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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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TOBAR MHEASAIN | Tobar Mheasain Tobar Mheasain Tobar Mheasain Tobar Mheasain Tober Massan |
Rev [Reverend] John Murray Mr. Donald Gilchrist Mr. William Sutherland Mr. Alexander Sutherland New Statistical Account |
089 | Applied to a Well of excellent water. Situated in Glen Loth and about two miles distant from Lothbeg, this well was resorted to in former ages as a Specific for almost all diseases. There is a tradition in the district that an ash tree which stood by the side of the Well was cut down by some evil disposed person and the consequence was that all virtue departed from the Well, after its removal. It signifies the "Well of Virtues" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland propr. [proprietor]. |
CARRADH NAN CLACH | Carradh nan Clach Carradh nan Clach Carradh nan Clach Carradh nan Clach |
Rev [Reverend] John Murray Mr. Donald Gilchrist Mr. William Sutherland Mr. Alexander Sutherland |
089 | This name applies to a small height upon which are erected two stones in an upright position and supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors who were slain in the neighbourhood. the Stones stand about four feet high three feet broad, and two feet thick, It signifies the "Burrying or Intering Stones" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland propr. [proprietor]. |
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