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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EILEAN MATH-GHAMHNA | Eilean Math-ghamhuinn Eilean Math-ghamhuinn Eilean Math-ghamhuinn "Eilean Math-ghamhna" |
Donald Douglas Newton Mr Henderson Drimdarrach N. Lamont |
151 | A small rocky island situated at the extreme W. [West] of Newton Bay Sig: [Signification] The Bears' Island |
BARR A' BHAINNE | Barr a Bhain Barr a' Bhainne |
Donald Douglas Newton Mr Henderson Drimdarrach N. Lamont | 151 | A small but prominent knoll overlooking Eilean Bhagain Sig: [Signification] The Milk Knoll |
NEWTON BAY | Newton Bay | Donald Douglas Newton Mr Henderson Drimdarrach N. Lamont | 151 | A small but well sheltered bay, taking its name from the village of Newton, bounded on the E. [East] by Leak & on the W. [West] by Eilean Bhagain |
Continued entries/extra info
Argyllshire -- 79"Eilean Math-ghamhna", Bears' Island
Barr a' Bhainne The Milk Knoll.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Celia Skelton
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