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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUDHA CLAIDHE | Rudha Claidhe Rudha na Claiche |
John Shaw, Boatman Obbe. A.A. Carmichael Esq |
022 | This name is applied to the north-most point of the island of Killegray. The name signifies "Burying place point", and there is here a small burying place, which is seldom or never used now. |
| SGEIR VURAN | Sgeir Vuran Sghir a' Mhurain |
John Shaw, Boatman Obbe A.A. Carmichael Esq |
022 | Is applied to a high water rock 55 Chains west of the above described point. The name signifies "the bent grass rocks." |
| ENSAY | Ensay Ensay Ensay Ensay |
John Shaw, Boatman Obbe. A.A. Carmichael Esq Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Black's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 |
022 | This name is applied to an island in the Sound of Harris situate north & adjacent to Killegary. It is 11/2 miles in length & about 1/2 mile in breadth, & is to all appearance the most fertile island in the Sound, it is covered with Excellent pasture & is the property of Mr Stuart who resides on the island. It belongs to Harris Parish. |
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[Page] 163Parish of Harris Co. [County] of Inverness
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