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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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RUDHA NAM MARAG | Rudha nam Marag | Mr M. Campbell A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name means "The Pudding Point", and is applied to a point of land, situated a short distance to the north of Eilean Dubh. |
BUAILE RIABHACH | Buaile Riabhach | Mr M. Campbell A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name means "Brindled Cattle Fold", and is applied to a place where cattle was once gathered, situated on the east side of Baleshare and adjacent to Bagh na Tobair. |
BALESHARE | Baleshare Balishar Balleshare Baileshar |
Mr M. Campbell Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 Valuation Roll A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name is applied to a large cultivated island, about 3 1/2 miles long by one broad, the south end of the island for about 1 1/2 miles is covered with sand or bent. Situated about 2 miles to the north west of Carinish on the south it nearly reached Benbecula and on the north the Island of Kirkibost. Proprietor Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
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