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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENTLAND FIRTH | Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth Pentland Firth |
W.B. Swanson Esqr, [Esquire] St [Saint] Margts. [Margaret's] Hope And. [Andrew] Gold, Factor Kirkwall James Thomson, Merchant, Quoys Johnston's Map of the Orkneys Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart Robertsons Gaelic Topr. of Scotland Imperial Gazetteer Col [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Barrys Orkney Islands |
126 | Applies to that expanse of sea dividing "Caithness" from the south islands of the Orkney group, and which connects the German, and Atlantic Oceans, at this place, It is about 17 miles in length with an average breadth of about 8 miles. |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay South Ronaldshay, Orkney.Signed Alexander Fraser C A
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