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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUAY GOE | Quay Goe | John Cairncross, Thurso John Murray, Murkle Alexander Houston, Castletown |
006 | A small Goe on the foreshore at the east end of Craig Ware - the bottom of it is full of large stones but notwithstanding it is sometimes used as a landing Place for boats. |
| THE SPUR | The Spur | John Cairncross, Thurso John Murray, Murkle Alexander Houston, Castletown |
006 | A large reef of shelving rock - extending about 25 chains North & South and about 15 East and West. The Waves have thrown up large pieces of rock and stones on it which gives it a very rugged and broKen appearance from the land |
| GREEN KNOWS | Green Knows | John Cairncross, Thurso John Murray, Murkle Alexander Houston, Castletown |
006 | This name applies to the highest Part of the above reef - It is sometimes covered with sea weed - usually after a severe storm - which gives it a green appearance - Hence the name. |
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[Page] 10Ph [Parish] of Olrig -- County of Caithness
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