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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIGH TALAMHANTA | Tigh Talamhanta | Mr D McRae Mr R McLellan |
064 | This name is given to an earthen house in the place known as An Crearach and near its Northern side. Sig [Signifies] Proprietor J Gordon Esqr. |
| TRÀIGH A' GHOIRTEIN | Tràigh a' Ghoirtein | Mr D Macrea Mr R McLellan Mr D McMillan Shepherd Kintangual, Barra A A Carmichael Esq |
064 | This name applies to a small patch of sand situated at the North shore of the Sound of Vatersay. |
| DÙN BÀN | Dùn Bàn | Mr D Macrea Mr R McLellan Mr D McMillan Shepherd Kintangual, Barra A A Carmichael Esq |
064 | Applied to the remains of an old fort near Doirlinn Head on the West side of Barra It signifies "White Fort" |
| DOIRLINN HEAD | Doirlinn Head An Doirlinn |
Admiralty chart Sailing Directions West Coast of Scotland Vol [Volume] 1 p [page] 103 A A Carmichael Esq |
064 | This name applies to a prominent headland situated near the South-West extremity of the mainland of Barra, a small natural arch penetrates through the extreme point from side to side |
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[Page] 48County of Inverness -- 6 Inch sheet 64
Tigh Talamhana - This is evidently the remains of one of the ancient residences of the inhabitants of a very remote period.
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