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- 195 - Canisbay, Stroma , title page
- 196 - Canisbay, Stroma , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED CASTLE | Red Castle | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A small detached rock a few chains East of Round Goe. surrounded at high water - The soil on the top presents the appearance of a small basin-like hollow - which is without doubt the remains of some very ancient ruin - as the embankment on the top of it seems to be artificial - This is only a supposition without any Sanction from local or other authority, it is more liKely that the name is derived from the appearance of the rocK. [initialled] W.P. |
| TANG HEAD | Tang Head | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A large reef of rugged rocks north of the above well Known by the name Given - |
| PEARL GOE | Pearl Goe | Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey |
002 | A small goe on the foreshore a little East of Red Castle - where pearls used to be found - hence the name - |
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Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 2 - Parish of Canisbay, including the island of Stroma, OS1/7/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Canisbay, including the island of Stroma.
Ordnance Survey - Caithness 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 Caithness, which is in the north of Scotland.