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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BLACK HEUGH Black Heugh
Black Heugh
Black Heugh
Black Heugh
James Laird Fisherman Crail
Mr Crilie Lightkeeper Island of May
Mathew Laird Crail
Alexander Tailor Crail
028 [Situation] About 20 Chains S.E. [Southeast] from Light House
This name refers to a bleak rocky ridge on the west side of the island extending from "Mill Door" to Pilgrim Haven.
MILL DOOR Mill Door
Mill Door
James Laird Crail
Mr Crilie Isle of May
028 [Situation] About 10 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] from Light House.
A natural passage through the rock between two Small Creeks made by the action of the waves. It is Situated on the S.W. [South West] side of the Lighthouse

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Parish of Island of May Trace B

Transcriber's notes

Obvious conflict between the two position references i.e. "10 chains S.S.E" and "S.W"
SW is the correct direction.

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DANIALSAN, MaxInSpain

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