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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]

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Maggie, A miners term, or an abbre. [abbreviation] of Margaret
Jamieson

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Map situation numbers have been corrected during 19th Century.

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Nora Edwards, Nellie- Moderator, Missus SW

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