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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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ALLT CAMBER | Amhain Caimpher Allt a' Chaimhair (?) Allt Camber |
Revd. H McDonald, Lachlin McKillop AA Carmichael Esq. General usage. D. McLean, Schoolmaster, Berneray. |
026 | This name signifies " Stream of the Graveyard," and applies to a small stream having its source abouta fourth of a mile northwards of the Manse on "Bernera" and flowing in an easterly direction until it falls into the sea. |
GRAVE YARD [Cill-Aiseam] | Site of Cill-Aiseam Cille Ashem [Grave Yard) |
Revd [Reverend] H. McDonald Lachlin McKillop A A. Carmichael Esq. |
026 | This name applies to what is pointed out as an old Graveyard and site of Chapel. Aiseam is supposed to have been the name of the Saint this chapel was dedicated to, in the year 1867. a large stone was removed from this place and sent to Edinburgh. this stone it is said was covered with writing. or hieroglyphics, but it is not Known on the island, what this wiriting signifies on Lord Dunmores property. |
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