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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CUTHES BAY | Cous Bay Cuthes Bay |
Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday J. Craigie Rousay |
080 | This name is applied to a small bay situated on the west coast of the Island, about a mile and a half south west from the Red Head. It derives its name from the number of fish caught called Cous. Cuaiths, CuttiesT |
SOUTH HOUSE | Southhouse | Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday | 080 | This name applies to a neat farm house built of stone, slated, one storey high, in good repair, situated about 1/2 a mile south-east from the Root of the Tree. |
THE CROOK | The Crook | Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday | 080 | This name applies to a small shingly loop on the coast line of the Cous Bay. It is the principal harbour for the fishing boats. |
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