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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ABHUINN NA CISTE Abhuinn na Ciste Mr. Murdoch Ferguson, Crofter, Obbe, Harris
A.A. Carmichael Esq
023 This name applies to a small stream, which Issues from several small lochs, and flows in a South easterly dirrection to the Sea. Situated about 40 Chains north from Cnoc an Sgumain, the property of the Earl of Dunmore.
And signifies, "River of the Cruive
SGEIR NAN CORP Sgeir nan Corp
Sgeir na Corp
Mr. Murdoch Ferguson, Crofter, Obbe, Harris
A.A. Carmichael Esq
Admiralty Chart
023 This name is applied to a small island situate between the point of Sròn Ghaoithe Finsbay Island
The name signifies "Rock of the corp".
SRÒN GHAOITHE Sròn Ghaoithe

Sron Gaoith
Mr. Murdoch Ferguson, Crofter, Obbe, Harris
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
Admiralty Chart
023 Is applied to a headland situate ¼ mile east from the houses of Borsham.
The name signifies "The windy point". Earl of Dunmore pr. [proprietor]

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