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Two stories relating to Cladh-Mhoire Nunton, 20 January 1871

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW116/149

Scope and Contents

Two stories collected from Hector MacLeod, aged 85, at Caisteal Bhuirgh/Borve Castle, Lionacleit/Linaclate, Beinn na Faoghla/Benbecula telling how Cladh-Mhoire Nunton [Baile nan Cailleach] had a roof which was burned the same night as all other church roofs were burnt in Scotland for reasons which remain a mystery. 'No such secret as this was ever Kept. Nothing is know[n] of it.' The first person to be buried there was Bard dugh mhic Neill Bharrai [Bàrd Dubh Mhic Neill Bharraigh] who fell ill while visiting Clanranald. He asked to be buried in a hillock so that he could see 'Beinn Bhearnach Bharraidh' [Barraigh/Isle of Barra]. Hector says that this was done 'and in course of time the caibeal was got up'.

Dates

  • Creation: 20 January 1871

Language of Materials

Gaelic English

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 64 folios ; 19.5 x 23 cm