Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Rubha Mhìcheil, Barra
Grid reference
NF 734 016 (accurate position)
Six-figure easting & northing
73400 801600
Latitude
56.98991685667549
Longitude
-7.378603701925119
County
Inverness-shire
Nearby places
Eilean Sheumais, Barra (0.83 miles)
Kilmoire, eccles., Barra (3.7 miles)
Barra, island Barra (3.72 miles)
Barra, parish aka Kilbarr (4.02 miles)
Cille Bharra, eccles. Barra (4.02 miles)
Object Classification
Coastal
Relief
Is linear feature?
No
Notes
This promontory faces across a narrow stretch of water to Rubha na Maighdein. To the north of Rubha Mhìcheil is a small plain on which lies the settlement of Bruairnis. But see St Michael's Chapel, Barra for further discussion of Michael dedication on the island.
Names
1 head-name linked to this place ?Rubha Mhìcheil
Head name
Rubha Mhìcheil
Place
Rubha Mhìcheil, Barra
Certainty that this name applies to this place
Certain
The status of this name is
Current
Is this a current OS form? ?
Yes
Is this the original referent of the place?
Yes
Is the association of this name to this object hypothetical?
No
Rudha Mhìcheil 1843, OS 6 inch first edn.
Historic formRudha Mhìcheil Head nameRubha Mhìcheil PlaceRubha Mhìcheil, Barra Certainty that this name applies to this placeCertain SourceOS 6 inch first edn. Date of citation1843 x 1882 Notes on the context of this place-nameMid to late 19th c. |
Source code
OS 6 inch first edn.
Source title
Ordnance Survey 6 Inch to the Mile, First Edition
Notes
Mid to late 19th c.
Saints in this place-name
Michael (ns) (maybe)
Michael, Archangel (maybe)
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