OS1/18/6/99
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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AHMORE STRAND | Traigh nah-Atha-moire Achamor Strand Ahmore Strand |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq |
031 | This name is applied to an extensive sandy beach near the shepherds house called Ahmore. The name signifies, [too faint - illegible]. |
GEARRAIDH SITHEIL | Gearraidh Shilheil Gerraith Sitheil |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Signifies "Fairies shealing" and is applied to an extensive tract of good rough pasture land, situate east and adjacent to Ahmore. |
CNOC SITHEIL | Cnoc Shilheil Cnoc Sitheil |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is applied to a small Knoll and signifies "Fairies Knoll". Situate on south side of road 1/2 mile east of Achamor [Ahmore]. |
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Transcriber's notes
The last few words of the 'Description remarks' for the place entry Ahmore Strand are illegible as they are too faint.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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