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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMALAIG BAY | Camalaig Bay | Mr. McNeill, Teacher Mr. D. McIntyre, Shepd [Shepherd] |
015; 021 | This is applied to a small bay on the north side of the head-land called Iaghairt. |
| DUN [Iaghairt] | Dùn | Mr. D. McIntyre | 021 | Is applied to the remains of an ancient building, supposed tower or fort. It is situated about the centre of the almost island called Iaghairt. A portion of the wall which is circular is still standing, and in its day would seem to have been very strong, although not built with lime or mortar. The stones of which it has been built are chiefly squares and of good size. - Signification "Fort". |
| OB AN DUIN | Òb an Duin | Mr. D. McIntyre. | 021 | Is a small creek south and adjacent to the above Dun. Signifies "The Fort Creek". |
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[Page] 82Parish of Duirinish -- Isle of Skye -- Co. [County] of Inverness
Dùn Please see Col. [Colonel] Bayly's Memo Sep [September] 1873 JTH
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