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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH USKAVAGH | Bagh Uisgebhagh Loch Uisgebhaigh Loch Eskevagh Loch Uskivagh Loch Uisebhagh Loch Uskivah Loch Uisgava Loch Wiskavay Lich Uskavagh |
Mr MacMillin Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 A A. Carmichael Esq Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868-9 p. [page] 98 New Stat.[Statistical] Account p. [page] 195 Chambers Hist. [History] of the Rebellion of 1745. J McSweyn Ground Officer. |
047 | This name applies to a large salt water Bay breaking off the little Minch and running Westwards in various arms inland through the Island of Benbecula Each of these arms receive a name near their termination but are all part of the same loch It is very much interspersed with Islands High and Low-water rocks and is not safe for shipping larger than a sloop Meaning Water Bay |
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