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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FAODHAIL NA DISE | Faodhail na Dise | Mr John McLean late Schoolmaster Carinish A. A. Carmichael Esq | 039 | This name applies to a ford in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare, it signifies "The Ford" and can be forded only at low water. |
EILEAN NA MUILE | Eilean na Muile | Mr John McLean A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name signifies "The Mill Island", and applies to a small pasture island situated in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare. Proprietor - Sir John P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
EILEAN NAN STEARNAIN | Eilean nan Stearnain | Mr John McLean A. A. Carmichael Esq |
039 | This name signifies Island of the sea fowl: Stearnain is a species of the sea martin and applies to a small pasture island situated on the west side of the channel in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare. Proprietor - Sir John P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
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