OS1/7/11/169
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF HAIMER (Site of) | Castle of Hamer Site of. Castle of Haimer Hemer |
W. Forsyth. Broynach. John Allan, Hamer. Thomas Sinclair, Hamer, Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map Estate Plan. Mr Scott Gunn |
005 | There is some small portions of this Castle still visible, the Farmer in that part of the district is at present turning up part of its ruins. there is a stone built in the farm house, which was taken out of the ruin, dated 1726. this is said to be the year that the Castle was built in, - it formerly belonged to Lord Caithness situated in Hamer, on the property of Sir G Sinclair, of Murkle, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 169County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
[Faint note Castle of Haimer] -- Surely it is more
ancient the first of the stone being
so found does not prove anything
conclusive. it may have been
place where the Castle was
undergoing repairs.
[Faint note Boggy Park, crossed out] -- The names of fields are not written
Field names are not written
[initialled] [HP]
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, David Glass
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