and a couple of fences on it. Signifies Cot Hillock |
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LOCH DÚBH |
Loch Dúbh
Loch Dúbh
Loch Dúbh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
003 |
[situation] In the southern centre of the plan, 110 chains S. [South] by West of Suainabost Village.
A small shallow fresh water loch out of which flows a small nameless stream. It is surrounded on two sides by a portion of rocky pasture. Signifies Black Loch |
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TOM A CHADAIL |
Tom a' Chadail
Tom a' Chadail
Tom a' Chadail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
003 |
[situation] In the south eastern section of the plan, 110 chains S. [South] by East] of Suainabost Village.
A small mossy rise, or Knoll, over the summit of which runs a fence. Its surface is a little broken. Signifies Sleepy or Sleep Hillock |
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TOM SCRITHEAN NAN UAN |
Tom Scrithean nan Uan
Tom Scrithean nan Uan
Tom Scrithean nan Uan |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the southern side of the plan, 130 chains S. [South] by W. [West] of Suainabost village.
A small low mossy Knoll or rise of ground on the Northern margin of Feadan Chliasgro. |
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GHIRISTIN |
Ghiristin
Ghiristin
Ghiristin |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
003 |
[situation] On the southern side of the plan, 140 chains S. [South] by W. [West] of Suainabost village.
Four shealings in ruins, on the Eastern margin of Amhuinn Dhail. They are on a portion of green or arable pasture. |
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FEADAN CHLIASGRO |
Feadan Chliasgro Feadan Chliasgro Feadan Chliasgro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] Flows W. [West] along the Southern Side of the plan, and falls into Amhuinn Dhail 140 chains S. [South] by W. [West] of Suainabost village.
A stream which collects from the surface, water at the Northern base of Tom Earsail, flows in a Westerly direction into Amhuinn Dhail at Ghiristin. It receives several tributaries in its course and has a few ruins of shealings on its margins. |
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TOM EARSAIL |
Tom Earsail
Tom Earsail
Tom Earsail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] In the south E. [East] corner of the plan 170 chains S. [South] by E. [East] of Suainabost village.
A hill which is small in extent but high. Its surface is somewhat broKen producing rather indifferent mossy pasture. It is without exception of Beinn Dhail the highest hill in the neighbourhood. |
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TOTA SHUTHARLAIN |
Tota Shutharlain
Tota Shutharlain
Tota Shutharlain |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[situation] On the northern side of the plan, at the east side of Tabost village.
A small house, built of peat-moss and Stone, and thatched with Straw Situated in the Village of Tabost. |
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Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
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CÌREIN RUADH A' STÙNGA |
Cìrein Ruadh a' Stùnga |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
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A small and very narrow projection of shore at Traigh Chrois. It is steep & precipitous And Composed of a Reddish Earth, whence its name. |
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TRÀIGH CHROIS |
Tràigh Chrois |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A small Bay between Arnistean and Dun Mara into which flows Amhuinn Chrois. A part of its beach is Composed of large flat rocks and a part of fine Sand but owing to the Roughness of the Sea it is impracticable as a harbour. |
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DUN MARA |
Dun Mara |
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The ruins of an old Castle on the Sea Coast at the Entrance of Traigh Chrois, no part of the walls is standing at present, but its site is quite visible, and many of the stones of which it was built are scattered around it. Tradition is silent as to its Antiquity or use. |
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Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Cìrein Ruadh a' Stùnga - shore
Tràigh Chrois - Bay
Dun Mara - Ruin
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
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NESS CHURCH (Established) |
Ness Church |
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The Established Church of Ness. It contains 400 sittings And is built of Stone and lime, and slated. It is in good repair but has not been used as a preaching house since 1845. The parish of Ness being now incorporated with Barvas, and the Entire people being of the Free church persuasion, it is not liKely to be again used as a church. It was built in the year |
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Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Ness Church - church
[signed] Michael Hayes
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NESS SCHOOL HOUSE |
Ness Schoolhouse |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A Stone building which is slated and in good repair and belongs to the Established Presbyterian Church. It is at present Conducted by an English Teacher who receives Twenty pounds a year from the Free Church Committee who have borrowed the use of it at present. |
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Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Ness Schoolhouse - schoolhouse
[signed] Michael Hayes
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NESS MANSE |
Ness Manse |
John McKenzie Swanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A slated stone building, which is two storeys high, and in good repair. It belongs to the Presbyterian Established Church and has not been occupied since 1845. It was built about twenty years ago, and had two offices attached to it Except a thatched one Which is now in Ruins. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Object
Ness Manse - Manse
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
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DRUIM A PHUINND |
Druim a Phuinnd |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A low flat hill of Considerable Extent at the Village of Cross, on which are a number of Small Enclosures. The quarter portion of it is on the land, and a final patch of moss is on its summit. |
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CNOC EODHACUIDH |
Cnoc Eodhacuidh |
John McKenzie Swanbost
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A small oval hill of Arable land on the Summit of which are four huts which form part of the Village of Cross. |
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AMHUINN CHROIS |
Amhuinn Chrois |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A small river which seperates Dal O'Thuath from the village of Cross and flows into the Sea at Traigh Chrois. This name Extends only to the Stornoway and Ness Road, from which Eastward it is called Gleann Chrois. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Druim a Phuinnd - hill
Cnoc Eodhacuidh - hill
Amhuinn Chrois - River
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
19th May 1852 |
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ALLT RUADH |
Allt Ruadh |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A small stream which flows out of Lag chrudagro, by Druim Mor, into Amhuinn Shuainabost near Cnoc Chortain. It contains but little water in the Summer Season. |
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LEIG CHUIDHAGRO |
Leig Chuidhagro |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A low, flat, part of land which has been formerly peat moss, and which now produces pretty good rough pasture. It contains a few small Enclosures and is intersected by two old fences. |
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DUN SLEIBHE |
Dun Sleibe |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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In Another description M.H. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Allt Ruadh - Stream
Leig Chuidhagro - flat
Dun Sleibe - Ruin
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
19th May 1852 |
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AIRNISTEAN |
Airnistean |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A small hill which forms a tolerably prominent headland between Traigh Chrois and Traigh Dhail. It produces good pasture and has a rugged and tolerably steep Coast. |
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DRUIM RUADH |
Druin Ruadh |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small arable hill which is divided into two parts by a fence which leads over its Summit. It lies along the margin of Amhuinn Chrois and Extends to the shore. |
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DRUIM MÒR |
Druim Mòr |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A low, flat, arable hill on the margin of Allt Ruadh and between it and Cnoc Corr. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Airnistean - hill
Druin Ruadh - hill
Druim Mòr - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
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CARNAN THANGADIR |
Carnan Thanga |
John McKenzie Swanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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A Small arable Knoll between Ness Manse and the Sea Coast. There is no Cairn on it but there is a Ruin at its base. |
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CNOC CORR |
Cnoc Corr |
John McKenzie Swanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A small green Knoll, on the Sea Coast at Traigh Chumil, on which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] point. |
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TRAIGH CHUMIL |
Traigh Chumil |
John McKenzie Swanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
The beach at Cnoc Corr which is chiefly composed of fine sand, and of Considerable Extent at Low water of spring tides. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Carnan Thanga - Knoll
Cnoc Corr - Knoll
Traigh Chumil - Beach
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners] |
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DÙN AIRNISTEAN |
Dùn Airnistean |
John McKenzie Tabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
The Ruins of what is supposed to have been an old Castle on a Small Island on the Sea Coast at Airnistean. There is no part of it Visible at present Except half a dozen large stones in its foundation And tradition Says nothing Regarding its Antiquity or use, or by whom built, or by whom inhabited. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Dùn Airnistean - Ruins
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
19th May 1852 |
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DÙN SLEIBHE |
Dùn Sleibhe |
John McKenzie Swanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
The Ruins of what is supposed to have been an old Castle And which is at present scarcely traceable. It is said to have been formerly Enclosed by a deep broad ditch, on which was a drawbridge, And that it was then Surrounded by a deep and almost impassable marsh which Rendered it a place of Considerable Security to the sheep lifters who it said inhabited it. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Dùn Sleibhe - Ruin
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
21st May 1852 |
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CNOC GLAS |
Cnoc Glas |
John McKenzie Swanabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small, low, Arable Knoll at the Village of Cross. |
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LOCH NA MUIL'NE |
Loch na Muilne |
John McKenzie Swanabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A small fresh water Loch adjacent to and East of the village of Swainaboist, out of which flows a Small Stream into Amhuinn Suainaboist. |
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DRUIM LOCH NA MUILNE |
Druim Loch na Muilne |
John McKenzie Swanabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A low flat hill partly R.H. [Rough Heathy] pasture And partly moss on the margin of Loch na Muilne. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Cnoc Glas - Knoll
Loch na Muilne - Loch
Druim Loch na Muilne - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May 1852 |
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CNOC LOISGTE |
Cnoc Loisgte |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small, oval, arable hill at the Village of Cross. |
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CROSS |
Cross |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small village of huts built of Earth and Stone And thatched with Straw And situated on a Rising ground between Dhal and Suainabost. It is seperated from Suainabost by a deep drain, and the road from Stornoway to Ness leads through it. It has a large tract of good arable land, and a Considerable tract of indifferent moorland attached to it. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Cnoc Loisgte - hill
Cross - Village
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May 185[2] |
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SUAINABOST |
Suainabost |
John McKenzie Suainabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small village of Huts between Tabost and Cross with both of which Villages it forms almost one Continued line of houses. There is a large tract of good arable, and a Considerable tract of indifferent moorland attached to it and yet the huts are of the most indifferent kind. |
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AMHUINN SHUAINABOIST |
Amhuinn Shuainaboist |
John McKenzie Suainabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A small river which flows from the base of Campar Mor by Campar Beag into the sea. In its course it receives Allt Tharagro and seperates Tabost from Suainabost. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Suainabost - Village
Amhuinn Shuainaboist - Stream
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May 1852 |
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DRUIM AN FANGA |
Druim an Fanga |
John McKenzie Suainbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A low flat hill, partly arable and partly moss, near the village of Tabost on the margin of Amhuinn Shuainaboist. |
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TABOST |
Tabost |
John McKenzie Suainbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A large village of huts through which the road from Stornoway to Ness passes. They are built of stone and Earth and thatched with Straw, and present both inside and outside the same uncomfortable appearance as the other huts of Lewis. This village, Suainabost, and Cross, form, almost, the Continued line of houses. There is a large tract of good arable and some indifferent moor land attached to it. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Druim an Fanga - hill
Tabost - Village
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May [1852] |
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ADABROC A STIGHE |
Adabroc a Stighe |
John McKenzie Suanabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A low, flat, hill which produces good moor pasture interspersed with a few small rocks and over the west side of which leads a foot path from Tabost to the adjoining moorland. |
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ADABROC A MUIGHE |
Adacroc a Muighe |
John McKenzie Suanabost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A small hill North of Loch Lombadur on the Summit of which is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] point. It produces good mossy pasture and the road from Ness to Gress leads by its north side. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Adabroc a Stighe - hill
Adacroc a Muighe - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May 1852 |
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DRUIM TOTA SHUTHARLAIN |
Druim Tota Shutharlain |
John McKenzie Suainbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A low, flat, hill, partly arable and partly rocky pasture, on the West End of which is a Considerable portion of the Village of Tabost. |
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ALLT LEUSDAIL |
Allt Leusdail |
John McKenzie Suainbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small stream which flows out of the moss at the end of Druim Tota Shutharlain through the north end of Tabost. |
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AIRIDH LINNGAIL |
Airish Linngail |
John McKenzie Suainbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small oval hill, hill on the margin of Allt Thairagro, which produces good moor pasture. There was a shealing on its summit formerly, but it has been Entirely obliterated. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Druim Tota Shutharlain - hill
Allt Leusdail - stream
Airish Linngail - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May [1852] |
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ALLT THARRAGRO |
Allt Tharragro |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small stream which flows out of Loch Lombadir by Druim Cruidh into Amhuinn Suainaboist. |
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DRUIM CRUAIDH |
Druim Cruaidh |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A low flat mossy hill, between Amhuinn Suainaboist and Allt Tharragro, over which leads the foot path from Tabost to Campar Mor. |
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CAMPAR BEAG |
Campar Beag |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A long narrow mossy hill which forms the Western Continuation of Campar Mor. Its Western and Eastern end are Considerably wider and higher than its middle. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Allt Tharragro - stream
Druim Cruaidh - hill
Campar Beag - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May 1852 |
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TOM STEINNTOTAIR |
Tom Steinntotair |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small mossy Knoll on the northern margin of Gleann Chrois. |
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GLEANN CHROIS |
Gleann Chrois |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A Small river which flows out of Loch a Bhaice through the village of Crois into the Sea West of that Village. |
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DRUIM NA DROLLAID |
Druim na Drollaid |
John McKenzie Swanbost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
A long, low, mossy hill on the margin of Gleann Cross near the Road which leads from Stornoway to Ness. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Hayes
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Tom Steinntotair - Knoll
Gleann Chrois - stream
Druim na Drollaid - hill
[signed] Michael Hayes
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
12th May [1852] |
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DÁIL O' THUATH |
Dáil O' Thuath |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a large village on the Sea Shore about 24 miles from Stornoway on the Road to the Port of Ness the houses are low built of peat moss and Stones and Thatched with Straw there is a large portion of tolerable good arable land attached to it on the produce of which they principally live. |
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DRUIM FRAOICH |
Druim Fraoich |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small low hill Composed partly of arable partly of Rocky pasture and partly of mossy pasture on the Summit of which is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station Situated on the north of the road and about 40 chains east of the Free church. |
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AMHUINN DHAIL |
Amhuinn Dhail |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a rapid River which flows from the east base of Beinn Dhail in a northerly direction till it falls into the Sea between Dail O Thuath and Dail O Dheas. The greatest quantity of its water flows out of Loch Langabhat by means of an artificial drain for the use of Dell Mill &c |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell c.a. [civilian assistant]
Trace 3
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Dáil O' Thuath - Village
Druim Fraoich - Hill
Amhuinn Dhail - River
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
13th May 52 |
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NESS FREE CHURCH |
Ness Free Church |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a plain Stone building belonging to the dissenting Presbyterian church of Scotland it has no loft. it is divided into stalls with a plain Pulpit of wood painted Dark Colour &c there is no Vestry attached it is slated and in good repair. Situated on the road Side from Stornoway to Ness about 23 1/4 miles from the former and 3 3/4 from the Port of Ness. |
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NESS MANSE (Free Church) |
Ness Manse (Free Church) |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small plain neat Slated House two story high occupied by the officiating Minister of the Free Church adjacent there is no Glebe attached there is a Small portion of arable land attached which is enclosed by a good Sod fence the house is in very good repair. |
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MUILEANN NIS |
Muileann Nis |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a large concern considering the country. built by the former proprietor of the Lewis and used during his time as a Distillery the same as that in Stornoway. A portion of the building is now used as a Corn Mill and Known in this country by this name. it is rather in bad repair, it is two story high there is no Scarcity of water into dryest Summer. Situated on the margins of Amhuinn Dhail and about 20 chains east of the Free church. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell c.a. [civilian assistant]
Trace 3
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Ness Free Church - church
Ness Manse (Free Church) - Manse
Muileann Nis - Mill
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell
13th May [52] |
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FEADAN MHEADHAGRO |
Feadan Mheadhagro |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small Stream which flows the moors South of the Free Church in an easterly direction through an Enclosure into Amhuinn Dhail a little South of where the road Crosses the River it retains this name no further than the fence. |
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SUIL NAN CAORACH |
Suil nan Caorach |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small hollow composed mostly of Rough pasture and mossy pasture out of which flows a Small Stream Situated adjacent to and South of the Free Church. |
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TOMAN CORRACH |
Toman Corrach |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small low mossy pasture Knoll on the west margin of Amhuinn Dhail and South of the Free Church. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O.Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
Trace 3
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Feadan Mheadhagro - Stream
Suil nan Caorach - Hollow
Toman Corrach - Knoll
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
13th May 1852 |
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CNOC FIONNAIL |
Cnoc Fionnail |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small round rather prominent mossy pasture hill on which the tenants Cuts peats Situated adjacent to and South of Dail O'Thuach and 1/2 mile east of Tom an Corrach |
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FEADAN GHRASSAGRO |
Feadan Ghrassagro |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small Stream Which flows in a northerly direction into Amhuinn Dhail north of Feadan Chiasgro. there are the Ruin of a few shealings on its margin. |
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FEADAN GRASSAGRO [1896] |
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DRUIM DIOMHAIN |
Druim Diomhain |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a long Ridge of mossy pasture its Surface is very much broKen Situated between Amhuinn Dhail and Feadan Ghassagro. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell c.a. [civlian assistant]
Trace 3
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Cnoc Fionnail - Hill
Feadan Ghrassagro - Stream
Druim Diomhain - Hill
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell
13th May [52] |
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FEADAN ALAGRO |
Feadan Alagro |
Farquhar Smith Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
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This is a Small Stream which flows from the Moors in northeasterly direction till it falls into Amhuinn Dhail South of Tom an Corrach the name extends no further South the first Stream that joins it after this Crossing of a fence. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell C.A. [Civlian Assistant]
Trace 3
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Feadan Alagro - Stream
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
13th May 1852 |
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TOM A CHADAIL |
Tom a Chadail |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small rise or Knoll of mossy pasture over the Summit of which is a fence. its Surface is a little broken Situated adjacent to and South east of Tom a Chotain. |
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DRUIM NA SCRITHEAN |
Druim na Scrithean |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small low Ridge of mossy pasture over which is a fence no part of it is as high as Tom a Chotain or Tom a Chadail to both of which it is adjacent. |
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LOCH DUBH |
Loch Dubh |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small round Shallow fresh water Loch out of which flows a Small nameless Stream Situated adjacent to Amhuinn Dal and north of Ghiristin. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Trace 4
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Tom a Chadail - Knoll
Druim na Scrithean - Ridge
Loch Dubh - Loch
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
11th May 1852 |
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TOM EARSAIL |
Tom Earsail |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small hill in extent but high its Surface is somewhat broKen producing rather indifferent mossy pasture with the exception of Beinn Dal it is the highest in the neighbourhood there is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station on its top. Situated about one mile Southwest of Campar Mor. |
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TOM EARSAL [1896] |
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FEADAN CHLIASGRO |
Feadan Chliasgro |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This Stream flows from Surface water at the north base of Tom Earsail in a westerly direction till it falls into Amhuinn Dal at Ghiristin. |
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TOM A CHOTAIN |
Tom a Chotain |
Farquhar Smith N. [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small Mossy Knoll on the Summit of nameless ridge of Mossy pasture there is a trig [trigonometrical] Station on its top and the junction of two Old fences adjacent Situated adjacent to Loch Dubh. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell c.a. [civilian assistant]
Trace 4
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Tom Earsail - Hill
Feadan Chliasgro - Stream
Tom a Chotain - Knoll
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell
11th May [1852] |
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TOM SCRITHEAN NAN UAN |
Tom scrithean nan Uan |
Farquhar Smith N [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small low mossy pasture Knoll or Small rise on the east margin of Amhuinn Dail and on the north of Feadan Chliasgro. |
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GHIRISTIN |
Ghiristin |
Farquhar Smith N [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
Those are three or four Shealings in Ruin on the east margin of Amhuinn Dail with a portion of arable or green pasture around them South of Tom Scrithean nan Uan. |
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GRUIGEAN |
Gruigean |
Farquhar Smith N [North] Dell
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small Knoll of mossy pasture which is rather steep on the east Side to the River its Surface is rather broKen Situated adjacent to and east of Tom a Chadail. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell c.a. [civilian assistant]
Trace 4
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Tom scrithean nan Uan - Knoll
Ghiristin - Shealing
Gruigean - Knoll
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
11th May 1852 |
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TOTA SHUTHARLAIN |
Tota Shutharlain |
John McKenzie Suanibost
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ord [Ordnance] Survey |
003 |
This is a Small house on the road Side built of peat moss and Stone and thatched with Straw it gives name to a rise adjacent and it appears that there has been the Ruin of a Shealing where the house is Situated in the Village of Tabost. |
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Plan 3 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Zssistant]
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Tom a Chainaceant [crossed out]
Object
Tota Shutharlain - House
[signed] Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
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[volume] 3
I [Isle] of Lewis
ROSS
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Parish of Barvas Page 1
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 4 APR [APRIL] 95 SOUTHAMPTON |
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