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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG SKERRY | Big SKerry Big SKerry Big SKerry |
Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey |
002 | A large piece of flat rocK lying out to Sea ward about 1/4 of a mile from the mainland, Is observable at low water or half tide only. Is almost due north from St. John's Point. |
| MEN OF MEY | Men of Mey Men of Mey Men of Mey |
Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey |
002 | A number of rocKs in the Pentland Frith. Is Considered one of the most dangerous places in the whole firth, for vessels being wrecKed. As is, in stormy weather, looked out for by navigators with the greatest dread. Lies from St. John's Head in a N. [North] West direction, |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note] -- Statistical Act [Account] - opposite to St John's Head in Mey,
there is also a similar piece of sea, called the
Men of Mey.
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.