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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| LOWER LARGO | Lower Largo Lower Largo Lower Largo Lower Largo Lower Largo | J. D. Dundas Esq. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Sumerville Mr White Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Fullartons Gazetteer. | 025 | [situation] About 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] from Kirkton of Largo A small village situated on the sea coast of the Firth of Forth, the houses of which are from one to three stories high, in good repair and occupied by mechanics &c. It contains a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church two public houses and a school &c. This village is the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk (Robinson Crusoe) and the house in which he was born is still pointed out. A descendant of one of his brothers is in possession of his gun sea-chest and drinking-cup which he had with him on the island. |
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