OS1/27/134/8
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GÀRBH EILEAN | Gàrbh Eilean Gàrbh Eilean Gàrbh Eilean |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
049 | [Situation] In the centre of the plan, 3/4 of a mile West of Eilean Mhuire and north of Eilean an Tighe. The largest of the Shant Isles, which is about 1 mile in length, by about 3/4 of a mile in breadth. It is nearly surrounded by a steep rocky cliff, which, on the north side is inaccessible. At high water, a landing can be effected on any part of it. It is connected with Eilean an Tighe, by a small, low, narrow, shingly beach. Its beach is small, with the exception of a portion on the north-east side. It is the resort, of a great number of sea-fowl, Eagles, puffins, cormorants, ravens, carrion crows, with other smaller birds, all of which breed in the cliffs Continued on next page - [9] |
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47 - Gàrbh Eilean [notes]
Large Island
Signifies Bay or Rough Island
This Island is about Five Miles East from the South End of the Island of Lewis
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