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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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PENNAN HEAD | Pennan Head or Hiller Ness Pennan Head or Hiller Ness Pennan Head |
Mr G Cruickshank Mains of Auchmedden Mr William Gatt. Mr Andrew Gatt. Johnstones' Coy. [County] Map |
001 | A bold & rocky headland situate about half a mile east of the village of Pennan. It forms the most prominent feature on the Aberdour Coast. It is equally as well known by either appellation; Hiller Ness is the name given on Estate Plan of Auchmedden (1838) to the field at this point. Millstones are quarried a little east of the headland. |
BRANDY HOUSE | Brandy House Brandy House Brandy House |
Mr William Gatt Mr Andrew Gatt Mr Cruickshank |
001 | A cove in the rocks situate a short distance west of the above [Pennan Head], the entrance is partly built. The name is pretty generally Known from its having been a hiding place for smugglers. |
NEED HAVEN | Need Haven Need Haven |
Mr Andrew Gatt Mr William Gatt |
001 | A small creek or haven about 25 Chains west of Pennan Head. |
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