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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL (Remains of) [nr parish church] | Chapel (Remains of) Chapel (Remains of) Chapel (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicolson The Manse Applecross Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Macdonald F.C [Free Church] Manse Applecross, Mr. Duncan Macnair Applecross |
102 | Applies to the remains of an old Chapel supposed to have been erected about the time of King James I. It was much larger than at present, the northern portion of it having been destroyed but at what time cannot be gleaned. It is situated in the W. [West] end of the graveyard of the parish church. The remaining portions being roofed in and was used as a burial place by the old proprietors, the Mackenzies of Applecross It is supposed that both Episcopalians and Presbyterians have worshipped in it, but that it was originally Erected as a Roman Catholic Chapel. This supposition is sustained from the fact of a Holy Water Font or an article much resembling the same having been found near during the spring of this year (A.D 1874) The word "Comraich" does signify Sanctuary but has no connection with this chapel , but is taken from a supposition that the land within a radius of six miles from the place of Applecross being priviledged, or protected from any other power save that of the Church. No further information than the above could be obtained after very careful enquiry from every available source. |
| HOLY WATER FONT FOUND HERE A.D. 1874 [nr parish church] | Holy Water Font found here A.D. 1874 | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicolson The Manse Applecross Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Macdonald F.C [Free Church] Manse Applecross Mr. Duncan Macnair Applecross |
102 | Applies to the remains of an old Chapel supposed to have been erected about the time of King James I. It was much larger than at present, the northern portion of it having been destroyed but at what time cannot be gleaned. It is situated in the W. [West] end of the graveyard of the parish church. The remaining portions being roofed in and was used as a burial place by the old proprietors, the Mackenzies of Applecross It is supposed that both Episcopalians and Presbyterians have worshipped in it, but that it was originally Erected as a Roman Catholic Chapel. This supposition is sustained from the fact of a Holy Water Font or an article much resembling the same having been found near during the spring of this year (A.D 1874) The word "Comraich" does signify Sanctuary but has no connection with this chapel , but is taken from a supposition that the land within a radius of six miles from the place of Applecross being priviledged, or protected from any other power save that of the Church. No further information than the above could be obtained after very careful enquiry from every available source. |
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