Volume contents
- 1 - Killarrow etc , Page 1 (start)
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- 140 - Killarrow etc , Page 140 (end)
- 141 - Killarrow etc , Title page
- 142 - Killarrow etc , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOGHA NA BAINNSE | Bogha na Bainnse Bogha na Bainnse Bogha na Bainnse |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. McGilp Teacher of Kilchoman |
176 | A portion of flat H.& L.W.M. [High & Low Water Mark] rock situated at the extreme N. [North] end of Rudh' a' Mhàil, about 10 chains N.W. [North West] of Rhuvaal Lighthouse, the property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay. Sig: [Signification] Reef of the wedding. |
| RUDH' A' MHÀIL | Rudh' a' Mhàil Rudh' a' Mhàil Rudh' a' Mhàil |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. McGilp Teacher of Kilchoman |
176 | The most northeasterly extremity of the island of Islay, which forms a headland about 3/4 mile in breadth. Situated about 7 miles N. [North] of Portaskaig, the property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay Sig: [Signification] Promontory of the rent. |
| RHUVAAL LIGHTHOUSE | Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) Rhuvaal Lighthouse (Fixed Red & White) |
Mr. A. McDougall Ballygrant Mr. A. McCorkindale Caol Ila Mr. D. Brock Factor Islay House |
176 | A circular tower 18 feet in diameter at base, & 95 feet in height, at the top of which a light is exhibited - white towards the N.& S. [North & South] & red towards the E. [East] the white light being visible at a distance of 18 miles - Situated on the N.E. [North East] side of Rudh' a' Mhàil about 7 miles N. [North] of Portaskaig. It is the property of the public per the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Killarrow & Kilmeny. -- Islay, -- Argyllshire
[Signed] A.McDonald
2nd Corpl [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 70 - Parishes of Killarrow and Kilmeny and Kildalton and Oa, OS1/2/70
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Killarrow and Kilmeny, and Kildalton and Oa.
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.