OS1/18/6/99

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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.

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Colin Macca

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