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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Site of CILLE-BHRIDE Cille-Bhride (Burial Ground) Mr Angus McAngus N [North] Boisdale Mr John Ferguson Mason N [North] Boisdale S [South] Uist A A Carmichael Esq. 060 This name is applied to the Site of an ancient burying ground it is situate a short distance to the S W [South West] of Kilbride House nothing remains to shew the exact site but it is well known through tradition as an ancient burying ground and in confirmation of the above belief human remains were found here when excavating previous to building the offices in connection with Kilbride House which are partly built on the site
LAYAVAL Layaval
Layavaule
A. Morrison Pollachar & general usage
Johnston's Map
060 This name applies to a low-lying hill 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Kilbride
LOCH A' CHOIRE Loch a' Choire
Loch Kettles
A. Morrison Pollachar & general usage Johnston's Map
A A Carmichael Esq. Greagoray Benbecula by Loch Maddy
060 This name is applied to a large loch situate about one half mile to the N W. [North West] of Kilbride House, its signification is "Loch of the Hollow," The property of J. Gordon Esqr.of Cluny Castle
Aberdeenshire

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