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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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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