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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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VALLAQUIE STRAND | Traigh Bhalacuith Vallaquie Strand |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq Factor |
031 | Is applied to an extensive sandy beach situate 3/4 of a mile north west from Trumisgarry Cottage. Signification "Vallaquie Strand". |
TOBAR DIDOMHNUICH | Tobar an Domhnuich Tobar Didomhnuich |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is applied to a small well situate within a few feet of highwater mark and 13 chains west from Vallaquie. Signification "The Sabbath well". |
DRUIM NA H-NAMHA | Druim na h-Namha | Mr John Morrison J. Macdonald Esq Factor A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is a small Knoll 4 chains north of the above well [Tobar Didomhnuich]. There is to be seen here a portion of an ancient underground passage. The name signifies "Ridge of the cave". |
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