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- 115 - Ardchattan , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÙN BHAILE AN RIGH | Dun Baile an Righe Dun Baile an Righe Dun baile an righ Dun bhail an righ "Dùn Bhaile an Righ" |
Mr. Campbell, P.O. [Post Office] Ledaig. Mr Beaton, Schoolmr. [Schoolmaster] Admiralty Chart Old. Stat. [Statistical] Account GO. [Gaelic Orthography] |
087 | A ridge terminating in an abrupt precipice facing the main road on the East side thereof near Craigneuk. There is said to have been a fort on it at one time, but nothing of that sort is to be seen now. Sig: [Signification] "The Hill or Fort of the King's town" |
| CREAG AN EIG | Creag an h-Eug Creag an h-Eug "Creag an Eig." |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Calman Ardchattan Mr. Campbell, Ledaig G.O. [Gaelic Orthography] |
087 | This is the precipice mentioned above, rising above the main road perpendicularly to the height of nearly 100 feet. It is currently stated that when Berigonium was in the possession of the Romans, this Craig was used as a place of execution for Prisoners. Hence the name. Sig: [Signification] "The Craig of Death" "There is a tradition that Beregonium was destroyed by fire from Heaven in confirmation of which the summit of Dun bhail an Righ projecting and overhanging the road, has a volcanic appearance and a most hideous aspect." Ext: [Extract] Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
Continued entries/extra info
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Sheet 87-1 Parish of Ardchattan, Argyllshire.
[Note to Dùn Bhaile an Righ:]
See Forbes's Gaelic Grammar page 209
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 1 - Parish of Ardchattan, OS1/2/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Ardchattan.
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Argyll, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.