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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRICKCOIL | Carrickcoil Carrickcoil |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] 25 chains ESE [East South East] of Mull (farm house) A point of rocks joined to the Main land by a natural Arch under which the water runs at high Tide. The point of this rock is used as a seat by Anglers. |
| SLOUCHALKIN | Slockalkin Slockalkin |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] 20 Chains E. by S. [East by South] of Mull (farm house) A small Creek or gully beech of which consists Shingle not used as a landing place for boats. - |
| CARRICKAMURLAN | Carrick-a Murlon Carrick-a Murlon |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] 22 chains East of Mull (farm house) A point of rocks used as a seat by fishermen when Angling. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 59Parish of Kirkmaiden
Form 136
Page 139 - Carrickcoil
139- SlocKalKin
142 - Carrick- a- murlon
Carraig - A rock, a cliff &c.
Caol (ad. [adjective]) narrow Slender &c
or
Caol (Sub. [Subjective]) A narrow Strait, sound &c.
Gaelic Dicty [Dictionary]
"Slouch" a ravine, a gully.
"Sloc" a pit a hollow (Gaelic) Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
Carraig (Gaelic) A rock
Muir-lan (Gaelic) A high tide or high water
See Page 41
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Brenda Pollock
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