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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIG HEAD Craig Head
Craig Head
Craig Head
Admiralty Chart of Murray Frith.
Mr. Petrie, Findochtie.
Mr. Wallace Findochtie.
002.02 A bold rocky headland on the coast, situated about half mile west of the village of Findochtie
GABERT POINT Gabert Point
Gabert Point
Gabert Point
John Cowie Fisherman, Portessie
James McDonald Fisherman Portessie
Alexander Cameron Fisherman Portessie
002.02 A rocky point on the coast, flooded at high water, and situated South West of "Craig Head".
LAW HILLOCK Law Hillock
Law Hillock
Law Hillock
Mr Petrie. Findochtie
Mr. Wallace Findochtie
John Cowie Fisherman Portessie
002.02 A conically shaped, natural, hillock, situated a few chains south of "Craig Head", used as a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. It is traditionally recorded in the district, that in olden times, the Lairds of Findochtie held court on the Law Hillock, where offenders were tried, and disputes between fishermen etc were adjusted.

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Co. [County] of Banff. Ph. [Parish] of Rathven

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