Bibliography

Cox, Richard A. V., The Gaelic place-names of Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Celtic Studies, 2002. xii + 484 pp.

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Citation details
Work
The Gaelic place-names of Carloway, Isle of Lewis
Place
Dublin
Publisher
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Celtic Studies
Year
2002
Number of pages
xii + 484
Description
Abstract (cited)

This volume records nearly 3000 place-names from thirteen townships on the west of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. In addition to providing the pronunciations, meanings and etymologies of names, this book looks at their structure and how they have evolved, as well as their historical significance.

Subjects and topics
Headings
Scotland Scottish Gaelic language
Approaches
toponymy
History, society and culture
Places
Contributors
Dennis Groenewegen
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January 2022