OS1/18/13/139
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABHUINN AN SGIOT | Abhuinn an Sgiot | Mr P McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre A A Carmichael [Esq] |
060 | This name applies to a hill stream about 3/4 of a mile in length, which has its source in Tobar na Prionnsa and runs in a northerly direction until it enters the sea at Bagh na Amhainn, The name is of Scandinavian origin, |
| SGEIR AN FHÉIDH | Sgeir an Fhéidh | Mr P McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre | 060 | This name is given to a rock situated on a ridge of sand in the Sound of Eriskay, and about half a mile north of that island It is entirely covered at high tides, It means "The Deers Rock" |
| SOUND OF ERISKAY | Sound of Eriskay Caolas Eirisgeidh |
Mr. P. McKenzie Mr J McIntyre Admiralty Chart Ainslie's Map 1789 A [A/&?] Carmichael [Esq] |
060 ; 061 | This name is applies to a portion of sea about a mile in width which lies betwixt the island of Eriskay and South Uist, At low water, it is very shallow and dangerous for navigation as there are numerous sunken rocks only covered by a few feet of water, |
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[Page] 139County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist, -- (Island of Eriskay)
Transcriber's notes
Re entry 'Sgeir an Fheidh' - beside the wording in the 'Descriptive Remarks' column is written "Retain". I have done just that.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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