OS1/15/26/20
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT CAR | Great Carr Great Carr Great Carr Great Car Great Car Great Car |
John Kelly Andrew McLean John Burn Alexander Howden J.R. Dale Chart of the Coast (in revenue office Dunbar) |
003 | [Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile N by E [North by East] from New Mains A high rock observable at spring tides. Situated on the rocks Called "The Carr" on the North [West] end of these rocks, the Commissioners of Northern lights have erected a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height as a warning for Vessels to Keep off of The Car, |
| ST BALDRED'S BOAT | St Baldred's Boat St Baldred's Boat St Baldred's Boat |
John Kelly Andrew McLean John Burn |
003 | [Situation] About 1 1/2 Mile N.N.E [North-North-East] from New Mains A small rock outside low water mark seen only at low tides, It is traditionally said, St Baldred used it as a Boat, for Conveying [him] to and from the Bass Rock. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 20 -- Parish of Whitekirk And TynninghameF. [Form] 136
Page 41 Great Car
42 St. Baldred's Boat
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Chr1smac -Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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