Uk Place Names

[Pentire]

The answers to these cryptic clues are, sound like or spelt like, places in the UK.

1. Alphabet consumer

2. Dirty mark

3. Necessary for a boat

4. Not an illusion

5. Others follow

6. Sent for a quiet life

7. Scarlet shelter

8. 180 degrees defence

Thanks in advance

 

[Pentire]

I have it!  Not all boats need a keel; not all boats use a sail, but for all boats, regardless of type, it's necessary to have a crew!  I should have known that; I work with a maritime rescue organisation!

[Jellybean30]

3.  Anchor (Shropshire)

 

[ToraToraTora]

let us know when you find out the answers.