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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WEST LUG OF TANG West Lug of Tang Mr Cairncross, Thurso
Alexander Henderson, West Murkle
James Banks, Thurso
005 This name applies to a large flat rock which is connected with the cliff.
EAST LUG OF TANG East Lug of Tang Mr Cairncross, Thurso
Alexander Henderson, West Murkle
James Banks, Thurso
005 A large flat shelving rock about 22 chains East of the above.
LINDSAY GOE Lindsay Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso
Alexander Henderson, West Murkle
James Banks, Thurso
005 This can scarcely be called a Goe as it has only one side however it is well known by the name given - A british trading vessel about 70 years [ago] was wrecked on the East Lug of Tang - The [Captain's] name was Lindsay his body was Washed ashore at this Goe - Hence the name -

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Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness

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