Livingstone, Baron of Bachuil (Lismore)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Note about the caman of Bachuil, September 1870
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW106/70
Scope and Contents
Note about the caman of Bachuil which states that it was thought to have been sculpted on a gravestone on the spot where it had grown [Lios Mòr/Lismore, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire].
Dates:
September 1870
Story about Caman na Bachuil [the Bachuil staff], September 1870
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW106/41
Scope and Contents
Story about Caman na Bachuil [the Bachuil staff] describing how it was found growing on the Crois [Crois Dubh Lios Mòr or Black Cross of Lismore, Lios Mòr/Lismore, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire] having grown within a night, just as the Baron of Bachuil had seen in a dream the night before. The Baron cut it off and it was sent to the Pope, who had it 'gilt with gold & gave it to the Baron as a symbol of office.' The caman is described as being in the possession of hte Duke of Argyll. The...
Dates:
September 1870
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