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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOC A' CHATHA | Cnoc a' Chatha | Mr. Finley Maclean Mr. Donald Macdonald Mr. Neil McInnis |
009 | This name signifies knoll of the battle and is applied to a knoll situated at the Southern extremity of the district known as Trumpan. This spot is supposed to be the scene of conflict between the clans Macleods & Macdonalds where the latter were seized with a sudden panic and were completely routed. Mentioned in "Statistical Account" as "Blar Bhatternish" the "battle of Vaternish". No reliable account to be obtained concerning this battle. As it is a mere supposition that a battle was fought here, it is not considered advisable to include this note under this name. |
| LOWER HALISTRA | Lower Halistra Lower Halistra Lower Halistra |
Capt. [Captain] A Macdonald Mr. McInnes Mr. F. Maclean |
009 | This name is applied to a small district situated adjacent and to the north-west of the district of Hallin dwelling houses & offices all one storey high thatched and in ordinary repair. Property of Captain A Macdonald Fasach House |
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Transcriber's notes
Cnoc a' Chatha - Written beneath this entry - Supposed Site of Conflict between the Macleods & Macdonalds - crossed out on original pageTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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