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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH NA PAISG | Loch na Paisg | Mr M. Campbell | 039 | This name means Loch of the cattle fold [ [then added] or a swab of cloth wrapt up - to wrap up] and is applied to a small loch situated a short distance to the south-west of Loch Mor. |
DUN NA H-OLA | Dun na h-Ola Dun na Hola |
Mr M. Campbell A. A. Carmichael Esq [write as pronounced] |
039 | This name is applied to what is supposed to have been an old fort at one time, its foundation can be traced as large stones can be seen built in a circular form its interior is full of large stones and rubbish. "Meaning obscure". |
SCHOOL - ISLAND OF BALESHARE | School (Boys & Girls) | Mr M. Campbell | 039 | This name is applied to a Government School in course of erection situated in the Island of Baleshare about its centre. It will be used for the Education of Boys & Girls. |
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[Page] 59Parish of North Uist -- County of Inverness
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Colin Macca
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