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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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OXROAD BAY | Oxroad Bay | John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
003 | A Small Bay a short distance East of Tantallon Castle. It derives its name from oxen being used to carry Sea weed from this part of the Shore to the different Farms adjoining for the purpose of manuring the land |
THE GEGAN | The Gegan | John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
003 | A rock adjoining low water mark East of Oxroad Bay part of which is always to be Seen even at high tides |
THE CARR | The Carr | John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
003 | A long narrow ridge of rocks opposite Seacliff House, always Covered at high water except one Small portion which is called the Great Carr at the N [North] West end of those rocks immediately at low water mark is a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height erected by the Commissioners of Northern Lights for the purpose of warning boats or ships not to approach to near |
GREAT CARR | Great Carr | John Kelly Boatman Canty Bay Andrew McLean Boatman Canty Bay John Burn Schoolmaster Pit School |
003 | A long narrow ridge of rocks opposite Seacliff House, always Covered at high water except one Small portion which is called the Great Carr at the N [North] West end of those rocks immediately at low water mark is a Beacon about 40 or 50 feet in height erected by the Commissioners of Northern Lights for the purpose of warning boats or ships not to approach to near |
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[Page] 41List of Names collected by John Early c.a [civilian assistant]
Plan 3C Trace 1-- White Kirk Parish
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