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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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WEST TARBET [Isle of May] | West Tarbet West Tarbet |
John Grierson Isle of May Alexander Craill Isle of May |
028 | [Situation] - About 25 Chains N.W. [North West] from Lighthouse. A very Small bay on the West side of the Isle of May Same description as East Tarbet |
ALTARSTONES [Isle of May] | Altarstones Altarstones Altarstans |
John Grierson Isle of May Alexander Craill Isle of May Sibbalds Hist. [History] of Fifeshire |
028 | [Situation] - About 25 Chains N.W. [North West] from Lighthouse. This is the only and proper landing place at the West Side of the Island where Easterly winds are perdant all Vessels Come here and When the Wind is from the West they go round to Kirk Haven at the east Side but there is no good anchorage here. origin of the name not Known. |
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