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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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[page] 51Co. [County] of Banff. Ph. [Parish] of Rathven
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