OS1/28/9/72
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH | Church Church Church |
Revd [Reverend] J Menzies, Minister Mr Gunn Stat [Statistical] Account |
088 | This is the parish church, and is a large rectangular building built of stone, and slated, and in good condition It was built in 1807, and is seated to accomodate 600. "Near the church ar [are] two standing stones, the vulgar tradition respecting them, is, that Knock Farril, which lies directly opposite was ofter resorted to by Fin-mac-coul, the Fingal of Ossain; whence by his immense strength, he threw them down upon his enemies, In conformity of this, the marks of a gigantic finger and thumb, are still pointed out on one the them" New Stat acct [Statistical account] |
| SCHOOL [Fodderty] | School School School |
Mr D Scott, master Revd [Reverend] J Menzies Stat [Statistical] account |
076 | This is a school, having a schoolhouse sttached, both are one story high, slated, and in good order, average attendance 50. The usual rudementary branches of education are taught |
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[page] 72County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Fodderty (Proper)
Church [note] Standing Stone is written to each separately See page 84
School [notes]
of both sexes
Suggested from Ex: [Examiners] office and approved By Order. John Y. Hoban c.a. [civilian assistant] 13. Jany, [January] 1876
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