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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LEAC AN EICH | Leac an Eich Leac an Eich |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. W. Ross |
073 | Applies to a hill side Situated about 1 1/2 miles to the east of Overscaig Inn. Signifies the "Horse Flags," there was formerly a pass along this hillside and it is believed that horses carrying back loads very often fell at this place. |
CNOC A' BHHAID BHÀIN | Cnoc a' Bhaid Bhàin Cnoc a' Bhaid Bhàin |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. W Ross |
073 | This name is applied to an ordinary Sized hill its Situation lies about two miles to the South of Overscaig Inn Signifies "Knoll of the light coloured clump." |
ALLT NA H-URAIRD | Allt na h-Uraird Allt na h-Uraird |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr. W Ross |
073 | This name is applied to a small Stream having its source on the north side of Cnoc a' Bhaid Bhàin it runs in a Northerly direction till it enters Loch Shin. It signifies the "Burn of the height" |
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