OS1/27/134/15

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  3. Ross and Cromarty OS Name Books, 1848-1876
  4. Ross and Cromarty (insular), volume 134
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GALTACHEAN Gálltachan
Galtachean
Galtachean		 John Morrison
John McKay
Allan Ross		 049 [Situation] On the western side of the plan, from 30 to 90 chains W. [West] of Garbh Eilean.
A group of high and low water rocKs, lying in a direction east and west. They extend for upwards of a mile. The tide flows exceedingly strong around them. A landing can be easily effected on any of them, at low water. Great numbers of sea-fowl breed in the cliffs in the summer season. The tops of a few of them, are covered with rough pasture.

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[Page] 15
Parish of Lochs
49 B

Form No. 136
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45 - Galtachean [note] Islets

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Lochs Parish, Ross And Cromarty County

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Xlix Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire & Cromartyshire (mainland), Sheet Xlix
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire (island Of Lewis), Sheet 49 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Ross-shire (island Of Lewis), Sheet 49