Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THANK ROCK | Thank Rock | Mr Asher, Aberdour Mr Smith, Minister Mr White, Aberdour |
039 | A small rock in the Firth of Forth visible when nearly low water [Note] Copied from the name Book of 39B |
| DOWNING POINT | Downing Point Downing Point Downing Point Downing Point Downing Point Dinny Point Downing Point Downing Point Downing Point |
Estate Map Mr Fraser Mr Grant Mr Pringle Gellaty's map Chart Map Rev [Reverend] Dr Ralph Mr Smith Fraser's Map |
039 | A long narrow rock stretching a short distance into the Firth of Forth near Donibristle House. The derivation is unknown. Probably it is derived from Downan which signifies a Green hillock, the point being covered with very green grass. It is known or spelt in no other way in the locality than Downing. [Note] Copied from page 4 |
Continued entries/extra info
33 [right corner of header]
Parish of Dalgety [in header]
1/4 mile E [East] of Downing Point [Situation for Thank Rock]
1/4 mile W [West] of Thank Rock [Situation for Downing Point]
Transcriber's notes
Thank Rock. The Description following word "Copied" is written in faint red ink and final word is illegible.
Downing Point. The description following word "Copied" is written in red ink.
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Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties
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