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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRASSY CLETT | Grassy Clett | David Brotchie, Dunnet Alexander Sinclair, Scarffskerry James Calder, Scarffskerry |
001 | A long narrow Clett with steep and precipitous sides sloping into a flat shelving rock which forms the foreshore. The highest part of which is the western end of it is the same height as the surrounding shore. It rises into a small conical mound and is covered with grass. Hence the name. |
| MARRY GOE | Marry Goe | David Brotchie, Dunnet Alexander Sinclair, Scarffskerry James Calder, Scarffskerry |
001 | A large Goe with steep and precipitous sides, about 15 chains East of Grassy Clett. 'Marry' is said to be a corruption of Margaret. It sometimes (very seldom) is called Margaret's Goe. |
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[Page] 17Ph [Parish] of Dunnet -- Co. [County] of Caitness
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