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Harris, S. part of Lewis island, and par., Outer Hebrides, Inverness -- par., 123,757 ac., pop. 4814; P.O., T.O.; the par. comprises (besides Harris proper) the islands of Bernera, Ensay, Killigray, Pabbay, St Kilda, Scalpa, Scarp, Scotsway, and Tarrensay; Harris, Sound of (9 miles long, SE. and NW., and from 8 to 12 miles broad), between Harris and North Uist island, is the only navigable channel, for large vessels, through the Outer Hebrides.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "S. part" (ADL Feature Type: "locations") |
Administrative units: | Harris ScoP Inverness Shire ScoCnty |
Place: | Harris |
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