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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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