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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENUACHRACH | Cearm uacrach Kenuachrach |
Mr A Macdonald AA Carmichael Esqr I McSwyen Ground officer Benbecula |
046 | Meaning "Upper Head" and is applied to 2 croft houses & offices, one storey high, thatched and in ordinary repair, situated adjacent and north of Loch a' Chinn Uacraich |
| Borve Castle (Ruins) | Borve Castle Ruins Caisteal Bhuirigh |
Mr A Macdonald New Stat account p. [page] 188 AA Carmichael Esqr |
046 | This name is applied to an ancient castle, supposed to have been built about the 12 or 14[th] century, its walls are still standing about 15 feet high, except on the south side which is broken down, it appears [to] have been of great strength at one time, its wall being about 8 feet thick, situated near the South-west corner of the district of Torlum. No information could be got concerning this castle |
| LOCH A' CHINN UACRAICH | Loch a Chinn Uachdarach Loch a Chinn Uacraich |
Mr A Macdonald Admiralty Chart AA Carmichael Esqr |
046 | Meaning "Upper Head loch" and is applied to a loch, situated ¼ of a mile to the north-west of Caistael Bhuirghis, Proprietor John Gordon Esqr |
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