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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MOINEACH LOCH PORTAIN | Moineach Loch Portain | Mr Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq Rev A. M. Donald, Kilarlity, Beuly N.B. 1895 |
031 | Is applied to an extensive tract of moorland between the Sound of Harris and Loch Maddy and on the west side of Loch Portain. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies "Loch Portain moors". |
LOCH NA CARTACH | Loch na Cartach | Mr Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Signifies "Waterlily loch" and is applied to a small loch situate on the above moor [Moineach Loch Portain] 15 chains south from Loch na Leum. |
GREANECLETT | Greinscleit Greaneclett |
Mr Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is applied to a shepherds house situate 16 chains south from Loch na Cartach. It is one storey, thatched, and on the property of Sir J. P. Orde. |
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