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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SLIABH LORGACH Sliabh Lorgaich Estate Plan 1812.13.14
Mr John Morton Inverlair
Mr J. SKelling, Gortan
Estate Plan 1812.13 & 14
142 Applies to an extensive range of Moorland ground bounded on the east by the Meall Lieu Mor on the south by the road leading from Strath ossian to Inverlair; on the west by the Treig water, and and on the north by the Spean water; property of major WalKer M.P. [Member of Parliament] Meaning in English, An extensive tract of wet marshy ground.
CAOCHAN RUADH Caochan Ruadh Mr McIntosh. Achnachonie
Mr J. SKelling. Gortan
Estate Plan
142 A small stream rising a little south west of Tom na Moine which flows in a north west direction for 3/4 of a mile, when it falls into the River Spean a little west of Eilean na Tullaich english meaning, The Red Burn

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Parishes of Kilmonivaig & Laggan Inverness Shire

Sliabh Lorgach [notes]
Written
Lurgach
Lurg the ridge of a hill, gradually declining into a plain. - The adjective derived from this noun is Furgach. - Sliabh Lurgach that is The sloping mountain plain

[signed] John Duncan
Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]

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