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PORT MARY 055

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Parish of Rerrick

[side note] There is a rock on the shore which
is still pointed out by the peasantry
from which the hapless Mary embarked
on her ill fated viyage to England. It is
situated in a little creek surrounded by
vast & Precipitous cliffs called Port Mary
in remembrance of the Queen.
Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account] (1845)

[side note]
"Port Mary so called from Mary
Queen of Scots taking shipping after the
battle of Langside" Old. Stat. Acct. [Old Statistical Account]

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