Township: balevullin

2004.147.1

Colour photograph of the site at east end of Balevullin Bay where the hammerstone (2003.96.1) was found.

Site of hammerstone (2003.96.1) at east end of Balevullin Bay close to Rubha na Bò Maoile, on the way to the Green, photographed in March 2000.

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2004.147.2

Colour photograph of the site at east end of Balevullin Bay where the hammerstone (2003.96.1) was found.

Approximate location of hammerstone (2003.96.1) shown by arrow, at east end of Balevullin Bay close to Rubha na Bò Maoile on the way to the Green, photographed day after find in March 2000,

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2004.148.1

18th century brooch pin and 15th century bronze buckle mounting found on Balevullin machair.

Brooch pin and bronze buckle mounting found on Balevullin machair before 1953. Examined and identified by the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in Edinburgh (pre-1953). The pin is thought to have been made during the 18th century, whilst the buckle was thought to be made in the 15th century because “leaf shaped terminal did not appear until after 14th century”. Includes photocopy of historian`s notes.

2004.148.3

Two envelopes from the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Two envelopes from the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in Edinburgh (On His Majesty`s Service therefore pre-1953) with rough drawings and descriptions of the items found on Balevullin machair (2004.148.1-2).

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2004.138.3.1

Seven postcards of Tiree.

Three postcards of Tiree views published by Whiteholme Ltd of Dundee – (1) two views of Balevullin Bay, one of Balephuil and one of Balemartine; (2) Balevullin Bay; (3) Baugh. Four postcards with views of Tiree by Sue Anderson of Coll – (1) Kilkenneth and Kennavara; (2) Mannal; (3) Hynish and the Signalling Tower; (4) Sandaig.

2004.94.1

Photocopied letter to Lady Victoria Campbell dated April 1907 from the Scotch Education Department, Whitehall, London.

Letter to Lady Victoria Campbell dated April 1907 from the Scotch Education Department, Whitehall, London about James MacKinnon (Neil MacKinnon`s father) of Balevullin who had been a pupil of Lady Victoria`s woodworking class at the Lodge. He had progressed to become an instructor and Lady Victoria had been looking for a grant so he could continue his education.