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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH AN FHEIDH Loch an Fheidh Mr MacMillan
A. A. Carmichael, Esq.
J McSweyn
047 This name appplies to a fresh-water loch Situated about a mile North of Loch a' Laip Meaning the Deer Loch
Propt. [Proprietor] John Gordon Esqr
LOCH BÀ ALASDAIR Loch Bà Alasdair Mr MacMillan
A A Carmichael Esq
J McSweyn
047 This name signifies Alexanders Cows Loch and is applied to a Brackish Loch Situated within about two miles of the North Eastern point of Benbecula There is no perceptible Ebb on this Loch owing to the Narrrow Entrance not being able to carry away the water in Much Volume between tides
LOCH NA BÉISTE Loch na Béiste J McSweyn
Mr MacMillan
A A. Carmichael Esq
047 This name signifies Beasts Loch and is applied to a small fresh water loch about two Miles from the N. E. [North East] point of Benbecula

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