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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESS OF DUNCANSBAY | Ness of Duncansbay Ness of Duncansbay |
Isaac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay |
003 | A conspicuous round bend in the Coast line, lying in pasture on the East Side of 'Robbies Haven'. |
| NESS OF DUNCANSBY [1895] | Mr D. Nicolson, Wick | 003 | ||
| BOARS OF DUNCANSBAY | Boars of Duncansbay | Isaac Dunnet, Duncansbay John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay |
003 | A meeting of Currents in the firth, always Visible during a Certain time of the day. Extends from opposite the Ness to near the N.E. [North East] end of Stroma island. And running bacKwards to near SKirsa Head. |
| SANDS BERRY | Sansberry Sansberry Sansberry Sands Berry |
Isaac Dunnet, Duncansbay John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay Estate Map |
003 | Two large pieces of flat rocK, one Surrounded by the sea. At the West end of the Bay of SannicK. |
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[Page] 75Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note Boars of Duncansbay] -- Statistical Ac: [Account] At the East end of the
firth, stretching from Duncansbay Head,
is a rough and dangerous piece of
sea called the Boars of Duncansbay.
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