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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAC NAM BALG | Stac an Bolg Stac an Bolg Stac nam Balg Stac nam Balg Stac nam Balg |
John Smith Murdoch McDonald J. Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
011 | [situation] On the western side of the plan, 90 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of the Letter U, in the parish name and on the N.W. [North West] side of Old Hill Island. A bold precipitous barren Rock, adjacent to the S [South] west end of An Seana Beinn. it is a matter of great difficulty to land upon it. "Stac nam Balg' signifies Bellows RocK |
| SEANN BHEINN | An Seana Beinn An Seana Beinn An t-Sean Bheinn Seann Bheinn or Old Hill Seann Bheinn or Old Hill |
John Smith Murdoch McDonald J Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
011 | [situation] On the western side of the plan, 80 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of the letter U in Uig parish name and half a mile N.W [North West] of Bereasaigh Island. An island, situated at the mouth of Loch Roag, it is remakable for its height, bold and rugged appearance, it is very difficult of ascent.it is about 200 feet high and its summit is about 5 chains wide. It produces a sufficiency of pasture to feed two sheep during the summer season, though the sea frequently washes over it in the winter. a gentle easterly breeze is the most favourable wind for landing on it, while at any time is a matter of great difficulty. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 7Parish of Uig
Form 136 Page
102 - Stac nam Balg
100 - Seann Bheinn or Old Hill
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Katharine Skillen
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