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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORASAY USKAVAGH | Orasay Uskavagh Orasaidh Uisgebhaigh Orasaidh Uisgebhagh Oriseidh Uisgebhagh |
Mr MacMillan J. Mc.Sweyn Craigastrome Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A A Carmichael Esqr |
047 | This name is applied to an island lying in the mouth of Loch Uskavagh is covered with heathy pasture and patches of arable ground Signification Obscure John Gordon Esqr. Proprietor |
| STROM YEORATAN | Strom Yeoratan Strom Deoradain Strom Gheoratain |
Mr. J. MacMillan J. Macdonald J McSweyn A A Carmichael Esqr Admiralty Chart |
047 | Is applied to a small Strait on the east side of the Island of Benbecula. has a [sandy bottom, which is dry at low water] Signification obscure |
| SOUND OF ORASAY | Sound of Orasay Caolas Oriseidh |
Mr. J. MacMillan A A Carmichael Esqr |
047 | Is applied to a creek of very irregular shape lying on the east side of the island of Benbecula. Has several small islands in it Signification obscure |
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Transcriber's notes
Strom Yeoratan: portion in square brackets is scored out on original but has been included in transcription to make sense of the statement.Last two spellings has been cross referred to last two authorities by arrows
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