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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCHA DUBH Locha Dubh Mr Murdoch Ferguson Crofter. Obbe, Harris,
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
023 This name applies to a number of Small fresh water lochs. Situated about 80 chains east from Scara Ruadh and about 65 chains South east from Liana an Fheòrthe property of the Earl of Dunmore This name signifies "The black lochs.
LOCH ROGAVAT Loch Rogavat Mr Murdoch Ferguson Crofter. Obbe, Harris,
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
023 This name applies to a large and very crooked fresh water loch. Situated about 80 chains east from Loch Dubh Sletteval the property of the Earl of Dunmore.
BRÀIGH-NAM-BÀGH Bràigh nam bàgh Mr Murdoch Ferguson Crofter. Obbe, Harris,
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
023 This name applies to an extensive tract of rocky heathy pasture Situated about 50 chains south of Loch Rogavat, the property of the Earl of Dunmore. This name Signifies, "The brae of the Bays".

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