OS1/18/6/36
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CALLERNISH | Calanish Calarnish Callernish Calarnis |
Donald McVicar Admiralty Chart J. Macdonald Esq Factor Newton A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | This name is applied to a point of land on the coast of the district of Griminish. |
SITHEAN MOR | Sithean Mor | Donald McVicar A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | This name is applied to a small green knoll, having an artificial appearance and said to be a tumulus. It is situate near the coast at the above described point [Callernish]. The name signifies "Big Tumulus". |
VALLAY SOUND | Vallay Sound Caolas Bhalrioh |
Donald McVicar A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | Is applied to the channel between the west end of the island of Vallay and the mainland at the place called Griminish. Signification "Vallay Sound". |
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Transcriber's notes
There is a more complete reference to and description of "Callernish" on page OS1/18/6/38Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Nora Edwards, Colin Macca
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