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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEIKLE FERRY | Meikle Ferry Meikle Ferry Meikle Ferry Meickle Ferry Meickle Ferry |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie Mr. Fraser, Fiscal Dornoch Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch Morrison's County Map New Statistical Account |
113 | Applies to a Ferry across the Dornoch Firth about 4 Miles West of the Burgh Town of Dornoch, it Connects the Counties of Ross and Sutherland, Passengers, Carts, Vehicles, Horses, Cattle, and in fact nearly anything can be transported across by the Boats in use, it is A very old ferry And is protected by Act of Parliament, property of E.C. Sutherland WalKer Esqr. Skibo Castle, on the Sutherland Side. |
| PIER [Meikle Ferry, Dornoch Firth] | Pier Pier Pier |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie Mr. Fraser, Fiscal Dornoch Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch |
112 | Applies to a Rough Stone Pier on the North Side of the Dornoch Firth at the Meikle Ferry and is used by those in charge of the Ferry Traffic for all purposes of Loading and Discharging, freights, property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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