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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE MESTAG (In Ruins) | Castle Mestag | Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A large precipitous rock Seperated from the Island by a deep narrow gully about 20 feet wide, Ruins of a bouse are Still visible. The house or Castle - tradition says - was at one time occupied by a Robber (name unknown) who used to cross to the Island by means of a drawbridge, and help himself to any cattle or Sheep he happened to meet. and then retire to his Castle and draw up the bridge. |
| GIDDY GOE | Giddy Goe | Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A deep narrow creek running inland for a considerable distance, it is from 100 to 150 feet deep. |
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[Page] 13Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
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