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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIGHA & CARA | Gigha & Cara Gigha & Cara Gigha & Cara Gigha & Cara Gigha & Cara Gigha & Cara Gigha |
Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Origines Parochiales Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map Blackie's Atlas Sherriff's Returns |
222; 223; 234; 235; 240 | "This parish, consisting o f two islands , Gigha & Cara & the small islet Gigalum forms a part of the southern district of Argyllshire called Kintyre, from which it is divided by a Channel 3 1/2 miles broad (Sound of Gigha) It lies along the west coast of that district, extending nearly from N.E. [North East] to S.W. [South West] The island of Gigha is about 7 miles in length & 2 1/2 in breadth. South of Gigha, at the distance of 1 1/2 miles, lies the island of Cara which is near 1 mile long, & 1/2 mile broad. Both islands are low, having few hills, & those hardly as high as the arable land on the opposite coast of Kintyre. The name of this parish is said to be derived from two Gaelic words, Eilean, island, and Dia, God. Written in the Gaelic Eilean Dhia, signifying God's Island, It is however more likely that the name Gigha is derived from the Gaelic word Geodha, "a creek", since the island abounds in creeks and bays favourable for keeping boats in. Cara is supposed to signify a monastery. The coast on the west side is bold & rocky. The Average rise of the tide is about 4 feet. It seldom rises above 6 feet. [continued on page 2] |
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Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 5 - Parish of Gigha and Cara, OS1/2/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Gigha and Cara
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.