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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRABSTER MOSS | Brabster Moss | Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden Mr. G. Dunnett, Bowermadden Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn |
012 | A large Peat Moss Situated a little East of the Free Church. Property of A Henderson, Esqr, of Stemster |
| CAIRN OF HEATHERCOW | Cairn of Heather-cow | Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden Mr. G. Dunnett, Bowermadden Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn |
012 | This mound or Pictish House is situated on an eminence close to the Brabster Moss, it was opened a few years ago but nothing of any consequence was discovered. |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn of Heathercow] | Pictish House (Remains of) | 012 | This mound or Pictish House is situated on an eminence close to the Brabster Moss, it was opened a few years ago but nothing of any consequence was discovered. | |
| A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS AND POTTERY FOUND HERE A.D. 1871 [Cairn of Heathercow] | 012 | This mound was partly opened in 1871, at which time, a Stone coffin, containing Human remains was found in it; also a kind of jug roughly made of clay or stone. Mr. Murray F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster was present when the things were found. He Says the coffin contained a few well preserved teeth, part of a Skull, thigh bones, &c. The jug was carried away by a friend of Mr. Murrays from Aberdeen. While examining the cairn, I found part of a thigh bone, which had been broken to pieces with stones, also part of a scull and other bones. This building Seems to have been generally composed of large flags many of which are Still to be seen Standing, as if forming a number of apartments. |
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[Page] 39County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Cairn of Heather-cow [note]
The Scotch word cow or cowe Signifying twig
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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Bizzy- Moderator, rankin, stconal
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