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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungainachy | Dungainachy Dunganichy Dungaineamha Dunganachie Dungainachy Dunganachie |
Mr A. Macdonald Johnstons Map AA Carmichael Esq I Val [Valuation] Roll 1868 p [page] 96 I McSweyn Ground Officer Val. [Valuation] Roll 1869 |
044 | This name is applied to a district, situated adjacent and to the north of "Balivanich" The houses are all one storey high, thatched and in ordinary repair- Proprietor Capt. [Captain] Gordon |
| Eilean Dubh | Eilean Dubh | Mr A. Macdonald AA Carmichael Esq I McSweyn | 044 | Signifies "Black Island" and is applied to an island situated in Loch Dùn Murchaidh |
| Dùn Buidhe | Dùn Buidhe | Mr A. Macdonald AA Carmichael Esq I McSweyn | 044 | Signifies "Yellow Fort" and is applied to an ancient Fort situated on the south end of "Eilean Dubh" The foundation of this fort still exists it is built circular of large stones |
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