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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GASAY Gassey
Gaza
Gassymore
Gàseidh
Gasay
Mr John Macdonald
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A A Carmichael Esq.D. Beaton
049 Meaning obscure, and applied to a pasture island, situated at the mouth of Loch Carnan and 1/2 mile to the North of Rudha Sant[aveg]. Proprietor John Gordon Esqr.
EILEAN A' GHEÒIDH Eilean a' Gheòidh Mr John Macdonald
A A Carmichael Esq.
049 Meaning "The Geese Island", and is applied to a small island, situated 10 chains on the east of Gassey. Proprietor John Gordon Esqr.
EILEAN A' MHADAIDH Eilean a' Mhadaidh Mr John Macdonald
A A. Carmichael Esq.
049 Meaning "The Dogs Island", and is applied to a small island, situated about 1/4 of a mile to the east of the island known as Gassey. Proprietor John Gordon Esqr. -

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