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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PILGRIMS HAVEN Pilgrims Haven Mr Crilie Lighthousekeeper Isle of May.
James Laird Fisherman Crail
Sibbalds history of Fife.
Matthew Laird Alexander Tailor
028 [Situation] About 30 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] from Light House
A Small bay or creek on the West Side of the Island near its south end Some times used as a landing place during easterly winds
LADY'S WELL Lady's Well Mr Crilie Isle of May
James Laird Crail
028 [Situation] About 33 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] from Light House.
A Spring Well in Pilgrims Haven close to the Sea Side. The water is of An indifferent quality and Seldom used except for Cattle.
MAIDEN HAIR Maiden Hair Mr Crilie Isle of May
James Laird Crail
028 [Situation] About 60 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] from Light House.
A rugged rock on the South West end of the island jutting into the sea and covered at high Water.

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Parish of Island of May

Pilgrims Haven

Lady's Well
Maiden Hair

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