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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PARTAN CRAIG Parton Craig
Parton Craig
Parton Craig
John Oliphant St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells
026 A rock point of triangular shape projecting off the foreshore into the line of low water a few chains West of the entrance to the harbour of St. Monance. the rocks forming this point are limestone and are a Mass of Low broken ones, abounding in Parton Shell fishes, hence the name.
WITCHES CRAIG Witches Craig
Witches Craig
Witches Craig
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Peattie Craigiewells
026 A large rugged rock of natural shape on the foreshore at the West end of St. Monance village it rises about 7 feet above the level of high water the origin of this name is unknown.
LADIES' SEAT Lady's Craig
Lady's Chair
Lady's Seat
Lady's Seat
Lady's Seat
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance
Peter Farr St. Monance
William Pattie Craigiewells
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister. Ph. [Parish] Manse
026 A long narrow ridge of rock within the tide mark on the foreshore a short distance west of St. Monance village along the west side of it is a favourite bathing place usually resorted to by females hence the name, it rises about 10 feet above the level of High Water.

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106 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]

[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4

[note - to "Lady's Seat] this is the correct name T.S. [Thomas Smith]

[signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 28th February 1853

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[Partan Craig] The correct spelling, Partan, is quoted in the final draft sheet.

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