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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG SKERRY | Big SKerry Big SKerry Big SKerry |
Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey |
002 | A large piece of flat rocK lying out to Sea ward about 1/4 of a mile from the mainland, Is observable at low water or half tide only. Is almost due north from St. John's Point. |
| MEN OF MEY | Men of Mey Men of Mey Men of Mey |
Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey |
002 | A number of rocKs in the Pentland Frith. Is Considered one of the most dangerous places in the whole firth, for vessels being wrecKed. As is, in stormy weather, looked out for by navigators with the greatest dread. Lies from St. John's Head in a N. [North] West direction, |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 51Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note] -- Statistical Act [Account] - opposite to St John's Head in Mey,
there is also a similar piece of sea, called the
Men of Mey.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Gone To Mars
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