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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ABHUINN GLEANN MHÀRTUIN Abhuinn Gleann Mhàrtuin
Abhuinn Gleann Mhàrtuin
Abhuinn Gleann Mhàrtuin
Revd. [Reverend] A. J. W. Tant, Kilmeny Manse
Mr. H. Fletcher Farmer Kepollsmore
Mr. J. Smith Farmer Esknish
198 A large stream flowing out of the south end of Loch Finlaggan through Gleann Mhartuin - from which it derives it's name - and falling into the River Sorn at Emeraconart. The property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay. English meaning "River of Martin's Glen"
EILEAN MHUIREILL Eilean Mhuireill
Eilean Mhuireill
Revd. [Reverend] A. J. W. Tant, Kilmeny Manse
Mr. H. & E. Fletcher Farmers Kepollsmore
198 A small island situated in the S.E. [South East] side of Loch Finlaggan. It has the appearance of having been artificially made and is said to be the site of an ancient building used by the Lords of the isles - who resided on a larger island situated in the N. [North] end of the loch - as a place of Confinement. The property of Charles Morrison Esq. of Islay. English meaning, "Marion's island"

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Parish of Killarrow & Kilmeny -- Islay, Argyllshire

[Signed] A. McDonald
Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]

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