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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GILL A' BHRAGHAD Gill a' Bhràghad John McLeod Ardasaig 011 Is applied to a hollow or slack on the face of a hill & an opening or pass between the hills called respectively Skeau Ard & Skeau Iosal.
The name signifies "Ravine of the brae".
Bac a' Ghaill Bac a' Ghaill John McLeod 011 Is applied to a ridge situate 30 chains north from the summit of Skeau Ard.
The name signifies "The lowlanders bank".
Bealach na Ciste Bealach na Ciste
Bealach na Ciste
John McLeod
Admiralty Chart
011 Is applied to a pass between hills through which the public road between Tarbert and Stornoway passes. It is situate one mile N. W. [North West] from the summit of Skeau Àrd.
The name signifies "Pass of the chest".
E. H. Scott is proprietor

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Ph. [Parish] of Harris
Co. [County] of Inverness

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