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Parish of Barvas
5. D
INDEX
Name of Objects -- Page
Allt Stuidhaclait -- 3
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean -- 5
Amhuinn a Ghlinn Ruaidh -- 5
Borve River -- 7
Airidh an t-Srath -- 9
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid -- 16
Airidhean an Sluig Mhoir -- 20
Amhuinn Bhuirgh -- 7
Amhuinn a Bhuna -- [11]
Blàr Shinndanis -- 11
Beinn Sheunta -- 13
Beinn Theoruilltean -- 15
Beinn Bheag -- 17
Blar nam Faoileag -- 21
Crò Mill a Phealla -- 11
Druim an t-Sluic
Druim Scarp -- 4
Dunacleit -- 12
Feadan Chadhagro -- 7
Feadan an t-slag Mhoir -- 18
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh -- 19
Gleann Ruadh -- 6
Globhar a Tuath -- 12
Globhar A Deas -- 13
Loch Dubh Mhurchaidh Buidhe -- 22
Meanglan Ruadh -- 6
Mointeach Mheadhonach -- 9
Mula Beag -- 16
Mula Mor -- 17 |
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Mulachan -- 18
Mùla Chlach -- 20
Scrithabhal -- 15
Slag Mòr -- 19
Tom Striamabhat -- 4
Tom Earsail -- 8
Tom Strangoil -- 8
Tom Airnabhal -- 14
Tom Dihaval 14
Tom an t Sluig Mhor -- 21 |
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DRUIM AN T-SLUIC |
Druim an t-Sluic
Druim an t-Sluic
Druim an t-Sluic |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north western section of the plan, 130 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Beinn Sheunta, which is on the South side of the plan,
A small low mossy hill on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station It afford bad pasture in consequence of its surface being very much broken. |
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ALLT STIUDHACLAID |
Allt Stuidhacliat
Allt Stuidhaclait
Allt Stuidhaclait |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the north western margin of the plan, 110 chains N.W. [North West] of Beinn Sheunta
A small stream which flows from a small marsh at the Western base of Tom Striamrabhat. through a small glen or hollow, and empties itself into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean. |
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Druim an t Sluic [note]
Eminence of
the Hollow
Signifies Hollow
Eminence
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Allt Stuidhaclaid [note]
"Allt Stuidhaclaid"
used on the Plans
See N. [Name] Book of
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DRUIM SCARP |
Druim Scarp
Druim Scarp
Druim Scarp |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north western section of the plan, 90 chains N.W. [North West] of Beinn Sheunta
A considerably sized portion of mossy moor. Its surface is very much broken and affords but indifferent pasturage for sheep and Cattle, there are two old fences on it. Allt Stuidhaclait runs along by its Northern base, and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, by its Southern base |
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[Entry for Tom Striamrabhat scored out with note]
Name Struck out at the O.M.O. [Ordnance Mapping Office] to
agree with the Name List of Plan 5.A
and also with the Hill trace.
[Signed] J. Biskett
19th. August 1852
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AMHUINN NAN CUIG PEGHINNEAN |
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows N.W. [North West] from the junction of Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh and Amhuinn Bhuirgh 100 cahins W.S.W. [West South West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A rapid river which is formed by the continuation of two rivers Called Amhuinn a Bhuirgh and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh It crosses the road leading from Stornoway to Ness and after dividing Borh Mhor from Bail Ard empties itself into the Sea at Eire. There is a small portion of green or arable pasture along its banks. |
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AMHUINN A GHLINNE RUAIDH |
Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh
Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh
Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows from the E. [East] along the N. [North] Centre of the plan and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean 100 chains W.S.W. [West South West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A considerably sized river which flows from the Northern side of Mulachan, through Gleann Ruadh and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean at its junction with Amhuinn Bhuirg. There are a great number of shealings along its Northern bank & some of them are in ruins. |
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Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean [note]
Five Penny
River
Signifies Five Penny
River
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Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh [note]
Reddish
Glen River
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GLEANN RUADH |
Gleann Ruadh
Gleann Ruadh
Gleann Ruadh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Extends from the N.W. [North West] side of the plan, to the N.W. [North West] base of Beinn Sheunta.
A glen through which flows Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh. Its surface is partly broken and produces very bad mossy pasture but there is a small portion of green or arable pasture bordering both margins of the above mentioned river. |
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MEANGLAN RUADH |
Meanglan Ruadh
Meanglan Ruadh
Meanglan Ruadh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows N. [North] from Tom Earsail into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean, 120 chains N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small stream which flows from the Eastern side of Tom Earsail and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean. It runs partly under ground and receives several small tributaries in its Course. |
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Gleann Ruadh [note]
Reddish
Glen
Signifies Red
Glen
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Meanglan Ruadh [note]
Reddish
Branch
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FEADAN CHADHAGRO |
Feadan Chadhagro
Feadan Chadhagro
Feadan Chadhagro |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows from the northern side of the plan into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, 50 chains NW. by W. [North West by West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small stream which flows from the Southern base of Tom Striamabhat by the Eastern margin of Druim Scarp and empties itself into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh. |
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AMHUINN BHUIRGH |
Amhuinn Bhuirgh
Amhuinn Bhuirgh
Amhuinn Bhuirgh |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows N. [North] along the western side of the plan, and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean, 100 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A large and rapid river which flows from the moors adjacent to Monach in a N. [North] Westerly direction till it falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean at its junction with Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh. There are a number of shealings and a portion of Green pasture along its margins. |
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BORVE RIVER [1896] |
Borve River |
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[Situation] Flows N. [North] along the western side of the plan, and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean, 100 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Beinn Sheunta.
A large and rapid river which flows from the moors adjacent to Monach in a N. [North] Westerly direction till it falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean at its junction with Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh. There are a number of shealings and a portion of Green pasture along its margins. |
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TOM EARSAIL |
Tom Earsail
Tom Earsail
Tom Earsail |
John Morrison
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Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the western margin of the plan, 140 chains west of Beinn Sheunta.
A small low mossy hill, on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station and at its Southern base an old fence. |
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TOM STRANGOIL |
Tom Strangoil
Tom Strangoil
Tom Strangoil |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the western side of the plan, adjoining to and west of Beinn Sheunta.
A low prominent mossy hill on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station Its surface is so much broken that it affords little or no pasturage for sheep or Cattle. a few small nameless streams flow from it into Amhuinn Bhuirgh. |
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AIRIDH AN T-SRATH |
Airidh an t-Srath
Airidh an t-Srath
Airidh an t-Srath |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the south western section of the plan, 70 chains W.S.W. [West South West] of Beinn Sheunta.
Five shealings in good repair, with a few ruins and enclosures on the margin of Amhuinn Bhuirgh they are on a patch of green or arable pasture. |
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MOINTEACH MHEADHONACH |
Mointeach Meadhonach
Mointeach Mheadhonach
Mointeach Mheadhonach |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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An extent of low flat mossy moor Its surface is very much broken and quite soft producing little or no pasturage there is a small Knoll on it near its Centre and on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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Airidh an t-Srath [note]
Strath
Sheiling
Signifies Hollow
Shealing
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Mointeach Mheadhonach [note]
Centrical or
Middle Moor |
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BLÀR SHINNDANIS |
Blàr Shinndanis
Blàr Shinndanis
Blàr Shinndanis |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the northern side of the plan, 90 chains N.E. [North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A low flat mossy hill, on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station. |
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CRÒ MILL A PHEALLA |
Crò Mill a Phealla
Crò Mill a Phealla
Crò Mill a Phealla |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the eastern centre of the plan 40 chains N.E. [North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A number of shealings, the greater portion of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited by the people of Borgh in the summer season. |
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AMHUINN A BHUNA |
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Crò Mill a Phealla [note]
Fold of
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GLOBHAR A TUATH |
Globhar a Tuath
Globhar a Tuath
Globhar a Tuath |
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Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows out of Loch Dubh Murchaidh na Buidhe in the S.E. [South East] section of the plan, into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, 40 chains N.E. [North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small stream which flows out of the Northern end of Loch Dubh Mhurchaidh Buidhe, and runs in a N. [North] Westerly direction into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh It receives Globhar a Deas and another small stream in its Course. |
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DÙNACLAID |
Dùnaclaid
Dùnaclaid
Dùnaclaid |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the Centre of the plan, at the N.W. [North West] base of Beinn Sheunta.
A number of shealings the greater portion of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited in the summer season by the people of Borgh. |
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DUNACLEIT [1896] |
Dunacleit |
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[Situation] In the Centre of the plan, at the N.W. [North West] base of Beinn Sheunta.
A number of shealings the greater portion of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited in the summer season by the people of Borgh. |
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GLOBHAR A DEAS |
Globhar a Deas
Globhar a Deas
Globhar a Deas |
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Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows from the eastern base of Beinn Sheunta into Globhar a Tuath, 40 chs. [chains] E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small stream which flows from the moss in a northerly direction into Globhar a Tuath. |
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BEINN SHEUNTA |
Beinn Sheunta
Beinn Sheunta
Beinn Sheunta |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the southern side of the plan, adjoining to and E. [East] of Tom Strangoil, and 90 chains S.W. [South West] of Blar Shinndanis.
A large mossy hill from which flow a few small nameless streams. It is more prominent than anyof the adjacent hills. |
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TOM AIRNABHAL |
Tom Airnabhall
Tom Airnabhal
Tom Airnabhal |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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A small round prominent mossy hill, the surface of which is very much broken. |
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TOM DITHABHAIL |
Tom Dithabhall
Tom Dithabhail
Tom Dithabhail |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the south eastern margin of the plan, 50 chains E. by S. [East by South] of Beinn Sheunta.
A tolerably large and prominent hill, on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station. It is composed of moss, has a very broken surface, and affords very bad pasturage. |
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TOM DIHAVAL [1896] |
Tom Dihaval |
Col. [Colonel] J. Farquharson C.B. [Commander of the Order of the Bath] R.E. [Royal Engineers] Director General Ord. [Ordnance] Survey
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[Situation] On the south eastern margin of the plan, 50 chains E. by S. [East by South] of Beinn Sheunta.
A tolerably large and prominent hill, on the summit of which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station. It is composed of moss, has a very broken surface, and affords very bad pasturage. |
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BEINN THEORUILLTEAN |
Beinn Theoruilltean |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north eastern section of the plan, 150 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A flat hill of a very broken mossy surface. It is low but large in extent. |
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SCRITHABHAL |
Scrithabhal
Scrithabhal
Scrithabhal |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north eastern corner of the plan, 180 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small prominent mossy hill on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station. Its western side produces good pasture for sheep. |
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Beinn Theoruilltean [note]
Primrose
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AIRIDH MHURCHAIDH MHIC THORMAID |
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north eastern section of the plan, 110 chains N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A number of shealings, the greater portion of them are in ruins the remainder are inhabited in the summer season by the people of Galson.
Signifies Murdo' Norman's son's shealing |
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MÙLA BÉAG |
Mùla Béag
Mùla Béag
Mùla Béag |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north eastern sectiion of the plan, 90 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small mossy hill on the Northern end of Mulachan. It affords tolerably good pasture for sheep and is bounded on the North by Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh.
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Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid [note]
Murdo, son
of Norman's
Shealing
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Mùla Béag [note]
Little Knoll |
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BEINN BHEAG |
Beinn Bheag
Beinn Bheag
Beinn Bheag |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] In the north eastern section of the plan, 130 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small mossy hill, which is enclosed on three sides by streams, and borders on the Northern base of Slag Mòr
Signifies Little Mountain or Hill |
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MÙLA MÒR |
Mùla Mòr
Mùla Mòr
Mùla Mòr |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 90 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small mossy hill on Mulachan between Mula Beag and Mula Chlach.
Signifies Large Knoll |
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Beinn Bheag [note]
Little Hill
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Mùla Mòr [note]
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FEADAN AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir
Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir
Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows from the N.E. [North East] section of the plan, into Amhuinn Ghlinne Ruaidh 120 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
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MULACHAN |
Mulachan
Mulachan
Mulachan |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 80 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Beinn Sheunta.
A tolerably large mossy hill, which is bounded on three sides by water. It is composed of three smaller hills namely Mula Béag, Mula Mòr, and Mula Chlach. |
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Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir [note]
Stream of the
Large Hollow
Signifies Big Hollow
Stream
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Mulachan [note]
Knolls
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FEADAN AIRIDH MHIC GHILLE CHRIOSDA DHUIBH |
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] Flows out of a small loch on the eastern side of the plan, into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, 120 chains E.N.E. [East North East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A small stream, which flows out of a small fresh water loch, at the northern end of Blar nan Feolaig, and runs in a northerly direction into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh. It receives a few small tributaries in its course. |
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SLAG MÒR |
Slag Mòr
Slag Mòr
Slag Mòr |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 140 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Beinn Sheunta
A small shallow glen, through which flows a small stream called Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir, It affords tolerably good pasture for cattle.
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Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dbuibh [note]
Stream of
Black Gilchrist
Signifies Black Gilchrist's
Shealing Stream
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Slag Mòr [note]
Large hollow |
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AIRIDHEAN AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhòir
Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhòir
Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhòir |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 130 chains E. by N. [East by North] of Beinn Sheunta.
A number of shealings, the greater number of them are in ruins the remainder of them are occupied in the summer season by the people of Galson. |
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MÙLA CHLACH |
Mùla Chlach
Mùla Chlach
Mùla Chlach |
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John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern side of the plan, 90 chains east of Beinn Sheunta.
A small mossy hill, on Mulachan, and on which are two small lochs or pools out of which flow two small streams one in an Easterly, and the other in a Westerly direction. |
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Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhòir [note]
Shealing of the
Large Hollow
Signifies Big Hollow Shealing
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Mula Chlach [note]
Stoney Knoll
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TOM AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir
Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir
Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the eastern margin of the plan, 130 chains east of Beinn Sheunta.
A small mossy hill or rising ground, on which are Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station and a marsh.
Signifies Big Hollow Hillock |
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BLÀR NAM FAOILEAG |
Blàr nam Faoileag
Blàr nam Faoileag
Blàr nam Faoileag |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the north eastern section of the plan, 110 chains E. by S. [East by South] of Beinn Sheunta.
A considerable portioin of very soft mossy moor on which are a vast number of small nameless fresh water lochs or pools.
Signifies Gulls Plain. |
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Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir [note]
Hillock of the
Large Hollow
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Blàr nam Faoileag [note]
Gulls'
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LOCH DÙBH MHURCHAIDH NA BUAIDHE |
Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buidhe
Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe
Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe |
John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross |
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[Situation] On the south eastern margins of the plan, 90 chains E.S.E. [East South East] of Beinn Sheunta.
A tolerably large fresh water loch out of the Northern end of which flows Ghlobha a Tuath. It is bounded on the Eastern side by Blar nam Faoileag.
Signifies Victorious Murdoch's Black Loch |
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Parish of Barvas
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Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe [note]
Victorious
Murdoch's
Black Loch
[Page signed]
R. Burnaby
Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
24 July 1852. |
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AMHUINN BHUIRGH |
Amhuinn Bhuirgh |
Donald McDonald Shader |
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This is a rapid river which flows from the Moors adjacent to Monach in a southerly direction, till it joins Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean it retains this name no further that the junction of the latter and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, there are a few Shealings along its margins and also some patches of arable &c. |
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AIRIDH AN T-SRATH |
Airidh an t-Srath |
Donald McDonald Shader |
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Those are five Shealings with three ruins and four small Enclosures on the margin of Amhuinn Bhuirgh Around these is a small patch of Green or arable pasture Situated at the north east end of Mointeach Mheadhonach |
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AMHUINN NAN CUIG PEGHINNEAN |
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean |
Donald McDonald Shader |
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This is a rapid river and a continuation of Amhuinn Bhuirgh and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruidh from where the latter joins crossing the road from Stornoway to Ness dividing Borh Mhor from Bail Ard till it falls into the Sea at Eire there is a small portion of green or arable pasture along its edges |
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Plan 5 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Amhuinn Bhuirgh - River
Airidh an t-Srath - Shealings
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean -- River
[Page signed]
Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
4th. March 52 [1852] |
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TOM EARSAIL |
Tom Earsail |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small Round low mossy pasture hill on the summit of which is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station and along its south base is an old fence Situated 70 Chains South west of Glean Ruadh |
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MOINTEACH MHEADHONACH |
Mointeach Mheadhonach |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informat could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is an extent of low flat moor the surface of which is very much broken and quite soft producing little or no pasture, on a small knoll nearly in the Middle of it is a trig [trigonometrical] station Situated and extending from Amhuinn Bhuirgh to Loch Ceartabhat. |
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DRUIM AN T-SLUIC |
Drum in t-Sluic |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small round low mossy pasture hill on the top of which is a trig [trigonometrical] station it affords very bad mossy pasture its surface being very much broken Situated about 20 Chains north of Tom Earsail |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Tom Earsail - Hill
Mointeach Mheadhonach - Moor
Druim an t-Sluic - Hill
[Page signed]
Thomas O'Farrell
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ALLT STIUDHACLAIT |
Allt Stiudhaclait |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small stream which flows from a Marsh at the west base of Tom Striamrabhat through a small hollow or Glen till it falls int Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean at the east base of Druim an t-Suic |
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MEANGLAN RUADH |
Meanglan Ruadh |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small stream flowing from the east base of Tom Earsail receiving several small nameless ones in its course till it falls into Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean at the South west base of Druim an t-Sluic. |
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TOM STRANGOIL |
Tom Strangoil |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a low round prominent mossy pasture Hill on the summit of which is a trig [trigonometrical] station its surface is that broken that it affords little or no pasture for either Sheep or Cattle Situated adjacent to the junction of Amhuinn Bhuirgh and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruiadh and between both &c. |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Allt Stuidhaclait - Stream
Meanglan Ruadh - Stream
Tom Strangoil - Hill
[Page signed]
Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
4th. March 1852 |
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GLEANN RUADH |
Gleann Ruadh |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a Glen on both Sides of Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh its Surface is partly broken producing very bad mossy pasture on the Margins of the river there is a small patch of green or arable pasture belonging to the Glen the rest is very bad pasture &c Situated and extending east from the junction of Amhuinn Bhuirgh to Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh and along both sides of the later as far as Dunaclaid |
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AMHUINN A GHLINNE RUAIDH |
Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a river which flows from the north side of Mulachan through Gleann Ruadh till it falls into or joins Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean at the junction of Amhuinn Bhuirgh |
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TOM STRIAMRABHAT |
Tom Striamrabhat |
Donald MacDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small low conical knoll on the top of which is a trig [trigonometrical] station its surface is very much broken and producing very indifferent mossy pasture &c Situated about 50 Cahins north east of Gleann Ruadh &c |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Gleann Ruadh - Glen
Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh - River
Tom Striamrabhat - Knoll
[Page signed]
Thomas O'Farrell
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DRUIM SCARP |
Druim Scarp |
Donald McDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
005 |
This is a large extent of mossy pasture which is very much broken and affording indifferent mossy pasture to either cattle or sheep there is two old fences across it with a stream or two Situated between Tom Striamrabhat Allt Stiudhacleit Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh and Feadan Chadhagro. |
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FEADAN CHADHAGRO |
Feadan Chadhagro |
Donald McDonald Shader
Informant could not spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
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This is a Stream flowing from the south base of Tom Striamrabhat by the east margin of Druim Scarp till it falls into Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh at the north base of Tom Strangoil. |
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Plan 5 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
Parish of Barvas
Objects
Druim Scarp - Moor
Feadan Chadhagro - Stream
[Page signed]
Thomas O'Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
4th. March 1852 |
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GLOBHAR A TUATH |
Globhar a Tuath |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a small but rapid stream which runs in a North westerly direction receiving in its course Globhan a deas and falls into Amhuinn Ghlinne Ruaidh |
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BLAR SHINNDANIS |
Blar Shinndanis |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a low flat mossy pasture hill Situated North of Tom dithabhat and about 20 Chains North of Amhuinn Glinne Ruaidh it has a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station on its Summit |
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CRO MILL A PHEALLA |
Cro Mill a Phealla |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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A number of Shealings the greater part of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited by the People of Borgh during the Summer Season Situated between Globhar a Thath and Amhuinn a Glinne Ruaidh Close to where the former joins the latter |
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Plan 5.D Trace No. 2 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvas
Objects
Globhar a Tuath - Stream
Blar Shinndanis - Hill
Cro Mill a Phealla - Shealings
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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TOM DITHABHAIL |
Tom Dithabhail |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
005 |
This is a tolerably large hill of a broken mossy surface which affords very bad pasture it is rather prominent Situated East of Tom Strangoil with a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station on its Summit |
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TOM DIHAVAL [1896] |
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BEINN SHEUNTA |
Beinn Sheunta |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
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This is a large mossy pasture hill the most prominent of any of the adjacent hills it is Situated in line between Tom Strangoil and Tom dithabhat |
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GLOBHAR A DEAS |
Globhar a Deas |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
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This is a Small Stream which flows from a very broken moor between Tom Dithabhat and Beinn Sheunta and runs in a Northerly direction till it falls into Globhar a Tuath |
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Plan 5-D Trace No. 2 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvas
Objects
Tom Dithabhail - Hill
Beinn Sheunta - Hill
Globhar a Deas - Stream
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Marth 5th. 1852 |
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TOM AIRNABHAL |
Tom Airnabhall |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
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This is a small round prominant hill of a very broken mossy Surface Situated on the South Side of Beinn Sheunta |
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DUNACLAID |
Dunaclaid |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ord. [Ordnance] Survey |
005 |
A number of Shealings the most of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited by the People of Borgh during the Summer Season Situated on the north Side of Amhuinn Ghlinne Ruaidh and Close to the west base of Beinn Sheunta |
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Plan 5.D Trace No. 2 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvas
Objects
Tom Airnabhal - Hill
Dunaclaid - Shealings
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Marth 5th 1852 |
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Plan 5.D Trace No. 2
Dunaclaid |
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MULA CHLACH |
Mula Chlach |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a Small hill Situated on the South end of Mulachan it has two Small Lochs on its north base with Streams flowing out of them one running in an Easterly and the other in a westerly direction |
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MULACHAN |
Mulachan |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a tolerably large hill of a mossy Surface it is composed of three smaller hills namely Mula Beag Mula Mor and Mula Chlach Situated north of Tom Dithabhall |
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FEADAN AIRIDH MHIC GHILLE CHRIOSDA DHUIBH |
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a Small Stream which flows out of one of the Small Lochs in Blar nam Faoileag and running in a northerly direction receiving in its Course Several Small Streams |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Mula Chlach - Hill
Mulachan - Hill
Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuibh - Stream
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 13th. 1852 |
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LOCH DÙBH MHURCHAIDH NA BUAIDHE |
Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a tolerably large Loch having a Stream flowing out of the north end of it Situated in a low flat moor South East of Tom Dithabhall |
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GLOBHAR A TUATH |
Globhar a Tuath |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a Small Stream which flows out of Loch Dubh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe and running in a South westerly direction Keeping Close to the East Side of Tom Dithabhall for 20 Chains |
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BLAR NAM FAOILEAG |
Blar nam Faoileag |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a portion of very Soft mossy moor Containing a great number of Small Lochs Situated Close to and East of Loch Dubh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. R.S.&.Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Loch Dùbh Mhurchaidh na Buaidhe - Loch
Globhar a Tuath - Stream
Blar nam Faoileag - Moor
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 13th. 1852 |
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MULA BÉAG |
Mula Béag |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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This is a Small hill of a mossy Surface it affords tolerable good Sheep pasture with a small stream flowing from its eastern base Situated on the north end of Mulachan |
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AIRIDH MHURCHAIDH MHIC THORMAID |
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
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A number of Shealings the greater part of which are in ruins the permenant ones are inhabited by the People of Galson during the Summer Season Situated north of Mulachan |
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FEADAN AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a small Stream which flows from the moor and runs through Slagmore in a northerly direction till it falls into Feadan Aridh Mhic Gille Chriosda Dhuibh Situated north of Aridheanan t-Sluig Mhoir |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. R.S.&.Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Mula Béag - Hill
Airidh Mhurchaidh Mhic Thormaid -- Shealings
Feadan an t-Sluig Mhoir - Stream
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 13th. 1852 |
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TOM AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a Small rige of mossy pasture Situated north and Close by Blarnam Foileag and has got a trig [trigonometrical] Station on its Summit |
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AIRIDHEAN AN T-SLUIG MHOIR |
Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhoir |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
A number of Shealings the greater part of which are in ruins the remainder are inhabited by the People of South Galson during the Summer Season Situated North of Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir |
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MULA MÒR |
Mula Mòr |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a Small hill of a mossy Surface one end of it extends Eastward nearly to Feadan Airidh Mhic Ghille Chriosda Dhuib Situated on Mulachan between Mula Chlach and Mula Beag |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. R.S.&.Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Tom an t-Sluig Mhoir - Hill
Airidhean an t-Sluig Mhoir - Shealings
Mula Mòr - Hill
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Marth 13th. 1852 |
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SLAG MÒR |
Slag Mòr |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a Small Glen not very deep with a Stream running through the Center of it it affords tolerably good Cattle pasture Situated Close to and N.E. [North East] of Aridheanan Sluig Mhoir |
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BEINN BHEAG |
Beinn Bheag |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a Small hill of mossy pasture Surface with a Small Stream flowing from the north base of it Situated Close to and north of Slag Mor |
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BEINN THEORUILTEAN |
Beinn Theoruiltean |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a large low flat hill of a very broken mossy Surface Situated east of Blar Shinndanis and North of Beinn Beag |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. R.S.&.Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Objects
Slag Mòr - Glen
Beinn Bheag - Hill
Beinn Theoruiltean - Hill
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 13th. 1852 |
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SCRITHABHAL |
Scrithabhal |
Donald Nicholson Melbost
Informant Could not Spell
John Morrison Ordnance Survey |
005 |
This is a Small but prominant hill of a mossy Surface the western Side of which produces good Sheep pasture Situated East of Beinn Theoruiltean |
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Plan 5 D Trace No. 3 -- List of Names collected by James Baterden Pte. R.S.&.Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
Parish of Barvass
Object
Scrithabhal - Hill
[Page signed]
James Baterden
Pte RS&Miners [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
March 13th. 1852 |
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