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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NESS | The Ness The Ness The Ness The Ness East Point Montrose Ness Scurdie Ness |
Mr. Keith Propr. [Proprietor] Andrew Paton, Fisherman Mr. Webster, Tide Surveyor Mr Murray, Custom's Officer Revd [Reverend] Mr. Mitchell, Ph. Mr. [Parish Minister] New & Old Statl: [Statistical] Accounts Admiralty Chart |
035 | A fine projection of arable land to the sea on the south side of the mouth of the River South Esk. Between the High & Low Water line at this point there are prominent flat rocks, & a natural bank bounds it on the side next the river. In Accounts (New & Old Statistical) this is called "Montrose Ness", and on the Admiralty Charts, "Scurdie Ness", names which are not used by any other authorities, "The Ness" being understood to comprehend all these doubtful terms. "The Ness" is upon Usan Estate, the property of G. Keith Esquire. There are three Beacons on the Ness, the largest of which is at the Point. It is about 30 or 40 feet high, & was formerly called a Light House, but for a good while it has been a Beacon and is now termed a "Tower" on the Ness. Of the west most Beacon, which is small, there is nothing known as to what purpose it served, for neither this nor the other two are for any use now since the "Annat Buoy" & the Light Houses on the Montrose side of the River are the Marks by which vessels steer up the River clear of the sand bank at the Buoy |
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