OS1/23/4/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAITHNESS GEOS | Caithness Geo's | A. Horn Esq Carrick Hugh Marwick Merchant Calf Sound William Hercus Cott Calfsound |
080 | This name applies to several small creeks upon the south shore of Calf Sound about 1/3 of a mile north of Post Office. In one of these little Geos, or Creeks there is a number of loose stones which is pointed out as having belonged to Gow the pirate's Ship. |
| QUARREL GEOS | Quarrel Geos | A. Horn Esq Carrick Hugh Marwick Merchant Calf Sound William Hercus Cott Calfsound | 080 | This name applies to two small creeks upon the south shore of Calf of Eday situated about 1/4 of a mile south-east of Caithness Geo's, About three hundred yards north-east of Quarrel Geo's & about one hundred & thirty yards west of The Caithness Geo's are the remains of two small underground houses, the one upon the south is in a ruinous state, but the north one is in better preservation, interior of which is about six feet & a half across being in a complete circle, with three small chambers, about large enough for a man to lie down in. |
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Note at foot of page"These stones are said to have been the ballast of the pirate."
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