Note about archaeological sites and the presence of wood on Lios Mòr/Lismore, September 1870
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW106/80
Scope and Contents
Note that the caibeal [chapel] and leacain cinn [headstones] at Cilleachain [possibly Balimackillichan], Lios Mòr/Lismore, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire, 'are still seen on the Eirebal mor'. Carmichael notes that theres are '3 Eirebals' namely Eirebal Mòr, Eirebal Beag and Eirebal-an-fhaing. The last places on the island to retain wood were Aoine and Alasra.
Dates
- Creation: September 1870
Language of Materials
English Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 117 folios ; 20 x 16.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 21r, line 17 to folio 21r, line 20
- Alasra Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Aoine Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Archaeology
- Argyllshire Scotland
- Balimackillichan Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Church Buildings
- Eirebal Beag Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Eirebal an Fhaing Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Gravestones
- Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
- Trees
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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