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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIGH CLOICHE STANDING STONE | Tigh Cloiche Standing Stone | Mr Alexander Matheson Tenant Balranald North Uist | 034 | This name is applied to the remains of what seems to have been an ancient dwelling situate about 30 chains south east of South Clettraval and about 11 chains north west of Tigh Cloiche {It] is a standing stone which seems to have been placed there. It is a round stone about 3 feet high, on the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. This name signifies "The stone house". The foundation of these remains can only be traced; there appeared to have been several chambers. The whole is of circular shape, 60 links in diameter, and supposed to have been inhabited by an ancient race of people. |
| LOCH NA BEISTE | Loch na Beiste | A. A. Carmichael Esq | 034 | This name applies to a small loch situated about 1/2 mile south west of South Clettraval and about 1/2 mile west of Tigh Cloiche. on the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. This name signifies "The loch of the beast". |
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[Page] 86Co. [County] of Inverness -- Parish of North Uist
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