OS1/18/8/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUDHA NAM MARBH | Rudh nam Marbh Dead mans Point |
Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay A. A. Carmichael Esq Admiralty Chart |
038 | This name signifies Point of the Dead and applies to a prominent point of land situated on the east side of Heisker property of Sir John Orde. There is a tradition that a Macdonald of North Uist who had been compelled to pilot some Macleods on a raiding expedition to the islands, ran their boat on a rock off this point, and they were all drowned, the Macdonald escaping to the shore. |
| SEANA PHORT | Seana Phort | Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay |
038 | Signifies "The old port" and is applied to a small bay. |
| CLADH NA BLEIDE | Cladh na Bleide Burial Ground Disused |
Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay | 038 | This name applies to an old burying place situated near the north end of the island of Heisker it has been long out of use, and no English signification can be given for the word in the locality. There is a stone cut in the form of a cross laying on the surface of ground which measures 3 and 1/2 feet long by about 2 and a half feet broad. No trustworthy information can be obtained regarding this burying place, on the property of Sir John Orde. |
| CEANN EAR | Ceann Ear | Admiralty Chart J. Macdonald Esq Factor Newton |
038 | Applies to one of the Monach Islands and is situated east of Heisker: or, more correctly it applies to the eastern extremity of Heisker Island, of which it forms part at low water, although separated from most of it at high water. |
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[Page] 18County of Inverness -- Monach Isles
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