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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DRUIM NA CROISE Druim na Croise Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq
031 This name is applied to a small hill situate adjacent to the coast near Hornish point. It is covered with pasture and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. Signification "Ridge of the cross".
HORNISH Hornish Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Is applied to a point on the coast about 1 1/4 miles south west from Newton. No English meaning could be ascertained for this name.
HORNISH STRAND Hornish Strand Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy A. A. Carmichael Esq 031 Signifies "Hornish beach or strand" and is applied to a sandy beach running in a westerly direction from Hornish point for a distance of 1/2 mile.

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