OS1/28/19/41

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CREAG NA CARAIG Creag na Caraig
Creag na Caraig
Creag na Caraig
Revd: [Reverend] J. Macpherson
Mr Watson
Mr McDonald
117 This name applies to a hill south of the village of Plockton adjacent to a narrow creek at that end of the village, the hill is covered with rocks long heather and a few scattered birch trees, and is the property of A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament] The name signifies "Rough Rock".
CÀRN AN DUINE Càrn an Duine Revd: [Reverend] J. Macpherson
Mr Watson
Mr McDonald
117 Applies to hilly ground a short distance west of the village of "Plockton" covered with ricks and heathy pasture, property of A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament] The name Signifies "Man's hill".
CRAIG Craig
Craig
Craig
'A Chreag
Craig
Mr Watson Factor
Mr K. Matheson Plockton
Mr M. McDonald
Revd [Reverend] J. Macpherson.
Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69
117 This name is applied to several small one Storey houses occupied by Crofters and fishermen, the dwellings are all thatched and are in very middling repair. Proprietor A. Matheson M.P. [Member of Parliament]

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Co. [County] Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Lochalsh

Creag na Caraig [notes]
Cairge ? Mode suggested from
Ex: [Examiners] Office, and approved
By order. John T Hoban
Ca [Civilian assistant]
5 Jany [January] 1876

Crag na Cairge Rock of the Pinnacle or Cliff?

There is no adjective in the
name Creag na Caraig - Does Caraig mean Roughness?

Craig [note]
& Sheet 117/10

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