OS1/27/5/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÙN BHUIRGH | Dùn Bhuirgh Dùn Bhuirgh Dùn Bhuirgh |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
005 | [situation] In the north western section of the plan, near the Sea Coast, 40 chains N [North] by E [East] of Mealabost village. The ruins of a Castle, which appears to have been circular. The walls have fallen around the foundation; and it presents the appearance of a confused heap of stones, about 3 feet high. It is situated about half a mile from the Stornoway and Ness road, and is quite distinct to persons travelling on that road. |
| DÙN BORVE | Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. [Companion of the Order of the Bath] R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey. Mr. J. Mathieson O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Edinburgh 1896. |
005 | ||
| GEODHA NA FAING | Geodha na Faing Geodha na Faing Geodha na Faing |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
005 | [situation] On the western side of the plan on the Sea Shore 40 chains N.W. [North West] of Mealabost village. A small creek on the sea-shore, in which are two indentations. Its shore is composed of shelving rocK. Signifies Sheep Fold CreeK. |
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Dùn Bhuirgh [note] Borve Castle
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