Photograph of Mr B Greenshields at the grave of F Greenshields at Soroby (2008)
Colour photograph of Mr B Greenshields at the grave of his father F Greenshields who was one of five seamen who died when HMS Sturdy foundered on rocks of Sandaig in Oct 1940.
Collection book for subscriptions towards the upkeep of Soroby Cemetery 1908-1954
Small notebook containing handwritten record of names and amount given towards the upkeep of Sorobie Cemetery between 1908 and 1954. Names include: Donald Lamont (The Land, father of Mary lamont, Mod Gold Medalist), Donald Campbell (“the ban”, grandfather of Alasdair Sinclair Greenhill “Alasdair beag na Cachala”), Gilleasbuig Campbell (his borther), Donald MacLean, Balinoe (his nickname Donald a` Tommy was to do with his hat, great uncle of Willie MacLean, Balinoe), John MacDonald, Sandaig (“Beegee”). Also a small type-written note informing subscribers of Argyll County Council`s failure to keep the cemetery in an orderly state and the need to revive the subscriptions system. The notebook was evidently passed around between subscribers.
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Colour photograph of the graves of HMS `Sturdy` sailors at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The graves of the sailors from H.M.S. Sturdy who were lost at Sandaig in October 1940. The wreath was handmade by Lt. Cdr. Michael J. Gibson RN RD (Rtd) whose father E. J. A. Gibson, Engineer Officer, was injured during the incident, and the photograph taken by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman J.H. Rivett at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of seaman J.H. Rivett from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman F. Greenshields at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of seaman F. Greenshields from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman T. W. Cowler at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of stoker T. W. Cowler from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman P. R. Cornford at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of Able Seaman P. R. Cornford from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of Leading Stoker A. T. Trahearn at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of Leading Stoker A. T. Trahearn from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Cross-decorated stone in Soroby graveyard
Photograph of a cross-decorated stone in Soroby graveyard.
Dating from the Early Christian period, i.e. from the 5th to 12th century, this gravestone in Soroby cemetery at Balinoe bears crosses in bold relief on both sides. The edges of the stone and crosses are decorated with heavy cable-moulding.
The front of the stone (not shown) faces east and is carved with a Latin cross, in the centre of which is a massive round boss. There are two crudely shaped serpents in the upper arm. The back is decorated with a ring-headed cross.
The stone stands 1.25 metres high and measures 0.8 metres at its widest and 0.25 metres in depth, excluding the boss on the front. The socket-stone in which it stands is below ground
Colour photograph of a cross-decorated stone in Soroby graveyard.
Cross-decorated stone in Soroby graveyard, photographed by Dr John Holliday in 2006.
Newsletter of the Tiree Heritage Society `Friends of the Tiree Chapels`, No. 7, 17/8/2004.
News about the Gaelic version of the Pilgrimage Route Guidebook, the information boards for the chapels, broch, ringing stone and Soroby graveyard, the repairs to the bridges at the Kirkapol chapel site and Tobair Eachainn, funding and fund-raising.
