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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG HURISTEN | Creag Huristen | Angus Morrison A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
021 | Is applied to a Knoll on which there are the remains or ruins of several huts, formerly occupied by the tenant who lived on this island Pabbay 27 years ago. |
| PABBAY | Pabbay Pabbay Papeidh Pabbay Pabbay Pabbay Pabbay Pabbay |
Mr. Archibald Stewart Ensey, Sound of Harris Angus Morrison A A Carmichael Esqr. Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Val [Valuation] Roll 1868 9 Black's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 |
021 | This name is applied to a large island situate at the N.W. [North West] entrance to the Sound of Harris and 4½ miles S.W. [South West] from Toe Head in Harris. It is almost round in shape, its greatest diameter being 2¼ miles. It is covered with excellent pasture, the whole island being at present under sheep and cattle. Some 27 years ago there were 40 tenants living on this island, but today there is only a shepherd & his wife. The island belongs to the partish of Harris and is the property of Archibald Stewart Esqr., Ensey, Sound of Harris. |
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