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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED CASTLE | Red Castle | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A small detached rock a few chains East of Round Goe. surrounded at high water - The soil on the top presents the appearance of a small basin-like hollow - which is without doubt the remains of some very ancient ruin - as the embankment on the top of it seems to be artificial - This is only a supposition without any Sanction from local or other authority, it is more liKely that the name is derived from the appearance of the rocK. [initialled] W.P. |
| TANG HEAD | Tang Head | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A large reef of rugged rocks north of the above well Known by the name Given - |
| PEARL GOE | Pearl Goe | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A small goe on the foreshore a little East of Red Castle - where pearls used to be found - hence the name - |
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