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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GROTTIES GEO | Grotties Geo | A Horne Esq Carrick Hugh Marwick Merchant Calfsound William Harcus Cott Calfsound | 080 | This name applies to a small narrow creek upon the north west shore of Calf of Eday situated about 3/4 of a mile northwest of Post Office. |
KISTIN | Kistin | A Horne Esq Carrick Hugh Marwick Merchant Calfsound William Harcus Cott Calfsound | 080 | This name applies to a small bay upon the south west side of Grey head situated about three hundred yards north of Grotties Geo. |
THE KNEES | The Knees | A Horne Esq Carrick Hugh Marwick Merchant Calfsound William Harcus Cott Calfsound | 080 | This name applies to two noble looking points of land projecting into the sea, at the entrance of the sound called Calf Sound, it is the two extreme points of a portion of land known as Grey Head which is very precipitous situated about one & a half miles from Post Office. |
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