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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TRUMISGARRY COTTAGE Trumisgarry Cottage
Trumisgary
Trumisgerraidh
Revd Mr McIntosh, Trumisgarry
Mr McAuley, Farmer, Trumisgarry Cottage
Valuation Roll 1868-9 p.105
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1875, p. 631
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 This name is applied to an ordinary sized farm house situated a short distance west from Trumisgarry church. It is 1 (one) storey slated and in good repair. On the property of Sir J. P. Orde.
DUN NA MAIRBHE (Site of) Dun na Meirth
Dun na Mairbhe
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq Factor
031 Is applied to a small Knoll surrounded by the sea at highwater, it is said to be the site of an ancient fort. The name signifies "Dead man's fort" situated 12 chains south west from from the above [Trumisgarry] cottage.
EILEAN NA H-INGHINN Eilean na h-Inghinn Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Signifies "Island of the girls"; and is applied to a small island at highwater situate 1/4 mile east of Lingay.

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