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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAY CRAIGS | Grey Craigs Grey Craigs Grey Craigs |
Estate Map Mr J. Morris Mr. J. Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.10 | A Small rocky point north of Clashfarland Point |
| THE HAWK'S NEST | The Hawk's Nest The Hawk's Nest The Hawk's Nest |
Robert Hunter Esq of Hunterston Dr [Doctor] Stodart Mr. D McLaren Parish teacher |
216.14 | A lofty Cliff nearly perpendicular where hawks build their nests. Robert Hunter Esq - Says that the island was once famous for its excellent breed of hawks. |
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[note] Gray - "White with a mixture of black" - Walker's Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Bute county, OS Name Books - Bute county - Volume 1 - Parish of Cumbrae, OS1/6/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Cumbrae.
Ordnance Survey - Bute county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Bute, which is in the west of Scotland.