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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH NAM BALGAN | Loch nam Balgan | Mr McEachan, Farmer Stilligarry Mr Neil McIntyre, crofter Howbeg AA Carmichael Esq |
050 | THis name is applied to a fresh-water loch, about half a mile in length, but very narrow, with its west end full of reeds, and connected there, with Loch a' Mhachair. It eastern end is situated about a quarter of a mile to the north of Grogarry. The name means "Loch of Sheepskin Bags" |
LON MOR | Lòn Mor | Mr McEachan Mr Neil McIntyre AA Carmichael Esq | 050 | This name is applied to a small shallow loch, which is quite dried up in summer, and which is situated close to the sea shore to the West of Stilligarry, It signifies "Large Marsh" |
Ceàdach Mhòr | Ceardach Mhòr | Mr McEachan Mr Neil McIntyre AA Carmichael Esq | 050 | This name applies to a small sandy hillock at the East side of Lon Mor, where it is said a smithy once stood, as the cinders are still to be seen. It means "Large Smithy" The hillock is a natural feature, and about thirty feet in height |
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