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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÙN MÒR | Dùn Mòr | J McSweyn Neil McIntyre Howbeg S. [South] Uist A A Carmichael Esq |
048 | [Situation] Situate on the side of Loch an Dùin Mhòir about 12 chains West of Dùn Mòr is an ancient Burial Ground This name applies to some ruins situated in a fresh water loch and evidently the remains of a Danish Fort property of John Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle |
| LOCH AN DÙIN MHÒIR | Loch an Dùin Mhòir Loch Duine Mòr |
J McSweyn Neil McIntyre Johnston's Map |
048 | [Situation] A large loch situated about ½ Mile S. [South] from Loch Bee & about the same distance N E [North East] from Rueval Meaning "Loch of the Big Fort" This name Signifies "Loch of the burying place", and applies to a fresh water loch about four miles South of Carnan Inn, South Uist, property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
| LOCH CILLE BHANAIN | Loch Cille Bhanain | A A Carmichael. Esq | 048 | This name Signifies "Loch of the burying place", and applies to a fresh water loch about four miles South of Carnan Inn, South Uist, property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire. |
| FIAG | Am Fiadh Fiag |
Neil McIntyre. A. A. Carmichael. Esq J McSweyn |
048 | This name signifies "Deer's Path" and applies to a narrow neck of land on the South Side of "Loch Bee", property of John Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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Transcriber's notes
"Loch of the burying place"Dùn Mòr or Dùin Mhòir - meanings; large mound or big Fort. (Dun frequently signifies a fort). Loch of the burial place would not be a correct translation.
Cille signifies Church or Chapel, see entry for Loch Cille Bhanain. Situated to the West of Loch Dùin Mhòir
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Alison James- Moderator, Larry mag
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