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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN GLAS | Eilean Glas Island Glass Glass Island Eilan Glas |
Murdoch McKinnon Crofter Scalpay A.A. Carmichael Esq. Valuation Roll 1868 & 9 Ainslies Map 1789 Admiralty Chart |
020 | This name applies to a prominent point on which is erected a lighthouse, situated on the east end of the island of Scalpay it is covered with rough grass and is the property of E.H. Scott Esqr. The name signifies, "Gray island" |
| RUDH' AN EÒRNA | Rudh' an Eòrna | Murdoch McKinnon Crofter Scalpay A.A. Carmichael Esq. Admiralty Chart |
020 | This name applies to a point on the coast situated at about 15 chains south-west of Scalpay Lighthouse it is coverd with rough grass and heather and is property of E.H. Scott Esqr. 27 Grosvener Square London. "The name signifies, "Barley point" |
| LIGHTHOUSE [Scalpay] | Lighthouse Lighthouse Lighthouse Lighthouse Eilan Glas Lighthouse Island Glass Lighthouse |
Lighthouse Keeper Johnston's Map Black's Map Oliver & Boyd's Almanac p. [page] 796, "1875" Admiralty Chart Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868 & 9 |
019 | This name applies to a lighthouse situated on the east end of of the island of Scalpay its height is 100 feet with fixed light (natural colour) Property of the "Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses". |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 128County of Inverness -- Parish of Harris
Lighthouse [note]
The light is fixed
and White, and
is visible 16
Nautical Miles
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