OS1/25/20/117
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON ISLAND | Preston Island Preston Island Preston Island |
James Hogg Esqr. Factor Dr. [Doctor] Scott F. R C. S. [Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons], Culross Revd. [Reverend] W. C. Stephen, Culross |
143 | [Situation] Within Low Water Mark in the extreme S E [South East] of the parish. This artificial island in the Firth of Forth, within the Low Water Mark, and in front of the estate of Valleyfield made by one of the proprietors of Valleyfield (after whom it is named) for the purpose of making Salt and working crab below the bed of the above firth. It is the property of Lady Preston Hay. |
| LOWRIE GRAHAM | Lowrie Graham Lowrie Graham Lowrie Graham |
James Hogg Esqr. Factor Dr. [Doctor] Scott F. R C. S. [Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons] Culross Revd. [Reverend] W. C. Stephen. |
143 | [Situation] At the South Side of Preston Island A small ledge of rocks extending about 11 chains south of Preston Island. |
| THE BIG ROCK | The Big Rock The Big Rock The Big Rock |
James Hogg Esqr. Dr. [Doctor] Scott F. R C. S. [Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons], Culross Revd. [Reverend] W. C. Stephen |
143 | [Situation] Near the Southern Side of Preston Island. A prominent ledge of rocks a little to the south east of Preston Island; never covered but at Spring Tides. |
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[Page] 117Parish of Culross -- Sheet 143 No 1 Trace 5
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