OS1/22/1/44

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  3. Nairnshire OS Name Books, 1869
  4. Nairnshire volume 01
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CARN SGUMAIN Càrn Sgùmain
Càrn Sgùmain
Càrn Sgùmain		 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson
Mr. John Macnaughton
Mr. Hugh McBean		 010 This name is applied to a very large hill on the north bank of the River Findhorn, at the east end of the Streens. The meaning of the word Sgùman is not known to the authorities.
AN SGOR An Sgòr
An Sgòr
An Sgòr		 Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McPherson
Mr. John Macnaughton
Mr. Hugh McBean		 010 This word applies to a rocky "promonotry" hence the name - between Carn Mòr and Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe, in the neighbourhood of the Streens Means the Sharp Rock.

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County of Nairn -- Parish of Cawdor

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Ardclach Parish, Cawdor Parish, Croy And Dalcross Parish, Moy And Dalarossie Parish, Nairnshire County

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Nairnshire, Sheet X Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Nairnshire, Sheet X