OS1/7/2/170

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  3. Caithness OS Name Books, 1871-1873
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NESS HEAD Ness Head
Ness Head
Ness Head		 Francis Craig, FreswicK,
[--] Begg, Auchingill,
Alexander Mowat, Milltown,		 008 A Conspicuous headland begirt by high cliff, standing out into the sea about 100 yards. About midway between Beuchollie Castle & FreswicK Castle
THE TAE Tae
Tae
Tae		 Francis Craig, FreswicK,
[--] Begg, Auchingill,
Alexander Mowat, Milltown,		 008 A flat piece of flat rocK seen at low water about 2 chains out from 'Ness Head'.
SELLY GOE Selly Goe
Selly Goe
Selly Goe		 Francis Craig, FreswicK,
[--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown,		 008 A pretty long broad creeK, extending inland about 6 chains, Ness Head forming the North Side of it.

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Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness

[Entry for Scryth crossed out]

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Caithness County, Canisbay Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Viii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Viii