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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARTAN CRAIG | Parton Craig Parton Craig Parton Craig |
John Oliphant St. Monance Peter Farr St. Monance William Peattie Craigiewells |
026 | A rock point of triangular shape projecting off the foreshore into the line of low water a few chains West of the entrance to the harbour of St. Monance. the rocks forming this point are limestone and are a Mass of Low broken ones, abounding in Parton Shell fishes, hence the name. |
| WITCHES CRAIG | Witches Craig Witches Craig Witches Craig |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance Peter Farr St. Monance William Peattie Craigiewells |
026 | A large rugged rock of natural shape on the foreshore at the West end of St. Monance village it rises about 7 feet above the level of high water the origin of this name is unknown. |
| LADIES' SEAT | Lady's Craig Lady's Chair Lady's Seat Lady's Seat Lady's Seat |
John Olyphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance Peter Farr St. Monance William Pattie Craigiewells Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fogo. Ph. [Parish] Minister. Ph. [Parish] Manse |
026 | A long narrow ridge of rock within the tide mark on the foreshore a short distance west of St. Monance village along the west side of it is a favourite bathing place usually resorted to by females hence the name, it rises about 10 feet above the level of High Water. |
Continued entries/extra info
106 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
[Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
[note - to "Lady's Seat] this is the correct name T.S. [Thomas Smith]
[signed] Thomas Smith c/a [Civilian Assistant] 28th February 1853
Transcriber's notes
[Partan Craig] The correct spelling, Partan, is quoted in the final draft sheet.
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