OS1/5/8/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAGGING ROCK | Dragging Rock Dragging Rock Dragging Rock |
Mr James Hardy, Penmanshiel Mr James Fairbairn, Coburnspath Mr McGregor, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.11 | [Situation] About ten chains N. N. E. [North North East] of cove and about fifteen chains N.N.W. [North North West] of "Cove Harbour" pier. A name given to a rock where fishermen drag a Fish Head, to catch dog crabs for bait, |
| LIDSTERS | Lidsters Lidsters Lidsters |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Fairbairn Mr McGregor |
001.11 | [Situation] About seven chains N N. E. [North North East] of Cove and two south of Dragging Rock. A name given to the W. [West] end of the shelving rocks dipping towards the sea. |
| RINGING SINK | Ringing Sink Ringing Sink Ringing Sink |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Fairbairn Mr McGregor |
001.11 | [Situation] Ten chains W. [West] of Cove Harbour North pier, and about five south east of Dragging Rock A subterraneous passage a little above High Water Mark, it is not known where it leads to as no one has been able to explore it on account of Foul Air, when the sides are hit it has a ringing sound, hence the name |
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