OS1/16/9/85

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Inverness-shire OS Name Books, 1876-1878
  4. Inverness-shire (Skye) volume 09
  5. OS1/16/9/85
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SGEIR A' CHUAIN Sgeir a'Chuain Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 This name is applied to a rock in the sea of considerable size at Low Water but very little of it is to be seen at High Water. It is situate ¾ of a mile to the west of Ose. Signifies "The Ocean Rock".
SGEIR BHEAG Sgeir Bheag Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 Is applied to a low water rock situate a short distance North from Tarner Island. The name signifies "Little rock".
SGEIR MHÒR Sgeir Mhòr Mr McDonald, Keeper, Colbost, Struan by Portree 028 Is a rock similar to the above Sgeir Beag and situate north east and adjacent of the same. The name signifies "Big rock".

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Ph [Parish] of Bracadale -- Isle of Skye -- County of Inverness

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Bizzy- Moderator, AMRM

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Bracadale Parish, Duirinish Parish, Inverness-shire County, Portree Parish, Snizort Parish

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxviii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxviii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxviii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxviii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxviii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxviii