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Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN LETH-ALLT | Leth Allt Leth Allt |
Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | A Stream issuing half a mile N.E. [North East] of "An Sgùrr" flowing South east passing South of "Bruach Dearg" & forming the Nothern Boundary of "Galmisdale' falling into the Sea South of "Nead na Feannaig"; English Meaning:- Half Stream. |
| NEAD-NA-FEANNAIGE | Nead-na-feannaige | Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | Applies to the proprietor's residence a medium Sized Substantial Stone building with garden & a few Small Offices attached Situate in an inclosed piece of wood a quarter of a mile NW [North West of "Galmisdale Point" & half a mile South east of "Cnoc Dhonnachaidh Mhic Neill"; Signification:- Nest of the Royston. |
| AN SGURR | An Sgùrr | Messrs John Donald & Duncan Factor & Sons Island of Eigg. Revd. [Reverend] J. Sinclair Manse of Eigg |
073 | Applies to the most Conspicuous part of the Island of Eigg This hill from its peculiar Shape has of a distance a Singular appearance, but as no approach nearer, it rises in Grandeur & at length, a Stupendous Columnar promontory bursts on our view. The Whole of this promontory is perfectly mural extends for upwards of 1 mile, & rises to the height of 1.340 feet This singular piece of natural workmanship lies nearly east & west the east end of which is Situated;- Near the South end of the Island, a mile & three quarters N.W. [North West] of "Castle Island" & one mile West of "Nead na Feannaige"; Signification:- The Sharp Rock. |
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Sheet 73 -- Island of Eigg -- Parish of Small Isles -- County of Inverness
An Sgùrr Written on body of Sheet 72
[Page signed] William Fraser
Ordnance Survey - Inverness county, OS Name Books - Inverness county (Skye) - Volume 13 - Parish of Eigg (or Small Isles), OS1/16/13
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Eigg (or Small Isles).
Ordnance Survey - Inverness county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Inverness, which is in the north of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.