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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SITHEAN BHUIRGH Sithean Bhuirgh Mr A Macdonald
Admiralty Chart
AA Carmichael Esq
046 Meaning obscure and is applied to a promontory situated at the south-west point of Benbecula. Proprietor John Gordon Esqr
TEAMPULL BHUIRGH Teampull Bhuirgh
Tota Bhailuacraich
Mr A Macdonald
Admiralty Chart
AA Carmichael Esq
046 Meaning obscure and is applied to the remains of a church it was covered over till a few years ago when its foundation was dug out. It is built of stone & mortar of the same character which can be seen in a number of other ancient churches or chapels No history or information can [be] got concerning this place. Probably it was built about the same time as Borve Castle its walls being much thinner have not stood so long Situated about ¼ mile to the south-west of Borve Castle in the district of Bhuirghe

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