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Placename

Gaelic name: Dùnadh an Dà Chaoil

Name in Original Source: Dùnadh an Dà Chaoil

English meaning: Closing of the two straits

Placename feature: Fishing mark

Notes: This name has also been related as Fosgladh an Dà Chaoil (the opening of the two straits). It refers to a fishing mark in An Lighe Ratharsaireach which is found by watching when Caol Mòr north of Sgalpaigh and Caol Rònaigh appear to be both closing (or opening) at the same time.

W. J. Watson's notes:

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Feature Co-ordinates: 57.427,-5.97

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