Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALLOCHANDRAIN | Ballochandrain Bealachandrain |
Mr Fletcher The Rd [Reverend] Mr Dewar |
172 | An excellent farm house & Offices. The property of Mrs Campbell Ormidale |
| CRUADAIL | Cruadail Cruadail |
Mr Fletcher The Rd [Reverend] Mr Dewar |
172 | A name seemingly well known applied to a level spot of ground immediately east of the Bridge. It is said to have been the scene of a conflict between the Norwegians under the command of Meckan (Son of Magnus, King of Norway), and the Gaels & others, (not known). It is reported that the chief (Meckan) fell during the struggle & his reputed grave is to be seen a little to the South of Lochead, close to the road. Sig. [Signification] A place of hardship. |
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Ph [Parish] of Kilmodan -- Argyllshire
CRUADAIL
[aller?].
Site of Battle between Norwegians & Scots. 11th Century. T. P. W.
Transcriber's notes
part of word missing - refer to Nora
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 18 - Parish of Kilmodan, OS1/2/18
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kilmodan.
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.