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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIP CARLE | Kip Carle Kip Carle Kip Carle |
Mr James Hardy, Penmanshiel Mr James Fairbairn, Coburnspath Mr McGregor, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.11 | [Situation] Twelve chains S.E [South East] from the north point of the breakwater of Cove Harbour and about eleven West from Eastern Hole A Prominent rock on [the] Sea Coast, and when [viewed] at a distance, has the appearance of a Ruin "Kip" A sharp pointed Hill or those parts of a Mountain which resemble round knobs jutting out by the side the Cattle Path are called Kipps. "Carle" A man. |
| BIG HURKER | Big Hurker Big Hurker Big Hurker |
Mr James Hardy Penmanshiel Mr James Fairbairn Coburnspath Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.11 | [Situation] About twenty chains E.N.E. [East North East] from the North point of the breakwater of Cove Harbour and about twelve North from the north point of Hawks Heugh A Large Rock nearly [visible] at High Water, and answering as a Sea Mark for the Fishermen entering Cove Harbour. |
| LITTLE HURKER | Little Hurker Little Hurker Little Hurker |
Mr James Hardy Penmanshiel Mr James Fairbairn Coburnspath Mr McGregor Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.11 | [Situation] About five chains E.E.E [East North East] from Big Hurker and about eight North of Horse Road Rock a Rock visible at Low water, and a guide for the Fishermen, Note It is not improbable that this name is a corruption of the Gaelic Tharsgeir (pronounced Harsker) which in the outer Hebrides is uniformly applied to rocks in the sea that are much exposed to the ocean surf. The literal meaning of the word is Cross Rock, Whether the rocks are names so because they cross or counteract the waves in their progress towards the shore, is not certain. |
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