Volume contents
- 1 - Kilchoman , Page 1 (start)
- 20 - Kilchoman , Page 20
- 40 - Kilchoman , Page 40
- 60 - Kilchoman , Page 60
- 80 - Kilchoman , Page 80
- 100 - Kilchoman , Page 100
- 120 - Kilchoman , Page 120
- 140 - Kilchoman , Page 140
- 160 - Kilchoman , Page 160
- 180 - Kilchoman , Page 180
- 200 - Kilchoman , Page 200
- 220 - Kilchoman , Page 220
- 240 - Kilchoman , Page 240
- 260 - Kilchoman , Page 260
- 275 - Kilchoman , Page 275 (end)
- 276 - Kilchoman , Title page
- 278 - Kilchoman , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRENCHMAN'S ROCKS | Frenchman's Rocks Frenchman's Rocks Frenchman's Rocks |
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore Mr William Torrie. Teacher, Port Charlotte Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman, Portnahaven |
217 | A large group of islands and tidal rocks on the west coast of the island and a mile and a half from the village of Portnahaven towards the northwest. Distant from the nearest point of mainland a quarter of a mile- They are completely barren, and lying in a strong current they are very dangerous for shipping. The loss of a French vessel here has given them the name. They are in the parish of Kilchoman and on the property of The Trustees of the Late Mr McLaren Esqr of Foreland- |
| CEANN REAMHAR | Ceann Reamhar Ceann Reamhar Ceann Reamhar |
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore Mr William Torrie. Teacher, Port Charlotte Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman Portnahaven- |
217 | The most conspicuous point on the Frenchman's Rocks situated on the most northerly island of the group. Meaning "Fat Head"- |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 124
Parish of Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire.
[Signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Elsewhere in this volume a Late Mr McLean of Foreland is mentioned.
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 34 - Parish of Kilmochan, OS1/2/34
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kilmochan.
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.