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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BAGH LEACHDACH | Bagh Leachdach Licebagh |
Mr M. Campbell Baleshare A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name signifies "Bay of the flat stones" and is applied to a small Bay situated on the north east coast of Baleshare. Proprietor Sir J. P. Orde. |
EILEAN NA MOINE | Eilean na Moine | Mr M. Campbell A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name means the "Peat Island" and is applied to a small island situated at the bay known as Bagh Leachdach. |
SCHOOL (Baleshare) | School (Boys & Girls) | Mr M. Campbell | 039 | This name is applied to a schoolhouse situated in the Island of Baleshare. It is one storey high thatched and in poor repair. Supported by the "General Assemblys Education Committee" and school fees. Average attendance of boys and girls about 60. Education afforded the ordinary branches. Note This school will be discontinued when the "National School" in course of erection will be completed. |
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[Page] 53Parish of North Uist -- County of Inverness
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Colin Macca
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