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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEAL CHARN | Geal Chàrn Geal Chàrn Geal Chàrn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Geddes Mr Grant |
060 | A prominent hill, covered with heathy pasture, situated in the South Eastern end of this parish, it means the White Cairn, and is the property of the Earl of Seafield- The Authorities prefer the word "carn" represented as "Charn" in this name- |
| EAG MHOR | Eag Mhòr Eag Mhòr Eag Mhòr |
Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth Mr John Grant Mr William Grant |
060 | Applied to a gorge situated between Carn Meadhon and Carn na Leine. Its sides are precipitous and very rocky. On the property of the Earl of Seafield- Name Signifies the "Large Gorge"- |
| CARN MEADHOIN | Càrn Mheadhoin Càrn Mheadhoin Càrn Mheadhoin |
Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth Mr John Grant Mr William Grant |
060 | A large hill situated between Carn na Leine and Carn [Kellick?]. Property of the Earl of Seafield- Name Signifies the "Middle Carn".- |
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Transcriber's notes
The second 'Carn' in the 'Carn Meadhoin' description is likely to be a mishearing of 'Carn Sheilg' which is the third Carn on the map.Note that the interpolations in spelling are initialed in pencil. Looks like 'CWW'. Could be 'C. W. Wilson Captain RE'.
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