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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNIWILLY POINT | Shanniwilly Point Shanniwilly Point Shanniwilly Point Shinny Willie Point Maggie Point |
R. Hunter Esq New Statl. [Statistical] Account Mr Motion Farmer Aitkens Map of Kilbride Chart of the Clyde &c (1846) |
228 | This name applies to the North end or Point of the Little Cumbrae, and amongst the Fishermen and others in Millport, it is known as "Maggie Point". they are however aware that "Shanniwilly" is the original and most correct name. |
| HORSE PORT | Horse Port Horse Port Horse Port |
R. Hunter Esq Mr Motion Mr Cassell. Millport |
228 | A very small port, or landing place at Shanniwilly Point. derivation unknown. |
| MAGGIE ROCK | Maggie Rock Maggie Rock Maggie Rock Maggie Rock |
R. Hunter Esq Chart of the Clyde Mr Motion Chart |
228 | A rock at the west side of Horse Port, being nearly perpindicular, it almost forms High and Low Water Mark. J. Byrne c a [civilian assistant] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 3Maggie, A miners term, or an abbre. [abbreviation] of Margaret
Jamieson
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Map situation numbers have been corrected during 19th Century.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Nora Edwards, Nellie- Moderator, Missus SW
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