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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGILL ROCK | Cargill Rock Cargill Rock Cargill Rock |
Mr James Hardy, Penmanshiel Mr James Kerr, Old Cambus Mr McGregor, Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster |
001.16 | [Situation] Fifteen chains from High Water mark, about thirtytwo chains N.N.W. [North North West] from Coast Guard Station forty N.N.E. [North North East] from Oak Brae. about thirty two E.N.E. [East North East] from Siccar Point A large rock only visible at spring tides, many years since (the date is not known) a boat's crew all of the name of Cargill was wrecked upon it and all hands perished, from which cause it derived its name, |
| MEIKLE POO CRAIG | Meikle Poo Craig Meikle Poo Craig Meikle Poo Craig |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Kerr Mr McGregor |
001.16 | [Situation] About twenty chains S.E. [South East] from Cargill Rock about seventeen North from Coast Guard Station and about fifty E. [East] from Siccar Point. A ledge of rocks at low water, where fishermen bait for crabs, Poo is the name given to a small crab which the fishermen use as bait |
| LITTLE BASS | Little Bass Little Bass Little Bass |
Mr James Hardy Mr James Kerr Mr McGregor |
001.16 | [Situation] About eighteen chains N. [North] from Red Heugh twenty two N.E. [North East] from Coast Guard Station and about twelve E. [East] from Sealghs Hole A rock at low water |
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