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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LIGHTHOUSE [Cape Wrath] | Light House Light House Light-house at Cape Wrath Lighthouse at Cape Wrath |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass. Mr. John McKay. New Statistical Account page 94 Index to New Statistical Account page 94 |
001 | This name applies to a house erected by the Commissioners for Northern Lights in the year 1825. The tower, or light house proper, is of a Circular shape, and about 50. feet high, and has 24. lights 12. white, and 12, Red, revolving every minute, the house adjoining is occupied by the light Keepers, and stands at an elevation of about three hundred feet above Sea level, The property of the Commissioners of Northern Lights |
DÙNAN MÒR | Dùnan Mòr | Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass. Mr. John McKay. |
001 | This name signifies the "Large Heap." and applies to a heathy clad Knoll, situated a short distance to the South-east of "Cape Wrath" Light House, partly the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, & partly that of the Commissioners of Northern Lights |
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