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Volume contents
- 1 - South Uist (part 4) , Page 1 (start)
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- 171 - South Uist (part 4) , Title page
- 172 - South Uist (part 4) , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRAGH-BRÒIN | Carragh-bròin | Mr. McFarlane, Shepherd, Caolas Stulay, Lochboisdale, A A Carmichael, [Esq] A. Steel, Askernish |
056 | This name Signifies the "Stone of Sorrow", and applies to a Standing Stone 3ft high on the east Side of "Lochhan Arm", It is Said that a battle was fought near this place, and that the wounded men used to rest against, or lean on this Stone, and quench their thirst with the waters of the Streamlet close by. |
| ERD HOUSE [Alit a' Bhraigh Mhoir] | Erd House | A A Carmichael, Esq. Creag[ony] Benbecula Samuel McKenzie Lochboisdale Capt [Captain] Thomas R.N. |
056 | Near the above object is Situated the remains of an Erd House, |
| ALLT A' BHRÀIGH MHÒIR | Allt a' Bhraigh Mhòir | Mr. McFarlane, Shepherd, Caolas Stulay, Lochboisdale A. A. Carmichael Esq S. McKenzie A. Steel. |
055 ; 056 | Signifies Stream of the "Big Brae", has its source on the S.W. Side of Triuirebheinn and flows westerly into Abhuinn nam Fèlein |
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County of Inverness -- South Uist
Transcriber's notes
Re the first entry on this page - written under the crossed-out first name in the 'Authorities' column is:- Cancelled By order John T Hoban Ca. 22.12.77.
Ordnance Survey - Inverness county, OS Name Books - Inverness county (Outer Hebrides) - Volume 13 - Parish of South Uist, OS1/18/13
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of South Uist.
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.