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Notes on Crois an t-Sagairt, Garryhellie, South Uist, 8 May 1877

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW108/60

Scope and Contents

Notes on the cross called Crois an t-Sagairt, [Geàrraidh Sheilidh/Garryhellie, Uibhist a Deas/South Uist], its appearance and where the priest lived in relation to it. He adds that when Sì ne ni[ghean] MhicNeill Barra [Jean MacNeil, daughter of MacNeil of Barra] came to Garryhellie the priest left and that the land was so fertile that every sheep had 3 lambs and each of these lambs had 3 lambs the following year. Opposite the cross is Rudh Hallan [Rubha Hallan] and Dun Ru Hallan [Dùn Rubha Hallan].

Dates

  • Creation: 8 May 1877

Language of Materials

English,Gaelic

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 62 folios ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm

Physical Location

5.07

Physical Location

folio 17v, line 2 to folio 17v, line 16

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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