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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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[Page] 13Parish of Island of May
Pilgrims Haven
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