OS1/18/8/61

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  3. Inverness-shire OS Name Books, 1876-1878
  4. Inverness-shire Outer Hebrides volume 08
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEAN NAN CARNAN Eilean nan Carnan Mr M. Campbell
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 039 This name means Island of the pile of stones and is applied to an island about 27 chains long by 7 [chains broad] situated at the south-east point of Baleshare. Proprietor Sir J. P. Orde.
EILEAN DUBH Eilean Dubh Mr M. Campbell
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 039 This name is applied to a small cultivated island situated at the entrance of Bagh Salach. Meaning "Black Island".
BAGH SALACH Bagh Salach Mr M. Campbell
A. A. Carmichael Esq		 039 This name is applied to a small creek situated near the south-east point of Baleshare. Signifies "Muddy Bay".

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Parish of North Uist -- County of Inverness

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Colin Macca

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Inverness-shire County, North Uist Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxxix Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (hebrides), Sheet Xxxix
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxxix Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (mainland), Sheet Xxxix
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxxix Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Inverness-shire (isle Of Skye), Sheet Xxxix