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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH AN TOIM Loch an Toim John McDonald Joiner Claddach-Kirkibost by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name is applied to a good-sized fresh water loch situated a short distance north of Claddach-Kirkibost. The name signifies "The Emptying loch". On the property of Sir J. P. Orde.
LOCH AN TAIRBH Loch an Tairbh John McDonald Joiner Claddach-Kirkibost by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 A small loch situate south and adjacent to the above loch [Loch an Toim]. Signification "The bulls loch". On the property of Sir J. P. Orde.
LOCH NAN CAORACH Loch nan Caorach John McDonald Joiner Claddach-Kirkibost by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 Signifies "The bulls loch of the sheeps knoll" and is applied to a small loch 16 chains east from the east end of Loch an Toim. On the property of Sir J. P. Orde.

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