OS1/18/10/146
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCHAN SGEIREACH | Lochan Sgeireach | Neil McIntyre, Howbeg A A Carmichael Esq D Macdonald, Manager Ormaclett |
050 | This name Signifies "The Rocky Loch", and applies to a small mountain lochan situated a little to the S [South] of Howbeg River property of John Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
| LOCH A' CHEANN-DUBHAIN | Loch a' cheann-dubhain | Neil McIntyre, Howbeg A A Carmichael Esq D Macdonald |
050 | This name signifies "Loch of the Hooked Head", and applies to a small loch a little to the S. [South] East of east, corner of the district of Howbeg. About two hundred yards Northwards of this loch, and on the North bank of the stream known as "Abhuinn Roag", there are to be be seen the site of two old entrenchments where it said a battle was fought between the McLeods, of Skye , and the Clan Ranald of Uist. the period at which this took place could not be ascertained in the neighbourhood. |
| BATTLE FOUGHT HERE BETWEEN THE MACLEODS AND CLAN RANALD | Mr. Macdonald, Manager, Ormaclett D. Macdonald, Ormaclett J Ferguson, Bornish |
[Situation] The date could not be ascertained when this conflict occurred therefore it has been thought advisable to give this information on plan in Stump only |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 146County of Inverness -- S [South] Uist
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Larry mag
Location information for this page.
