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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASHACH QUARRY | Clashach Quarry Clashach Quarry Clashach Quarry |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Garroch Mr. R. P. Robertson Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Brander Duffus |
002.09 | This name applies to a very Extensive Freestone Quarry Situated along the Shore of the Moray Firth and about 1½ Miles East of the village of Hopeman. it has a small Port (described below) for the exportation of Stone to London and other parts of England but the export to London has fallen off owing to the dangerous entrance to the port where many small Craft have been wrecked. - on the Property of Sir William Gordon Cumming Bart [Baronet], of Altyre Ho. [House] by Forres |
| CLASHACH PORT | Clashach Port Clashach Port Clashach Port |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Garroch Mr. R. P. Robertson Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Brander Duffus |
002.09 | This name applies to a small harbour on the Moray Firth and Situated about 1½ Miles East of the Village of Hopeman and is used for exporting Stone from the adjacent Quarry. it will accomodate vessels of from 40 to 50 Tons Burden and drawing about 5 feet of water. this Port like the Harbour at Hopeman will only allow of Vessels being insured for three Months in the Year, owing to the dangerous nature of its entrance - The property of Sir William G Cumming Bart [Baronet] of Altyre |
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[page] 45County of Elgin -- Parish of Duffus
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