OS1/17/12/107
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH NEVIS | Loch Nevis Loch Nevis Loch Nevis Loch Nevis Loch Nevis Loch Nevis Lochnevis |
Rev [Reverend] John McLean. Knoydart J.N. Peter Esq. Factor. Beauly Estate Plan of Knoydart Mr A. McMaster. Gamekeeper Airor Johnston's County Map Fullerton's Gazetteer New Statistical Account |
091 ; 092 ; 106 ; 107 ; 108 | Applies to a Large Salt Water Lake, Loch or Arm of the Sea. Situated on the West Coast of the mainland of Inverness-shire, it is about a mile and a half broad at the mouth and gradually narrowing as it nears the head. At one part between "Kyles Knoydart" and "Kylesmorar" it is only a short distance across. it is subject to the Ebb and Flow of the Tides which are very Rapid also navigable through its Entire length (which is about 12 miles) for vessels of large "Tonnage" Herring Fishing during the Season is prosecuted with varied Success upon this Loch. it also forms the Southern Boundary between "Knoydart" and "north Morar" |
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[Page] 107Inverness - shire -- Parish of Glenelg
6 Inch -- Sheets 91. 92. 106. 107 and 108
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