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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GEODHA CHARNACH Geodh Charnach
Geodha Charnach
Geodha Charnach
Malcolm Matheson
John Mackay
Angus Matheson
016 A small creek, or indentation of the sea shore, in the western side of Camus na Clibh, there is no place of safety for landing boats in this creek, owing to the perpendicular cliff which overhangs it,
"Geodha Charnach" signifies Rocky Creek
CAMUS NA CLIBHE Camas na Clibhe
Camus na Clibhe
Camus na Clibhe
Malcolm Matheson
John Mackay
Angus Matheson
016 A small bay, in the western side of the parish of Uig, it is about 4 miles wide at its mouth and is very shallow, and has a sandy bottom, it is exposed to the north winds, and in storms the sea rages in it, with great fury, even in summer weather the waves dash against its beach, with great violence, if affords no facilities for fishing or anchorage.
"Camus na Clibhe" signifies Cliff's Bay.

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