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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUN BAN | Dun Ban | Mr Donald Stewart Boat Builder Grimsay | 045 | Meaning White Fort and is applied to the remains of an old fort situated in and near the east end of Loch Caravat. it is similar in construction to the other Duns in the neighbourhood. its wells are in very a ruinous state, and its interior is covered with rough pasture. |
| LOCH FADA | Loch Fada Lochan Fada |
Mr D. Stewart Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A. A. Carmichael Esq` |
045 | Meaning - "Long Loch", and is applied to a long and marshy loch, situated 1/4 mile to the east of Loch Caravat. |
| LOCH AN T-SUTHAIN | Loch an t-Suthain | Mr D. Stewart A. A. Carmichael Esq |
045 | Meaning - "The Scotven loch", and is applied to a small marshy loch, situated 1/2 mile to the east of Loch Caravat, and a short distance east of Lochan Fada. |
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Transcriber's notes
In the Description for Loch an t-Suthain, its meaning is hard to decipher but I have decided it is most probably "Scotven" loch as there is a house and bay by that name referred to on page 133Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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