Note about the church at Cill a Chaoireal, 1884
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW120/220
Scope and Contents
Note about the church at Cill a Chaoireal [Cille Choirill], stating that it was built by Gilleaspa Caoireal, that the steeple of the old church was put on the new one and that it was said to be 'the highest stone that ever would be built'. Also notes that Guala Chrosda [Colla Chrosda] was the name of the seer who lived at Bonawe [Bun Abha, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire].
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 1 notebook ; 17.5 x 10.8 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 65r, line 1 to folio 65r, line 11
Bibliography
Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica, vol ii, (Edinburgh, 1900) p. 222.
Subject
- Chrosda, Colla ([Guala] | seer | Bonawe | Argyllshire) (Person)
- Caoireal, Gilleasbuig (Person)
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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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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