Tobar nam Baintighearna Lismore Argyllshire Scotland
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Subject Source: Local sources
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Custom and archaeological finds relating to Eala, September 1870
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW106/25
Scope and Contents
Custom and archaeological finds relating to Eala [possibly Clach na h-Ealaidh, Lios Mòr/Lismore, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire]. The archaeological finds were pins, brooches and bones while the custom of retreating to Eala for a year and a day is described. Having completed their retreat people would emerge white-washed. Carmichael also mentions the location of the nunnery, the well where the nuns would wash [Tobar nam baintighearna at Creagan-nam-baintea[gh]rna] and another building near the...
Dates:
September 1870