OS1/27/2/8

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  3. Ross and Cromarty OS Name Books, 1848-1876
  4. Ross and Cromarty (insular), volume 02
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GEODHA BÈUG Geodha Bèug,
Geodha Bèug,
Geodha Bèug		 John Morrison
John McKay
Donald Murray		 003 [Situation] At the northern end of the Butt of Lewis, 70 chs. [chains] N. [North] by W. [West] of Eoropaidh Village.
A Small cove on the coast, at the Butt of Lewis, the banks of which are steep, rocky, and precipitous. Formerly there was a cave in it, which was the favourite resort of Smugglers, and which is said to have been their last stronghold in the Lewis. The cliff and earthy bank which overhung it, have fallen in and completely closed it up.

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Parish of Barvas

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Form No. 136
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61

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Bizzy- Moderator, Christina MacDonald

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Barvas Parish, Ross And Cromarty County

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Iii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Iii
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Iiia Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Iiia
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire (island Of Lewis), Sheet 3 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire (island Of Lewis), Sheet 3