OS1/18/11/86

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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