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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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OITIR BHEAG | Oitir Bheag | Mr James MacMillan Merchant Craigory AA Carmichael Esq. | 046 | This name signifies Little Strand and is applied to the strand on the North side of Allt-Dubh |
SGEIR NA H-OITIR BIGE | Sgeir na Oitir Big E | AA Carmichael | 046 | This name signifies Rocks of the little Strand and applies to a few small islands situated in the Oitir Bheag |
HACKLETT | Hacleit Hae-cleit Hacklet Hae-cleit Haeklett |
Mr James MacMillan Admiralty Chart AA Carmichael Esq. Johnstons Map Va Roll 1868.9.p 98 |
046 | Meaning obscure and is applied to a district containing a number of houses & offices, all one storey high, thatched, and in ordinary repair situated about ¾ of a mile to the N.E. [North-East] of Creagorry Inn, Proprietor John Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle |
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[Page] 69 Parish of South Uist County of InvernessRoman Capitals
There is a correction that the name listed is not on the plan and Allt-Dubh is meant
Question on page "To the whole strand"? is referencing Oitir Bheag
Question on page "see these islands in Oitir Bheag"? is referring to Sgeir na h-Oitir Bige
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