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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CUILAGS Cuilags
Cuilags
Cuilags
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy
Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness
Mr William Manson, Rackwick
112 A hill feature of a large size and the second highest point in the island of Hoy situated near the north western extremity of the island and about 1 1/2 miles N.W. from Ward Hill. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy.
SANDY LOCHS Sandy Lochs
Sandy Lochs
Sandy Lochs
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy
Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness
Mr William Manson, Rackwick
112 Applies to two small lochs of a sandy bottom from which evidently they receive their name situated midway between Cuilag and Ward Hill. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy.
WATER GLEN Water Glen
Water Glen
Water Glan
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy
Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness
Mr William Manson, Rackwick
112 The name given to a small stream which passes through a very small hollow and it would appear that the name given would be more applicable to the hollow than the stream, however it is not the case here and it often occurs throughout Hoy that "Glen" applies to a stream more often than to a "Hollow".

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