OS1/27/5/66
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEALABOST | Mealabost | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not spell John Morrison Od [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is the northern portion of Borgh. the houses are built of peat moss Stone and Thatched it contains about 22 families which derive their Support from the produce of the land. to the north of it lies Dùn Bhuirgh. |
| MELBOST [1896] | 005 | |||
| BORGH MHEADHONACH | Borgh Mheadhonach | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not spell John Morrison Od [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is a portion of the Village of Borgh the houses aof which are on the usual plan it Contains about Seven Tenants Situated about 18 miles from Stornoway adjacent to and South of Mealabost. |
| BAIL ARD | Bail Ard | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not spell John Morrison Od [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is a portion of the middle of Borgh village Containing about 7 tenants Some of the houses are new and built on rather a better plan than usual though Still built of peat moss and Stone Situated adjacent to and South of Borgh Mheadhonach. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 66Plan 5A -- List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
Trace 2
Township or Parish - Barvas
Objects
Mealabost - Village
Borgh Mheadhonach - Village
Bail Ard - Village
[signed] Thomas O Farrell
28th February
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, eilthireach
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