OS1/33/19/43
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH MERKLAND | Loch Merkland (Local Spelling) |
Revd. [Reverend] James Joass. Golspie William Ross. Lochmerkland John M'Kay Glendhu |
061 | An ordinary fresh water loch about 3 miles in length and about 1/4 mile width, its eastern margin forms the division of Reay Forest. |
| LEATHAD MHERKLAND | Leathad Mherkland | Revd. [Reverend] James Joass. Golspie William Ross. Lochmerkland John M'Kay Glendhu |
051; 052; 061 | "Hill Side of Merkland" A Steep portion of moorland extending along the eastern margin of Loch Merkland. It is bounded on the South by "Allt Poll Dhaidh." |
| LEATHAD NA BÈISTE | Leathad na Bèiste | Revd. [Reverend] James Joass. Golspie William Ross. Lochmerkland John M'Kay Glendhu |
061 | "Hill Side of the beast or monster". A steep portion of moorland on the west margin of Loch Merkland extending from Creag nan Sùbhag on the South to Garbh Allt on the north. |
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[Page] 43Co. [County] Sutherland -- Parishes of Eddrachilles Creich & Lairg
Loch Merkland [Note]
on Sheets 51 & 61
Leathad Mherkland [Note]
On Margin
[Signed]
James Gray
Sapper. R E [Royal Engineers]
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