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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMAS NÀIREACH | Camas Nàireach Camas Nàireach Camas Nàireach |
John McVean Kinerarach Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire James Wotherspoon Mill |
223 | Applicable to a good sized and 'sheltered bay situate between Clacharan & Carraig nan Eilean. Sig: [Signification] Shameful Bay |
| STANDING STONE [Carragh an Tarbert] | Carragh an Tarbert Carragh an Tarbert Carragh an Tarbert Carragh an Tarbert |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Curdie Manse John McVean Kinerarach Donald McLauchlan Carn na Faire James Wotherspoon Mill |
223 | Applicable to a large standing stone 8 feet high inclining towards the east, on the side of the road a short distance north of Tarbert Farm & house. The traditional account is that it was erected over the body as a monument to some Chief or man of great strength. The hilt of a sword and silver Scales (complete) were found on the beach near to the above mentioned stone. Sig: [Signification] The pillar of Tarbert "S.W. [South West] of Carn Bàn at a narrow part of the island called Tarbat there is a large stone on end known by the name of Carr an Tarbart or the pillar of Tarbat. It is nearly 8 feet high and from its inclined position cannot be less than 3 feet under ground. It was probably set up to mark the grave of some warrior" Old Stat: [Statistical] Account |
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Plan 223-9 -- Island of Gigha
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.