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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EERIE PORT | Eerie Port Eerie Port Eerie Port |
Mr Robert Allen Millport Mr John Thom Portrye Mr James Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.02 | A Port where Small Boats can land about 6 chains NW [North West] of Gray Craigs |
| STINKING BAY | Stinking Bay Stinking Bay Stinking Bay |
Mr Robert Allen Millport Mr John Thom Portrye Mr James Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.02 | A small Bay about 13 Chains NE [North East] of Eerie Port. There is always rotten Seaweed to be found in this Bay which causes a disagreeable Smell. |
| WINE BAY | Wine Bay Wine Bay Wine Bay |
Mr Robert Allen Millport Mr John Thom Portrye Mr James Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.02 | A small Bay near Stinking Bay, it is said a Cargo of Smuggled wine was once landed here, which gave Rise to the Name. |
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[Page] 9Ery, Eiry, Eerie, Timorous - "afrighted - affected with fear, from whatever cause" Jamieson.
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DANIALSAN, Whitewillow
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