OS1/13/84/103
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| East Neuk | East Neuk East Neuk East Neuk |
James Bowman Crail James Brown Crail Mr. Gray Farmer Corncurs |
[situation] Extends from Craighead to Fife Ness A Small tract of ground on the farm of Craighead, its surface consists of arable and rough and rocky ground Along the Sea Coast by which it is bounded nearly [?] on three Sides, it is popularly known as the "East Neuk" of Fife as being the most easterly Situated piece of ground in this County. The inland extent of ground to which this name applies is very undefined extent the Most popular is that marked on Trace. |
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Parish of Crail Plan 20 B Trace 3 103[page no.][signed] James Carpenter C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] 10th February 1854 [signature is written under Description of East Neuk]
The district to which this name applies is altogether undefined, some applying the name merely to the promontory of "Fife Ness" - some about half a mile inland - and others to that portion eastward of the turnpike road leading from Anstruther Easter to St. Andrews; the general opinion however is in favour of the extent shewn on plan - The word "Neuk"" in the Scottish dialect signifies "Corner" the name should therefore only apply to the eastern extremity of the County. [This piece is written in a different hand from Description of East Neuk and is signed]:
M. James Cap RE [Captain Royal Engineers 11th February 1854.
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Not sure about Authority: Mr Gray CorncursThe signature M. James is not clear.
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