OS1/16/2/23

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CNOC NA COILLE-BEITHE Cnoc na Coille-beithe
Cnoc na Coille-beithe
Mr. D. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson
033 This name signifies "Knoll of the birch grove" & is applied to a small eminence covered with good rough & healthy pasture. The property of McLeod of McLeod.
LAG MÒR Lag Mòr Mr. D. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson
033 Is applied to an extensive piece of ground along the south shore of Loch Harport . It was at one time populated and there are at the present day a considerable number of ruins of huts still on the ground. The name signifies "Big Hollow".
DRUIM FIODHAGACH Druim Fiodhagach Mr. D. Nicolson
Mr. Matheson
033 Is applied to a ridge situate south and adjacent of the above Lag Mòr. The name signifies "Woody Ridge".

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