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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCH GARVIE | Inchgarvie Inchgarvie Inch Garvie Inch Garvie Inch Garvie Inch Garvie Inch Garvie Inch Garvie |
His [History] of Dunfermline (Chalmers) Sibbalds His [History] of Fife & Kinross Map of Fife & Kinross Mr William Pringle Mr Fraser Mr Grant Johnston's Co [County] Map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
039 | A small rocky island, situated in the centre of the Firth of Forth, between North & South Queensferry. It is very steep, except on the western part, where it slopes a little. There are the ruins of a small house and fort still to be seen on it. "In the Regency of Albany, during the minority of James 5th, Inch Garvey seems to have been employed as a State prison - Chalmers' His [History] of Dunfermline. There is a well of fresh water at the east end of this island, considered good for household purposes |
| POST OFFICE [North Queensferry] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Mr Pringle Mr Grant Name Board |
039 | A small cottage house in the village of North Queensferry, at present used for the receipt and delivery of letters only. |
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26 [left corner of header]Plan 39 D Parish of Dunfermline Detached [in header]
[Note] Inch An Island of a small size Garvie, A small fish taken in Bays or Firths } Jameson
3/4 of a mile SE [South East] by South of Northcliff] [Situation for Inch Garvie]
12 chains ESE [East South East] of Northcliff [Situation for Post Office]
Transcriber's notes
Inch Garvie, Spelling and Authorities "Johnstons County Map" and following, are written in red ink. Those relating to "Inch" and "Garvie" spread across the "Situation" columnTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
MaxInSpain , JCB
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