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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH AISAVAT Loch Aisavat
Lovh Easevat
Loch Kestevate
Loch Easabhat
A. Morrison, Pollachar
Johm McRae
Angus McInnis
A. Morrison, Pollachar
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
057 This name applies to a large fresh-water loch in Garrynamonie, and situated on the east side of the public road which leads from Polochar Inn to the North Ford, and about one mile distant from the above Inn.
The meaning is obscure.
LOCH NAN CAPULL Loch nan Capull John McRae, Mason, Smerclate
Mr Angus McInnis, Crofter, North Boisdale
A.A. Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison Pollachar.
057 This name is given to a small fresh water loch, situated in the district of Garrynamonie, and on the west side of the road which leads from Polochar Inn to the North ford, and within one mile of the former place. It signifies "Mare's Loch"
ALLT A' MHUILINN Allt a' Mhuilinn John McRae.
Angus McInnis
A.A. Carmichael Esq
A. Morrison. Pollachar.
057 This name is given to a small cut drain, which leaves the West end of Loch na Cuipul, and runs in a westerly direction for nearly a mile, where it enters Loch Fada on its Southern side It signifies "Th mill Burn"

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Transcriber's notes

The name of A. Morrison appears twice in the list of informants, against the spelling "Loch Aisavat" in both cases. The second occurrence has been added at the top of the list, in red ink.

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