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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERRAMAS | Ferramas Feramas Island Faramus Fearmus |
Mr E McDonald J. Macdonald Esq Factor Mr I McDonald Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to an island in Loch Maddy 3/4 of a mile north east from Sponish House. Signification "Fearammas island". |
| LOCH DHONNACHAIDH RIABHAICH | Loch Dhonnachaidh Riabaich | Mr E McDonald Mr I McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Signifies "Grizzly Duncan's loch" and is applied to a small loch 1/4 mile north west from the [Lochmaddy] Court-house. |
| LOCHMADDY | Lochmaddy Loch Maddy |
Mr E McDonald Mr I McDonald Admiralty Chart Valuation Roll 1868-9, p.105 J. Macdonald Esq Factor Newton |
035 | This name is applied to a district embracing a considerable extent of arable land situate at the east side of the parish. There is here a court-house, Post Office, Telegraph Station, a branch of the Caledonian Bank, an Inn and one Spirit Cellar and a prison. Two markets are held yearly for the sale of black cattle and horses, one in July and one in September. Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet] is proprietor. |
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[Page] 188Ph [Parish] North Uist -- Co. [County] Inverness
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