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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIE-UISG GOE | Gie - Uisg - Goe | Robert Stephen - Fresgoe William Henderson - Dunreay Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
004 | A large Goe with preciptious sides is oftern used as a haven or harbour for boats. The word "Gie" - I have written as it is pronounced. I probably means - "Guide" - as a "Guy rope" |
| GREENY GOE | Greeny Goe | Robert Stephen - Fresgoe William Henderson - Dunreay Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
004 | A small goe about 20 chains west of "Gie Uisg goe" - the rocks near it are sometime covered with a greenish sea weed - hence the name |
| OIGINS GOE | Oigins Goe | Robert Stephen - Fresgoe William Henderson - Dunreay Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
004 | A narrow Goe about 20 chains south west of "Gling Glang" - "Oigin" was the name of a Great smuggler who used to hide in the Goe. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 12Parish of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Gie - Uisg - Goe] (I have written this name as it is pronounced) G.H.
[Note Greeny Goe] 3rd
[Note Oigins Goe] 3rd
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Ancient Mariner
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