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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSLEY | Musley Musley Musley |
James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe |
020 | A narrow creeK about 3 chains in length, high cliff on both sides, filled at low water, forming the N. [North] West side of the Promontory of Noss head |
| NOSS HEAD | Noss Head Noss Head Noss Head |
James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe |
020 | A small promontory, lying to the N. [North] East of WicK, forming the south point of Sinclair's Bay. Cliff very precipitous, a piece of sKerry rocK attached and uncovered at low water. On the summit overlooKing the cliff stands the handsomely constructed light house of Nosshead. |
| COVE OF BARBERRY | Cove of Barberry Cove of Barberry Cove of Barberry | James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe |
020 | A naturally formed bay, running in a short distance betwixt the SKerrys, to the base of the Cliff. S. [South] East of Nosshead Light house. |
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[Page] 109Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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