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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK SLUNK | Back Slunk Back Slunk Slunk |
David Adams P. Crawford A slough; a quagmire etc. Jamieson's Dict. [Dictionary] |
027 | [Situation] ¾ mile North of Ardwell Bay. This name applies to a small Creek situate near to the south of Carriechalig the entrance of which is rocky and not used as a landing place for vessels. It is well attended by fishermen in the Winter mornings for the purpose of gathering timber driven by the tide. |
| CARRICKALIG | Carrickalig Carrickalig Carraig Lag |
David Adams Peter Crawford (Gaelic) A rock, a cliff etc. A hollow, a cave, den etc |
027 | [Situation] On the Western coast of the Parish and ¾ mile North of Ardwell Bay. A large perpendicular Rock used by Anglers as a fishing seat while fishing. Situate to the south of Hole Stone. |
| CROWBERRY ROCK | Crawberry Rock Crawberry Rock |
David Adams Peter Crawford |
027 | [Situation] ¾ Mile North of Ardwell Bay. A large rock about 30 ft. [feet] high situate near to the south of Back Slunk. the top of which appears to be flat and grassy on it grows Crowberrys from which it gets its name. |
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[Page] 4Parish of Stoneykirk
Crowberry. The name given in Moray to a berry which grows singly on a bright green plant.
The Vaccinium Myrtillus or Blueberry Bush.
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