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BOWER |
Bower
Bower
Bower
Bower
Bower
Bower
Bower
Bower |
New Statistical Account
Census Returns for 1871 put in the Daily Scotsman newspaper April 19 1871
Blacks Map of Scotland
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Grainger & Miller's Map of Caithness
James Brims Esqr. Procr [Procurator] Fiscal, Thurso
William Miller, Town Clerk Wick |
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The parish of Bower is in the presbytery of Caithness, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness, Patron Sir James Colquhoun Esqr, it is bounded on the north by the parishes of Dunnet and Olrig, on the south by the parishes of Watten and Wick, on the east by the parish of Wick and on the west by the parishes of Thurson & HalKirK. The parish contains about 19908 statute acres. There are no detached portions of the parish of Bower, nor are there any detached portions of any other parishes situated within it. The general aspect of the parish is flat, bare & bleaK, the only rise of any importance is a ridge of no great elevation which divides the parish nearly in two; the greatest portion of the surface is under cultivation; a large area of waste land has only recently been reclaimed, there is no town or village within the parish, but it is traversed in all directions by good roads. |
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EARNEY HILLOCK |
Earney Hillock Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Alexander Daws, Bowermadden
Mr McRae Bowermadden
Mr James Grant. Bowermadden |
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This name applies to a small mound which at first sight one would suppose to be a natural hillock, but upon going to its summit, evident traces of its having been a "Pictish House" are to be seen. The large flagstones which formed the roof of this building are now embedded in the ground shewing about 8 or 10 inches of their edges above the surface, & the surface, & the summit is slightly hollow through the roof having tumbled in. This house has never been opened up and in consequence nothing can be said of its interior. There is a superstitious notion in the minds of some of the people in the neighbourhood of this mound in connection with it. They believe it to be the dwelling of fairies &.c. &.c. and one woman told me that they were to be seen playing on the tops of it every night. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Earney Hillock] |
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This name applies to a small mound which at first sight one would suppose to be a natural hillock, but upon going to its summit, evident traces of its having been a "Pictish House" are to be seen. The large flagstones which formed the roof of this building are now embedded in the ground shewing about 8 or 10 inches of their edges above the surface, & the surface, & the summit is slightly hollow through the roof having tumbled in. This house has never been opened up and in consequence nothing can be said of its interior. There is a superstitious notion in the minds of some of the people in the neighbourhood of this mound in connection with it. They believe it to be the dwelling of fairies &.c. &.c. and one woman told me that they were to be seen playing on the tops of it every night. |
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BURN OF HUNSTER |
Burn of Hunster |
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LITTLE BURN |
Little Burn
Little Burn
Little Burn |
Mr P. Findlayson, Achorn
Mr A. McRae, Bowermadden
Mr Durran, Hall of Dorran |
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This name applies to a small stream which flows into "Meikle Burn". |
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MEIKLE BURN |
Meikle Burn
Meikle Burn
Meikle Burn |
Mr P. Findlayson, Achorn
Mr A. McRae, Bowermadden
Mr Durran, Hall of Dorran |
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This name applies to the continuation of the "Burn of Achingills", beginning at the corner of the boundary and running in a westerly direction to where it joins the Thurso River |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1840 [Pict's House, N of Stemster] |
Pictish House (Remains of)
Stone Coffin containing Human remains (found here 1840) |
Mr James Durran, Stemster.
Mr James Sutherland, Stemster.
Mr James Nicolson, Gillock |
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This mound or Pictish House is situated at the north end of the Stemster district, and is in every respect similar to those already described in this Parish. It was opened in the year 1840 and human remains were discovered in it. Also a stone Coffin. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [N of Stemster] |
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This mound or Pictish House is situated at the north end of the Stemster district, and is in every respect similar to those already described in this Parish. It was opened in the year 1840 and human remains were discovered in it. Also a stone Coffin. |
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Burn Of Achingills [crossed out]
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PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) [Stemster] |
Pict's house (Site of) |
Mr. Donald Henry Stempster
Mr. James Sutherland Stempster
Mr. A. Barnetson Durran Mains |
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This ruin was excavated and ploughed up, some 40 years ago; by the present tenant Mr. D. Henry. A number of Bronze buckles were found in it, in shape, similar to the shoe buckles worn by the Highlanders, when dressed in the Highland garb. He Says he found five or six whole ones, and a few broken ones. He thinks that the house had been destroyed by fire, from the fact, that in the interior, he found, great quantity of ashes and burned stones. None of these buckles are now to be found. |
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BRONZE ORNAMENTS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Stemster] |
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This ruin was excavated and ploughed up, some 40 years ago; by the present tenant Mr. D. Henry. A number of Bronze buckles were found in it, in shape, similar to the shoe buckles worn by the Highlanders, when dressed in the Highland garb. He Says he found five or six whole ones, and a few broken ones. He thinks that the house had been destroyed by fire, from the fact, that in the interior, he found, great quantity of ashes and burned stones. None of these buckles are now to be found. |
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RED MOSS |
Red Moss
Red Moss
Red Moss |
Mr John Bruce
Mr Henry Finlayson
Mr Peter Finlayson |
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A large moss near the Parish Boundary and on the districts of Bower Tower & Bowermadden Known by this name |
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BURN OF BOWER |
Burn of Bower |
Mr A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G. Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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This stream rises from a small marsh in the Bowermadden district and running in a Easterly direction joins the sea a short distance from the village of Keiss. |
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HUNSTER |
Hunster |
Mr A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G. Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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This name applies to a farm steading with dwelling house attached. Property of George Traill, Esq; of Ratter. |
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AUCHORN |
Auchorn |
Mr A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G, Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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This name applies to a ordinary sized farm-steading dwelling house and small garden garden attached. Property of D. Sinclair Wemyes, Esq; of Southdun. |
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MURZA |
Murza |
Mr A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G, Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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A large farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached. Property of George Traill, Esq. of Ratter. |
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BOWERMADDEN |
Bowermadden |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr George Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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A large cultivated district Composed of two large farms - several small farms and a number of crofts. Property of George Traill, Esq, of Ratter. |
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HALL OF BOWERMADDEN |
Hall of Bowermadden |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr George Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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This name applies to a large farm-steading - dwelling house and small garden attached. Property of George Traill Esq. of Ratter |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) [Hall of Bowermadden] |
Pictish House (Site of) |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr George Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson, Auchorn |
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About six years ago while the present tenant of Hall of Bowermadden was removing this mound or Pictish House a quantity of Deers' Horns and bones of animals were discovered Also a number of Querns and other large stones with holes half way through them, which are supposed to have served to dress the grain before puting it into the querns. Some 50 years or so ago stones of this construction are said to have been used, throughout the country, for making, or rather dressing barley for cooking purposes. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Hall of Bowermadden] |
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KNOCKDEE |
Knockdee |
Mr James Durran, Stemster
Mr James Sutherland Stemster
Mr James Nicolson, GillocK |
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A Small cultivated district composed of a large farm, corn mill, and several small crofts. Property of A. Henderson, Esq., of Stemster. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Knockdee] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr James Durran, Stemster
Mr James Sutherland Stemster
Mr James Nicolson, GillocK |
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This mound or Pictish House is situated close to the School and is a very large one - it has never been excavated and in consequence little can be said about it. |
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SINCLAIR'S SITHEAN |
Sinclair's Sithean
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr James Durran, Stemster
Mr James Nicolson, Gillock
Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
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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. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Sinclair's Sithean] |
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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. |
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STEMSTER |
Stemster |
Mr James Durran, Stemster
Mr James Nicolson, Gillock
Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
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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. |
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SCHOOL [Stemster] |
School |
Mr James Durran, Stemster
Mr James Nicolson, Gillock
Mr James Sutherland, Stemster |
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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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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,
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SORDALE HILL |
Sordale Hill
Sordale Hill
Sordale Hill
Sourdale Hill |
Mr Hugh Stewart, Achingills.
Mr Alexander Barneson, Stemster
Mr William Campbell, Stemster
Black's County Map of Caithness. |
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Applies to a large hill feature part of which is in Thurso Parish and part in this parish, and extends from near the "Georgemass Inn" including the "Market Stance" to about 10 chains north east of "Cnoc na Ciste"; the property of Sir J. G. S. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] of Ulbster and Mr Henderson of Stemster. |
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CNOC NA CISTE |
Cnoc na Ciste Pictish House (Remains of)
Cnoc na Ciste Pictish House (Remains of)
Cnoc na Ciste Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster, Reay.
Mr Hugh Stewart, Achingills.
Mr William Campbell, Stemster. |
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This name applies to a small mound which is generally supposed to be a "Pictish House" and is situated on the "Sordal Hill". Several stone cists have been found in this cairn when removing some of the earth from its summit, and one almost complete is still visible. There are several large stones fixed into the ground at the south east base of this cairn, but for what purpose they were placed here no one can say. Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster, Reay says that he has seen some of these cists removed, and he believes this mound to be a burial cairn, and not a "Pictish House". |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cnoc na Ciste] |
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This name applies to a small mound which is generally supposed to be a "Pictish House" and is situated on the "Sordal Hill". Several stone cists have been found in this cairn when removing some of the earth from its summit, and one almost complete is still visible. There are several large stones fixed into the ground at the south east base of this cairn, but for what purpose they were placed here no one can say. Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster, Reay says that he has seen some of these cists removed, and he believes this mound to be a burial cairn, and not a "Pictish House". |
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GREENSHIELS |
Greenshiels
Greenshiels
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Mr. A. Barnetson
William Milne. (Shepherd)
Mr George Waters (Tister) |
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A small dwelling house in good repair having outhouses and a small garden attached, on the farm of William Mains (Occupied by the Shepherd) |
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DURRAN MAINS |
Durran Mains
Durran Mains |
Mr. A. Barnetson (Tenant)
Mr George Waters (Tister)
Mr James Sutherland |
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A large farm house in good repair with outhouses garden and arable land attached. (The property of the Earl of Caithness) |
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TISTER |
Tister
Tister
Tister |
Mr George Waters. Tenant
Mr A. Barnetson
Mr James Sutherland (Stemster) |
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A large dwelling house in good repair with outhouses garden and arable land attached. (The property of the Earl of Caithness) |
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Durran Mains [notes]
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NEWTON |
Newton |
Mr Nicholson Factor
J. Sutherland Newton
D. Munro Newton |
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This name applies to two dwelling houses, office houses attached, which are occupied by Mr Henderson's Shepherds. Situated about 25 chains north of Stemster House. The property of Mr Henderson Stemster. |
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BOWERTOWER |
Bower Tower
Bower Tower
Bower Tower |
Mr. P. Finlayson. (Auchorn)
Mr A. Cormack
Mr James. Waters
Valuation Roll 1872 |
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A large cultivated district composed of several small farms and a number of crofts. (The property of W.S. Wemyss Esqr. of South dunn.) |
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CLEANIE MOSS |
Cleanie Moss
Cleanie Moss
Cleanie Moss |
Mr. P. Finlayson. (Auchorn)
Mr A. Cormack
Mr James. Waters
Valuation Roll 1872 |
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A small peat moss on the farm of Tister well Known by this name |
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STONE LUD |
Stone Lud |
Calder's History of Caithness
Mr. P. Finlayson Achorn
Mr. A. Cormack
Mr. J Waters |
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A large Standing Stone, in the district of Bower-Tower near Brabstardorran, Supposed to be a Sepulchral monument. The following is an extract from Calder's History of Caithness Page 44.
"It is Supposed that the tall-standing stone near Brabster-dorran, in the parish of Bower, was erected in memory of Liot, and that it indicates the spot where he was buried. This supposition derives Some confirmation from the circumstances that the stone was anciently called "Stone Lud", which would seem to be a corruption of stone Liot or Liot's Stone. There can be no doubt, however that it is a sepulchral monument, The doctrine of Odin commanded it as a sacred duty to stones of this description in memory of the brave"
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SUPPOSED BURIAL PLACE OF LIOT EARL OF ORKNEY [Stone Lud] |
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A large Standing Stone, in the district of Bower-Tower near Brabstardorran, Supposed to be a Sepulchral monument. The following is an extract from Calder's History of Caithness Page 44.
"It is Supposed that the tall-standing stone near Brabster-dorran, in the parish of Bower, was erected in memory of Liot, and that it indicates the spot where he was buried. This supposition derives Some confirmation from the circumstances that the stone was anciently called "Stone Lud", which would seem to be a corruption of stone Liot or Liot's Stone. There can be no doubt, however that it is a sepulchral monument, The doctrine of Odin commanded it as a sacred duty to stones of this description in memory of the brave"
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SCHOOL [nro Smerral] |
School |
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G. Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson Auchorn |
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A small School with dwelling house and small garden attached, Situated close to the church. This is the Parish School. Supported by "The Heritors." |
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POST OFFICE [Smerral] |
Post-office |
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr G. Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr P. Finlayson Auchorn |
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A Small Post-office Kept by the school master in the School. The Mails are carried by a travelling post, between Keiss and this place. |
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SMERRAL |
Smerral |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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This name applies to an ordinary sized farm steading situated a little west of the Established Church. Property of David Sinclair Wemyss Esq., of Southdun. |
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CHURCH [Smerral] |
Church |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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A plain substantial building situated about the centre of the parish, seated to accommodate two hundred persons. "The parish church". |
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Smerral [note]
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THURA |
Thura |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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This name applies to a large farm-steading, situated a little east of the Established Church. Property of A Sinclair, Esq. of Freswick. |
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THURA INN |
Thura Inn |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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A Small Inn situated on the roadside half-way between Wick and Thurso. property of A Sinclair Esq of Freswick. |
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DRUMHEAD |
Drumhead |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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This name applies to what was once a farm-steading now only a dwelling home. Property of D. Sinclair Wemyss Esq of Southdun. |
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Thura [note]
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Thura Inn [note]
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Halcro] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet Bowermadden |
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This mound or Pictish House is situated about the centre of the district of Halcro and is a very large one - it has never been opened, and in consequence little can be said about it. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Halcro] |
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HALCRO |
Halcro |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden
Mr. James Bruce Halcro |
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A small cultivated district composed of two farms and several small crofts. Property of David Sinclair Wemyss, Esq of Southdun. |
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MANSE [parish, Halcro] |
Manse |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden
Mr. James Bruce Halcro |
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A Comfortable and commodious dwelling house with office houses and large garden attached situated a little south of the Church. |
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WHITEGAR |
Whitegar |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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This name applies to a dwelling house and small farm-steading situated a few chains south of the graveyard. Property of David Sinclair Wemyes Esq of Southdun. |
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GRAVE YARD [Halcro] |
Graveyard |
Mr. P. Finlayson, Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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A place of interment for the people in the Parish of Bower, Situated a little East of the Manse. |
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Glebe [crossed out]
Whitegar [note]
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CHURCH (In Ruins) [Thura] |
Church (Remains of) |
Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden |
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The remains of the old Established Church, Situated in the grave-yard a few chains south of Thura. built after the reformation. |
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MAINS OF BOWERTOWER |
Mains of Bower-tower |
Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn
Mr. A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnet, Bowermadden
Mr. Dunnett, Tenant |
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A large farm-steading in good repair, garden attached is property of David Sinclair Weyms Esqr. of South-Dunn. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Mains of Bower-tower [note]
See Southdun on
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MILL OF KNOCKDEE (Corn) |
Mill of Knockdee (Corn) |
Mr. Donald Swanson Occupier
Mr. Donald Miller Knockdee
Mr. F. Forbes Knockdee
Mr. Nicolson, Factor |
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A large meal mill: the property of A. Henderson Esqr. of Stemster. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Mill of Knockdee] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. Donald Swanson Occupier
Mr. Donald Miller Knockdee
Mr. F. Forbes Knockdee
Mr. Nicolson, Factor |
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A small hillock: the remains of a Picts house; as it has never been looked, or enquired after there is nothing particular known about it. The property of A. Henderson Esqr. |
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TORRAN REITHEACH |
Torran Reitheach
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. Donald Swanson Occupier
Mr. Donald Miller Knockdee
Mr. F. Forbes Knockdee
Mr. Nicolson, Factor |
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A small Hillock said to be the remains of a Pict's house, that a few years - five or six - ago Some human remains - consisting of a skull, and some bones - and an Urn were found in it. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torran Reitheach] |
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A small Hillock said to be the remains of a Pict's house, that a few years - five or six - ago Some human remains - consisting of a skull, and some bones - and an Urn were found in it. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower.
Torran Reitheach [note]
? refer not to be stump
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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STEMSTER HOUSE |
Stemster House
Stemster House
Stemster House |
Mr. James Nicolson
Estate Plan
Mr Thomas Lawrie (Whitefield) |
012 |
A large mansion House 18 chains north of the County Road. Surrounded by wood and ornamental ground also having two large gardens. (The residence and property of Alexander Henderson Esqr.) |
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HOME FARM |
Home Farm |
Mr. James Nicolson
Estate Plan
Mr Thomas Lawrie (Whitefield) |
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A large farm steading 16 chains west of the Mansion House. newly Built (the property of Alexander Henderson Esqr.) |
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POOLHOY |
Poolhoy
Poolhoy |
Mr. James Nicolson
Estate Plan
Mr Thomas Lawrie (Whitefield) |
012 |
A farm steading in good repair with arable land attached (the property of Alexander Henderson Esqr.) |
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County of Caithess -- Parish of Bower
Stemster House [note]
1st
Home Farm [note]
2nd
Poolhoy [note]
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WHITEFIELD |
Whitefield
Whitefield
Whitefield |
Mr John Sutherland Poolhoy
Mr Thomas Laurie (Tenant)
Mr Waters (Tister) |
012 |
A small farm house in good repair having outhouses a small garden and arable land attached. (The property of The R.H. [Right Honourable] The Earl of Caithness) |
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CORSBACK HILL |
Corsback Hill
Corsback Hill
Corsback Hill |
Mr John Sutherland Poolhoy
Mr Thomas Laurie (Tenant)
Mr Waters (Tister) |
012 |
A large Eminence 16 chains north of the Farm of Whitefield known by this name. The property of The R.H. [Right Honourable] The Earl of Caithness. |
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POTHOUSE |
Pot-house |
Mr John Sutherland Poolhoy
Mr Thomas Laurie (Tenant)
Mr Waters (Tister)
Mr Nicolson Factor Stemster |
012 |
This name applies to the remains of an old distillery many years in ruin. Also to a dwelling house attached which is still occupied and in good repair. The property of Alexander Henderson Esqr. Stemster House. It is well Know, throughout the district, by this name. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Whitefield [note]
2nd
Corsback Hill [note]
1st
Pothouse [note]
3rd
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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MILTON |
Milton |
Mr J. Nicolson, Gillock
Mr D. Bremner, Milton
Mr D. Alexander, Corsback |
012 |
This name applies to a small Farm steading-dwelling house and small garden attached. Property of The R.H. [Right Honourable] The Earl of Caithness. |
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CORSBACK |
Corsback |
Mr J. Nicolson, Gillock
Mr D. Bremner, Milton
Mr D. Alexander, Corsback |
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This name applies to a small dwelling house situated a few chains north of Milton. Property of A. Henderson, Esq. of Stemster. |
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LOCH SCARMCLATE |
Loch Scarmclate
Loch Scarmclate
Loch Scarmclett
Loch Scarmclett
Loch Scarmclett |
Mr. Nicolson, Factor
Estate Map,
Mr. Clyne, Farmer, Clayock
Mr. Barnetson, Clayock
Mr. Calder, Blooddyquoys |
012 |
A large sheet of fresh water partly the property of Sir Robert Anstruther M.P. [Member of Parliament] and partly A. Henderson Esqr. of Stemster |
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LOCH SCARMCLETT [1895] For 1" purposes only see remark in Index 1895 |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Milton [note]
2nd
Corsback [note]
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MAINS OF BRABSTERDORRAN |
Mains of Brabsterdorran
Mains of Brabsterdorran |
Mr James Miller
Mr Alexander Cormack
Mr David Waters
Valuation Roll 1872 |
012 |
A large dwelling house in good repair with outhouses a small garden & arable land attached. (The property of Alexander Henderson Esqr. of Stemster) |
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CAMSTER |
Camster
Camster
Camster |
Mr James Miller
Mr Alexander Cormack
Mr David Waters Valuation Roll 1872 |
012 |
A large dwelling house with outhouses and garden and arable land attached. (The property of Robert Brown of Camster. Edinburgh) |
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GILLOCK BURN |
Gillock Burn
Gillock Burn
Gillock Burn |
Mr James Miller
Mr Alexander Cormack
Mr David Waters Valuation Roll 1872 |
012 |
A small Burn flowing from Cleanie Moss. Know by this name. joins the Quoynee Burn at the parish boundary. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Mains of Brabsterdorran [note]
2nd
Camster [note]
1st
Gillock Burn [note]
2nd |
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BRABSTERDORRAN |
Brabster Dorran
Brabster Dorran
Brabster Dorran |
Mr James Nicolson
Mr James Bruce
Revd [Reverend] John Durran |
012 |
A large cultivated district composed of a large farm. Several small farms and Crofts (the property of Alexander Henderson Esqr. Stemster.) |
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FREE CHURCH [Brabsterdorran] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr James Nicolson
Mr James Bruce
Revd [Reverend] John Durran |
012 |
A large plane building seated for 600 persons, on Brabster Dorran district |
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MANSE [Free Church, Brabsterdorran] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] John Durran
Mr James Nicolson
Mr James Bruce |
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A large dwelling house in good repair having outhouses and a large garden attached (the property of The Free Church.) |
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SCHOOL [Brabsterdorran] |
School (Free)
School (Free)
School (Free) |
Mr John Murray (Master)
Revd [Reverend] John Durran
Mr Peter Finlayson (Auchorn) |
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A large school with dwelling house and garden attached. Supported by the General Assembly, a Government Grant and school fees. |
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SEATER |
Seater
Seater
Seater |
Mr John Murray (Master)
Revd [Reverend] John Durran
Mr Peter Finlayson (Auchorn)
Mangus Tait (Tenant)
Valuation Roll 1871.72. |
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A small farm house in good repair having outhouses garden and arable land attached. The property of W. S. Menzies Esqr. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Seater [note]
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BRABSTER MOSS |
Brabster Moss |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr. G. Dunnett, Bowermadden
Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn |
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A large Peat Moss Situated a little East of the Free Church. Property of A Henderson, Esqr, of Stemster |
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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. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn of Heathercow] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
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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. |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS AND POTTERY FOUND HERE A.D. 1871 [Cairn of Heathercow] |
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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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County 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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BURN OF REASTER |
Burn of Reaster |
Sir John Sinclair of Barrock
Alexander Stephon Alterwell
John Miller Alterwall |
013 |
A Small Burn Rising in the Parish of Dunnet and flowing into the Burn of Lythe about a mile north of Barrock Mill |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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BLACKPARK |
Black Park |
Mr George Murrison, Farm Manager to Sir John Sinclair, Barrock
Mr John Banks, Lythe
Mr William Banks, Alterwall |
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Applies to three Crofts, the property of Sir John Sinclair, Barrock. |
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LOCH OF ALTERWALL |
Loch of Alterwall |
Mr George Murrison, Farm Manager to Sir John Sinclair, Barrock
Mr John Banks, Lythe
Mr William Banks, Alterwall |
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A small loch with a mossy bottom nearly dry at present, it is situated near the Parish boundary between Bower & Dunnet, the property of Sir John Sinclair, Barrock. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Loch of Alterwall [note]
3rd
[signed] Robert Dobson
Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Alterwall] |
Picts House (Remains of) |
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall
Robert Miller Alterwall |
013 |
A small green mound Situated about a mile South of the Haw of Alterwall said to be the remains of a pictish dwelling no part of the Building is visible being completely overgrown with grass |
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BURN OF ALTERWALL |
Burn of Alterwall
Burn of Alterwall |
See same Book of Wick Parish |
013 |
For descriptive RemarKs see the name list of Wick Ph [Parish] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] James Innes
C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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HA' OF ALTERWALL |
Ha' of Alterwall |
Sir John Sinclair of Barrock
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall |
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A farm Steading occupied by Alexander Stephon The property of Sir John Sinclair of Barrock |
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ALTERWALL |
Alterwall |
Sir John Sinclair of Barrock
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall |
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A number of farm Steadings and crofters dwellings a small district. The property of Sir John Sinclair of Barrock |
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ALTERNAL [1895] For I" purposes only, see remark in Index. |
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LITTLE BURN OF ALTERWALL |
Little Burn of Alterwall |
Sir John Sinclair of Barrock
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall |
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A Small Burn rising about a mile north of the Haw of Alterwall and flowes into the Burn of Lythe about a mile and a half north of the Barrock Mill |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Alterwall [note]
1st
Little Burn of Alterwall [note]
2nd
[signed] James Innes
C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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BACK BURN OF SLICKLY |
Back Burn of Slickly |
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall
Robert Stephon Alterwall |
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A Small Burn rising in the Parish of Canisby and flows into the Burn of Alterwall about too miles north west of the Hill of Quintfall |
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BURN OF SLICKLY |
Burn of Slickley |
Alexander Stephon Alterwall
John Miller Alterwall
Robert Stephon Alterwall |
013 |
A Small Burn Rising in the parish of Canisby and flows into the Burn of Alterwall anout a mile north of Alterwall |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] James Innes
C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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ROADSIDE |
Roadside |
Mr Steven occupier
Mr J. Steven; Millton
Mr Cook; Millton |
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A Small Crofters dwelling occupied by Mr Steven the property of Sir J. Sinclair of Barrock House |
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MILLTON |
Millton |
Mr Steven occupier
Mr J. Steven; Millton
Mr Cook; Millton |
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Two Small farm Steadings the propery of Sir J. Sinclair |
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BRIDGE OF LYTH |
Bridge of Lyth (County) |
Mr Steven occupier
Mr J. Steven; Millton
Mr Cook; Millton |
013 |
A Stone bridge with one arch crossing the Burn of Lyth Repaired by the County |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Roadside [note]
3rd
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCHSIDE |
Lochside |
Mr W. Nicholson; Sortat
Mr A Sinclair; Sortat
Mr J Oliphand Hillhead |
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A large farm Steading occupied by Mr Leith of Stanstill the property of Sir John Sinclair. |
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BARROCK ARMS INN |
Barrock Arms Inn |
Mr W. Nicholson; Sortat
Mr A Sinclair; Sortat
Mr J Oliphand Hillhead |
013 |
A Small Stone building licensed to Sell Spirits porter and ales occupied by Mr Budge the property of Sir J. Sinclair of Barrock |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead |
Mr W. Nicholson; Sortat
Mr A Sinclair; Sortat
Mr J Oliphand Hillhead |
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A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr John Oliphand the property of Sir John Sinclair of Barrock House |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Lochside [note]
2nd
Barrock Arms Inn [note]
2nd
Hillhead [note]
2nd
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BARROCK HOUSE |
Barrock House |
Sir J. Sinclair occupier
Mr A Sinclair Sortat
Mr Oliphand Sortat |
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A Comfortable dwelling Surrounded by mixed wood and a very fine Garden attached occupied by Sir J. Sinclair |
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SCHOOL (Boys & Girls) |
School (Mixed) General assembly sh [School] |
Sir J. Sinclair occupier
Mr A Sinclair Sortat
Mr Oliphand Sortat |
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A Small Stone building used as a School, Supported by a Government grant of £25 and the General assembly £25 and childrens pence. |
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SORTAT |
Sortat |
Sir J. Sinclair occupier
Mr A Sinclair Sortat
Mr Oliphand Sortat |
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Three Small farm Steadings the property of Sir. J. Sinclair of Barrock House. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Barrock House [note]
1st
Sortat [note]
1st
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURN OF GREENIQUOY |
Burn of Greeniquoy |
Mr Andrew; Hastigrew
Mr Cook; Inn Keeper
Mr Robertson; Schoolmaster |
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A Small Burn flowing out of the Black burn and it flows into the Burn of Bower near Thura inn |
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BRIDGE OF GREENIQUOY |
Bridge of Greeniquoy (County) |
Mr Andrew; Hastigrew
Mr Cook; Inn Keeper
Mr Robertson; Schoolmaster |
013 |
A Stone bridge with one arch built across the County road Repaired by the County |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Burn of Bower [crossed out]
Burn of Greeniquoy [note]
2nd
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TODHOLES |
Todholes |
Mr Andrew; Hastigrew
Mr Moodie occupier
Mr Swanson occupier |
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Two Small farm Steadings occupied by Mr Moodie and Mr Swanson the property of Sir J. Sinclair of Barrock House |
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LYTH |
Lyth |
Mr Andrew; Hastigrew
Mr Moodie occupier
Mr Swanson occupier |
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A large district Comprising a number of Small farms and Crofters dwellings the property of Sir J. Sinclair. |
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BRIDGE OF HASTIGROW |
Bridge of Hastigrow (County) |
Mr Andrew; Hastigrew
Mr Moodie occupier
Mr Swanson occupier |
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A Stone bridge with one arch built across the County road Repaired by the County |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Todholes [note]
2nd
Lyth [note]
1st
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRIDGE OF HECKEN |
Bridge of Hecken (County) |
Mr Manson; HecKen
Mr Andrew Hastigrew
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster |
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A Stone bridge with one arch built across the Burn of Bower Repaired by the County |
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HECKEN |
HecKen |
Mr Manson; HecKen
Mr Andrew Hastigrew |
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A Small farm Steading occupied by J. Manson the property of D. S. Wemyss of Southdun |
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LEANS OF THURA |
Leans of Thura |
Mr Manson; HecKen
Mr Andrew Hastigrew |
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A piece of flat, wet land the property of J Sinclair Esq of Freswick |
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HecKen [note]
2nd
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Gunn's Hillock Pict House [note] Cancelled D.C
Home Farm [note] Cancelled D.C
Hill of Works [note] Cancelled D.C
[signed] D. Campbell C/a. [Civilian assistant] |
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RING OF CASTLEHILL |
Ring of Castlehill |
Mr Oliphant; Swartiebank
Mr J Campbell; Lyth
Mr Manson; Lyth |
013 |
A very remarkable green eminence circular, Surrounded by a deep hollow and a large embankment, the above is Supposed to be the remains of a fort. It is about the best specimen of artificial earth work I have seen in Caithness it Situated near the Burn of Bower a short distance north of the farm Swartiebank |
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FORT (Remains of) [Ring of Castlehill] |
Fort Remains of |
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A very remarkable green eminence circular, Surrounded by a deep hollow and a large embankment, the above is Supposed to be the remains of a fort. It is about the best specimen of artificial earth work I have seen in Caithness it Situated near the Burn of Bower a short distance north of the farm Swartiebank |
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SWARTIEBANK |
Swartiebank |
Mr Oliphant; Swartiebank
Mr J Campbell; Lyth
Mr Manson; Lyth |
013 |
A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr oilphant the property of Sir J Sinclair of Barrock. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Swartiebank [note]
3rd
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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GUNN'S HILLOCK PICT HOUSE (site of) |
Gunn's Hillock Pict House |
Mr J. Campbell; Lyth
Mr D. Sinclair; Lyth
Mr Manson; Lyth |
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A Circular Clump of mixed wood Supposed to be the Site of a Pictish dwelling Situated About half a mile South of BarrocK House |
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BROUGH [1895] [Gunn's Hollock] |
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HOME FARM |
Home Farm |
Mr J. Campbell; Lyth
Mr D. Sinclair; Lyth
Mr Manson; Lyth |
013 |
A large farm Steading occupied by Sir J. Sinclair the property of Sir J. Sinclair of BarrocK House |
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HILL OF WORKS FORT (Remains of) |
Hill of Warks Picts Fort Remains of |
Mr J. Campbell; Lyth
Mr D. Sinclair; Lyth
Mr Manson; Lyth |
013 |
A large mound of earth with a hollow in the Centre, Surrounded by a very remarKable deep hollow on the north Side and a Slopping embanKment . It is now planted with mixed wood although visible to the passer by, it is Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish Fort Situate a Short distance northeast of BarrocK House |
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Home Farm [note]
2nd
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PLOVER HILL |
Plover Hill |
Mr D. Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr J. Andrew; Hastigrow |
013 |
A heathy eminence Situate a short distance North of the flow of Seater, the property of D.S. Wemyss |
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BLACK BURN |
Black Burn |
Mr D. Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr J. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Small Burn rising in the flow of Seater and flowing into the Burn of Bower at Hastigrow |
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Site of CAIRN OF USHLY |
Cairn of Ushly |
Mr D. Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr J. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Slight eminence, pasture, Situate a Short distance North of Plover Hill, There was a Cairn of Stones on this Hill but is now removed, the property of D.S. Wemyss Esqr. |
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HASTIGROW |
Hastigrow |
Mr D. Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr J. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Small district Comprising a number of Crofters dwellings the property of D.S. Wemyss |
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HESTIGROW [1895] For 1" purposes ony, see remark in Index 1895 |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Black Burn [note]
2nd
Hastigrow [note]
1st
[signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRIDGE OF GRAVITY |
Bridge of Gravity (County) |
Mr D Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr A. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Small Stone bridge with one arch built across the County Road, Repaired by the County |
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BURN OF GRAVITY |
Burn of Gravity |
Mr D Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr A. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Small Burn rising near the Bridge of Gravity and flow into the Burn of Bower at the Bridge of HecKen |
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HILL OF STANE |
Hill of Stane |
Mr D Andrew; Hastigrow
Mr A. Miller Hastigrow
Mr A. Andrew Hastigrow |
013 |
A Slight heathy eminence Situate a Short distance South of the Bridge of Gravity the property of D.S. Wemyss Esqr. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Latheron
[signed] D. Campbell C. A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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SCHOOL (Boys and Girls)] |
School (Mixed Society) |
Mr J. McKay; KirK
Mr R. McKay; KirK
Mr Brims; Paddle |
013 |
A Small Stone building used as a School, it is Supported by the heritors £8 and £25 from the Society for the diffusion of Christian Knowledge, also Children's pence average Scholars 40 |
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PADDLE |
Paddle |
Mr J. McKay; KirK
Mr R. McKay; KirK
Mr Brims; Paddle |
013 |
A Small farm Steading occupied by J. Brims the property of D.S. Wemyss Esqr. of Southdun |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn |
Mr J. McKay; KirK
Mr R. McKay; KirK
Mr Brims; Paddle |
013 |
A Small Burn rising in the district KirK and it flows into the Bluid Burn about half a mile from its rise. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Paddle [note]
2nd
Mill Burn [note]
2nd
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STANSTILL |
Stanstill |
Mr Leith occupier
Mr R. McKay KirK
Mr J. Sandison KirK |
013 |
A large farm Steading occupied by Mr Leith the property of David Sinclair Wemyss of Southdun |
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BLIND BURN |
Blind Burn |
Mr Leith occupier
Mr R. McKay KirK
Mr J. Sandison KirK |
013 |
A Small Burn Commencing about 1 Mile East, from the farm of Stanstill, and flowing into the Burn of Lyth near the farm of Bilster |
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KIRK |
KirK |
Mr Leith occupier
Mr R. McKay KirK
Mr J. Sandison KirK |
013 ; 019 |
A Small district Comprising a number of farms and Crofters dwellings the property of D.S. Wemyss Esqr. of Suthdun |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Stanstill [note]
1st
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BURN OF LYTH |
Burn of Lyth |
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr Leith Stanstill
Mr McKay KirK |
013 |
A large Burn rising a short distance North of BarrocK House and flows into the Loch of Wester |
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BILSTER |
Bilster |
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster
Mr Leith Stanstill
Mr McKay KirK
Johnstones' Map of Caithness |
013 |
A Small farm Steading unoccupied the property of Sir John Sinclair of Barrock House |
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BURN OF KIRK |
Burn of Kirk |
See Name Book of Wick Parish |
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This stream rises in the Parish of Wick and flows into the "Blind Burn". |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Burn of Lyth [note]
From the junction
of Burn of Keaster &
Burn of Sternall.
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FORD OF THE ROADS |
Ford of the Roads |
See Name Book of Wick Parish |
013 |
For descriptive Remarks see the name lists of Wick parish |
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CLAYOCK |
Clayock |
Mr. A. Calder Bloodyquoys
Mr. J. Baretson Clayock
Mr. S. Dunnet Clayock |
018 |
A small but beautifully cultivated district: the property of Sir R. Anstruther Bart. [Baronet] |
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CLAYOCK MOSS |
Clayock Moss |
Mr. A. Calder Bloodyquoys
Mr. J. Baretson Clayock
Mr. S. Dunnet Clayock |
018 |
A small portion of exhausted Peat Moss attached to the lands of Clayock: the property of Sir R. Anstruther, Bart. [Baronet] |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead |
James Barnetson (Tenant) Clayock
A. Calder Bloodyquoys
S. Dunnet Clayock |
018 |
A large Farm steading, garden attached, Situated in the district of Clayock. The Factor Seems to take no notice of this name, as, on alll the Rent receipts, they simply give it the name Clayock, the same as they do to all the small Farms in the district, but the name Hillhead is given by the Tenant and is well known by all in the neighbourhood. The property of Sir R. Anstruther Bart [Baronet] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] George Rose, C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BLOODYQUOYS |
Bloodyquoys |
Mr James Millar (Gelshfields)
Mr. James Calder, Tenant
Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 |
This name applies to a Small Farm-steading, dwelling house and garden attached. Property of Sir R. Anstruther Bart [Baronet] |
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LOWER LAREL |
Lower Larel |
Mr James Millar (Gelshfields)
Mr. James Calder, Tenant
Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 |
This name applies to a Small Farm steading dwelling house and small garden attached Property of Sir R. Anstruther, Bart [Baronet] |
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GELSHFIELD |
Gelshfield |
Mr James Millar (Gelshfields)
Mr. James Calder, Tenant
Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 |
A Small Farm steading dwelling house and garden attached. Property of Sir R. Anstruther, Bart [Baronet] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Bloodyquoys [note]
Some four years ago, a tenant
of Scarmclett was in the habit
of taking blood of Heifers, which were kept all summer by him, at this place
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SCARMCLATE |
Scarmclett
Scarmclate
Scarmclete
Scarmclate |
Mr Clyne (Tenant]
Mr Barnetson (Clayock)
Mr James Calder (Bloodyquoys)
Estate Plan (1844)
Johnstones Map of Caithness
Mr Nicolson, Factor |
018 |
A large farm house in good repair with outhouses a small garden and arable land attached the property of Sir R. Anstruther Bart [Baronet]. The occupier of this farm spells the name "Scarmclett', but Mr Nicolson the Factor says it is wrong. |
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SCARMCLET [1895] For 1" purposes only. See remark in Index. 1895. |
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SCARMCLATE MILL (Corn) |
Scarmclate Mill (Corn)
Scarmclate Mill (Corn) |
Mr Willian Clyne, Scarmclett
Mr J. Doul, Netherside
Mr J. Laurie, Hospital
Mr Nicolson, Factor
Estate Plan |
018 |
A Small corn Mill with all the modern improvements in the machinery, for making meal flour &c. It is the property of Sir Robert Anstruther Bart. [Baronet] |
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GILLOCK |
Gillock |
Mr Nicolson Factor
Estate Plan. |
018 |
A large farm steading situated close to the west side of the district of Brabster Dorran; the property of Sir Robert Anstruther, Bart. [Baronet] |
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THIRDPART |
Third Part
Third Part
Third Part
Third Part |
Donald Miller Tenant
David Manson Brabster
James Mill GillocK
Mr Nicolson. Factor. |
018 |
A small Farmsteading in bad repair, situated about half a mile East of GillocK Farmsteading well known by this name the property of Mr Henderson Stemster. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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QUOYNEE BURN |
Quoynee Burn |
John Doull, Netherside
William Calder, Brabster
William Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
A small burn the source of which is the waste water of the Mill of Scarmclett. its course which is in a south easterly direction is wholly artificial - it is joined by the Gillock Burn at the Ph [Parish] Boundary and pursuing its course southward falls into Loch Watten. |
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AUCKENGILL BRIDGE |
Auckengill Bridge |
John Doull, Netherside
William Calder, Brabster
William Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
A small stone bridge of one arch (on the County road) Which spans the Auckingill Burn it is held in repair by the County. |
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AUCKENGILL BURN |
Auckengill Burn |
John Doull, Netherside
William Calder, Brabster
William Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
Is the continuation of the "Burn of Faulds", and the name extends from "Auckengill Bridge" to the Loch of Watten. |
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NETHERSIDE |
Netherside |
John Doull, Tenant
Mr Calder, Brabster
Mr Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
A small farm steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, the property of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie |
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QUOYNEE |
Quoynee |
John Doull, Tenant
Mr Calder, Brabster
Mr Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
A small farm steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached. The property of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie. |
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NYBSTER |
Nybster |
John Doull, Tenant
Mr Calder, Brabster
Mr Swanson, Brabster |
018 |
A croft dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, the property of - Henderson Esq of Stempster. |
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FAULDS |
Faulds
Faulds |
Mr D. Manson, Quoy.
Mr A. Cormack, Faulds
Mr J. Waters, Faulds. |
018 |
This name applies to two Farm-Steadings- dwelling houses and small gardens attached. Property of Alexander Henderson Esqr., of Stemster. |
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QUOY |
Quoy |
Mr D. Manson, Quoy.
Mr A. Cormack, Faulds
Mr J. Waters, Faulds. |
018 |
The name applies to a Small Farm Steading with dwelling-house and small garden attached. Property of Alexander Henderson, Esqr, of Stemster. |
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BURN OF FAULDS |
Burn of Faulds |
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This stream rises a few chains East of Faulds and during its course forms the boundary between the Parishes of Watten and Bower. |
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Faulds [note]
2nd
Quoy [note]
2nd
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UPPER LAREL |
Upper Larel |
Hugh Davidson Esq. Old Hall
James Sutherland Bucklass
William Miller - Old Hall |
018 |
Once a small farm Steading Now a shepherd's house. it is on the farm of Old Hall and is the property of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskies House. |
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LAREL BURN |
Larel Burn |
Hugh Davidson Esq. Old Hall
James Sutherland Bucklass
William Miller - Old Hall |
018 |
A small stream formed by the drainage of the land through which it passes - its course is principally in a Northerly direction - it flows into Loch Stempster |
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LAREL BRIDGE |
Larel Bridge |
Hugh Davidson Esq. Old Hall
James Sutherland Bucklass
William Miller - Old Hall |
018 |
A small low stone bridge of one arch which spans the Larel Burn as it crosses the turnpike road. it is held in repair by the County |
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Larel Bridge [note]
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Site of KIRK [Kirk] |
Old KirK (Site of) |
Mr Sandison
Mr Andrew
Mr McLeod |
019 |
The Site of an old KirK, the Sect is unKnown. It is generally Supposed the district KirK has taken its name from the above |
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MOSS OF KIRK |
Moss of Kirk |
Mr Sandison
Mr Andrew
Mr McLeod |
019 |
A large peat Moss Situate a Short distance East of the district of KirK the property of D.S. Wemyss of Southdun |
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[signed] D Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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WEST KIRK |
West KirK |
Mr Sandison occupier
Mr Andrew Mid KirK
Mr McLeod E. [East] KirK |
019 |
A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Sandison the property of D.S.Wemyss Esqr. of Suthdun |
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MID KIRK |
Mid KirK |
Mr Sandison occupier
Mr Andrew Mid KirK
Mr McLeod E. [East] KirK |
019 |
A Small farm Steading occupied by D. Andrew the property of Mr Wemyss |
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EAST KIRK |
East KirK |
Mr Sandison occupier
Mr Andrew Mid KirK
Mr McLeod E. [East] KirK |
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FLOW OF SEATER |
Flow of Seater |
Mr Manson; Newlands of Seater
Mr McAdie Newlands of Seater
Mr McKay Kirk |
013 ; 019 |
A large, flat of Marshy ground Situate a Short distance to the East of the farm of Seater the property of Mr Wemyss of Southdun |
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NEWLANDS OF SEATER |
Newlands of Seater |
Mr Manson; Newlands of Seater
Mr McAdie Newlands of Seate
Mr McKay Kirk |
019 |
Two crofter dwellings one Situated in the Parish of Wick the other in Bower the property of D.S. Wemyss Esq. |
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RED BRAES |
Red Braes |
See Name Book of Wick Parish |
019 |
For description remarKs see the name lists of WicK Ph [Parish] |
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FORD OF THE MEETINGS |
Ford of the Meetings |
See Name Book of Wick Parish |
019 |
For description remarKs see the name lists of WicK Ph [Parish] |
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CAITHNESS
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[signed] F.W. Nixon |
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BOWER PARISH -- INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Alterwall -- 46
Auchorn -- 11
Aukengill Bridge -- 75
Aukengill Burn -- 75
Black Burn of Slickly -- 47
Barrock Arms Inn -- 51
Barrock Arms House -- 52
Bilster -- 65
Black Burn -- 61
Blackpark -- 43
Blind Burn -- 64
Bloodyquoys -- 69
Bower -- 1
Bowermadden -- 12
Bowertower -- 21
Brabsterdorran -- 37
Brabster Moss -- 39
Bridge of Gravity -- 62
Bridge 0f Greeniquoy -- 53
Bridge of Hastigrow -- 54
Bridge of Hecken -- 55
Bridge of Lyth -- 49
Burn of Alterwall -- 45
Burn of Bower -- 9
Burn of Faulds -- 77
Burn of Gravity -- 62
Burn of Greeniquoy -- 53
Burn of Hunster -- 3
Burn of Kirk -- 65
Burn of Lyth -- 65
Burn of Reaster -- 41
Burn of Slickly -- 47
Cairn of Heathercow
Pict House (Remains of
Stone Cask containing -- 39
Human Remains and
Pottery found here
A.D. 1871
Camster -- 35
Church -- 24
Church (In Ruins) -- 28
Clayock -- 67
Clayock Moss -- 67
Cleanie Moss -- 21
Cnoc na Ciste
Pict's House
(Remains of) -- 16
Corsback -- 33
Corsback Hill -- 32
Drumhead -- 25
Durran Mains -- 17
Earney Hillock
Pict's House
(Remains of) -- 3
East Kirk -- 82
Faulds -- 77
Flow of Seater -- 83
Ford of the Roads -- 66
Ford of the Meetings -- 84
Free Church -- 37 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Gelshfield -- 69
Gillock -- 71
Gillock Burn -- 35
Grave Yard -- 27
Greenshiels -- 17
Gunn's Hillock
Pict's House
(Site of) -- 58
Halcro -- 26
Hall of Bowermadden -- 12
Ha' of Alterwall -- 46
Hastigrow -- 61
Hecken -- 55
Hillhead -- 51
Hillhead -- 68
Hill of Stane -- 62
Hill of Works
Fort
(Remains of) -- 58
Home Farm -- 31
Home Farm -- 58
Hunster -- 11
Kirk -- 64
Knockdee -- 13
Larel Bridge -- 79
Larel Burn -- 79
Leans of Thura -- 55
Little Burn -- 4
Little Burn of Alterwall -- 46
Loch of Alterwall -- 43
Loch Scarmclate -- 33
Lochside -- 51
Lower Larel -- 69
Lyth -- 54
Mains of Brabsterdoran -- 35
Mains of Bowertower -- 28
Manse -- 26
Manse -- 37
Meikle Burn -- 4
Mid Kirk -- 82
Mill Burn -- 63
Mill of Knockdee (Corn) -- 29
Millton -- 49
Milton -- 33
Moss of Kirk -- 81
Murza -- 11
Netherside -- 76
Newlands of Seater -- 83
Newton -- 19
Nybster -- 76
Paddle -- 63
Pict's House
(Remains of)
A Stone Cist containing -- 5
Human Remains found
here A.D. 1840
Pict's House
(Site of)
Bronze Ornaments found here -- 6
Pict's House (Site of) -- 12
Pict's (Remains of) -- 13 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Pict's House
(Remains of)
Human Remains found here -- 26
Pict's House
(Remains of) -- 29
Pict's House
(Remains of) -- 45
Poolhoy -- 31
Post Office -- 23
Plover Hill -- 59
Quoy -- 77
Quoynee -- 76
Quoynee Burn -- 75
Red Braes -- 84
Red Moss -- 7
Ring of Castlehill
Fort (Remains of) -- 57
Roadside -- 49
Scarmclate -- 70
Scarmclate Mill (Corn) -- 71
School -- 14
School -- 23
School -- 38
School (Boys & Girls) -- 52
School (Boys & Girls) -- 63
Seater -- 38
Sinclair's Sithean
Pict's House
(Remains of)
Human remains found here -- 14
Site of Kirk -- 81
Site of Cairn of Ushly -- 61
Smerral -- 24
Sordale Hill -- 15
Sortat -- 52
Stanstill -- 64
Stemster -- 14
Stemster House -- 31
Stone Lud
Supposed Burial place
of Liot Earl of Orkney -- 22
Swartiebank -- 57
Thirdpart -- 73
Thura -- 25
Thura Inn -- 25
Tister -- 17
Todholes - 54
Torran Reitheach
Pict's House
(Remains of) -- 29
Upper Larel -- 79
West Kirk -- 82
Whitefield -- 32
Whitegar -- 27
Hestigar -- 61
Altered by Authored of Mr D.
Nielson, Montpellier house, Wick.
N.B. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only,
further investigations to be made
during the revision of the
larger scales, by order of
the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
Haero -- 26
(see remark to "Hestigrow")
Oukengill -- 75
(see remark to Hestigrow)
Scarmclett -- 70
(see remark to Hestigrow)
Loch Scarmlett -- 33
(see remark to Hestigrow)
Alternal -- 46
(remark as to Hestigrow)
Brough -- 58
Brough -- 12 |
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List of the principal Proprietors in Bower Parish
Caithness
Names -- Addresses (Residence) -- Nearest Post Town
Sir John Sinclair Bt [Baronet] -- Barrock House -- Bower. Wick. Caithness
J. Traill Esqr. -- Castlehill -- Castletown Thurso Caithness
Sir Robert Anstruther Bt [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] -- Balcaskie House Anstruther Fifeshire
Alexander Henderson Esqr. -- Stewster House -- Bower Wick. Caithness
Earl of Caithness. -- Barrogill Castle. -- Canisbay Wick Caithness
Mrs Thomson Sinclair -- Freswick house -- Canisbay Wick Caithness
William Miller Esqr. -- Barrock Street Thurso Thurso Caithness |
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