OS1/15/16/31

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. East Lothian OS Name Books, 1853-1854
  4. East Lothian, volume 16
  5. OS1/15/16/31
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DOO COVE Doo Cove
Doo Cove		 George Affleck
William Gordon		 012 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile N. [North] by West from Dunglas.
A small Cove or bay on the sea shore near Bilsdean. It takes the name from a rock near it being a resort of pigeons.
OTTER HOLE Otterhole
Otterhole		 George Affleck
William Gordon		 012 [Situation] About 3/4 of a mile N. [North] by W. [West] from Dunglas.
A small fissure on the sea shore situated a short distance north of Bilsdean.

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 31
Parish of Oldhamstocks
[Margin note] 67

[Note relating to 'Doo Cove'] - "Doo" (scotties), a pigeon.

[Note relating to 'Otter Hole'] - Two words according to the
accustomed usage in such
cases.

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, Jill S

  Location information for this page.

East Lothian County, Innerwick Parish, Oldhamstocks Parish

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Haddingtonshire, Sheet 12 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Haddingtonshire, Sheet 12