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- 82A - Kilmichael, Glassary , Title page
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSCRIBED ROCK [Cairnbaan] | Inscribed Rock Inscribed Rock Inscribed Rock |
Mr. Dugald Black, Cairnbaan Rev [Reverend] Mr. Mappleton, Duntroon Mr. McFarlane Cairnbaan Inn |
160 | A flat rock level with the surface measuring about 15 links long by 10 broad and having 16 or 17 concentric circles inscribed on it. The largest of the circles are about 1 feet in diameter and some not more that 6 inches, in the centre of each is a kind of a cup or hole about 2 inches in depth, thus [small sketch] This was pointed out to me by Mr. Dugal Black at Cairnbaan who had discovered it by chance about 3 years ago when intimation was sent to Dr. [Doctor] Simpson of Edinbro [Edinburgh], & the Rev [Reverend] Mr. McBride F.C. [Free Church] Minister of Kamesburgh near Rothesay 2 Antiquarians of some note who came and examined it. But as to their opinions regarding its use Mr. Black did not hear, further than Dr. [Doctor] Simpson told him that he had a Manuscript or had read one about it 30 years ago, & that he (Simpson) intended to write something of interest regarding their use, which he would forward a copy of it for his (Blacks) information. |
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Sheet 160.7 -- Parish of Glassary -- Argyllshire
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 16 - Parish of Kilmichael Glassary, OS1/2/16
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kilmichael Glassary.
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.