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[Extracts from the New Statistical Account.] ------- Examiners replies to each
[Parish of Tongue] ------- of the underlined portions

suddenly terminates in the high mountain of Ben Hope, 3061
feet high. The eastern range is a serious of rounded hills, not very
lofty, rising above the bay sometimes abruptly. The Ben Laoghal ------- Answered Elsewhere
range is the most picturesque. This noble hill, the queen of Highland
mountains, occupies the central point of the whole semicircular chain
it is the most prominent and striking object in the whole scenery
At the southern extremity of a low extensive valley, it starts up
majestically to the height of 2508 feet presenting towards its base
and expanded breast of two miles breadth, and cleft at its top ------- For Names and description
in four massy towering and splintered peaks, standing boldly ------- of Peaks See name Sheets
aloof from each other. Within this great chain, there are various
objects which constitute marked features in the scenery of the
district. Amongst these, the Kyle occupies a prominent place ------- Kyle of Tongue Written
so studded with islands at its mouth, that from some points of view
its connection with the Ocean seems wholly intercepted. Another
interesting and conspicuous object is the Promontory of Castle ------- No Such name Known
Barrich. It consists of a small hill range, running south and ------- written "An Garbh-chnoc"
north, rising gradually from the low ground at the foot of Ben
Laoghal, and terminating at its northern extremity in a bold
rock of considerable altitude, which is washed at its base by the
Water of the Kyle, and has its conical summit surmounted by
a fine old ruin, which imparts a pleasing aspect. ------- Caisteal Bharrach See name sheets
The second or eastern division of the parish is rather tame and
monotonous. Yet in the midst of this district, there will be found
numerous little glens, bearing a rich soil and a large population. ------- No Names
The coast is in general high and rocky, and round the promontory of
the Whiten-head exceeding bold and picturesque. The rocks are
frequently intersected by creeks, and formed into Caves and arches
The Caves of Freasgail, which are described in the former Account ------- See extract from Old Statistical
of this parish have been noticed in the account of the parish of ------- Account at the end of this [?]
Durness, in consequence of the modern ideas regarding the ------- Vide Name Sheets
boundaries of the two parishes. The islands are Eilean na Naoimh,
(Saint's Island) Eilean na Roan, (Seal Island,) and the Rabbit
Islands. Eilean na Naoimh, situated close by the eastern ------- Vide name Sheets
coast of the parish, had formerly a Chapel and burial place on ------- Is the grave yard still used?
it, the traces of which are still to be seen. On the south side of ------- Vide name Sheets
the island, the Sea, after passing for several yards through a
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