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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTICK HEAD | Cantic Head Cantic Head Cantic Head Cantick Head |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter Edward E Corrigall Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster G. Sutherland, Postmaster Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart North Sea Pilot Oliver & Pond Edinburgh Almanac Map Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland Map Barry's Orkney Islands A.D. 1805 Map Imp. [Imperial] Gazetteer |
123 | Applies to a promontory at the entrance E end of "South Walls, about 3/4 of a mile E. of Booth, The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter |
| RUFF OF CANTICK | Rough of Cantic Rough of Cantic Rough of Cantic Ruff of Cantick |
G. Sutherland Postmaster, Longhope C. Christian Principal, Lightkeeper Edward E. Corrigall Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster Adopted |
123 | Applies to a piece of foreshore composed of flat-rocks & boulders, situate at the entrance east end of "South Walls" and, about 1/8 of a mile N. of Cantichead Lighthouse |
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