Teampull Chaluim Chille Benbecula Inverness-shire Scotland
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Archaeological note relating to a stone found on Beinn na Faoghla/Benbecula, 29 August 1870
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Identifier: Coll-97/CW116/108
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...
Dates:
29 August 1870
Stories about Cladh Chaluim Chille Bailvanaich and Caibeal Mhoire Nunton, 27 April 1872
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Identifier: Coll-97/CW119/56
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Stories collected from John MacLellan or Iain Ban, Hacleit [Haclait/Hacklet, Beinn na Faoghla/Benbecula] about Cladh Chaluim Chille Bailvanaich [Baile Mhanaich/Balivanich] and Caibeal Mhoire, Nunton [Baile nan Cailleach]. The story tells how the first man to be buried at Cladh Mhoire was a man who drowned off Barraigh/Isle of Barra but whose body was found at Nunton.
Dates:
27 April 1872