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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Clett ab Dùin Clett an Dùin
Cleit an Dùin
Cleite an Dun
John McKinnon & Mr McDonald
AA Carmichael Esq
Admiralty Chart
012 This name signifies "the fort lump" & is applied to a small hill ½ mile N. E. [North East] from Paible on Taransay.
RAAH Raah
Rath
Raah
Raah
John McKinnon
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
OE [Old Estate] Map
012 This name is applied to a small district which was formerly a township occupied by small tenants. A number of ruins of houses are still on the ground.
It is situate at a point on Taransay one mile north East from Paible.
SGEIR MHOR Sgeir Mhòr John McKinnon 012 Is applied to the rocky point on the coast at Raah.
The name signifies "The big rock".
Tràigh Iar For authorities and description see Name Book for Block 2 Sh. [Sheet] 17
Glen Horgabost For authorities and description see Name Book for Block 2 Sh. [Sheet] 17

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Ph. [Parish] of Harris
Taransay
Co. [County] of Inverness

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