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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCH AN ÀTHAIN Loch an Àthain Neil McIntyre, Howbeg.
A A Carmichael Esq.
D. Macdonald [?]
053 Signifies "Shallow, or Loch of the Passage", and applies to a fresh water loch Situated about a mile and a half South of the district of Howbeg, property of John Gordon, Esquire,
AN CARRA An Carra Neil McIntyre, Howbeg,
D. Macdonald Ormaclett
053 This name is given to a Standing Stone, about 12 feet in height. situated a little to the east of public road, and about a mile and a half South of the district of Howbeg, there is nothing whatever known in the district either traditionally, or otherwise, of how, or when it was erected, or for what purpose.
BEINN A' CHARRA Beinn a' Charra Neil McIntyre, Howbeg, D. Macdonald Ormaclett 053 This name Signifies "Hill of the Stone", and applies to a small hill situated a little to the South-west of where Abhuinn Glac Ouscar and Abhuinn a' Choire Dhuibh form a junction.

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Re entry 'An Carra' - written in the 'Situation' column is:- It is by general tradition understood to be ancient.

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