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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAVE YARD [Oronsay] | Grave Yard Grave Yard Grave Yard |
Mr William Gellattly, Landsteward Mr James McIllrick Manager Mr A. McNeill, Farmer Garvard |
165 | An ancient place of internment situated immediately E. [East] of the farm steading at Oronsay. It is believed to have been used from an early period; but when it was first used cannot be ascertained. A tombstone inside of the ruins is said to bear the date, 1280, There is doubt on this matter, however, |
| STONE CROSS (Sculptured) [burial ground, Oronsay] | Stone Cross (Sculptured) Stone Cross (Sculptured) Stone Cross (Sculptured) |
Mr William Gellattly, Landsteward Mr James McIllrick, Manager. Mr A. McNeill, Farmer Garvard |
165 | This elegant Cross, which is 14 feet high, bears a sculpture of the crucifix and other elaborate designs, It stands outside the Grave-yard wall on the E. [East] side, The following inscription - which has become very indistinct- "Hec est crux Colini Filli Christi prior * A.D. 1539", is engrained on the Cross, |
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Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Oronsay, -- Argyllshire.
[Signature] A. McDonald 2nd Corp. R.E. [Second Corporal Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 65 - Parish of Colonsay and Oronsay, OS1/2/65
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Colonsay and Oronsay.
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.