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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HAUN Bagh na h-Abhuinn
Haun
Mr P McKenzie Mr J McIntyre
A A Carmichael. Esq
Angus Morrison, Pollachar
060 This name applies to a bay in the North eastern part of the island of Eriskay, and about half a to the east of Rudha Ban, It means "Bay of the River"
RUDHA CHLAIDH Burial Ground Rudha Chlaidh Mr. P. McKenzie
Mr. J. McIntyre
A A Carmichael. Esq
060 This name applies to a small point of land a short distance south south of the stream Amhainn a Saula, near it, and bordering on adjacent houses, there is a small unenclosed Burial Ground, which is still in use, but usually, corpse are taken from the island to South Uist, Nothing is known about whether a place of Worship has been erected here or not,
TOBAR A' PHRIONNSA Prince's Well
Tobàr a' Phrionnsa
Mr. P. McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre
Angus Morrison, Pollachar
A A Carmichael [Esq]
060 This name given to a spring well of very pure water, which lies at the northern base of Beinn Sgreadhan The name arose from Prince Charles visiting it when on the island It means the "Prince's Well"

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County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist, -- (Island of Eriskay)

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