Archaeological note relating to a stone found on Beinn na Faoghla/Benbecula, 29 August 1870
Scope and Contents
Archaeological note relating to a stone found on Beinn na Faoghla/Benbecula by Archibald MacRury, Bailevanaich [Baile Mhanaich/Balivanich] described as being a small stone with a hole and found in the strand at half-tide 'just below tunga' that summer at Ua Oirisy Mianaish an underground cave between Roisnish and Scarigleoid [Uamh Orasaigh Mheanais, Orasaigh, Meanais, Ròisnis/Rossinish and Sgaraileòd]. There is also a sketch of the stone. MacRury also states that he 'Got bra [quern] found at Tai chleirich close to S[aint] Co[l]umcille Benbecula' [Teampull Chaluim Chille]. A note reads 'Crocillechusmic where the old chuch at Torlom' [Torlum].
Dates
- Creation: 29 August 1870
Language of Materials
Gaelic English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 64 folios ; 19.5 x 23 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 34v, line 9 to folio 34v, line 17
- Archaeology
- Balivanich Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Meanais Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Orasaigh Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Rossinish Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Stones
- Tales
- Teampull Chaluim Chille Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Tools
- Torlum Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
- Uamh Orasaigh Mheanais Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
Subject
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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