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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HING GOE | Hing Goe | Robert Steven, Fresgoe William Henderson, Dunreay Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
004 | A large Goe with very high and precipitous cliffs - some of which are overhanging - and this fact is probably the origin of the name - Hing Goe - i.e. Hanging Goe. |
| SANDY GOE | Sandy Goe | Robert Steven, Fresgoe William Henderson, Dunreay Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
004 | A small Goe a few chains to the East of Chapel Goe the bottom - or rather the bed of which is sand an shingle - hence the name. |
| WARE GOE | Ware Goe | Robert Steven, Fresgoe William Henderson, Dunreay Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
004 | A small Goe a few chains East of Sandy Goe - into which the sea throws up a great quantity of sea weed - or Ware as it is called here. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 7Parish of Reay - County of Caithness
[Note Hing Goe] 2nd
[Note Sandy Goe] 2nd
[Note Ware Goe] 3rd
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
David Glass, Bizzy- Moderator, Ancient Mariner
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