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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN LETH-ALLT | Leth Allt Leth Allt |
Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | A Stream issuing half a mile N.E. [North East] of "An Sgùrr" flowing South east passing South of "Bruach Dearg" & forming the Nothern Boundary of "Galmisdale' falling into the Sea South of "Nead na Feannaig"; English Meaning:- Half Stream. |
| NEAD-NA-FEANNAIGE | Nead-na-feannaige | Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | Applies to the proprietor's residence a medium Sized Substantial Stone building with garden & a few Small Offices attached Situate in an inclosed piece of wood a quarter of a mile NW [North West of "Galmisdale Point" & half a mile South east of "Cnoc Dhonnachaidh Mhic Neill"; Signification:- Nest of the Royston. |
| AN SGURR | An Sgùrr | Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | Applies to the most Conspicuous part of the Island of Eigg This hill from its peculiar Shape has of a distance a Singular appearance, but as no approach nearer, it rises in Grandeur & at length, a Stupendous Columnar promontory bursts on our view. The Whole of this promontory is perfectly mural extends for upwards of 1 mile, & rises to the height of 1.340 feet This singular piece of natural workmanship lies nearly east & west the east end of which is Situated;- Near the South end of the Island, a mile & three quarters N.W. [North West] of "Castle Island" & one mile West of "Nead na Feannaige"; Signification:- The Sharp Rock. |
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[Page] 26Sheet 73 -- Island of Eigg -- Parish of Small Isles -- County of Inverness
An Sgùrr Written on body of Sheet 72
[Page signed] William Fraser
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