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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WAUKMILL FERRY Waukmill Ferry
Waukmill Ferry
Waukmill Ferry
J. Condie Esqr.
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Crombie
Mr William Keay
086 This name is applied to a ferry across the river Tay. Kept by the tenant of WauKmill, who has two small boats for the purpose, the charge being one penny for each passenger.
DONALD'S BANK Donald's Bank
Donald's Bank
Donald's Bank
Donald's Bank
Donald's Bank
Estate Map, 1807
J. Condie, Esqr.
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Crombie
Mr William Keay
General Roy's Antiquities
085 This name is applied to a small but prominent hill in Drumshogle Wood, on the east bank of the Tay; it is circular in shape and has a gradual slope all around. How it obtained the name is not known. Property of the Earl of Mansfield.
WINDY GATES Windy Gates
Windy Gates
Windy Gates
Windy Gates
Estate Map, 1807
J. Condie Esqr.
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Crombie
Mr William Keay
085 This name is applied to a steep wooded bank or slope and two passes, or openings, one at each end. The name is supposed to have originated in the circumstance of these passes being subject to strong gusts of wind passing through them, particularly from the southwest, in which direction they are most exposed. Property of the Earl of Mansfield.

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