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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEOLDALE | Keoldale Keoldale |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. John McKay |
005 | This name applies to a large Commodious & well built mansion two stories high with suitable out offices detached a short distance to the East of the Pier, the whole are slated, and in good repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
| CNOC NAN CEANNAN | Cnoc nan Ceannan Cnoc nan Ceannan |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. John McKay |
005 | This name applies to a small mound having an Elevation of about five feet above the General Surface there is a tradition that it marks the Graves of Several Danes who were slain at this spot, but the date of the occurance is unknown. A portion of this mound was taken away A.D. 1835 when Several human bones were found as well as a small bronze elliptical cockade, & polished bone supposed to be used for fastening the military plaid. It Signifies the "Hillock of Heads". |
| HUMAN BONES AND AN ELLIPTICAL COCKADE FOUND HERE A.D. 1835 [Cnoc nan Ceannan] | 005 | This name applies to a small mound having an Elevation of about five feet above the General Surface there is a tradition that it marks the Graves of Several Danes who were slain at this spot, but the date of the occurance is unknown. A portion of this mound was taken away A.D. 1835 when Several human bones were found as well as a small bronze elliptical cockade, & polished bone supposed to be used for fastening the military plaid. It Signifies the "Hillock of Heads". |
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