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MHG39893 - Cemetery, Balchuirn

Summary

Cemetery possible with an associated chapel.

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No change to previous field report. The suggested location of the chapel along the S wall of the burial ground is a possibility but no identifiable remains exist.
Published survey (1/10,00) of burial ground correct.
Visited by OS (J M) 19 January 1979

NH 5394 2508) Chapel (NR) (site of) OS 1/10,000 map, (1972)

Part of the chapel, probably S wall, survives as an amorphous turf-covered stony bank but there is insufficient for accurate measurement. The burial ground, bounded by a ruined stone wall, was last used about 80 years ago according to local information. A few unmarked gravestones remain. There is no local knowledge of the dedication or of the names Priestfield and Croit Moluag.
Surveyed at 1/10,000. Visited by OS (R L) 17 December 1969

The chapel of Moluag stood near Bail'a' Chuin, overlooking the Fairreagaig, and commanding a wide prospect of Stratherrick. There was a large population in this neighbourhood, and it is probable that a priest was resident here. A piece of ground close to the chapel was called Croit Moluag, or Priestfield.
Sinton 1910

Site of Chapel {NR} Graveyard (Disused) {NAT}
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1903)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NH 5393 2508 (200m by 200m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH52NW
Civil Parish	DORES
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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