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Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GÀBHSUNN O' THUATH | Gàbhsunn o' Thuath | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not Spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is a large and populous village on the Sea Shore extending along from 20 mile Stone on both Sides of the road from Stornoway to Ness with a few exceptions the houses are built of peat moss lined with Stone and thatched all of which is on the worst construction there is a large portion of arable land attached which is considered by the natives good there is in Summer time Some fishing done here. |
| GÀBHSUNN O' DHEAS | Gàbhsunn o' Dheas | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not Spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is a portion of Country along the Shore Containing now only one farm house to which all the land is attached it Contained a number of houses before now all of which are razed to the ground with the exception of Ath Cheapach the ruins of which are Still to be Seen the greater part of it is now made arable Situated at west end of Gabhsunn O Thuath |
| AMHUINN GHABHSUNN 0' DHEAS | Amhuinn Ghabhsunn o Dheas | Donald Nicholson Melbost Informant could not Spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is a Small River which flows from the Moors in a northerly direction through Gabhsunn dividing Gabhsunn o Thuath and falling into the Sea at the north east end of the later place. |
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Plan 5A -- List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell CA [Civilian Assistant]
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Ness
Objects
Gàbhsunn o' Thuath - Village
Gàbhsunn o' Dheas - Village
Amhuinn Ghabhsunn o Dheas - River
[signed] Thomas O Farrell
11th March
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty county, OS Name Books - Ross and Cromarty county (Insular) - Volume 5 - Parish of Barvas, OS1/27/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Barvas.
Ordnance Survey - Ross and Cromarty county
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