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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH CNOC MIOGAIG | Loch Cnoc Miogaig | Mr A. Macdonald Griminish AA Carmichael Esq I McSweyn |
044 | Meaning obscure and is applied to a small loch, situated about ¼ mile to the south of "Loch Leum Criosdaig" |
Eilean Iain Dùn (site of) | Eilean Iain Dùn (Site of) | Mr A. Macdonald AA Carmichael Esq I McSweyn | 044 | Meaning "John's Island" and is applied to a small island where the remains of a Dùn is to be seen it is covered with rough pasture and the walls of the Dun or Old Fort is level with the loch and can hardly be traced |
Eilean Fraoich | Eilean Froaich | Mr A. Macdonald AA Carmichael Esq I McSweyn | 044 | Meaning "Heathy Island" and is applied to a small heathy island, situated near the east end of "Loch Eilean Iain" |
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