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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GOE OF GIRNIECLETT | Goe of Girnieclett | Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A deep broad Goe, Along side of the clett of the Same name. |
CASTLE OF GIRNIECLETT | Castle of Girnieclett | Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A Prominent rock covered with pasture. A short Distance from the Island. No trace of any building can be seen, or any history as to how it got it's name. probably from its appearance probably because it is a likely looking spot to build a castle. |
SKERRY | SKerry | Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stromaf |
002 | A long reef of flat rocks stretching of out to sea for about 30 chains. Very Dangerous for Ships as it is covered at high water. A beacon was built on it some years ago. |
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[Page] 11Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
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