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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKING STONE [natural] | Knocking Stone Knocking Stone Knocking Stone |
David Kennedy, Duncansby [Duncansbay] James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay |
003 | A prominent portion of rocK at the low water, where the feature taKes a sudden bend. Is a short distance West from "LadykirK" |
| ROBERT'S HAVEN | Robert's Haven Robert's Haven Robert's Haven |
David Kennedy, Duncansbay James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay |
003 | A small creeK nearly opposite 'LadyKirK,' joining to a Sandy beach which sKirts the shore for some distance. Used as a natural harbour for fishing boats |
| LADYKIRK SITE OF ST. MARY'S CHAPEL | Site of Chapel Lady KirK Site of Chapel Lady KirK Site of Chapel Lady KirK |
David Kennedy, Duncansbay James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay |
003 | A small piece of ground contiguous to the Sea shore, about half a mile to the East of 'John O' Groat's' On which a Chapel stood in former years, said to have been dedicated to the "virgin Mary" The portion of ground connected, with the site is still called 'Lady Kirk' See other side [Continued on page 90] |
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[Page] 89Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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