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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BÀGH NA HAUN | Bàgh na h -Abhuinn Bay na Haune Bàgh na Haun |
Mr J. MacMillan A A Carmichael Esq. Johnston's Map D. Beaton |
049 | Applies to an irregular shaped bay about 1/2 mile long by 1/4 wide Studded by islands and high water rocks. It is situated on S [South] Shore of Island Wiay and signifies The Roiver Bay |
| MEALL AN T-SRUITH | Meall an t-Sruith | Mr J MacMillan A A Carmichael Esq. |
049 | Is applied to a small heath covered Knoll situated on the S. [South] Shore of Island Wiay and signifies The Stream Hill John Gordon Esqr. proprietor Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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[Page] 114County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist
Bàgh na Haun: Note by John T Hoban: I should much doubt this Etymology. There is no river near. There are two similar cases in South Uist & Eriskay where a bay is called Bay na Haun although there is no river. It is probably Havn, Norse = haven or harbour
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