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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BELL'S ISLE Bell's Isle Charles Bie. n&s Borland
John Wilson. n&s Sandyhills
A Rock about 50 feet high, and of nearly a conical shape. Situated Within the tide mark off the farm of Glenstocking The Top of it is a flat of a few yards.
RAE'S PORT Rae's Port Charles Bie. n&s Borland
John Wilson. n&s Sandyhills
A small bay opening into the farm of Glenstocking It affords a safe and easy landing place to small fishing Boats
GUTCHERS ISLE Gutchers Isle Charles Bie. n&s Borland
John Wilson. n&s Sandyhills
A Small Island within the tide mark off the farm of Glenstocking its surface is Rocky Pasture. Around its verge which is a bare rock and nearly perpendicular it is from 30 to 40 feet high - A poor Man named Gutcher, lived in a temporary Shed on this Island for some time hence its name.

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Plan 46 C List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C/asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 46C
Trace 6
Parish: Colvend

Object: Bell's Isle - A Rock
Rae's Port - A small Bay
Gutchers Isle - An Island
[signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant]
25th September 1850 -

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