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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TEAMPULL MHUIRE (Ruins of Old English Grave Yard) Blessed Virgin's Chapel
Teampull Moire
Teampull Mhuire
Ruins of Graveyard
Dr McRae, Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 The walls of what appears to have been a chapel are standing to a height of about five feet, other ruins close by a few inches above the surface. The boundary of Graveyard can be traced and it is still in use.
BAGH NAN CRAOBHAG Bagh nan Craobagh
Bun na Craoibh
J. Macdonald Esq
A. A. Carmichael Esq
Dr McRae, Vallay
030 Applies to a small bay, on the north side of the island of Vallay, and immediately east of Teampull Oraine. Meaning "Bay of the Trees".
CEANN UACHDARACH Ceann Uacarach
Ceann Uachdarach
Dr McRae, Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald, Esq Factor, Newton
030 This name signifies "Upper Head of the Island" and applies to the high ground on the island of "Vallay". The property of Sir John Orde.
CUIL NA MUICE Cuil na Muice Dr McRae, Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq
030 This name applies a sandy bay east of Bagh nan Craobhag. No English meaning can be procured. Sir John Orde, proprietor.

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