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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BEN LANGASS | Ben Langass | James McDonald Tenant Lochmaddy Ewan McDonald Tenant Lochmaddy Mr A. Carmichael, Craigorry Benbecula Black's Map Johnston's Map |
040 | This name applies to a prominent hill situated at about 7 miles south east from Lochmaddy it is covered with heather and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet], Auchnaba House Loch Gilphead. |
BARPA LANGASS | Barpa Langass Barp Langass |
James McDonald Ewan McDonald Mr A. Carmichael Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map |
040 | This name applies to an ancient cairn (chambered) it is 20 feet in height by 66 feet in diameter it is situated at about 29 chains north-west of Ben Langas[s] it is on the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies Barp or Druidical Cairn or mound of ancient structure with circle erected by Druids - It is surrounded by a circle of small stones |
LANGASS | Langass Langais Farm Langash |
James McDonald Ewan McDonald Mr A. Carmichael Admiralty Chart Valuation Roll, p 105 1868-9 |
040 | This name applies to a farm house and steading situated at about 30 chains west of Ben Langas[s] one storey high, thatched built of stone and in middling repair the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
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