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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINCLAIR'S SITHEAN | Sinclair's Sithean Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr James Durran, Stemster Mr James Nicolson, Gillock Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
012 | This mound or Picts House is situated about a mile east of Stemster House, and is a very large one, it was open many years ago and human remains were discovered in it. |
| HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Sinclair's Sithean] | 012 | This mound or Picts House is situated about a mile east of Stemster House, and is a very large one, it was open many years ago and human remains were discovered in it. | ||
| STEMSTER | Stemster | Mr James Durran, Stemster Mr James Nicolson, Gillock Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
012 | A large cultivated district composed of a large Farm, several small farms, and a number of crofts. The Property of Alexander Henderson Esq, of Stemster. |
| SCHOOL [Stemster] | School | Mr James Durran, Stemster Mr James Nicolson, Gillock Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
012 | A small school for the benefit of the children in the Stemster district. Kept up by public subscriptions. Property of A. Henderson, Esq. of Stemster. |
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[Page] 14County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Sinclair's Sithean Pictish House (Remains of) [note]
The tradition as to the origin of this name is
as follows. Viz:- that during the time of the
disturbances in Caithness with the Norwegians,
that this hillock was used as a look-out post,
and that a man Sinclair was appointed to
attend to this duty.
The mound was named after him.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, rankin, Karen
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