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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEILLEAM | Heilleam | Mr. A. McDonald. Mr. A. McAulay A A Carmichael Esq |
037 | This name applies to a High Water Rock situated near the north west end of the island of Heisker property of Sir John Orde. Bart. Lochgilphead. |
| SOUND OF SHILLAY | Sound of Shillay | A. McDonald A. McAulay Admiralty Chart |
037 | This name applies to a channel separating the island of Ceann Iar from that "of Shillay-" on the latter of which the lighthouse is situated. property of Sir John Orde. Bart |
| CEANN IAR | Ceann Iar | A. McDonald A. McAulay A. A. Carmichael Esq Admiralty Chart |
037 | This name is given to one of the isles known as the "Monach Isles" it is about one mile in length and has an average breadth of about 1/2 a mile, it is partly covered with pasture, and what is known as Bent or Rough Grass. Signifies "West Head or Extremity" property of Sir John Orde Bart [Baronet]. [Addendum: This name applies to the western extremity of the island nearest to Shillay viz Heisker according to J. Macdonald Esq Factor and similarly Ceann Ear (= East head) is applied to the eastern extremity.] |
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[Page] 4County of Inverness -- Monach Isles
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