Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Clachan an Disart [Continued] | 101 | [Continued from page 29] The Statistical Account (New) says "The parish of Glenurchy was of old known by the name of Clachan an Disart, which signifies the temple or Sanctuary of the supreme being. Tradition alleges that Druidism of old occupied the spot on which the church now stands; that her clachan or circle of stones stood and that her destable [detestable] misteries were celebrated where the church now stands." |
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| CHURCH [Dalmally] | Church | John Campbell Dalmally Robert Scott Dalmally Revd [Reverend] Mr McLean Dalmally New Stat. [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales |
101 | The church, which is situated about 300 yards north of the Inn of Dalmally, is an octagonal building with a square Tower attached to the eastern side. It contains seats for about 230. The Manse which is situated a short distance east of the Church is good modern dwelling house with a large garden and outhouses attached. The island on which the Church and Manse are [continued on page 31] |
| MANSE [Dalmally] | Manse | John Campbell Dalmally Robert Scott Dalmally Revd [Reverend] Mr McLean Dalmally New Stat. [Statistical] Account Origines Parochiales |
101 | The church, which is situated about 300 yards north of the Inn of Dalmally, is an octagonal building with a square Tower attached to the eastern side. It contains seats for about 230. The Manse which is situated a short distance east of the Church is good modern dwelling house with a large garden and outhouses attached. The island on which the Church and Manse are [continued on page 31] |
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[Notes - Clachan an Disart (Continued)]
"The Parish was formerly called Clachan Dysart
a celtic word signifying "The Temple of the highest" the place
where the Church stands was probably the site of the Clachan
or "Circle of Stones" of the Druids. Dysart properly means
the highest God. Old Statistical Account.
"The Parish still retains its ancient name
in all ecclesiastical deeds and records.
All the minutes of Session are uniformly
dated at Clachan an Disart"
New Stat [Statistical] Account
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 6 - Parish of Glenorchy and Inishail, OS1/2/6
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Glenorchy and Inishail.
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.