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Title: Which port in 1612?
Post by: bristolloggerheads on Thursday 16 November 17 21:21 GMT (UK)

The port circled in red is a foreign port, which in 1612 meant it could also be Scottish or Irish. Any suggestions (the merchant is Scottish)?

Title: Re: Which port in 1612?
Post by: Bookbox on Thursday 16 November 17 22:57 GMT (UK)

As you suggest Scottish, I’m wondering about Lymekyls (for Limekilns, Fife)?

http://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst48.html

I’m far from certain about the k, but I'm pretty sure it starts Lyme... and ends ...ls.

Title: Re: Which port in 1612?
Post by: bristolloggerheads on Friday 17 November 17 20:22 GMT (UK)

I think you are right - see the k in "mackrell" below.

Many thanks again,
Peter

Title: Re: Which port in 1612?
Post by: Bookbox on Friday 17 November 17 21:28 GMT (UK)

Yes, looks good.