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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEACH NA COILLE | Coill' Eileach Coill' Eileach Coill-ellach Eileach na Coille |
Mr. Campbell Schoolmaster Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map Finally adopted by the Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
094 | This name applies to what was formerly a ford on Loch Shin situated about 3/4 of a mile west of Lairg Hotel. There is a tradition in the district that it was artificially constructed so as to form a dam whereby the Sutherlandmen were enabled to flood the River Shin by which means they prevented the McKays of Strathnaver from crossing upon several occasions. It signifies the "Dam of the wood" |
| CHURCH (Site of) [old parish church] | Church (site of) Church (site of) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Matheson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
094 | This name applies to the site of the old parish church of Lairg situated in the Grave yard a short distance west of the Parish Manse, It was built in A.D. 1794 and disused in 1844 at which time the present church was opened for divine service. |
| GRAVE YARD [old parish church] | 094 | the Grave yard a short distance west of the Parish Manse | ||
| HOLY WATER FONT [old parish church] | 094 | At the entrance to the Grave yard and adjacent to the site of the church is a Holy-water-font of rude dimensions placed firmly in the ground. The font is composed of a Block of Granite capable of holding about two Quarts of water. |
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[Page] 25County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
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