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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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RED HEAD | Red Head | Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A bold rocky head, on the west side of the island from 150 to 300 feet high |
DUTHIE GOE | Duthie Goe | Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A deep narrow creek ending in a cave on the W. [West] side of the island. |
BUTTON GOE | Button Goe | Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A deep narrow creek ending in a cavern It is supposed by the Islanders that the Sea enters this cave and runs underneath the island to the opposite Side. |
BROAD GOE | Broad Goe | Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma |
002 | A rather broad opening in the flat rocks, used sometimes as a landing place |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 8Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
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