Caithness volume 02

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Caithness OS Name Books, 1871-1873
  4. Caithness volume 02
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/7/2/1 CANISBAY Canisbay Canisbay Canisbay Canisbay Canisbay Canisbay Cannisbay New Statistical Account Census Returns for 1871 published in the Daily Scotsman Newspaper April 19. 1871 Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Fullarton's Gazetteer Rev [Reverend] J. McPherson (Parish Minister) William Miller Esq Town ClerK WicK BlacK's Map of Scotland 002; 003 The parish of Canisbay is in the presbytery of Caithness, synod of Sutherland & Caithness. Patron Sinclair of FreswicK, it is bounded on the north by the Pentland Firth, on the east by the Moray Firth, on the South by the parishes of WicK & Bower and on the west by the parish of Dunnet, Including the Island of Stroma the parish contains about 26958 Statute acres, the area of Stroma is about 1014 Statute acres; There are no detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it. The Island of Stroma situated in the middle of the Pentland Firth belongs to this parish. The general aspect of the parish may be described as bleaK or moorish, fully two thirds of its whole area being moorland which principally consists of flat peatmosses and morasses; the remaining third consists of a strip of fertile land round the coast principally facing the Pentland Firth. There is no elevation of any note in the parish. The Coast on the east side [Continued on page 2]
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OS1/7/2/2 CANISBAY PARISH 002; 003 [Continued from page 1] is bold and precipitous; on the north it is more level, though in different places the rocKs are of considerable altitude. The principal headlands are Grey Head, SKirsa Head, St. John's, and Duncansbay Head. the last is the Berutium of Ptolemy, from which the coast line runs due south and due west. The principal bays are FreswicK Bay on the east coast, and Gills Bay on the north.
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OS1/7/2/3 ISLAND OF STROMA Island of Stroma Mr J. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 ; 002 ; 003 ; 003 Contains about a 1000 acres. had a population of 300 inhabitants at last census. chiefly Pilots and fishermen. About half the island is cultivated, and produces very good crops. There is no fuel of any kind to be got on the island. it has all to be taken from the mainland. it is Said to be about a league from the mainland. There is a very good school but no minister or place of worship. About one third belongs to the Earl of Caithness and the remainder to Mrs J. Sinclair Freswick.
OS1/7/2/3 [Page] 3 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/4 GOE OF NETHERTOWN Goe of Nethertown Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr Robertson Stroma 003 A broad artificial cutting in the flat rock the principle landing place for Pilots at the North end of Stroma.
OS1/7/2/4 WHITEHOUSE Whitehouse Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr Robertson Stroma 003 Several Small dwelling houses, and a boatbuilders and carpenters Shop, near the Goe of Nethertown. On the estate of Mrs S. Thomson, Freswick.
OS1/7/2/4 NETHERTOWN Nethertown Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr Robertson Stroma 003 This name applys to the Northern half of the [island] from a drain extending E. [East to] W. [West] across it. the property of Mrs S. Sinclair, [Freswick]
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OS1/7/2/5 UPPERTOWN Evertown Uppertown Uppertown Uppertown Mr J Rosie Stroma Mr S Manson Stroma Mr James Smith Stroma BlacKs Map of Caithness Johnston's Map of Caithness Railway Map of Caithness 002 ; 003 A small district containing A number of small Farms and Fishermens dwellings Situated on the Southeast side of the Island of Stroma and comprises about half the Island The property of the Earl of Caithness and Mrs S Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/5 [Page] 5 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay Island of Stroma [Note] -- Evertown is supposed to be a corruption of Uppertown. [Note The Cairn, crossed out] -- cancelled -- [Initalled] J.W. [signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/7 BARNEY'S GOE Barney's Goe Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A large Goe, about 250 feet in depth. noted for the thousands of Sea birds that live on the shelving rocks round its Sides.
OS1/7/2/7 RAMMIE GOE Rammie Goe Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A very large broad Goe inaccessible except by boat. as it is Surrounded on every side by rocks from 150 to 300 feet high.
OS1/7/2/7 SCARF SKERRY Scarf Skerry Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A Small rock visible at high water, at the mouth of Rammie Goe generally covered with Sea fowl.
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OS1/7/2/8 RED HEAD Red Head Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A bold rocky head, on the west side of the island from 150 to 300 feet high
OS1/7/2/8 DUTHIE GOE Duthie Goe Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A deep narrow creek ending in a cave on the W. [West] side of the island.
OS1/7/2/8 BUTTON GOE Button Goe Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A deep narrow creek ending in a cavern It is supposed by the Islanders that the Sea enters this cave and runs underneath the island to the opposite Side.
OS1/7/2/8 BROAD GOE Broad Goe Mr S. Manson, Stroma Mr J. Dass. Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A rather broad opening in the flat rocks, used sometimes as a landing place
OS1/7/2/8 [Page] 8 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/9 MILL GOE Mill Goe Mr Sinclair Manson, Stroma Mr James Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson. Stroma 002 A Small narrow goe which derives it's name from a Mill that at one time stood near it.
OS1/7/2/9 FALLA GOE Falla Goe Mr Sinclair Manson, Stroma Mr James Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson. Stroma 002 A small narrow Goe, to the North of Lammie Clett.
OS1/7/2/9 LAMMIE CLETT Lammie Clett Mr Sinclair Manson, Stroma Mr James Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson. Stroma 002 A peninsula almost seperated from the Island by a deep narrow creek of the same name.
OS1/7/2/9 LAMMIECLETT GOE Lammieclett Goe Mr Sinclair Manson, Stroma Mr James Dass, Stroma Mr William Robertson. Stroma 002 A long narrow creek about 150 feet deep lying between the Lammie Clett and the Island
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OS1/7/2/10 CORBIE TUAG Corbie Tuag Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A small natural Hillock on the edge of the precipice used as a land mark by the Pilots when guiding Ships thro' [through] the Firth.
OS1/7/2/10 SANDY GOE Sandy Goe Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 An opening in the flat rocks at times filled with Sand. used as a [landing] place.
OS1/7/2/10 HORSE GOE Horse Goe Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A Small creek in the precipice.
OS1/7/2/10 RED GOE Red Goe Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A opening in the flat rock ending in a creek in the precipice used as a landing place
OS1/7/2/10 [Page] 10 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/11 GOE OF GIRNIECLETT Goe of Girnieclett Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A deep broad Goe, Along side of the clett of the Same name.
OS1/7/2/11 CASTLE OF GIRNIECLETT Castle of Girnieclett Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A Prominent rock covered with pasture. A short Distance from the Island. No trace of any building can be seen, or any history as to how it got it's name. probably from its appearance probably because it is a likely looking spot to build a castle.
OS1/7/2/11 SKERRY SKerry Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stromaf 002 A long reef of flat rocks stretching of out to sea for about 30 chains. Very Dangerous for Ships as it is covered at high water. A beacon was built on it some years ago.
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OS1/7/2/12 SCAR CRAGGAN Scar Craggan Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A corner of flat rocks, near Sandie goe, on the [South West?] side of the Island.
OS1/7/2/12 THE GLOUP Gloup The Gloup Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma Estate plan 002 A deep rocky hole about [150?] or 200 feet in depth into which the tide flows [through] An underground passage about 200 yards long. "Gloup" is the original name. "Devil's Punch [Bowl"] is a name recently given to it by visitors.
OS1/7/2/12 LANGATON POINT Langaton Point Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A long narrow point of flat rocks. on the N.W. [North West] corner of the island.
OS1/7/2/12 [Page] 12 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/13 CASTLE MESTAG (In Ruins) Castle Mestag Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A large precipitous rock Seperated from the Island by a deep narrow gully about 20 feet wide, Ruins of a bouse are Still visible. The house or Castle - tradition says - was at one time occupied by a Robber (name unknown) who used to cross to the Island by means of a drawbridge, and help himself to any cattle or Sheep he happened to meet. and then retire to his Castle and draw up the bridge.
OS1/7/2/13 GIDDY GOE Giddy Goe Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A deep narrow creek running inland for a considerable distance, it is from 100 to 150 feet deep.
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OS1/7/2/14 CLETT Clett Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 The "Clett" Seperated from the Island by a deep narrow gully about 200 feet deep a large stone crossing the gully forms a foot bridge Sheep graze on the Clett.
OS1/7/2/14 MELL HEAD Mell Head Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A projecting corner of the Island. on the S.W. [South West] Side.
OS1/7/2/14 BUGHT Bught Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 002 A deep grassy hollow at the head of a deep goe used for grazing and enclosing Sheep.
OS1/7/2/14 [Page] 14 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- C o[County] of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/15 MAINS OF STROMA Mains of Stroma Mr P. Rosie Stroma Mr S. Manson Stroma Mr James Smith Stroma 003 A large farm Steading the property of Mrs S, Sinclair of Freswick.
OS1/7/2/15 BEACON (Iron) [Skerry] Beacon (Iron) Revd [Reverend] J. W. McPherson. Manse. Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Estate Plan 002 A strong Iron Beacon formed by eight upright pillars about 40 feet high, with a sort of cage at the top capable of containing 12 Men, built several years ago to marK a dangerous reef of flat rocKs called the SKerry
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OS1/7/2/17 NARROW GOE Narrow Goe Narrow Goe Narrow Goe Mr Robertson, Everton Mr Simpson Everton J. Allan Netherton 003 A narrow inlet, into which the tide lies at low water. South Side of "House Berry"
OS1/7/2/17 BACK BERRY BacK Berry BacK Berry BacK Berry Mr Robertson, Everton. Mr Simpson Everton J. Allan Netherton 003 An oval piece of rocK projecting from the last mentioned, being almost insulated.
OS1/7/2/17 [Page] 17 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for House Berry crossed out] [Authorities] -- Mr Robertson, Everton. Mr Simpson Everton J. Allan Netherton [Entry for Dad Berry crossed out]
OS1/7/2/18 SGEIR GUT SKergut SKergut SKergut Mr Robertson, Everton Malcolm Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A conspicuous piece of rocK, at low water. Nearly opposite the junction of the public Road with the Coast line.
OS1/7/2/18 MAW SKERRY Maw Skerry Maw Skerry Maw Skerry Mr Robertson, Everton. Malcolm Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A portion of rocK sinilar to the above, but of a more rugged description, adjoins the former.
OS1/7/2/18 FINNIES HAVEN Finnies Haven Finnies Haven Finnies Haven Mr Robertson, Everton Malcolm Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A small narrow inlet separating "Partin SKerry " on the South Side.
OS1/7/2/18 [Page] 18 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Parten SKerry crossed out]
OS1/7/2/19 SCHOOL [Stroma] School (Ph) [Parish] (Boys & Girls) Mr S Manson. Stroma Mr J. Dass Stroma Mr William Robertson Stroma 003 A small modern building with Schoolmaster's house adjacent, daily average attendance between 40 & 50 Supported by School Fee's and the Seocity for the propagation of Christian Knowledge.
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OS1/7/2/20 GOAGS OF BAGWA Goags of Bagwa Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, 003 Applies to several small creeKs in the flat rocK, into which the tide settles a little at low water. Is on the East side of the island. Includes one small opening called "Fallie Goe"
OS1/7/2/20 FALLIE GOE Fallie Goe Fallie Goe Fallie Goe Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, 003 Applies to several small creeKs in the flat rocK, into which the tide settles a little at low water. Is on the East side of the island. Includes one small opening called "Fallie Goe"
OS1/7/2/20 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Stroma] Picts House Picts House Picts House Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, 003 There remains to be seen at the present day two of these ancient places of abode, on the Northern portion of the island, district of Netherton. The larger of the two is near the extreme north and Composed of a Cairn of Stones about 30 yds [yards] in diameter, and rising to a height of about 15 feet. The other is a small mound over grown with grass, on the margin of the sea banK fronting the "Goags of Bagwa" From these remnants of antiquity, it is evident that the island of stroma was inhabited by the ancient Britons, prior to the period of occupation by the Scandinavians.
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OS1/7/2/21 SEAL CAVE HOLE Seal Cave Hole Seal Cave Hole Seal Cave Hole Mr Robertson, Everton. Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton. 003 A small creeK of about 150 linKs, in the end of which there is a cave. which Seals frequent.
OS1/7/2/21 SGEIR BHÀN Sgeir Bhàn Sgeir Bhàn Sgeir Bhàn Meile Rock Mr Robertson, Everton. Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton. 003 An insulated portion of flat SKerry, lying out about a Chain from the main feature, near SilKy Hole.
OS1/7/2/21 HILL ROW Hill Row Hill Row Hill Row Mr Robertson, Everton. Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton. 003 A small Goe, where the rocK shelves in an inclined position from the banK to the low water. Is about 1/4 of a mile North from the union of the district names, Netherton and Everton.
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OS1/7/2/22 BAR BERRY Barberry Barberry Barberry Mr Robertson, Everton. M. Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A large portion of sloping rocK attached to the main feature, South Side of "Hill Rowe"
OS1/7/2/22 HAMMER Hammer Hammer Hammer Mr Robertson, Everton. M. Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A small piece of rocK attached to the above. projecting into the Sea.
OS1/7/2/22 TREE GOE Tree Goe Tree Goe Tree Goe Mr Robertson, Everton. M. Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A creeK of considerable Size, having a sloping BanK and fore shore at the end.
OS1/7/2/22 SAVIN SKERRIES Savin Skerries Savin Skerries Savin Skerries Mr Robertson, Everton. M. Simpson. Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 Several pieces of rocK on the South Side of "Tree Goe", visible at high and low water.
OS1/7/2/22 [Page] 22 Island of Stroma, -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/23 CASTLE GOE Castle Goe Castle Goe Castle Goe Mr Robertson, Evertown Malcolm Simpson. Evertown James Allan Nethertown 003 A creeK on the rocKy foreshore opposite Cairn Hill, Having a small portion of shingly beach at the end.
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OS1/7/2/24 HIMRIL Himril Mr Robertson, Everton James Simpson Everton James Allan. Netherton. 003 A narrow creeK about 5 chains in length, exactly opposite the junction of district names. Evertown & Netherton.
OS1/7/2/24 WHITE HEELY White Heely White Heely White Heely Mr Robertson, Everton James Simpson Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 A small Voe adjoining Himril.
OS1/7/2/24 TARRY BERRY Tarry Berry Tarry Berry Tarry Berry Mr Robertson, Everton James Simpson Everton James Allan. Netherton 003 An inclined, projecting portion of SKerry, opposite which there are a few insulated portions of rocK. Is about halfway between "Himril" and "Castle Goe"
OS1/7/2/24 [Page] 24 Island of Stroma, -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Red [Solate] crossed out] [Authorities] -- Mr Robertson, Everton James Simpson Everton James Allan Netherton
OS1/7/2/25 KILN GOE Kiln Goe Kiln Goe Kiln Goe Kiln Goe Mr Robertson. Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 A small narrow creeK on the South side of Scartin.
OS1/7/2/25 SKERRY GOE SKerry Goe SKerry Goe Mr Robertson. Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 A creeK a short distance south of Scartin. in which there are several detached pieces of rocK Seen at low water. Byag being one of these at the entrance.
OS1/7/2/25 CLETTAG Clettag Clettag Clettag Mr Robertson. Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 A narrow inlet, in the extreme end of which there is a prominent rocK. hence the name.
OS1/7/2/25 GOE OF GOUGAN Goe of Gougan Goe of Gougan Goe of Gougan Mr Robertson. Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 An inlet of about 5 Chains, a short distance North of "Boat Haven"
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OS1/7/2/26 BOAT HAVEN Boat Haven Boat Haven Boat Haven Mr Robertson Mr Simpson Mr Allen 003 A Small channel used Chiefly as the place of landing and embarKing in intercourse with the island.
OS1/7/2/26 HILLY GOE Hilly Goe Hilly Goe Hilly Goe Mr Robertson Mr Simpson Mr Allen 003 A narrow passage in the rocKs near the above South side.
OS1/7/2/26 CAIRN HILL (and Site of Cairn) Cairn Hill & Cairn Hill Cairn (Site of) Mr Robertson Mr Simpson Mr Allen 003 The Summit of the rising ground. Is the most Conspicuous eminence in the island, [it] attains the greatest altitude. It is also the South end of the Crown of table land, lying parallel to the Coast line Northwards Sloping to the Sea Coast on both sides. From information obtained from the most intelligent of the natives, A cairn at one period existed on the hill top. whether used as a place of sepulture or of abode Cannot at present time be determined.
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OS1/7/2/27 FULLIE GOE Fullie Goe Fullie Goe Fullie Goe Mr Robertson, Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 A small creeK. on the North side of the grave yard, District of Evertown.
OS1/7/2/27 GRAVE YARD [Stroma] Grave Yard & Vault Grave Yard & Vault Mr Robertson, Evertown, Malcolm Simpson Evertown James Allan. Nethertown 003 The name is generally applied to the Grave Yard itself. Within the latter there is still standing the ruins of a building, which was erected by Kennedy the pirate for the interment of his family about the Year 1677. He having landed and settled on the island a few years prior to that period The vaulted chamber is still entire, but no vestige of remains is there now. After Kennedy's death and burial, his remains were used as a drum - i,e, his belly - by his Son, being his chief Amusement to Kill time in his insulated home. This is spoken of as a well authenticated fact, the saying having been handed down from father to son to the present generation. The petrifaction of the bodies placed in this vault was caused by the peculiar properties of the rocK upon which they were deposited
OS1/7/2/27 VAULT [Grave Yard, Stroma] 003 The vaulted chamber is still entire, but no vestige of remains is there now. After Kennedy's death and burial, his remains were used as a drum - i,e, his belly - by his Son, being his chief Amusement to Kill time in his insulated home. This is spoken of as a well authenticated fact, the saying having been handed down from father to son to the present generation. The petrifaction of the bodies placed in this vault was caused by the peculiar properties of the rocK upon which they were deposited
OS1/7/2/27 [Page] 27 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Scartin crossed out]
OS1/7/2/28 GOE OF FLENDIE CLETT Goe of Flendie Clett Goe of Flendie Clett Mr Robertson, Evertown, Malcolm Simpson, Evertown James Allan, Nethertown 003 A creeK, enclosed by an isolated huge portion of rocK of the same name, has a small portion of foreshore, is used by small boats occasionally.
OS1/7/2/28 FLENDIE CLETT Flendie Clett Flendie Clett Mr Robertson, Evertown, Malcolm Simpson, Evertown James Allan, Nethertown 003 The summit of Flendie Clett, rises to the same height as the main rocK feature on the coast. Is said to have been crowned by a castle, inhabited by the VicKings or Scandinavian pirates.
OS1/7/2/28 Site of CASTLE [Flendie Clett, Stroma] Castle Mr Robertson, Evertown, Malcolm Simpson, Evertown James Allan, Nethertown 003 The summit of Flendie Clett, rises to the same height as the main rocK feature on the coast. Is said to have been crowned by a castle, inhabited by the VicKings or Scandinavian pirates.
OS1/7/2/28 [Page] 28 Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for [Hashrigg] crossed out]
OS1/7/2/29 CULLY GOE Cully Goe Cully Goe Cully Goe Mr Robertson. Evertown Malcolm Simpson. Evertown James Allan, Nethertown, 003 A small inlet dividing the flat reef, and running inland to the high water.
OS1/7/2/29 WARDIE GOE Wardie Goe Wardie Goe Wardie Goe Mr Robertson. Evertown Malcolm Simpson. Evertown James Allan, Nethertown, 003 A creeK on the N, [North] East side opposite the termination of the arable ground, cliff around the end, Used by small boats occasionally.
OS1/7/2/29 BAY OF CAVES Bay of Caves Bay of Caves Bay of Caves Mr Robertson. Evertown Malcolm Simpson. Evertown James Allan, Nethertown, 003 A creeK similar to the former. more to the South. Has two caves at the end. running under ground about 30 linKs
OS1/7/2/29 [Page] 29 Island of Stroma, -- Co [County] of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay [Entry for Swashel crossed out]
OS1/7/2/30 LITTLE GLOUP Little Gloup Little Gloup Little Gloup Mr Robertson. Everton Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan Netherton. 003 A creeK on the North west side of the island having a cavern at the extreme end of about 15 linKs in length. Communicating with an orifice about 50 linKs in diameter into which the tide flows at high water.
OS1/7/2/30 SHEEP SKERRIES Sheep SKerries Sheep SKerries Mr Robertson. Everton. Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan Netherton. 003 A portion of isolated rocK, Surrounded at low water. Also another attached to the main feature. Opposite the North end of the island.
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OS1/7/2/31 NEAR EBBS GOE Near Ebbs Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A large Goe with precipitous sides and a shingly beach - a few chains East of Ebbs Goe
OS1/7/2/31 JUMPAG Jumpag Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small narrow goe on the foreshore about two chains East of Near Ebbs Goe -
OS1/7/2/31 MILL CLETT Mill Clett Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small semi-detached rock near the Mill of Mey The soil on the top is covered with Rough pasture -
OS1/7/2/31 MILL GOE Mill Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A long narrow goe on the foreshore - extending from opposite the Mill of Mey - to Short Goe
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OS1/7/2/32 EBBS GOE Ebbs Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A large goe with [precipitous] sides - not high - with fine cave in the East of it which can only [be] entered at low water
OS1/7/2/32 EBBSGOE SKERRIES Ebbs Goe Skerries Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small reef of [rugged Rock] a few chains East of Ebbs Goe -
OS1/7/2/32 WATTY'S CRAIG Watty's Craig Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A point of rock on the foreshore - off which [it] is said a man [named] Watty - fell and was drwoned many [years] ago -
OS1/7/2/32 [Page] 32 Ph Parish] of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/33 WEST MEY West Mey Mr William Banks Mey Mr William Baikie Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow 002 A large Cultivated district the property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/33 MILL OF MEY (Corn) Mill of Mey (corn) Mr William Banks Mey Mr William Baikie Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow 002 A large meal Mill the property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/33 SCORRIE MOSS Scorrie Moss Mr William Banks Mey Mr William Baikie Mey Mr Donald Banks Field of Harrow 002 A large peat moss: the property of the Earl of Caithness.
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OS1/7/2/35 RED CASTLE Red Castle Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small detached rock a few chains East of Round Goe. surrounded at high water - The soil on the top presents the appearance of a small basin-like hollow - which is without doubt the remains of some very ancient ruin - as the embankment on the top of it seems to be artificial - This is only a supposition without any Sanction from local or other authority, it is more liKely that the name is derived from the appearance of the rocK. [initialled] W.P.
OS1/7/2/35 TANG HEAD Tang Head Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A large reef of rugged rocks north of the above well Known by the name Given -
OS1/7/2/35 PEARL GOE Pearl Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks. Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small goe on the foreshore a little East of Red Castle - where pearls used to be found - hence the name -
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OS1/7/2/36 SHORT GOE Short Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small goe on the foreshore a few chains west of the Mill of Mey.
OS1/7/2/36 THE SHALLS The Shalls Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 This name applies to [the] small detached rocks [on] the foreshore - north east of Short Goe - The name [is] pronounced as if it were spelt - ["Shawls"] and is a corruption of - Shallows.
OS1/7/2/36 ROUND GOE Round Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey. Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small angular indentation in the cliff a little to the East of the Mill of Mey -
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OS1/7/2/37 PHILLIPS'S HARBOUR Phillip's Harbour Mr Samuel Barnetson Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A neat little harbour - The property of the Earl of Caithness - Built by Sir George Phillips - (The late Lady Caithness's father) Hence the name -
OS1/7/2/37 WESTER HAVEN Western Haven Mr Samuel Barnetson Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small haven at Phillips's harbour -
OS1/7/2/37 GOE OF BEDS DALE Goe of Bedsdale Mr Samuel Barnetson Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small Goe on the foreshore a little to the East of Wester Haven
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OS1/7/2/38 BLACK GOE Black Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey. 002 A small break on the [foreshore] - a few chains [East] of Pearl Goe and due north of - Field of [Harrow]
OS1/7/2/38 HOW SKERRY How Skerry Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey. 002 A large reef of rugged rocks - almost due north of Harrow
OS1/7/2/38 BROAD EBB Broad Ebb Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey. 002 The continuation of the same reef - which is more rugged and uneven -
OS1/7/2/38 TROWES' GOE Trowes' Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey. 002 A small break on the foreshore - which is said to have been A favourite haunt of the Sea Trowe - a [malignant] spirit which used to infest the coasts of Orkney - and believed in by the Orcadians
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OS1/7/2/39 HARROW Harrow Mr Donald BanKs Field of Harrow Mr George BaiKie Mey Mr William BaiKie Mey 002 A large farm steading: the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/39 FIELD OF HARROW Field of Harrow Mr Donald BanKs Field of Harrow Mr George BaiKie Mey Mr William BaiKie Mey 002 A small farm-steading: the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/39 THE GILL The Gill Mr Donald BanKs Field of Harrow Mr George BaiKie Mey Mr William BaiKie Mey 002 A deep, narrow hollow through which the road to Philip's Harbour passes - a Ravine. The property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/39 [Page] 39 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish Canisbay [Signed] Robert Kane Sapr RE. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/40 BATTERY (2 Guns) Battery Mr Donald BanKs Mr George BaiKie Mr William BaiKie 002 An Artillery Battery of two [Guns] very neatly constructed, and [Kept] in good repair
OS1/7/2/40 LONGGOE Longgoe Mr Donald BanKs Mr George BaiKie Mr William BaiKie 002 A large farm-steading: the [property] of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/40 [Page] 40 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Entry for Targets crossed out] [Signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/2/41 BRAES OF HARROW Braes of Harrow Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A steep bank a little to the East of Harrow.
OS1/7/2/41 BRUNT SKERRIES Brunt Skerries (- i.e. Burnt -) Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A long reef of rugged rocks - a few chains east of Phillips's Harbour
OS1/7/2/41 FULLIE GOE Fullie Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A deep break in the foreshore - a little to the East of Brunt skerries
OS1/7/2/41 SLATES OF FULLIGOE Slates of Fulligoe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A flat reef of rocks forming the foreshore a few chains East of Brunt skerries -
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OS1/7/2/42 MEALIN TANG Mealin Tang Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A rather peculiar [name?] but well Known - a portion of the foreshore of Fully Goe
OS1/7/2/42 EASTER HAVEN Easter Haven Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small break in [the] foreshore - a little East [of] the above - a landing place for fishing boats
OS1/7/2/42 LONGGOE SKERRIES Long Goe Skerries Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow. Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A long reef of rugged and broken rocks - of a very peculiar of that name
OS1/7/2/42 MILL AND KILN [natural] Mill and Kiln Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small narrow Goe on the foreshore - into which the waves force themselves - making a noise like a mill and causing the [spray] to rise like the smoke of a Kiln - [Hence] the name -
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OS1/7/2/43 BRUNT POOL Brunt Pool (i.e. Burnt) Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A small Goe a little to the East of Mill and Kiln
OS1/7/2/43 LONG GOE Long Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A long narrow fissure running almost due East and west. There is a fine cave on the North side of it - into which the sea rushes and in stormy weather the noise in it is like distant Thunder -
OS1/7/2/43 PUSS GOE Puss Goe Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A Goe a few chains East of Long Goe - with the shingly bottom -
OS1/7/2/43 BRAES OF GERSTAL Braes of Gerstal Mr Samuel Barnetson, Mey Mr Donald Banks, Field of Harrow Mr George Baikie, Mey 002 A steep sloping bank covered with rough Pasture next the slates of Fully Goe -
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OS1/7/2/44 RIFLE RANGE [Barrogill Castle] Rifle Range Peter Keith Esq Factor Barrogill Castle James Purves Esq Barrogill Mains Dr [Doctor] Kennedy West Mains 002 Rifle range of the 4th Caithness. Artillery. Voln [Volunteers] situated on the Sea coast a short distance north of Barrogill Castle.
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OS1/7/2/45 MEY HILL Mey Hill Mr Banks Rigifa Mr McKenzie Rigifa Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, West Canisbay 002 A rough heathy hill, the property of The Right Honorouble Earl of Caithness -
OS1/7/2/45 EAST MEY East Mey Mr Banks Rigifa Mr McKenzie Rigifa Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, West Canisbay 002 A number of small crofts and houses belonging to the Earl of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/46 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL (Site of) St John's Chapel (site of) Revd [Reverend] J McPherson Canisbay Dr [Dcotor] Kennedy West Canisbay Mr Banks Rigifa 002 A building dedicated to St John was supposed to have been built near this site. no vestige of any of the walls remain. A graveyard attached - the last interment was about 20 years ago when the body of a seaman was washed on shore near - The vestige of a ditch a moat still remains defending it on the landside -
OS1/7/2/46 GRAVE YARD (Remains of) [St John's Chapel] (Grave Yard) 002 A graveyard attached - the last interment was about 20 years ago when the body of a seaman was washed on shore near -
OS1/7/2/46 FOSSE (Remains of) [St John's Chapel] 002 The vestige of a ditch a moat still remains defending it on the landside -
OS1/7/2/46 [Page] 46 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay [Signed] A. J. Dransfield [SRE] [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/47 FAS BERRY Fasberry Fasberry Fasberry Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A large portion of isolated rocK, surrounded at Low water, about a 1/2 of a mile West from where the "Burn of Leas" joins the Sea. District of Mey.
OS1/7/2/47 ROCK O' GIRSAL Rock o' Girsal Rock o' Girsal Rock o' Girsal Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 The centre one of three small rocKs, appearing above low water about a hain out to sea. near the above immediately N [North] of Puss Goe [initialled] H.S. - 2. [February] 1905
OS1/7/2/47 MALLIE GOE Mallie Goe Mallie Goe Mallie Goe Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 An opening in the flat rocK feature, of about 4 chains. Near the above Burn.
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OS1/7/2/48 BLACKEN BERRY Blackenberry Blackenberry Blackenberry Alexander Manson D Shearer W Dunnet 002 A projecting part of [the] flat Skerrys. Extending [from] high to low water [about] 6 chains.
OS1/7/2/48 BOAT GOE Boat Goe Boat Goe Boat Goe Alexander Manson D Shearer W Dunnet 002 A pretty wide inlet in the rocky foreshore [having] two branches [Blackenberry] forming the West side [--?]
OS1/7/2/48 BURN OF LIAS Burn of Lias Burn of Lias Burn of Lias Alexander Manson D Shearer W Dunnet 002 A streamlet, rising [at] the North Side of old quarries in the district of Mey, Crosses the [public] Road, passes in front of a croft. After a [Course] of about 1/4 of a mile [falls] into the sea
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OS1/7/2/49 ST JOHN'S POINT St John's Point St John's Point St John's Point St John's or Mey Head Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer, Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 The extreme northern-most point of a small peninsula, of about 6 acres pasture land. on which in the days of Roman Catholicism Stood a Chapel at the South side. It appears from the still visible outline of a Fosse or ditch near the remains of the Chapel Slanting across longitudinally, meeting the Sea on both sides, that this headland was at one period completely severed from the main land - from such a Circumstance, it is highly probable that the buildings which at one time existed thereon were used as a means of defence against the aggressive pursuits of an enemy. - It is bounded by a cliff all around which reaches the height of 100 feet on the North Side.
OS1/7/2/49 [Page] 49 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Note] -- The principal headlands are Grey-head, SKirsa-head, St John's or Mey head.
OS1/7/2/50 WINDY GOE Windy Goe Windy Goe Windy Goe Alexander Manson D. Shearer W. Dunnet 002 A small gorge on the N [North] side of St John's Point into which the tide [flows] at high water.
OS1/7/2/50 TOWER O' MEN O' MEY Tower O' Men O Mey Tower O' Men O Mey Tower O' Men O Mey Alexander Manson D. Shearer W. Dunnet 002 An isolated piece of [rock] standing out a little way from the shore. So named , from the [name] which applies to the different Currents which meet in the firth [opposite] the headland
OS1/7/2/50 BROAD SOUND Broad Sound Broad Sound Broad Sound Alexander Manson D. Shearer W. Dunnet 002 A portion of Sea [running] between the "Big [sKerry"] and several others [on?] the inside. opposite St John's Pt [Point]
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OS1/7/2/51 BIG SKERRY Big SKerry Big SKerry Big SKerry Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A large piece of flat rocK lying out to Sea ward about 1/4 of a mile from the mainland, Is observable at low water or half tide only. Is almost due north from St. John's Point.
OS1/7/2/51 MEN OF MEY Men of Mey Men of Mey Men of Mey Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A number of rocKs in the Pentland Frith. Is Considered one of the most dangerous places in the whole firth, for vessels being wrecKed. As is, in stormy weather, looked out for by navigators with the greatest dread. Lies from St. John's Head in a N. [North] West direction,
OS1/7/2/51 [Page] 51 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Note] -- Statistical Act [Account] - opposite to St John's Head in Mey, there is also a similar piece of sea, called the Men of Mey.
OS1/7/2/52 LIATH SKERRY Liath SKerry Liath SKerry Liath SKerry Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A rugged piece of sKerry attached at one end [to] the shore cliff. Partly [submerged] at high water.
OS1/7/2/52 BUGHT Bught Bught Bught Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A creeK used at times by small boats. On the S. [South] East side of St. John's point
OS1/7/2/52 BARBERRY HEAD Barberry Head Barberry Head Barberry Head Alexander Manson, Mey. Donald Shearer Mey William Dunnet Mey 002 A narrow point of land of about 3 [Chains] on the south side of the Bucht.
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OS1/7/2/53 SCOOR BERRY Scoor Berry Scoor Berry Scoor Berry A Manson Mey D Shearer. Mey W Dunnet. Mey 002 A conspicuous bend in the Coast line, at the North end of "Scotlands Haven", is made more prominent by reason of the banKs on the summit rising to a considerable height.
OS1/7/2/53 SCOTLAND'S HAVEN Scotland's Haven Scotland's Haven Scotland's Haven A Manson Mey D Shearer. Mey W Dunnet. Mey 002 A small bay, insulated at low water, in which there is always a quantity of Sea water. Is the resort of a numerous collection of white fish
OS1/7/2/53 HEAD OF CREES Head of Crees Head od Crees Head of Crees A Manson Mey D Shearer. Mey W Dunnet. Mey 002 A promontory of considerable length. Flat sKerry's running out from the base. forming the S. [South] East Side of Scotlands Haven.
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OS1/7/2/54 FA'EN CRAIG Fa'en Craig Fa'en Craig Fa'en Craig Alexander Manson. Mey Donald Shearer. Mey William Dunnet. Mey 002 An inlet extending [southward?] to Sheepy [Hillock] a distance of about [?] chains: filled at [high] water
OS1/7/2/54 RED HEAD Red Head Red Head Red Head Alexander Manson. Mey Donald Shearer. Mey William Dunnet. Mey 002 A point of Coast [forming] the East side of the ['Fa'en] Craig'
OS1/7/2/54 SHEEPY HILLOCK Sheepy HillocK Sheepy HillocK Sheepy HillocK Alexander Manson. Mey Donald Shearer. Mey William Dunnet. Mey 002 A small hill [feature] near the top of the [?] on the South Side of St Johns Point
OS1/7/2/54 BLAE GOE Blae Goe Blae Goe Blae Goe Alexander Manson. Mey Donald Shearer. Mey William Dunnet. Mey 002 A long narrow [fissure] in the rocK feature running inland at right angles. South Side of sheepy HillocK
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OS1/7/2/55 RATTAR MOSS Rattar Moss Mr Kirkwood Mey. Mr W Patterson Teacher, Mey Mr W Allen Gardener Barrogill 002 A large Peat Moss, the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/55 LOCH OF MEY Loch of Mey 002 For Authorities and descriptive remarKs see the name BooK of Dunnet
OS1/7/2/55 [Page] 55 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/56 BURN OF HORSEGROW Burn of Horsegrow Mr James Swanson. Mr William Swanson Mr H Sinclair 002 A small stream [running] through the moss of Rattar, rises southeast of the Moss of West Mey and joins the Loch of Mey
OS1/7/2/56 [Page] 56 Canisbay Ph [Parish] -- Caithness
OS1/7/2/57 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Barrogill Castle] Pict's House (Remains of) Mr William Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr William Patterson 002 A small hillock - the remains of a Picts house; it is supposed to be haunted by fairies. An attempt was made a short time ago to excavate it, but it was relinquished. The property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/57 BROUGH [1895] [Barrogill Castle] Archaeologica Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 p [part] 1 page 184 002
OS1/7/2/57 BARROGILL COTTAGE Barrogill Cottage Mr William Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr William Patterson 002 A large a fashionably built cottage with ornamental frontage and pleasure gardens attached the property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/57 BARROGILL CASTLE Barrogill Castle Mr William Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr William Patterson 002 An ancient Castle, Kept in good repair, and has beautiful ornamental grounds, and gardens attached; it is the residence of the thirteenth Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/57 [Page] 57 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] Robert Kane Sapr R,E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/58 SCHOOL [nr Barrogill Castle] School Mr W. Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr W. Patterson 002 A public school of a mixed attendance, Supported by [Children's] fees, and the Religious [Society] of Edinburgh. The property of the Earl of Caithness. aver. [average ?]
OS1/7/2/58 POST OFFICE [Barrogill Castle] Post Office Mr W. Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr W. Patterson 002 A Sub Letter receiving Office Wick District. A "Mail Car" [arrives?] daily from Wick - about three [p.m.?] with letters, and returns [immediately] after taKing letters therefrom.
OS1/7/2/58 BERRIEDALE ARMS INN Berriedale Arms Mr W. Allen Mr Kirkwood Mr W. Patterson 002 A large Inn having apparently good accommodations for [travellers] of the middle, and upper classes. The property of the Earl of [Caithness]
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OS1/7/2/59 RIGIFA' Rigifa' Mr Banks. Rigifa' Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. West Canisbay Mr McKenzie Rigifa' 002 Three small steadings, the property of The Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/59 GILLS Gills Mr Banks. Rigifa' Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. West Canisbay Mr McKenzie Rigifa' 002 A large district comprising a number of small farm steadings and crofters houses - the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/59 [Page] 59 County of Caithness -- ph [Parish] of Canisbay [Signed] A.S. Dransfield Sr RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/2/61 SHEAVIE GILLS Sheavie Gills Sheavie Gills Sheavie Gills Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg, Gills. James Shearer, Wares, 002 Three ravines, near each other, entering a short distance from the Shore landward, having grassy slopes, with small streams coursing down the centre.
OS1/7/2/61 DEUBIE GILL Deubie Gill Deubie Gill Deubie Gill Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg, Gills. James Shearer, Wares, 002 A grassy Gorge similar to the above, about a 1/4 of a mile to the South, And nearly opposite Gills. is about 10 Chains in length.
OS1/7/2/61 PIRLEY CRAIG Pirley Craig Pirley Craig Pirley Craig Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg, Gills. James Shearer, Wares, 002 Applies at present to a small breaK in the general feature of the banK. where a small stream runs down forming the high water. It is a possible fact that the name in its original application was given to the rocK near the entrance of the stream with the coast line.
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OS1/7/2/62 KEALY CRAIGS Kealy Craigs Kealy Criags Kealy Craigs Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg, Gills. James Shearer, Wares 002 A small hollow lying at right angles to the banK feature, coming to a point near the arable ground. [District] of Gills. - formerly [similar] to "Kealy Craig" in its application.
OS1/7/2/62 SLEAT Sleat Sleat Sleat Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg, Gills. James Shearer, Wares 002 A portion of banK [and] foreshore lying on both sides of where a ware road joins the beach.
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OS1/7/2/63 CHURCH [parish] Church (Established) Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson, Minister P. Keith Esqr Barrogill Cas. [Castle] Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay 002 "An old Cruciform building" no date when built. repaired in 1833." Contains 550 Sittings. Surrounded by Grave Yard containing some very ancient Stones bearing date 1601, others evidently older but illegible.
OS1/7/2/63 GRAVE YARD [parish church] Grave Yard 002 "An old Cruciform building" no date when built. repaired in 1833." Contains 550 Sittings. Surrounded by Grave Yard containing some very ancient Stones bearing date 1601, others evidently older but illegible.
OS1/7/2/63 MANSE [parish] Manse (Established) Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson, Minister P. Keith Esqr Barrogill Cas [Castle] Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay 002 A modern building with farm buildings and gardens.
OS1/7/2/63 [Page] 63 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/64 SCHOOL [Kirkstyle] School (Established) (Parish) Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson, Manse Mr Sutherland Schoolmaster Dr [Doctor] Kennedy W. [West] Canisbay 002 A modern building, near the manse, daily average attendance 55. [Schoolmaster's] Salary: fees and grant from the church. No [endowment]
OS1/7/2/64 KIRKSTYLE Kirkstyle Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson, Manse Mr Sutherland Schoolmaster Dr [Doctor] Kennedy W. [West] Canisbay 002 An ordinary Sized farm steading and two or three crofters houses near the Established church on [the] estate of the Earl of [Caithness] Barrogill Castle.
OS1/7/2/64 POST OFFICE [Kirkstyle] Post office Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson, Manse Mr Sutherland Schoolmaster Dr [Doctor] Kennedy W. [West] Canisbay 002 The receiving office for [the] North part of Canisbay [Parish] Kept by the Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster [?] the Wick district.
OS1/7/2/64 [Page] 64 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/65 PAPEL Papel Papel Papel Alexander Manson. Gills. George Begg Gills. James Shearer Wares 002 A small blacK rocK, visible at low water, stands out from the main feature about two Chains. Is opposite to a narrow Channel, which divides the rocKs opposite to the KirKstyle.
OS1/7/2/65 HAVEN OF WARES Haven of Wares Haven of Wares Alexander Manson. Gills. George Begg Gills. James Shearer Wares 002 A pretty long creeK on the west side of the above and nearly of the same extent.
OS1/7/2/65 [Page] 65 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Stout SKirK crossed out]
OS1/7/2/66 NESS OF QUOYS Ness of Quoys Ness of Quoys Ness of Quoys Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares 002 A full round bend [in] the shore feature. [About] midway between [the] farm of Quoys, and the Established Church on the district of [Canisbay]
OS1/7/2/66 LYREQUOY WELL Lyrequoy Well Lyrequoy Well Lyrequoy Well Alexander Manson. Gills. George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares 002 A fine freshwater spring, issuing from the banK, on the sea [shore] to the East of the [KirKstyle] Pours forth in long [continuous] flows through out the years.
OS1/7/2/66 [Page] 66 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Note Berry, crossed out] -- Cancelled
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OS1/7/2/67 SIE SKERRY Sie SKerry Sie SKerry Sie SKerry Alexander Manson Gills. James Dunnet. Wares. James Begg, Gills. 002 A prominent point of rocK seen up to half tide on the west side of the Haven of Wares.
OS1/7/2/67 SLAYEL Slayel Slayel Slayel Alexander Manson Gills. James Dunnet. Wares. James Begg, Gills 002 A small narrow portion of beach passing between the rocK strata, nearly opposite the "Kirkstyle", where small boats enter occasionally.
OS1/7/2/67 [Page] 67 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Stoot SKirK crossed out]
OS1/7/2/68 GILLS BAY Gills Bay Gills Bay Gills Bay Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares 002 Forms the segments [of] a circle, the [extremities] on the East and [west] sides terminating [at] "Ness of Quoys" and "Head of Creas" The [distance] betwixt the two heads being in a [straight] line about 2 miles. Lies opposite the [small] district of Wares [and] Gills also part of Canisbay, having on the outside the Island of Stroma.
OS1/7/2/68 SCA BANK Sca BanK Sca BanK Sca BanK Alexander Manson, Gills. George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares 002 A portion of the [bank] lying along the foreshore from the [Kirkstyle] Westward.
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OS1/7/2/69 EAST CANISBAY East Canisbay Rev [Reverend] J. McPherson Estab Ch [Established Church] Canisbay P. Keith Esq. Barrogill Cas. [Castle] Mr J. Bain Croft of West Canisbay Estate Plan 002 A Small district Comprising the farms of Kirkstyle, and Estab. Ch. [Established Church], Manse, Free Church, Manse. and Schools. the property of the Earl of Caithness Barrogill Castle.
OS1/7/2/69 [Page] 69 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/2/70 OLD DISTILLERY [Ha' of Gills] Old Distillery Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Manse Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Estate Plan 002 A small outhouse, all that remains of what was once a flourishing Distillery.
OS1/7/2/70 HA' OF GILLS Ha' of Gills Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Manse Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Estate Plan 002 An ordinary sized farm steading, it was at one time principal house in the district. the property of the Earl of Caithness.
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OS1/7/2/71 RED HEAD Red Head Red Head Red Head Alexander Manson George Begg. James Shearer 002 A small portion of cliff overlooKing the beach, near the west side of the district of Canisbay.
OS1/7/2/71 BLACK HOLE BlacK Hole BlacK Hole BlacK Hole Alexander Manson George Begg. James Shearer 002 A portion of the banK at the entrance of a stream in the foreshore, where a small cliff embraces the mouth of the stream as it disappears in the beach. Is near the extreme East point of the district of Wares.
OS1/7/2/71 ROBERT'S POINT Robert's Point Robert's Point Robert's Point Alexander Manson George Begg. James Shearer 002 The pointed extremity of reef of rocK which runs along the low water for a short distance Is on the East side of "Stoot SKirk"
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OS1/7/2/72 GILLS HAVEN Gills Haven Gills Haven Gills Haven Alexander Manson Gills George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares. 002 A Small creeK dividing the flat rocKs, opposite the Ha' of Gills Affording ingress & egress to several [boats] for the prosecution of [the] white & herring [fishing]
OS1/7/2/72 THOMAS PEEL'S ROUGH Thomas Peel's Rough Thomas Peel's Rough Alexander Manson Gills George Begg Gills James Shearer Wares. 002 Several long pointed reefs of rocK, visible [at] low water, extending from the shore to the same. A short [distance] on the west side of "West Burn of Gills"
OS1/7/2/72 [Page] 72 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/73 WELL ROUGH Well Rough Well Rough Well Rough John Sutherland, Huna, David Kennedy, Duncansbay, James Stevens, Duncansbay 003 A forked point of skerry running out to Low water, On the shore nearly opposite "Huna Inn"
OS1/7/2/73 NESS OF HUNA Ness of Huna Ness of Huna Ness of Huna John Sutherland, Huna, David Kennedy, Duncansbay, James Stevens, Duncansbay 003 A rocky point at low water lying outward a little East of "Huna Inn". The tide leaving the extreme point bare when it is a considerable distance on the flow.
OS1/7/2/73 GREEN GOE Green Goe Green Goe Green Goe John Sutherland, Huna, David Kennedy, Duncansbay, James Stevens, Duncansbay 003 A portion of the general feature; with part of a shingly bottom, where the rock is somewhat broKen. Used as an entrance for fishing boats at certain periods.
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OS1/7/2/74 SCARFSKERRY POINT Scarf SKerry Point Scarf SKerry Point Scarf SKerry Point John Sutherland. David Kennedy. James Stevens. 003 A point on the rocky foreshore where the outline bends inwards. Is about 1/4 of a mile to the East of "Huna Inn"
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OS1/7/2/75 NESS OF DUNCANSBAY Ness of Duncansbay Ness of Duncansbay Isaac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 A conspicuous round bend in the Coast line, lying in pasture on the East Side of 'Robbies Haven'.
OS1/7/2/75 NESS OF DUNCANSBY [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Wick 003
OS1/7/2/75 BOARS OF DUNCANSBAY Boars of Duncansbay Isaac Dunnet, Duncansbay John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 A meeting of Currents in the firth, always Visible during a Certain time of the day. Extends from opposite the Ness to near the N.E. [North East] end of Stroma island. And running bacKwards to near SKirsa Head.
OS1/7/2/75 SANDS BERRY Sansberry Sansberry Sansberry Sands Berry Isaac Dunnet, Duncansbay John Houghston Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay Estate Map 003 Two large pieces of flat rocK, one Surrounded by the sea. At the West end of the Bay of SannicK.
OS1/7/2/75 [Page] 75 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Note Boars of Duncansbay] -- Statistical Ac: [Account] At the East end of the firth, stretching from Duncansbay Head, is a rough and dangerous piece of sea called the Boars of Duncansbay.
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OS1/7/2/77 HUNA Huna Val [Valuation] Roll 1870-2 Est [Estate] Plan Hugh McKenzie. Huna Inn 003 A large district comprising a number of small crofters steadings the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/77 BURN OF HUNA Burn of Huna Val [Valuation] Roll 1870-2 Est [Estate] Plan Hugh McKenzie. Huna Inn 003 A small burn rising on the south of "Mool Hill" and flowing north west into the Pentland Firth.
OS1/7/2/77 JOHN O' GROAT'S MILL (Corn) John O' Groats Mill Val [Valuation] Roll 1870-2 Est [Estate] Plan Hugh McKenzie. Huna Inn J Huxley. Occupier 003 A Corn Mill situate on the "Burn of Duncansbay. on the estate of Mrs Thomson Sinclair. Freswick.
OS1/7/2/77 [Page] 77 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay
OS1/7/2/78 BURN OF DUNCANSBAY Burn of Duncansbay Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. W [West] Canisbay H McKenzie. Huna Inn J Smith. Duncansbay 003 A Stream rising near to and flowing into the Pentland Firth below the "Mill of John O' Groats" -
OS1/7/2/78 MOOL HILL Mool Hll Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. W [West] Canisbay H McKenzie. Huna Inn J Smith. Duncansbay Est [Estate] Map 003 A piece of uncultivated [ground] the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/78 QUOYS Quoys Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. W [West] Canisbay Hugh McKenzie. Huna Inn J Smith. Duncansbay Est [Estate] Map John Dunnett. Occupier 003 A farm steading on the [estate of] Seater belonging to the Earl [of] Caithness
OS1/7/2/78 [Page] 78 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay [Signed] A.J. Dransfield [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/2/79 HUNA INN Huna Inn Sign Board H McKenzie. Occupier. J Smith. Duncansbay. 003 A house licensed for the sale of Ales and Spirits. with garden and farm buildings attached, situate on the estate of Huna belonging to the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/79 [Page] 79 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay [Signed] A. J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/2/81 HAVEN OF SEATER Haven of Seater Haven of Seater Haven of Seater John Sutherland, Huna, James Steven, Duncansbay, David Kennedy Duncansbay 003 A small bay, on the west side of Huna, opposite the junction of the Burn of Huna' with the high water line.
OS1/7/2/81 OUT SKERRY Out SKerry Out SKerry Out SKerry John Sutherland, Huna, James Steven, Duncansbay, David Kennedy Duncansbay 003 An isolated piece of rocK, lying out about 150 linKs from the main feature, visible at ebb tide.
OS1/7/2/81 HAVEN OF SAND Haven of Sand Haven of Sand Haven of Sand John Sutherland, Huna, James Steven, Duncansbay, David Kennedy Duncansbay 003 A sandy portion of fore shore opposite the hamlet of Huna. Extends sea ward about 8 chains. Is the bay which accomodates the boats belonging to the fishermen of the district.
OS1/7/2/81 [Page] 81 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/82 FOLLIE GOE Follie Goe Follie Goe Follie Goe John Sutherland, James Steven. David Kennedy. 003 A narrow division [between?] the flat rocKs on the [shore?] East from Huna, and near the limits ot the [?] Used by fishing boats occasionally
OS1/7/2/82 HANG Hang Hang Hang David Kennedy, James Steven, John Steven, 003 A prominent point of rough flat rocK, [forming] the East side of 'Burn Mouth'
OS1/7/2/82 [Page] 82 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Burn Mouth crossed out]
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OS1/7/2/83 HA' OF DUNCANSBAY Ha' of Duncansbay Ha' of Duncansbay Mains of Duncansbay David Kennedy, Duncansbay. James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven, Duncansbay Valuation Roll 003 A farm house and steading etc combined, built in the form of a square, Is about 1/4 of a mile East from the "John O'Groats Mill" in a fine situation, close by the side of the road and about the same distance from the sea shore Propy [Property] of Thomson Sinclair Esqr of Freswick etc etc
OS1/7/2/83 HA' GREEN Ha' Green Ha' Green Ha' Green David Kennedy, Duncansbay. James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven, Duncansbay Valuation Roll 003 A narrow piece of pasture ground, sKirting the shore, about 1/4 of a mile in length. Extending westward from near 'John O' Groats' House.'
OS1/7/2/83 [Page] 83 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/84 JOHN O' GROAT'S HOUSE (Site of) Site of John O' Groats House Site of John O' Groats House Site of John O' Groats House Mr John Smith, Ha' of Duncansbay, David Kennedy, Duncansbay, James Steven, Fullerton's Gazetteer, 003 A small triangular [green?] mound about 30 feet in breadth, rising with a slight elevation from [a] strip of green pasture ground which runs [parallel] to the sea shore. Is situate about a mile [along] the coast from Huna [Inn] and a short distance [to] the East of the Ha' of Duncansbay.
OS1/7/2/84 [Page] 84 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Note] --John O' Groats House, a quondam famous domicile, in the parish of Canisbay, on the flat downy shore of the Pentland firth, about 1 1/2 mile west of Duncansbay-head in Caithness -shire. Not a fragment of the building remains, except a few of the lower stones of the foundation, or, if Dr [Doctor] Mac-culloch is to be credited, not even that but only "a piece of green turf, as flat and as bare as the bacK of ones hand." John O' Groat's house is said to have been founded under the following cir- -cumstances:- During the reign of James IV. a Lowlander of the name of Groat - or according to some versions of the legend, a Dutchman of the name of John de Groot - along with his brother, arrived in Caithness, bearing a letter from the King, which recommended them to the gentlemen of the County. They procured land at this remote spot, Settled, and became the founders of families." (See other name Sheet) [Continued on page 85]
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OS1/7/2/85 [Page] 85 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness Site of John O'Groats House [Continued from page 84] When the race of Groat had increased to the amount of eight different branches, the amity which had hitherto characterized them was unfortunately interrupted One night, in the course of some festivity, a quarrel arose as to who had the best right to sit at the head of the table next the door. High words ensued, and the ruin of the whole family, by their injudicious dissension,seemed at hand. In this emergency, one of them named John, rose, and having stilled their wrath by soft language, assured them that at their next meeting he would settle the point at issue to the satisfaction of all. Accordingly, he erected upon the extreme point of their territory an octagonal building, having a door and window at every side. and furnished with a table of exactly the same shape and when the next family festival was held, he desired each of his Kin to enter at his own door, and take the Corresponding seat at the table. The perfect equality of this arrangement satisfied all, and the former good humour of the fraternity was restored. 'Extd [Extracted] from Fullerton's Imperial Gazetteer'
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OS1/7/2/87 HUMAN REMAINS AND FLINT AXE FOUND HERE [Ha' of Duncansbay] Human Remains and Flint Axe found here A.D. 1856 James Stevens, Duncansbay. John Stevens, Duncansbay Mr Smith, Farmer 003 About 16 years ago when the portion of the Ha' Farm of Duncansbay notified on Trace was being reclaimed from its natural uncultivated state there were a freat many sKulls also a flint ace dug up from the subsoil. According tp local information, it is generally supposes that it had been used as a burial ground by the Scandinavian forefathers. Also considered to have been the scene of a conflict between contending tribes of the Aborigines
OS1/7/2/87 [Page] 87 Ph [Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/88 BROTHIE GOE Brothie Goe Brothie Goe Brothie Goe David Kennedy. James Steven, John Steven. 003 A small opening between the flat rocKs, about 5 Chains in length from Sea banK to low water. Near 'John O' Groats House'
OS1/7/2/88 FERRY HAVEN Ferry Haven Ferry Haven Ferry Haven David Kennedy. James Steven, John Steven. 003 A little bay nigh to the above, often used by the fishermen for boat convenience. Said to have been the place of [embarkation] to Stroma & the [OrKneys] during the earlier times.
OS1/7/2/88 [Page] 88 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Entry for KnicKles crossed out]
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OS1/7/2/89 KNOCKING STONE [natural] Knocking Stone Knocking Stone Knocking Stone David Kennedy, Duncansby [Duncansbay] James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay 003 A prominent portion of rocK at the low water, where the feature taKes a sudden bend. Is a short distance West from "LadykirK"
OS1/7/2/89 ROBERT'S HAVEN Robert's Haven Robert's Haven Robert's Haven David Kennedy, Duncansbay James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay 003 A small creeK nearly opposite 'LadyKirK,' joining to a Sandy beach which sKirts the shore for some distance. Used as a natural harbour for fishing boats
OS1/7/2/89 LADYKIRK SITE OF ST. MARY'S CHAPEL Site of Chapel Lady KirK Site of Chapel Lady KirK Site of Chapel Lady KirK David Kennedy, Duncansbay James Steven, Duncansbay John Steven Duncansbay 003 A small piece of ground contiguous to the Sea shore, about half a mile to the East of 'John O' Groat's' On which a Chapel stood in former years, said to have been dedicated to the "virgin Mary" The portion of ground connected, with the site is still called 'Lady Kirk' See other side [Continued on page 90]
OS1/7/2/89 [Page] 89 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/90 LADY KIRK SITE OF CHAPEL Lady KirK site of Chapel Lady KirK site of Chapel Lady KirK site of Chapel Fullerton's Imperial Gazetteer David Kennedy Duncansby [Duncansbay] James Steven. Duncansbay John Steven. Duncansbay 003 [Continued from page 89] A locality adjacent to Duncansbay, formerly the site of a chapel [dedicated] to the Virgin Mary in the parish of Caithness-shire
OS1/7/2/90 [Page] 90 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Note] -- See other side
OS1/7/2/91 FLUTHERAM Flutheram Flutheram Flutheram Issac Dunnet Duncansby John Houghston Duncansby Alexander Manson Duncansby 003 A long rugged portion of flat rocK, lying out in the west end of the Bay of SannicK.
OS1/7/2/91 BAY OF SANNICK Bay of SannicK Bay of SannicK Bay of SannicK Issac Dunnet, Duncansby John Houghston Duncansby Alexander Manson Duncansby 003 A small bay of about 30 Chains in length, with a Sandy beach, Stretching from 'Sansberry' to the first of the Cliff on the East.
OS1/7/2/91 [Page] 91 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/93 SCHOOL [Duncansbay] School (Mixed) School (Mixed) SChool (Mixed) Mr Mann, Schoolmaster, Isaac Dunnet Dunbansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay 003 A neat building , in the centre of a square enclosure in the district of Duncansbay. Is a General Assembly School. - School master, Pupil teacher, Supported by Gov: [Government] grant and School fees. There is also a division of it Set apart for a Sewing mistress. Average of scholars 50.
OS1/7/2/93 DUNCANSBAY Duncansbay Duncansbay Duncansbay Mr Mann, Schoolmaster, Isaac Dunnet Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay 003 An area of land of about 2 square miles, Comprising numerous crofts in the occupancy of several tenants. The greatest portion of the district is under Cultivation. It lies along the Coast margin towards Duncansbay Head about 1 mile from Huna. Is chiefly the propy [property] of Thomson Sinclair Esq of Dunbeath Castle. There is also a part of it belonging to the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/93 DUNCANSBY [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, WicK. 003
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OS1/7/2/95 THE GLUPE Glupe Glupe Glupe Issac Dunnet Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston. Duncansbay Alexander Manson. Duncansbay 003 A broad double creeK, entering to the land a few chains, Shewing a rocKy fore Shore at Ebb tide, Is about halfway betwixt the Bay of SannicK and Duncansbay Hd [Head]
OS1/7/2/95 LONG GOE Long Goe Issac Dunnet Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston. Duncansbay Alexander Manson. Duncansbay 003 A goe of about 7 Chains in length. High cliff on both sides. - At Duncansbay Head.
OS1/7/2/95 DUNCANSBAY HEAD Duncansbay Head Duncansbay Head Issac Dunnet Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston. Duncansbay Alexander Manson. Duncansbay 003 A bold broad bluff headland. rocKbound on the Sea Side by a perpendicular cliff, Several hundred feet high, terminating in a green oval summit on which there was many years ago a Telegraph Beacon Nothing of which remains at present. Is the termination of the East end of the Pentland Frith, or more property the point or near thereto, where the Moray and Pentland Friths meet each other. Duncansbay Head is commonly spoKen of as extending as far South as the Knee.
OS1/7/2/95 DUNCANSBY HEAD [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, WicK. 003
OS1/7/2/95 [Page] 95 Parish of Canisbay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/96 GOE OF SCLAITES Goe of Sclaites Goe of Sclaites Goe of Sclaites Issac Dunnet. J. Houghton. A. Manson. 003 A long CreeK of about 10 Chains, ending in [two] points, at the end of [one] there is a cavern, into which the tide [Continually] flows. Supposed to have Communication with [a] similar one on the [side] facing the ocean.
OS1/7/2/96 THE KNEE The Knee The Knee The Knee Issac Dunnet. J. Houghton. A. Manson. 003 An insulated [portion] of rocK, Standing [erect] in the sea about 1 [chain] from the Cliff, and [rising] to the same height as [the cliff?]'.
OS1/7/2/96 [Page] 96 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/97 GIDDY KETTLE Giddy Kettle Giddy Kettle Giddy Kettle J. Dunnet J Houghton. A Manson. 003 A circular cavity in the top of the Cliff. about midway between the "StacKs" and The "Thirle Door".
OS1/7/2/97 MORAY FIRTH Moray Firth & Pentland Firth J. Dunnet J Houghton. A Manson. 003 These firths are said to meet about Duncansbay Head, Ph [Parish] of Canisbay, County of Caithness. The former extending southward as far as the Beauly Firth, Near Inverness. Dividing in its Course several of the counties of Scotland. The latter follows the coast of Caithness in a westerly direction, separating the OrKneys from the mainland. terminating at Dunnet Head. Unites the North Sea, or German ocean with the Atlantic.
OS1/7/2/97 PENTLAND FIRTH 003 These firths are said to meet about Duncansbay Head, Ph [Parish] of Canisbay, County of Caithness. The former extending southward as far as the Beauly Firth, Near Inverness. Dividing in its Course several of the counties of Scotland. The latter follows the coast of Caithness in a westerly direction, separating the OrKneys from the mainland. terminating at Dunnet Head. Unites the North Sea, or German ocean with the Atlantic.
OS1/7/2/97 [Page 97 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/98 GIBB'S CRAIG Gibb's Craig Gibb's Craig Gibb's Craig Issac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghton Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 A similar piece of rocK [to] the "Knee" is about 8 [chains] to the south,
OS1/7/2/98 QUEENIE CLIFF Queenie Cliff Queenie Cliff Queenie Cliff Issac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghton Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 An opening in the [cliff] where the coast line [takes] a sudden bend [inward] Is on the S. [South] East side @ [at] Duncansbay Head.
OS1/7/2/98 THIRLE DOOR Thirle Door Thirle Door Thirle Door Issac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghton Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 A large stacK of rocK attached to the cliff and [projecting?] into the sea. So [nature?] frorm an aperture passing thro: [through] from Side to side. Is about a quarter of a mile north of the ["StacKs"]
OS1/7/2/98 THIRL DOOR [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Monpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 003
OS1/7/2/98 FISH SCALE Fish Scale Fish Scale Fish Scale Issac Dunnet, Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghton Duncansbay Alexander Manson Duncansbay 003 A long piece of flat [rocK] surrounded by the sea Opposite the "Thirle Door"
OS1/7/2/98 [Page] 98 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/99 PHILLIPS'S MAINS Phillips's Mains Mr G. Mearns Phillips Mains Mr R. Calder, Ratter Mr H. Sutherland, Ratter 003 This name applies to a large farm steading with arable land attached. Property of the R. H. [Right Honourable] Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/99 Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Hollandmey] (Site of) Picts House Mr Charles Dunnett Crackersfield Mr Alexander Sinclair Inkstack Mr J. Oliver Hollandmey 007 This was the remains of a "Pictish House", but it was entirely removed a few years ago - three or four, in the removal a piece of silver was found but it was neither a 'coin' nor an ornament - bullion. The property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/99 HOLLANDMEY Hollandmey Mr Charles Dunnett, Crackersfield Mr Alexander Sinclair Inkstack Mr J. Oliver Hollandmey 007 This was formerly an ancient farm steading but is now a shepherd's residence. The property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/99 HOLLOMEY [1895] For 1" purposes only see remarK in Index Mr D. Nicolson Montpellier House WicK N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/7/2/99 [Page] 99 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisby
OS1/7/2/100 MOSS OF WEST MEY Moss of West Mey Mr James Swanson Mr William Swanson Mr H Sinclair 007 A large peatmoss extending from County road to County road where it joins the Rattar Moss. The property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/100 [Page] 100 Caithness -- Canisbay Ph [Parish]
OS1/7/2/101 UPPER GILLS Upper Gills P. Keith Esqr Barrogill Cas. [Castle] Alexander Gibson, Upper Gills Estate plan 007 Several small farmsteadings and crofts South of county road, the property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/101 HILL OF RIGIFA' Hill of Rigifa' P. Keith Esqr Barrogill Cas. [Castle] Alexander Gibson Upper Gills Estate plan 007 A prominent uncultivated hill on the estate of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/101 WEST BURN of GILLS West Burn of Gills P. Keith Esqr Barrogill Cas. [Castle] Alexander Gibson Upper Gills Estate plan 002 ; 007 Rising a short distance S.E [South East] of the county road and running with the Pentland Firth near the Ha' of Gills.
OS1/7/2/101 [Page] 101 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/103 THOMSONSFIELD Thomsonsfield Mr J. Dunnet, occupier Mr W. Williamson Gills Rent Receipt 1868 007 A small farm steading and dwelling house on the estate of Mrs T. Sinclair Freswick
OS1/7/2/103 BLACK LOCH Black Loch Mr J. Dunnet, Thomsonsfield Mr Mowat, Wares Mr J. Dunnet. Gills 007 A small marshy loch in the middle of a moor at the source of the Burn of Miremuckle.
OS1/7/2/103 [Page] 103 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/2/104 WARES Wares Mr Meiklejohn Ha' of Wares Mr Kennedy W. [West] Canisbay Estate Plan 002 ; 007 A district comprising several small crofts and dwelling houses, on the estate of Mrs T. Sinclair Freswick
OS1/7/2/104 WARSE [1895] For 1"purposes only see remark in Index 1895 Mr D. Nicolson. Montpelier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 002 ; 007
OS1/7/2/104 EAST BURN OF GILLS East Burn of Gills Mr Meiklejohn Ha' of Wares Mr Kennedy W. [West] Canisbay Estate Plan 002 The continuation of the Burn of Miremuckle from an old Mill dam till it [falls] into the Pentland Firth not far from the Ha' of [Gills]
OS1/7/2/104 BURN OF MIREMUCKLE Burn of Miremuckle Mr J. Dunnet Thomsonfield Mr J. Dunnet, Gills Mr Williamson, Gills 007 A small Stream collecting [n?] and from the Black Loch flowing N.W. [North West] till it forms Burn of Gills at an old [Mill] dam
OS1/7/2/104 [Page] 104 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. [Scally]
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OS1/7/2/104A [Page] 104A The Manse, Canisbay Wick Oct. [October] 19th 1895 Dear Sir, Absence from home has prevented me from answering your note of [enquiry] of 30th ult. sooner. I [enclose] letter from the Rev. [Reverend] James Macpherson Minister of the Established Church in the parish. From [enquiries] made here & elsewhere [I] find that the generally accepted spelling of the names is "Duncansbay & Canisbay" & this agrees with the spelling in the Parish Session Records Sincerely yours Donald Davidson
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OS1/7/2/104B [Page] 104B The Manse Canisbay Wick 18th Oct. [October] 1895 [My] Dear Mr Davidson, In the Session Records [of] this Parish of date 1652 - [Canisbay], is written "Cannasbey". [and] Duncansbay, "Dungasbey". [In] the Records of 1706-1738 - [they] are written "Canesbay" & "Dunccunsbay" - In the records [since] 1742- up to present date, they are written
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OS1/7/2/104C [Page] 104C "Canisbay" & "Duncanisbay". Believe me Yours Sincerely James Macpherson The Rev. [Reverend] Donald Davidson The Free Church [Manse] Canisbay
OS1/7/2/105 WEST CANISBAY West Canisbay Peter Keith Esq Barrogill Rev [Reverend] R McGregor F. C. [Free Church] Manse Dr [Doctor] Kennedy W.[West] Canisbay 007 A very large farmsteading and dwelling house, belonging and in the occupation of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/105 HA' OF WARES Ha' of Wares Mr Meiklejohn occupier Dr [Doctor] Kennedy Mr Alexander Matheson, Wares 007 An ordinary Sized farm-Steading and dwelling house. The property of Mrs T. Sinclair, Freswick.
OS1/7/2/105 HILL OF WARES Hill of Wares Mr Meiklejohn occupier Dr [Doctor] Kennedy Mr Alexander Matheson, Wares 007 A rough uncultivated hill. on the estate of Mrs T. Sinclair.
OS1/7/2/105 HILL OF WARSE [1895] For 1" [inch] purposes only see name in Index. 1895. Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 007
OS1/7/2/105 [Page] 105 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/106 FREE CHURCH [Wares] Free Church Rev [Reverend] R. McGregor. Minister Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay 007 A very plain stone building seated for about 650, the property of the congregation.
OS1/7/2/106 SCHOOL [Free Church, Wares] Free Church School Rev [Reverend] R. McGregor. Minister Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay 007 A plain building near the church. the property of the congregation. Supported by School Fees.
OS1/7/2/106 MANSE [Free Church, Wares] Free Church Manse Rev [Reverend] R. McGregor. Minister Peter Keith Esqr Factor Barrogill Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay 007 A plain dwelling house with out houses attached near the School.
OS1/7/2/106 [Page] 106 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/2/107 HAZELBRAKE . Hazelbrake Hazelbrake George Sinclair (Tenant) John Swanson (Barrock) Charles Dunnett (Canisbay) 007 A small dwelling house near the parish boundary with garden and Arable land attached (The property of the Earl of Caithness)
OS1/7/2/107 BURN OF ORMIGILL Burn of Ormigill Burn of Ormigill Burn of Ormigill George Sinclair (Tenant) John Swanson (Barrock) Charles Dunnett (Canisbay) 007 This Stream listed in Hollandmey Moss And runs to the west till it joins the Burn of Rattar in Dunnet Ph [Parish]
OS1/7/2/107 HOLLANDMEY MOSS Hollandmey Moss Hollandmey Moss Hillandmey Moss George Sinclair (Tenant) John SWanson (Barrock) Charles Dunnett (canisbay) 007 A large peat moss joining the parish boundary Known by this name. The property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/107 HOLLOMEY MOSS [1895] For 1" purposes only see remark in Index 1895 Mr D Nicolson Montpellier House Wick N.B [North Britain] 007
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OS1/7/2/108 SHEILTON Sheilton Mr Charles Dunnett Mr Alexander Sinclair Mr J. Oliver 007 A small locality, so named from a Sheiling having formerly existed in it. The property pf the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/108 BURN OF HOLLANDMEY Burn of Hollandmey Mr Charles Dunnett Mr Alexander Sinclair Mr J. Oliver 007 A small stream collected about 30 chains east of Hollandmey and runs to Link Burn about half a mile South West of Crackersfield
OS1/7/2/108 CRACKERSFIELD Crackersfield Mr Charles Dunnett Mr Alexander Sinclair Mr J. Oliver 007 A labourers house and garden, formerly a small farm-steading - the property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/108 [Page] 108 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Entry for Hollandmey crossed out] [Signed] Robert Kane SaprR.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/109 LINK BURN LinK Burn LinK Burn LinK Burn James Purves Esq. Loch-end Peter Keith Esq. Barrogill Castle Mr William Smith, HazlebraKe 007 This name applies to a small stream which is formed from cut drains. It was at one time A very crooKed stream, but of late a new course has been cut for it & the old one filled in - hence its straight appearance.
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OS1/7/2/111 ST TUSTAN'S CHAPEL (Site of) [Brabstermire] Chapel (Site of) Rev [Reverend] James McPherson. Estab ch.[Established Church] Canisbay Rev [Reverend] Roderick McGregor. Free ch [church] Canisbay Mrs John Angus, Brabster Statistical Account of the Ph [Parish] of Canisbay 007 On a Small eminence near the old Mansion House of Brabster, marks the place where formerly stood a Roman Catholic Chapel or Place of Worship. No vestige of it remains now to be seen. Several of the aged individuals in the Parish remember to have Seen part of the old building. there was a Grave-yard attached to it, which is defined by an old bank about 2 chains in length and 130 links in breadth, Several of the aged people Can remember of it being used for burying the dead. This Chapel was dedicated to St Tustan.
OS1/7/2/111 GRAVE YARD (Remains of) [St Tustan's Chapel] 007 Several of the aged individuals in the Parish remember to have Seen part of the old building. there was a Grave-yard attached to it, which is defined by an old bank about 2 chains in length and 130 links in breadth, Several of the aged people Can remember of it being used for burying the dead. This Chapel was dedicated to St Tustan.
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OS1/7/2/112 BRABSTERMIRE HOUSE Brabstermire House Donald Murray Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire Mrs John Angus Brabstermire 007 A large farm Steading occupied by Mrs John Angus The property of the Right Honourable Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/112 BRABSTERMIRE Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire Mrs John Angus Brabstermire 007 A Small district containing a number of farm Steadings and Crofters dwellings.The property of the Right Honourable Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/112 STONYHILL Stonyhill Donald Murray Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire Mrs John Angus Brabstermire 007 A farm Steading [occupied] by Alexander Dunnet The property pf the Right Honourable Eral of Caithness
OS1/7/2/112 [Page] 112 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Note] Formerly the Mansion House of Brabster, only part of it is inhabited, the remainder of it is in a state of disrepair. [Signed] R Dobson Corpl RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] [Signed] James Innes c.a [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/113 [Page] 113 Canisbay Ph [Parish] -- Co [County] of Caithness [Note Pict's House, crossed out] -- Cancelled [Signed] Alexander J Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/115 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Brabstermire] Old English Picts House (Remains of) Alexander Sinclair Brabstermire William Dunnett Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire 007 A Small green mound Situated about half a mile east of the House of Brabstermire. Said to be the Remains of a Pictish dwelling No part of the building is visible being completely overgrown with grass
OS1/7/2/115 CRAIG HILL Craig Hill Rev [Reverend] J McPherson. Manse. Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. W. [West] Canisbay John Dunnet Gills 007 An uncultivated hill to the S.E. [South East] of Brabstermire on the estate of Mr Thomson Sinclair of FreswicK
OS1/7/2/115 [Page] 115 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/116 Supposed Remains of PICTS' HOUSES Supposes Remains of Picts Houses 007 Two green mounds on the Moor near Toftranald the final Examiner on being asKed to furnish information regarding them replied as follows -- "I could not gain any information respecting them when Finally Examd [Examined] I therefore cant say whether they are artificial or natural. I believe them to be the former." They have all the ordinary appearance of the Pict's Houses of the district and I thinK they may be safely noted as such on our plans.
OS1/7/2/116 [Page] 116 Canisbay Ph [Parish] -- Caithness [Signed] William Paton Corp RE [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/2/117 BURN OF RATTAR Burn of Rattar 007 For authorities and descriptive remarKs see the Name BooK of Dunnet Parish
OS1/7/2/117 [Page] 117 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Note Loch Syster, crossed out] -- [Name] altered to agree with Dunnet Parish - authorities for which See name BooK of Dunnet. [Authorities] -- James Falconer Schoolery David Mowat Schoolery Donald McKay Brabster Esate Plan [Signed] James Innes Ca [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/118 TOFTRANALD Toft-Ranald David Mowat Schoolery James Falconer Schoolery Donald McKay Brabster Peter Keith Esq. Barrogill Estate Plan 007 A slight heathy emmence situated about a mile west of the Hill of Slickly The property of The Right Honourable Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/118 HILL OF SLICKLY Hill of Slickly David Mowat Schoolery James Falconer Schoolery Donald McKay Brabster Peter Keith Esq. Barrogill Estate Plan 007 A Slight Heathy emmence Situated about a Mile North of the district of Slickly The property of The Right Honourable The Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/118 SCHOOLARY Schoolery Schoolary David Mowat Schoolery James Falconer Schoolery David McKay Brabster Peter Keith Esq. Barrogill Estate Plan 007 A small district [Containing] two farm steadings occupied by James Falconer and David Mowat The propert of The Right Honourable Earl of [Caithness]
OS1/7/2/118 SCOOLARY [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 007
OS1/7/2/118 [Page] 118 County of Caithness -- Parish of Caithness [Signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/119 BADDENS OF BRABSTERMIRE Baddens of Brabstermire George Murray Brabstermire George Murray Brabstermire Donald McKay Brabstermire 007 A number of green Spots And tufts situated about a Mile North West of the farm of Stroupster The property of The Right Honourable Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/119 BATTANS OF BRABSTER [1895] For 1" purposes only see remark in Index 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpelliar House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 007
OS1/7/2/119 [Page] 119 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Innes c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/121 GILL BURN Gill Burn Mrs John Angus Brabstermire Alexander Dunnet Brabstermire Donald Murray Brabstermire Estate Plan 007 ; 008 A Small Burn rising about half a mile North West of the House of Brabstermire And flows into the Burn of Freswick a short distance from the County Road
OS1/7/2/121 WOLF GILL Wolf Gill Mr A Sinclair Brabster Mr Shearer Brabster Mr James Shearer Brabster 007 A Small burn on the Brabster Estate, A favourable resort for Wolves in former times, runs into the Gill Burn
OS1/7/2/121 [Page] 121 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisby [Signed] James Innes c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/123 BRIDGE OF SLICKLY Bridge of Slickly Donald McKay Slickly Robert McKay Slickly Peter Murray Slickly 007 A Stone bridge with one arch erected across the burn of Slickly Repaired by the County
OS1/7/2/123 BURN OF SLICKLY Burn of Slickly Donald McKay Slickly Robert McKay Slickly Peter Murray Slickly 007 A Small burn rising about half a mile west of Slickly and about half Mile west of Slickly and about half mile South west of the Hill of Slickly Flowes into the burn of Lythe about A Mile and a half North of Barrock Mell in the Parish of Wick
OS1/7/2/123 [Page] 123 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/125 SCHOOL (BAYS & GIRLS) School (Estb) [Established] Boys & Girls Miss A Murray Teacher Mr A Harper Slickly James Sherer Slickly 007 A small stone building occupied as A School Supported by Grant of five pounds by the late Lady Caithness Six pounds from the Presbytery & School Fee's average attendance 30 -
OS1/7/2/125 SLICKLY Slickly Miss A Murray Teacher Mr A Harper Slickly James Sherer Slickly Valuation Roll 007 A small District containing A number of small farms & crofts The property of Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/125 [Page] 125 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Faint note School] -- General Assembly Supported [Signed] James Hoyle C.A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/127 BADDENS OF STROUPSTER Baddens of Stroupster Hugh Davidson Stroupster Andrew Steenson Stroupster John Henderson Strupster 007 A Number of green Spots Anout a Mile in Circumference Situated about a half a Mile North of the farm of Stroupster The Property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/127 STROUPSTER Stroupster Hugh Davidson Stroupster Andrew Steenson Stroupster John Henderson Strupster 007 A large farm Steading occupied by Hugh Davidson. The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/127 HILL OF STROUPSTER Hill of Stroupster Hugh Davidson Stroupster Andrew Steenson Stroupster John Henderson Strupster Estate Map 007 The highest part of the uncultivated ground on the estate of Mrs T Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/127 [Page] 127 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/129 STEMSTER Stemster Mr James Ross, Occupier Mr J. Ross, Seater Mr J. Dundas, Seater Estate Plan 003 ; 008 An ordinary sized farmsteading the property Earl of Caithness Barrogill Castle.
OS1/7/2/129 BURN OF STEMSTER Burn of Stemster Mr James Ross, Occupier Mr J. Ross, Seater Mr J. Dundas, Seater Estate Plan 003 ; 008 A small burn rising in the moss South of the farm of Stemster, and flowing north till it joins the Burn of Duncansbay
OS1/7/2/129 SEATER Seater Dr [Doctor] Kennedy, W. [West] Canisbay Mr A. Gunn, Seater Mr William Dunnet, Seater Estate plan 003 Several Small crofts and dwelling houses. the property Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/129 [Page] 129 Parish Canisbay -- County Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/130 TRESDALE Tresdale Treasdale Trestle Dr [Doctor] Kennedy. W. [West] Canisbay Mr A. Gunn, manager Mr W. Dunnet, Seater Val: [Valuation] Roll Estate Plans, 1836 & 1862 008 A large farmsteading the property of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/130 TRESDAL [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index. 1895. Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/130 GIARS Giars George Malcolm, Occupier James Ross. Stemster William Dunnet, Seater 008 A small croft on the estate of Mrs Thomson Sinclair Freswick
OS1/7/2/130 HILL OF GYERS [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/130 [Page] 130 Parish Canisbay -- County Caithness
OS1/7/2/131 GREEN HILL Green Hill Mr J. Ross, Stemster Mr J. Dundas, Seater Mr J. Mowat Duncansbay 008 A prominent green hillock east of the farm of Stemster supposed site of a "Danish Fort" No reliable information can be obtained in connection with this antiquity. on the Estate of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/131 Supposed Site of FORT [Green Hill] Danish Fort (Site of) Estate Plan 008 A prominent green hillock east of the farm of Stemster supposed site of a "Danish Fort" No reliable information can be obtained in connection with this antiquity. on the Estate of the Earl of Caithness.
OS1/7/2/131 [Page] 131 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Signed] Alexander J. Scally c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/2/133 BElL Beil Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr Gibson Fastgoe Mr James Cook Beil 008 Four small Farms, occupied by Mr James Cook & others The Property pf Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/133 BIEL OF DUNCANSBY [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier Ho [House] Wick N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/133 BLACK LOCHAN Black Lochan Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr Gibson Fastgoe Mr James Cook Beil 008 A small Pool, situated A mile South of Duncansbay Head
OS1/7/2/133 [Page] 133 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James F Coyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/134 STACKS OF DUNCANSBAY StacKs of Duncansbay Issac Dunnet John Houghton Alexander Manson 008 Three insular portions of perpendicular rocK seperated a few hundred yards from each other rises to an elevation of several hundred feet from the Sea, the southernmost one being the largest and tallest, reaching the height of the adjoining Cliff which girds the shore,
OS1/7/2/134 STACKS OF DUNCANSBY [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, WicK. 008
OS1/7/2/134 [Page] 134 Canisbay Ph [Parish] -- Caithness
OS1/7/2/135 KILN OF FLUX Kiln of Flux Kiln of Flux John Gibson, Fast Goe Peter Manson. SKirsa Robert Bain. SKirsa 008 Two fissures in the base of the cliff opposite the South StacK of Duncansbay
OS1/7/2/135 SHINS CLEAVE Shins Cleave Shins Cleave Shins Cleave John Gibson, Fast Goe Peter Manson. SKirsa Robert Bain. SKirsa 008 A precipitous declivity in the cliff overgrown with grass, where a small footpath has a zigzag Course to the bottom giving access to the fore shore below.
OS1/7/2/135 CNOC A' DILE Cnoc a' Dile Cnoc a' Dile John Gibson, Fast Goe Peter Manson. SKirsa Robert Bain. SKirsa 008 A small upland feature on the summit of the cliff overlooKing the sea. The cliff here is several hundred feet high. No part of the rock bound shore betwixt 'Cnoc a' Dile' and "Ord Point " to the south, rises above Sea level to the same altitude.
OS1/7/2/135 HILL OF CROGODALE [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index, 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/135 [Page] 135 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/136 LITTLE CNOC A' DILE Little cnoc a' Dile Little cnoc a' Dile Little cnoc a' Dile John Gibson. Peter Manson Robert Bain. 008 A feature of smaller dimensions than the one already mentioned, similarly situated on the top of the Cliff: About 10 Chains to the south.
OS1/7/2/136 BURNT HILL Burnt Hill Burnt Hill Burnt Hill John Gibson. Peter Manson Robert Bain. 008 A long piece of gtound Stretching along the top of the cliff. About 1/2 a mile North of Fast-Goe.
OS1/7/2/136 GIRN Girn Girn Girn John Gibson. Peter Manson Robert Bain. 008 A portion of flat rock on the foreshore, running out to low water, having several points. Is nearly opposite the South end of 'Burnt Hill' where the cliff taKes a bend.
OS1/7/2/136 [Page] 136 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/137 MIRE OF TROWESKERRY Mire of TrowsKerry A. Bremner Freswick George Harper Shepherd Mr William Bremner Fresk [Freswick] 008 A small stream rising about half A mile west of the Wart Hill flows into the Burn of Bog some distance below the Point where it is Joined by the Burn of Shellybrae
OS1/7/2/137 WART HILL Wart or Warth Hill Ward or Watch A. Bremner Freswick George Harper Shepherd Mr William Bremner Fresk [Freswick] Gazetteer of Scotland Statistical Account 008 A heath Hill, situated about two miles southwest of Duncansbay Head. It is the only eminence of any importance in the Parish which in general is very flat, An excellent View of the Pentland Firth Orkney Islands and the whole of the Parish can be obtained from the summit
OS1/7/2/137 WARTH HILL [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/137 [Page] 137 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle CA. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/138 CHRISTAN HILL Christan Hill George Harper Shepherd Mr A. Bremner Fresk [Freswick] Mr P Manson Freswick Estate Plan 008 A slight hearhy eminence situared about A mile west of the Wart or Warth Hill The property of the Earl of Caithness
OS1/7/2/138 BURN OF SHELLYBRAE Burn of Shellybrae George Harper Shepherd Mr A. Bremner Fresk [Freswick] Mr P Manson Freswick 008 A small stream rising a short distance above the county Road near the Christan Hill falls into the Burn of Bog about half A mile below the Sheep Fold
OS1/7/2/138 [Page] 138 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle CA. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/139 CAIRN (Remains of) [Warth Hill] Cairn A Bremner Freswick William Bremner Freswick George Harper Freswick 008 A large heap or cairn of Stones, said to be the remains of an old Watch Tower, Situated on the highest point of the Wart or Warth Hill. It is supposed to have communicated with A similar one, on Duncansbay-Head distant about two miles Two Stone Cists containing Human remains have been discovered beneath the Cairns. There is no appearance of anything like A building to be seen, and many of the People in the Vicinity consider it to be A Sepulchral Cairn
OS1/7/2/139 TWO STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Cairn, Warth Hill] 008 A large heap or cairn of Stones, said to be the remains of an old Watch Tower, Situated on the highest point of the Wart or Warth Hill. It is supposed to have communicated with A similar one, on Duncansbay-Head distant about two miles Two Stone Cists containing Human remains have been discovered beneath the Cairns. There is no appearance of anything like A building to be seen, and many of the People in the Vicinity consider it to be A Sepulchral Cairn
OS1/7/2/139 [Page] 139 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/140 EVERLY Everly Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr George Harper Freswick 008 A small Farm Steding, occupied by Mr William Bremner. The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/140 [Page] 140 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle
OS1/7/2/141 BLACK LOCH Black Loch Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr A Mowat Duncansbay 008 A small Loch situated about 3/4 of a mile north of the Wart Hill and near the old public road
OS1/7/2/141 LINT LOCHS Lint Lochs Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr A Mowat Duncansbay 008 Two small Pools situsted about half A mile east of the Wart Hill. These lochs were much frequented by the people in the locality for the purpose of wasting lint Hence the name Lint Lochs
OS1/7/2/141 LOCH LOMASHION Loch Lomashion Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr A Mowat Duncansbay 008 A small sheet of water situated about 3/4ths of A mile north west of the Black Hill
OS1/7/2/141 LOCH OF LOMISHAN [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remarK in Index 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 008
OS1/7/2/141 [Page] 141 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/142 BURN OF LYNEGAR Burn of Lynegar Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr William Mowat Duncansbay 008 A small stream takes its rise from the west end of Loch Lomieshun falls into the Burn of Duncansbay A short distance above the Mill Dam
OS1/7/2/142 BLACK HILL Black Hill Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr William Mowat Duncansbay 008 A heathy eminence of no great height - situated about about half A mile north-west of Skirsa Head. The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/142 FASTGOE Fastgoe Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick Mr William Mowat Duncansbay 008 A small croft occupied by Mr A Gibson The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/142 [Page] 142 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/143 RED CHECK Red CheeK Red CheeK Red CheeK John Gibson Fast Goe Peter Manson. SKirso Robert Bain SKirso 008 A very Conspicuous part of the face of the cliff, immediately at the North entrance to Fast Goe.
OS1/7/2/143 FAST GOE Fast Goe Fast Goe Fast Goe John Gibson Fast Goe Peter Manson. SKirso Robert Bain SKirso 008 A long wide creeK, high rocKy slopes on both sides, Extends inland for the distance of 10 Chains or so. There is a croft house stands overlooKing the Goe at the extreme end. from which access is had to the shore below. Is about a mile North, shore wise from "SKirsa"
OS1/7/2/143 FAS GOE [1895] Mr D. Nicolson Wick. 008
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OS1/7/2/144 SAILORS' HEAD Sailors' Head Sailors' Head Sailors' Head John Gibson Peter Manson Robert Bain 008 A small double promontory at the North entrance to "SKippie Goe"
OS1/7/2/144 SKIPPIE GOE SKippie Goe SKippie Goe SKippie Goe John Gibson Peter Manson Robert Bain 008 A creeK, near the Northern boundary of SKirsa, into which the tide flows, shewing a shingly foreshore at Ebb tide.
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OS1/7/2/145 WIFEGOE Wifegoe Mr Gibson, Fastgoe Mr A. Bremner, FreswicK Mr James Mathison, Wifegoe 008 A Small Croft Occupied by James Mathison the property pf Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
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OS1/7/2/147 STRIDING MAN Striding Man Striding Man Striding Man John Gibson (Fast Goe) Peter Manson (SKirsa) Robert Bain (SKirsa) 008 A small jutting piece of Clif,f at the base of the main feature, having an aperture in the Centre. Near Fast Goe.
OS1/7/2/147 HEAD OF FASTGOE Head of Fast Goe Head of Fast Goe Head of Fast Goe John Gibson (Fast Goe) Peter Manson (SKirsa) Robert Bain (SKirsa) 008 The face of the almost perpendicular cliff, at the entrance of Fast Goe - South side.
OS1/7/2/147 WIFE GOE Wife Goe Wife Goe Wife Goe John Gibson (Fast Goe) Peter Manson (SKirsa) Robert Bain (SKirsa) 008 A long twisting rocK bound CreeK, running inland for a distance of 10 Chains, Is narrow at the entrance, widens out toward the end, There is a huge Clett near the extreme end, is opposite to a cave which has communication with one on the outside of the cliff facing the Sea.
OS1/7/2/147 [Page] 137 Parish of Canisbay -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/148 SALT SKERRY Salt SKerry Salt SKerry Salt SKerry John Gibson Peter Manson Robert Bain 008 A considerable portion of flat rocK attached to the base of the cliff feature, and lying out Sea Ward several chains, has three separate prominent peaks
OS1/7/2/148 [Page] 148 Parish of Canisbay -- Co. [County] of Caithness [Entry for [Slush] crossed out]
OS1/7/2/149 TOTHEL GILL Tothel Gill Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr G Laird Freswick Mr P Manson Freswick 008 A small stream rising about A mile to the north of Stroupster flows into the Gill Burn A short distance below the Little Gill Burn
OS1/7/2/149 [Page] 149 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Note Site of Ruins, crossed out] -- Cancelled [Initialled] RD. CorpR.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/150 LITTLE GILL BURN Little Gill Burn Mr George Harper Shepherd Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick 008 A small stream rises about twenty chains south west from the source of the Burn of Bog flows into the Gill Burn A short distance above the Burn of Shellybrae
OS1/7/2/150 BURN OF BOG Burn of Bog Mr George Harper Shepherd Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick 008 A large stream rising about half A mile south-west of the Christan Hill falls into the Burn of Freswick at the Bridge of Freswick
OS1/7/2/150 TOFTS Tofts Mr George Harper Shepherd Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr William Bremner Freswick 008 A number of small Farm steadings situated in the north Part of the District of Freswick The property of Mrs Thompson of Freswick
OS1/7/2/150 [Page] 150 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/151 BRIDGE OF FRESWICK Bridge of Freswick (County) Mr A Begg Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr George Bremner Freswick 008 A small stone Bridge of one Arch on the County Road crossing the Burn of Freswick about twelve and a half miles from Wick
OS1/7/2/151 SCHOOL [Freswick] School Private Mixed Mr A Begg Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr George Bremner Freswick 008 A small stone building used as A school during the winter. Supported by Childrens school Fees and A donation of four pounds Annually from Mrs Thomson of Freswick
OS1/7/2/151 [Page] 151 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/153 POWE Powe Powe Powe John Gibson. Fast Goe Peter Manson, SKirsa Robert Bain. SKirsa 008 A small space on the foreshore to the South of SKirsa Head, where pools of water are left from the receding tide.
OS1/7/2/153 FRESWICK LINKS FreswicK LinKs FreswicK LinKs FreswicK LinKs Donald Bremner Freswick Robert Mowat, Freswick John Kennedy Freswick 008 A narrow tract of indulating ground lyimg along the Coast margin from FeswicK House North ward across the public road leading to 'SKirsa'. Is interspersed by sandy ridges, the propy [property] of Thomson Sinclair Esq of Freswick etc etc
OS1/7/2/153 [Page] 153 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for BracKs crossed out]
OS1/7/2/154 LADY'S BROW Lady's Brow Lady's Brow Lady's Brow John Gibson P Manson R. Bain 008 A small round Knoll on the west side of the LinKs, having a Sandy face toward the East.
OS1/7/2/154 HOWES BURN Howes Burn Howes Burn Howes Burn Donald Bremner FreswicK Robert Mowat FreswicK John Kennedy FreswicK 008 A small rill issuing from a Mineral spring near the North East side of the linKs. Enters the sea after a Course of about 10 Chains.
OS1/7/2/154 THISTLY HILL Thistly Hill Thistly Hill Thistly Hill Donald Bremner FreswicK Robert Mowat FreswicK John Kennedy FreswicK 008 A circular ridge, lining the South Side of the Burn, with a Cart tracK on the same side, Communicating with the beach.
OS1/7/2/154 [Page] 154 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/155 CASTLE (Remains of) [Skirsa] Supposed site of Old Castle Mr B BaiKie Teacher Mr A Bremner SKirsa Mr G. Sinclair SKirsa 008 A small green Mound said to be the site of an Old Castle or Tower partly built but never completed by one of the Mowat family of FreswicK. It is situated on A high Peninsular Rock between Effiesgoe and Rusiegoe No part of the Building is now to be seen but A large number of Stones has been removed from the Spot from which several of the adjoining Houses have been Partly Built
OS1/7/2/155 SKIRSA SKirsa 008 A small District containing A number of small Farms & Crofts & etc The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of FreswicK
OS1/7/2/155 [Page] 155 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C. A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/156 [Page] 156 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay Entry for Grave Stones crossed out] [Authorities] - Mr A. Gibson Fastgoe Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr Sinclair Skirsa [Signed] James Hoyle
OS1/7/2/157 RUSHY GOE Rushy Goe Rushy Goe Rushy Goe John Gibson - Fast Goe Peter Manson - SKirsa Robert Bain - SKirsa 008 A creeK of smaller size than 'Effie's Goe', divided from it by the spit of land Called the 'Little Bucht'
OS1/7/2/157 SKIRSA HEAD SKirsa Head SKirsa Head SKirsa Head John Gibson - Fast Goe Peter Manson - SKirsa Robert Bain - SKirsa 008 A headland in the district of SKirsa, where the cliff rises almost perpendicularly. Is prominently defined by the coast line taking a sudden turn from East & West, to almost due North, Also marKs the limit on the north side of 'FreswicK Bay.'
OS1/7/2/157 [Page] 157 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/158 LONG GOE Long Goe Long Goe Long Goe John Gibson. Fast. Goe. Peter Manson, SKirsa. Robert Bain. SKirsa. 008 A long narrow CreeK, running inland about 12 Chains. Having on both sides rugged Cliff several hundred feet high. Is on the north borded of the district of SKirsa.
OS1/7/2/158 EFFIE'S GOE Effie's Goe Effie's Goe Effie's Goe John Gibson. Fast. Goe. Peter Manson, SKirsa. Robert Bain. SKirsa 008 An entrance lying parallel to the above on the South Side, separated from it by a promontory Called the "Muckle Bucht"
OS1/7/2/158 [Page] 158 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Hole o' Head crossed out]
OS1/7/2/159 HEMP RIGG Hemp Rigg Hemp Rigg Hemp Rigg Peter Manson, SKirsa, D. Bremner, FreswicK J. Kennedy, FreswicK 008 A piece of green pasture ground sloping from the arable ground, having a space along the Shore quite level. Is about 10 Chains in length, runs Northward from the LinKs
OS1/7/2/159 FRESWICK BAY FreswicK Bay FreswicK Bay FreswicK Bay Peter Manson, SKirsa, D. Bremner, FreswicK J. Kennedy, FreswicK 008 The largest portion of the radius of this bay lies opposite the district of FreswicK, where there is about a 1/4 of a mile of beautiful Sandy beach, On the North Side it is limited by SKirsa Head, on the South East side by Grey Head.
OS1/7/2/159 [Page] 159 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/160 HAVEN OF SKIRSA Haven of SKirsa Haven of SKirsa Peter Manson, FreswicK Donald Bremner, FreswicK John Kennedy. FreswicK 008 A narrow opening in the flat rocKs, opposite to and near the Southern boundary of SKirsa. Gives entrance to a few fishing boats. Is the only haven used by the fisherman that are in the neightbourhood.
OS1/7/2/160 RED HEAD Red Head Red Head Red Head Peter Manson, FreswicK Donald Bremner, FreswicK John Kennedy. FreswicK 008 A round bend in the cliff nearly opposite Clavena Green.
OS1/7/2/160 [Page] 160 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/161 CLAVENAGREEN Clavengreen Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr W Bremner Mr B Backie Teacher 008 A small Croft occupied by Mr Donald Bremner situated A shor distance west of Sonsiquoy The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of FreswicK
OS1/7/2/161 SCHOOL [N end of Freswick] School General Assembly Boys & Girls Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr W Bremner Mr B Backie Teacher 008 A small stone building occupied as A school Situated at the north side of the district of FreswicK. The School is supported by Government grant & School Fees. Mr Benjamin Baikie Teacher
OS1/7/2/161 SONSIQUOY Sonsiquoy Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr W Bremner Mr B Backie Teacher 008 A small Farm steading situated about half A mile South of Skirsa Head Occupied by Mr William Bremner. The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of FreswicK
OS1/7/2/161 [Page] 161 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/162 [Page] 162 [Entries for Muckle Bucht and Little Bucht crossed out] [Authorities] - Mr A Bremner Freswick Mr W Bremner Freswick Mr A Gibson [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/163 MAUSOLEUM [Freswick] Mausoleum on site of Chapel Revd [Reverend] J McPherson Parish Minister Mr A Bremner Freswick Statistical Account of the Parish- of- Canisbay 008 Site of A small Chapel or place of worship situated on A slight eminence above the Burn of Freswick Immediately opposite the House of Freswick No vestige of the Old building remains to be seen but A small Structure of Gothic design Built as a Mausolemum but not used yet as such has been built to mark the spot on which the original building stood. A vault or Subterranean apartment still remains beneath the present building which is supposes to have had some connection with the Old Chapel. Human remains have frequently been dug up in the vicinity which leaves no doubt as to there having been A Burying Ground in connection with the Chapel. The Chapel is dedicated to St Madden
OS1/7/2/163 ST MADDEN'S CHAPEL (Site of) 008 Site of A small Chapel or place of worship situated on A slight eminence above the Burn of Freswick Immediately opposite the House of Freswick No vestige of the Old building remains to be seen but A small Structure of Gothic design Built as a Mausolemum but not used yet as such has been built to mark the spot on which the original building stood. A vault or Subterranean apartment still remains beneath the present building which is supposes to have had some connection with the Old Chapel. Human remains have frequently been dug up in the vicinity which leaves no doubt as to there having been A Burying Ground in connection with the Chapel. The Chapel is dedicated to St Madden
OS1/7/2/163 GRAVE YARD (Site of) [St Madden's Chapel, Freswick] 008 Site of A small Chapel or place of worship situated on A slight eminence above the Burn of Freswick Immediately opposite the House of Freswick No vestige of the Old building remains to be seen but A small Structure of Gothic design Built as a Mausolemum but not used yet as such has been built to mark the spot on which the original building stood. A vault or Subterranean apartment still remains beneath the present building which is supposes to have had some connection with the Old Chapel. Human remains have frequently been dug up in the vicinity which leaves no doubt as to there having been A Burying Ground in connection with the Chapel. The Chapel is dedicated to St Madden
OS1/7/2/163 [Page] 163 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/164 FRESWICK HOUSE Freswick House Revd [Reverend] James McPherson P.M. [Parish Minister] Mr A Bremner Freswick Statistical Account Parish of Canisbay Fullerton's Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland 008 A large stone building occupied by Mr J Munro Farmer Freswick Mains. Formerly the seat of Mr Thompson Sinclair of Freswick. The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/164 BURN OF FRESWICK Burn of Freswick Estate Plan Revd [Reverend] James McPherson P.M. [Parish Minister] Mr A Bremner Freswick Statistical Account Parish of Canisbay Fullerton's Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland 008 The principle streamlet in the Parish. Takes its rise the old mill Dams about half A mile South of the Mains-of-Brabstermyre. It also receives several small streams in its passade to the sea. It is named the Gill Burn untill within A short distance of where it crosses the County Road. From thence untill it falls into the Sea at Freswick House it is called the Burn of Freswick
OS1/7/2/164 [Page] !64 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/165 LONG BERRY Longberry Longberry Longberry Francis Craig, FreswicK. [--] Begg Auchingill. George Mowat, Milltown. 008 A rugged piece of flatrocK about 3 chains in length, running out at right angles into the Sea, near the above.
OS1/7/2/165 HAVEN OF CLETTS Haven of Cletts Haven of Cletts Francis Craig, FreswicK. [--] Begg Auchingill. George Mowat, Milltown. 008 A small portion of shingly beach stretching from the shore to low water, About 100 yards S. [South] East from FreswicK Mains.
OS1/7/2/165 [Page] 165 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Burnmouth crossed out]
OS1/7/2/165 Gap in text.
OS1/7/2/166 DOO CAVE Doo Cave Doo Cave Doo Cave F. Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, George Mowat, Miltown, 008 An aperture at the base of the cliff where the rocKy feature bends inward, about half a mile South East from 'Burnmouth'
OS1/7/2/166 BYKE YARDS ByKe Yards ByKe Yards ByKe Yards F. Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, George Mowat, Miltown, 008 A small promontory about 3 chains in length jutting out to the Sea, high cliff on both sides, So called from there having been stored on the top, grain, many years ago, to protect it from sheep & cattle etc which used to graze on the pastures along the shore
OS1/7/2/166 [Page] 166 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Horse Goe crossed out]
OS1/7/2/166 Gap in text.
OS1/7/2/167 FRESWICK Freswick Mr A Bremner. Freswick Revd [Reverend] James McPherson P.M. [Parish Minister] Benjamin Baikie. Schoolmaster Valuation Roll 008 An extensive cultivated District containing A number of Farms Crofts etc The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/167 CORN MILL [Freswick] Corn Mill Mr A Bremner FreswicK Mr J Bremner FreswicK Mr Morrison Keiss 008 A small stone building used as a Meal Mill situated a short distance from FreswicK occupied by Mt Thompson the property of Mrs Sinclair of Freswick.
OS1/7/2/167 [Page] 167 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/168 HILL OF HARLEY Hill of Harlay or Harley Mr P. Manson Freswick Mr A Begg Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick 008 A slight Heathy Eminence situated about half A mile South west of Freswick House The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/168 CROWHILLOCK Crowhillock Mr P Manson Freswick Mr A Begg Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick 008 A small croft occupied by Peter Rosie The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/168 FRESWICK MAINS Freswick Mains Mr John Munro. Occupier Mr P. Manson Freswick Mr A Begg Freswick Mr A Bremner Freswick 008 A large Farm Steading Occupied by Mr John Munro The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/168 [Page] 168 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/169 GREY HEAD Grey Head Grey Head Grey Head Francis Craig. FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 008 A short narrow point of land on the South Side of 'Selly Goe' Cliff high and almost perpendicular, on the North Side. In the district of FreswicK
OS1/7/2/169 SMALL GOES Small Goes Small Goes Small Goes Francis Craig. FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 008 A number of little creeKs amongst the flat rocKs, near the above.
OS1/7/2/169 MASON'S GOE Mason's Goe Mason's Goe Mason's Goe Francis Craig. FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 008 A narrow crooKed creeK, about half filled at low water, about a 1/2 of a mile North of 'Buichollie Castle'
OS1/7/2/169 SINCLAIR'S CRAIGS Sinclair's Craigs Sinclair's Craigs Sinclair's Craigs Francis Craig. FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 008 A rugged mass of sloping flat rocKs, on the South Side of 'Mason's Goe'.
OS1/7/2/169 [Page] 169 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/169 Gap in text.
OS1/7/2/170 NESS HEAD Ness Head Ness Head Ness Head Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown, 008 A Conspicuous headland begirt by high cliff, standing out into the sea about 100 yards. About midway between Beuchollie Castle & FreswicK Castle
OS1/7/2/170 THE TAE Tae Tae Tae Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown, 008 A flat piece of flat rocK seen at low water about 2 chains out from 'Ness Head'.
OS1/7/2/170 SELLY GOE Selly Goe Selly Goe Selly Goe Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, Auchingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown, 008 A pretty long broad creeK, extending inland about 6 chains, Ness Head forming the North Side of it.
OS1/7/2/170 [Page] 170 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Scryth crossed out]
OS1/7/2/170 Gap in text.
OS1/7/2/171 CASTLE GOE Castle Goe Castle Goe Castle Goe Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown, 008 A narrow creeK extending from the Castle inland about 5 Chains, on the North Side, about half filled at high water
OS1/7/2/171 CASTLE WELL (Chalybeate) Castle Well Castle Well Castle Well Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown, 008 In the face of the banK at the end of the Goe near the top is a fine Chalybeale well Known by the name of the 'Castle Well'
OS1/7/2/171 BUCHOLLY CASTLE Bucholly Castle Bocholle Bucholie Castle Bucholly Castle (in ruins) Bucholly Castle (in ruins) BlacKs Map of Caithness Tombstone in Graveyd [Graveyard] Canisbay dated 1601 Statistical Account Gazetteer Scotland Mr Sutherland Schoolmaster Huna, Canisbay, 008 The remains of this ancient fortress is situated on the brow of a peninsula, being at the extreme end of a narrow spit of land projecting into the sea to the distance of about 100 yards, rocK bound on every side being about 100 feet above the Surface of the water. LiKe other strong holds orf the same class, it was in its pristine state entirely separated from the mainland having been Connected thereto by a drawbridge. From its Situation it must have been quite impregnable before the invention of fire arms. It is said to have been built in the tenth or Eleventh Century, was possessed by a Scandinavian family named Mowat, and is still locally Known as "Beuchollie Mowad" Is situated on the Sea Shore on the Southern extremity of the district of FreswicK. Propy [Property] of Thomson Sinclair Esq Freswick (See Ext [Extract] Statistical Acct [Account] on other Side) [Continued on page 172]
OS1/7/2/171 [Page] 171 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/172 THE TIPPET Tippet Tippet Tippet Francis Craig, FreswicK [--] Begg, AucKingill Alexander Mowat, Milltown 008 A long narrow piece of rough sKerry rising at both ends from the surface of the water about 30 feet, Is surrounded by the Sea and is immediately opposite 'Beuchollie Castle'
OS1/7/2/172 KINGANS GOE Kingans Goe Kingans Goe Kingans Goe Francis Craig, FreswicK [--] Begg, AucKingill Alexander Mowat, Milltown 008 A long narrow Goe, high steep cliffs on both sides having a small bit of shingle at the extreme end, Is on the south side of the Castle.
OS1/7/2/172 [Page] 172 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness Bucholly Castle [Continued from page 171] A FreswicK are to be seen the ruins of an old castle, called Bucholie Castle. It seems to be of very great antiquity. Pennant in his tour says that it was inhabited by a Danish nobleman of the name of Suenus Asteilf in the twelfth century. It is situated on a high rocK, almost surrounded by the sea, and appears to have been a place of Considerable strength. -- (Extract Statistical Account Ph [Parish] Canisbay)
OS1/7/2/172 Gaps in text.
OS1/7/2/173 THICK MIRE ThicK Mire ThicK Mire ThicK Mire Estate Plan John Henderson, Stempster A. Steimson Stempster 013 A stagnant water Course about half a mile in length, forming the propty [property] boundary between two proprietors. Flows westward falls into the BacK burn of SlicKly half a mile above where the latter joins the 'Alterwell Burn'.
OS1/7/2/173 [Page] 173 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness [Entry for Dhubh Lochan crossed out]
OS1/7/2/174 BACK BURN OF SLICKLY BacK Burn of SlicKly BacK Burn of SlicKly Valuation Roll, John Henderson, (Shepherd) Andrew Steinson, (Stempster) 07 ; 013 A tributary of "Loch Wester" rising, rising in the moor about 1 1/2 miles N, [North] East of "SlicKly" flowing by a winding Course Southward receiving several Smaller streams in its course, joining the "Burn of Alterwell" about 1 1/2 Miles South of "SlicKly"
OS1/7/2/174 OTTER MIRE Otter Mire Otter Mire Otter Mire Estate Plan. John Henderson. A Steimson. 013 A sluggish moss burn of about half a mile, falls into "BacK Burn of SlicKly" on the west side about 1 chain below where the "ThicK Mire" joins on the opposite side
OS1/7/2/174 [Page] 174 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co.[County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/175 KIRK BURN Kirk Burn Kirk Burn Kirk Burn Mr Andrew Steenson, Stroupster Mr George Miller, SlicKly Mr John Banks, Lyth 013 A small Stream rising near the Hill of Stroupster, it flows in a southwesterly direction for about a mile, it than changes its name to the Burn of Alterwall, which divides the Parishes of Canisbay, Wick, & Bower.
OS1/7/2/175 [Page] 175 Parish of Canisbay -- County of Caithness [Signed] James Innes C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/2/176 ENAG or CROW HILLOCK Enag or Crow Hillock 013 For Authorities and descriptive remarKs see the N [Name] Book of WicK ph [parish]
OS1/7/2/176 ENAG [1895] For 1" [inch] purposes only, see remarK in Index. 1895. 013
OS1/7/2/176 GRAY STONE Gray Stone 014 For Authorities and descriptive remarks see the N [Name] Book of Wick ph [Parish]
OS1/7/2/176 [Page] 176 Canisbay Prh [Parish] -- Caithness
OS1/7/2/177 LOCH OF AUCKINGILL Loch of AucKingill Mr A Steneson Keeper Mr James Groat Auckengill Mr A Stephen Auckengill 014 A small sheet of Water situated about A mile south of the Hill of Harlay About half A mile in circumference The loch is chiefly fed by springs arising near its centre. The Property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/177 BRIDGES OF AUCKINGILL Brigs of Auckingill County Mr A Steenson Keeper Mr James Groat Auckengill Mr A Stephen Auckengill 014 Two small stone Bridges Crossing the Loch Burn on the County Road between Wick & Huna
OS1/7/2/177 [Page] 177 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/179 BLACK SCORE BlacK Score BlacK Score BlacK Score Francis Craig, FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill. Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 014 An opening in the Cliff on the North side of a a Small creeK on the Coast opposite a croft in the district of AucKingill.
OS1/7/2/179 STACKS OF MARTIN'S SCLAITE StacKs of Martins Sclaite StacKs of Martins Sclaite StacKs of Martins Sclaite Francis Craig, FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill. Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 014 Two cletts rising from the edge of a long piece of flat rocK, reaching to the height of the Cliff on the mainland, On the coast in the district of AucKingill.
OS1/7/2/179 GANSPA Ganspa Ganspa Ganspa Francis Craig, FreswicK. [--] Begg, Auchingill. Alexander Mowat. Milltown. 014 Applies to a peninsula of rocK beside the above "StacKs" Attached to the mainland by a natural bridge of rock thro' [through] which the tide flows at high water.
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OS1/7/2/180 WELL GOE Well Goe Well Goe Well Goe Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown. 014 A very small creek about 2 chains in length, shewing a portion of shingly beach at low water.
OS1/7/2/180 THRISTLE GOE Thristle Goe Thristle Goe Thristle Goe Francis Craig, FreswicK, [--] Begg, AucKingill, Alexander Mowat, Milltown. 014 A bending CreeK about 4 Chains in length and two in breadth at entrance - high cliff on North Side, Access is had to it on the opposite side by a winding footpath. Named from a species of seaweed found on the rocKs on the south entrance.
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OS1/7/2/181 LADY'S HOLE Lady's Hole Lady's Hole Lady's Hole Mr Craig, FreswicK, Mr Begg FreswicK, Mr Mowat, Milltown. 014 A small CreeK entering the cliff, in the district of AucKingill. Filled at high water.
OS1/7/2/181 THE KILNS The Kilns The Kilns The Kilns Mr Craig, FreswicK, Mr Begg, FreswicK, Mr Mowat, Milltown. 014 A narrow inlet of about 5 Chains, Cliff on both sides, divides into two near the end. Nearly full at low water. Adjoins the above.
OS1/7/2/181 HULLION Hullion Hullion Hullion Mr Craig, FreswicK, Mr Begg, FreswicK, Mr Mowat, Milltown. 014 A large piece of flat rocK on the North side of "Samels Goe". Surrounded at low water. Separated a little distance from the flat rocKs sKirting the shore at the base of the Cliff.
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OS1/7/2/182 SAMUEL'S GOE Samuel's Goe Samuel's Goe Samuel's Goe Mr Craig Mr Begg Mr Mowat 014 A good open creeK about 9 chains in length, having precipitous cliff on both sides. Is occupied by the fishing boats of the district. 'AucKingill' forming a very convenient natural harbour for them.
OS1/7/2/182 SLY CRAIG Sly Craig Sly Craig Sly Craig Mr Craig Mr Begg Mr Mowat 014 A certain portion of the Cliff where it is somewhat low, being the place where access is obtained to 'The Rough'
OS1/7/2/182 THE ROUGH The Rough The Rough The Rough Mr Craig Mr Begg Mr Mowat 014 A large broad piece of flat rocK lying parallel to the cliff and attached to it. Is on the South side of 'Samel's Goe
OS1/7/2/182 [Page] 182 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/183 THE CARLE The Carle The Carle The Carle Mr Craig Mr Begg Mr Mowat 014 A large upright portion of rocK, near the end of 'Samels Goe' and nearly in the centre, to which the high flows.
OS1/7/2/183 [Page] 183 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/184 HAVEN SKERRY Haven SKerry Haven SKerry Haven SKerry Mr Mowat, Milltown, Mr Begg, FreswicK Mr Craig, FreswicK 014 A point of rocK at the entrance of "Milltown Haven" South side, and near the "Croft of Milltown"; is submerged at a high tide
OS1/7/2/184 MILLTOWN HAVEN Milltown Haven Mr Mowat, Milltown, Mr Begg, FreswicK Mr Craig, FreswicK 014 An Entrance betwixt the flat rocKs of about 10 chains in length. Seldom used by boats - near the junction of " Loch Burn" with high water.
OS1/7/2/184 OSWELL SPElL Oswell Speil Mr Mowat, Milltown, Mr Begg, FreswicK Mr Craig, FreswicK 014 A small goe about 6 chains in length, extending inwards to the base of the cliff. A little South of the 'Loch Burn'
OS1/7/2/184 [Page] 184 Parish of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/185 MILLTOWN Milltown Mr James Geddes Auckingill Mr David Steven Auckingill Mr W Groat Auckingill 014 Two small Farm steadings Occupied by John Manson - The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick.
OS1/7/2/185 LOCH BURN Loch Burn Mr James Geddes Auckingill Mr David Steven Auckingill Mr W Groat Auckingill 014 A small stream taking its rise from the Loch of Auchengill falls into the Sea at Milltown
OS1/7/2/185 AUCKINGILL Auckingill Valuation Roll Map of Caithness Mr James Geddes Auckingill Mr David Steven Auckingill Mr W Groat Auckingill Auckingill 014 A large District containing a number of Farms - Crofts etc The property of Mrs Thompson Sinclair of Freswick
OS1/7/2/185 [Page] 185 County of Caithness -- Parish of Cansibay [Signed James Hoyle C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/2/187 SCHOOL [Auckingill] School Boys & Girls Mr James Geddes Schoolmaster Mr W. Geddes Ackingill Mr P. Groat Ackingill Rev [Reverend] James McPherson. Ph. M. [Parish Minister] Canisbay 014 A small Stone Building used as A School during the winter months and closed in Summer. Average attendance of Scholars about 50. Supported by Childrens School Fees An adventure school attached to no particular denomination
OS1/7/2/187 [Page] 187 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisbay [Signed] James Hoyle CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/188 HAW WELL Haw Well Mr James Geddes Teacher Mr M. Geddes AucKingill Mr A Steneson. GameKeeper 014 A small spring well situated A short distance west of the School
OS1/7/2/188 [Page] 188 County of Caithness -- Parish of Canisby [Note Ackingill, crossed out] -- See page 185 [Signed] James Hoyle C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/2/189 LONG BACK Lang BacK Lang BacK Lang BacK Alexander Craig, FreswicK, George Mowat, Milltown Mr Begg - FreswicK 014 A long narrow slab of rocK, visible at low water and surrounded by the same. Opposite the entrance to 'Gindie Goes'
OS1/7/2/189 GINDIE GOES Gindie Goes Gindie Goes Gindie Goes Alexander Craig, FreswicK, George Mowat, Milltown Mr Begg - FreswicK 014 Applies to several small openings in the cliff feature, a portion of foreshore, in front, also large pieces of flat SKerry lying out to low water. Is in the district of 'Auckingill'
OS1/7/2/189 TUMULUS [Sgarbach] Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Alexander Craig, FreswicK, George Mowat, Milltown Mr Begg - FreswicK 014 An oval grassy mound sloping on both sides, on a peninsula called 'Sgarbach'. Supposed to have been used as a place of sepulture by the Aborigines. Is on the Propty [Property] of Duke of Gortland.
OS1/7/2/189 [Page] 189 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/2/190 SGARBACH Sgarbach Sgarbach Sgarbach Mr Craig, Mr Mowat, Mr Begg. 014 A promontory surrounded by a very steep Cliff. Stretching seaward about 5 chains, bending suddenly toward the North.
OS1/7/2/190 WINDY GOE Windy Goe Windy Goe Windy Goe Mr Craig, Mr Mowat, Mr Begg. 014 A creeK on the West side of the above, Cliff on both sides very bold. Filled at high water.
OS1/7/2/190 GREENIE GOE Greenie Goe Greenie Goe Greenie Goe Mr Craig, Mr Mowat, Mr Begg. 014 A similar creeK to the last named, narrower and somewhat shorter, divided from it by a broad fitting portioe of Arable ground.
OS1/7/2/190 [Page] 190 Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/2/195 [Page] 195 OS1/7/2 2 NAME BOOK of Canisbay Parish & Island of Stroma CO [COUNTY] CAITHNESS [Signed] F.W. Nixon Lieut RE. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 31/73 March [31 March 1873]
OS1/7/2/196 [Page] 196 (NAME BOOK). CANISBAY PARISH INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Auckingill -- 185 Back Berry -- 17 Back Burn of Slickly -- 174 Baddens of Brabstermire -- 119 Baddens of Stroupster -- 127 Bar Berry -- 22 Barberry Head -- 52 Barney's Goe -- 7 Barrogill Castle -- 57 Barrogill Cottage -- 57 Battery (2 Guns) -- 40 Bay of Caves -- 29 Bay of Sannick -- 91 Beacon (Iron) -- 15 Biel of Duncansby -- 133 Berriedale Arms Inn -- 58 Big Skerry -- 51 Blacken Berry -- 48 Black Goe -- 38 Black Goe -- 54 Black Hill -- 142 Black Hole -- 71 Black Loch -- 103 Black Loch -- 141 Black Lochan -- 133 Black Score -- 179 Boars of Duncansbay -- 75 Boat Goe -- 48 Boat Haven -- 26 Brabstermire -- 112 Brabstermire House -- 112 Braes of Gerstal -- 43 Braes of Harrow -- 41 Bridges of Auckingill -- 177 Bridge of Freswick -- 157 Bridge of Slickly -- 123 Broad Ebb -- 38 Broad Goe -- 8 Broad Sound -- 50 Brothie Goe -- 88 Brunt Pool -- 43 Brunt Skerries -- 41 Bucholly Castle (in ruins) -- 171 Bught -- 14 Bught -- 52 Burn of Bog -- 150 Burn of Duncansbay -- 78 Burn of Freswick -- 164 Burn of Hollandmey -- 108 Burn of Horsegrow -- 56 Burn of Huna -- 77 Burn of Lias -- 48 Burn of Lynegar -- 142 Burn of Miremuckle -- 104 Burn of Ormigill -- 107 Burn of Rattar -- 117 Burn of Shellybrae -- 138 Burn of Stemster -- 129 Burn of Slickly -- 123 Burnt Hill -- 136
OS1/7/2/197 [Page] 197 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Button Goe -- 8 ByKe Yards -- 166 Cairn Remains of -- 139 Cairn Hill -- 26 Canisbay -- 1 Castle (Remains of) -- 155 Castle Goe -- 23 Castle Goe -- 171 Castle Mestag (In ruins) -- 13 Castle of Girnieclett -- 11 Castle Well (Chalybeate) -- 171 Christan Hill -- 138 Church -- 63 Clavenagreen -- 161 Clett -- 14 Cletta -- 25 Cnoc a' Dile -- 135 Corbie Tuag -- 10 Corn Mill -- 167 CracKersfield -- 108 Craig Hill -- 115 Crowhillock -- 168 Cully Goe -- 29 Deubie Gill -- 61 Doo Cave -- 166 Duncansby -- 93 Duncansby Head --95 Duthie Goe -- 8 East Burn of Gills -- 104 East Canisbay -- 69 East Mey -- 45 Easter Haven -- 42 Ebbs Goe -- 32 Ebbsgoe SKerries -- 32 Effie's Goe -- 158 Enag or Crows HillocK -- 176 Everly -- 140 Fa'n Craig -- 54 Falla Goe -- 9 Fallie Goe -- 20 Fas Berry -- 47 Fas Goe -- 143 Fastgoe -- 142 Ferry Haven -- 88 Field of Harrow -- 39 Finnies Haven -- 18 Fish Scale -- 98 Flendie Clett -- 28 Flutheram -- 91 Follie Goe -- 82 Fosse (Remains of) -- 46 Fullie Goe -- 27 Fullie Goe -- 41 Free Church -- 106 Freswick -- 167 Freswick Bay -- 159 FreswicK House -- 164 FreswicK LinKs -- 153 FreswicK Mains -- 168 Ganspa -- 179
OS1/7/2/198 [Page] 198 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Giars -- 130 Gibb's Craig -- 98 Giddy Goe -- 13 Giddy Kettle -- 97 Gills -- 59 Gills Bay -- 68 Gill Burn -- 121 Gills Haven -- 72 Girn -- 136 Gindie Goes -- 189 Goags of Bagwa -- 20 Goe of Bedsdale -- 37 Goe of Flendie Clett -- 28 Goe of Girnieclett -- 11 Goe of Gougan -- 25 Goe of Nethertown -- 4 Goe of Sclaites -- 96 Grave Yard -- 27 Grave Yard (Remains of) -- 46 Grave Yard -- 63 Grave Yard (Remains of) -- 111 Grave Yard (site of) -- 163 Gray Stone -- 176 Green Goe -- 73 Green Hill -- 131 Greenie Goe -- 190 Grey Head -- 169 Ha Green -- 83 Hammer -- 22 Hang -- 82 Ha' of Gills -- 70 Ha' of Duncansbay -- 83 Ha' of Wares -- 105 Harrow -- 39 Haven of Cletts -- 165 Haven of Sand -- 81 Haven of Seater -- 81 Haven of SKirsa -- 160 Haven of Wares -- 65 Haven SKerry -- 184 Haws Well -- 188 HazelbraKe -- 107 Head of Crees -- 53 Head of Fastgoe -- 147 Hemp Rigg -- 159 Hilly Goe -- 26 Himril -- 24 Hill of Harley -- 168 Hill of Rigifa' -- 101 Hill of Slickly -- 118 Hill of Stroupster -- 127 Hill of Wares -- 105 Hill Row -- 21 Hollandmey Moss -- 107 Hollandmey -- 99 Horse Goe -- 10 How SKerry -- 38 Howes Burn -- 154 Hullion -- 181 Human Remains etc found here -- 87 Huna -- 77
OS1/7/2/199 [Page] 199 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Huna Inn -- 79 Island of Stroma -- 3 John o'Groats House (site of ) -- 84 John o' Groat's Mill (Corn) -- 77 Jumpag -- 31 Kealy Craigs -- 62 Kiln Goe -- 25 Kiln of Flux -- 135 Kingans Goe -- 172 KirK Burn -- 175 KirKstyle -- 64 KnocKing Stone -- 89 Lady's Brow -- 154 Lady's Hole -- 181 LadyKirK -- 89 Lammie Clett -- 9 Lammieclett Goe -- 9 Langaton Point -- 12 Liath SKerry -- 52 LinK Burn -- 109 Lint Lochs -- 141 Little Cnoc a' Dile -- 136 Little Gill Burn -- 150 Little Gloup -- 30 Loch Burn -- 185 Loch Lomashion -- 141 Loch of AucKingill -- 177 Loch of Mey -- 55 Long BacK -- 189 Long Berry -- 165 Long Goe -- 43 Long Goe -- 158 Long Goe -- 95 Longgoe -- 40 Longgoe SKerries -- 42 Lyrequoy Well -- 66 Mains of Stroma -- 75 Mallie Goe -- 47 Manse -- 63 Manse -- 106 Mason's Goe -- 169 Mausoleum --163 Maw SKerry -- 18 Mealin Tang -- 42 Mell Head -- 14 Men of Mey -- 51 Mey Hill -- 45 Mill and Kiln -- 42 Mill Clett -- 31 Mill Goe -- 9 Mill Goe -- 31 Mill of Mey (corn) -- 33 Milltown -- 183 Milltown Haven -- 184 Mire of TrowesKerry -- 137 Mool Hill --78 Moray Firth -- 97 Moss of West Mey -- 100 Narrows Goe -- 17
OS1/7/2/200 [Page] 200 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Near Ebbs Goe -- 31 Ness Head -- 170 Ness of Duncansby -- 75 Ness of Huna -- 73 Ness of Quoys -- 66 Nethertown -- 4 Old Distillery -- 70 Oswell Speil -- 184 Otter Mire -- 174 Out SKerry -- 81 Papel -- 65 Pearl Goe -- 35 Pentland Firth -- 97 Phillips's Harbour -- 37 Phillips's Mains -- 99 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 20 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 20 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 57 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 115 Pirley Craig -- 61 Post Office -- 58 Post Office -- 64 Powe -- 153 Puss Goe -- 43 Queenie Cliff -- 98 Quoys -- 78 Rammie Goe -- 7 Rattar Moss -- 55 Red Castle -- 35 Red ChecK -- 143 Red Goe -- 10 Red Head -- 8 Red Head -- 54 Red Head -- 71 Red Head -- 160 Rifle Range -- 44 Rigifa' -- 59 Robert's Haven -- 89 Robert's Point -- 71 RocK o' Girsal -- 47 Round Goe -- 36 Rushy Goe -- 157 Sailors' Head -- 144 Samuel's Goe -- 182 Sands Berry -- 75 Sandy Goe -- 10 Salt SKerry -- 148 Savin SKerries -- 22 Sie SKerry -- 67 Site of Cairn -- 26 Site of Castle -- 28 Site of Pict's House -- 99 Site of St Mary's Chapel -- 89 Scarf SKerry -- 7 Scar Craggan -- 12 Sca BanK -- 68 ScarfsKerry Point -- 74 School (Boys & Girls) -- 19 School -- 64 School (Boys & Girls) -- 93 School -- 106 School (Boys & Girls) -- 125 School (Boys & Girls) -- 151
OS1/7/2/201 [Page] 201 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page School (Boys & Girls) -- 161 School (Boys & Girls) -- 187 Schoolary -- 118 School -- 58 Scoor Berry -- 53 Scorrie Moss -- 33 Scotland's Haven -- 53 Seal Cave Hole -- 21 Seater -- 129 Selly Goe -- 170 Sgarbach -- 190 Sgeir Bhàn -- 21 Sgeir Gut -- 18 Sheep SKerries -- 30 Sheepy HillocK -- 54 Sheavie Gills -- 61 Sheilton -- 108 Shins Cleave -- 36 Short Goe -- 36 Sinclair's Craigs -- 169 SKerry -- 11 SKerry Goe -- 25 SKippie Goe -- 144 SKirsa -- 155 SKirsa Head -- 157 Slates of Fulliegoe -- 41 Slayel -- 67 Sleat -- 62 Slickly -- 125 Sly Craig -- 182 Small Goes -- 169 Sousiquoy -- 161 StacKs of Duncansby -- 134 StacKs of Martin's Sclaite -- 179 Stemster -- 129 Striding Man -- 147 Stroupster -- 127 Stonyhill -- 112 St John's Chapel (site of) -- 46 St John's Point -- 49 St Maddan's Chapel (site of) -- 163 St Justan's Chapel (site of) -- 111 Supposed Remains of Picts' Houses -- 116 Supposed site of Fort -- 131 Tang Head -- 35 Tarry Berry -- 24 The Carle -- 183 The Gill -- 39 The Gloup -- 12 The Glupe -- 95 The Kilns -- 181 The Knee -- 96 The Rough -- 182 The Shalls -- 36 The Tae -- 170 The Tippet -- 172 Thirle Door -- 98 ThicK Mire -- 173 Thistly Hill -- 154 Thomas Peel's Rough -- 72 Thomsonsfield -- 103 Thristle Goe -- 180
OS1/7/2/202 [Page] 202 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Toftranald -- 118 Tofts -- 150 Tothel Gill -- 149 Tower o' Men o' Mey -- 50 Tree Goe -- 22 Tresdale -- 130 Trowes' Goe -- 38 Tumulus -- 189 Upper Gills -- 101 Uppertown -- 5 Vault -- 27 Wardie Goe -- 29 Wares -- 104 Wart Hill -- 137 Watty's Craig -- 32 Well Goe -- 180 Well Rough -- 73 West Canisbay -- 105 West Burn of Gills -- 101 West Mey -- 33 Wester Haven -- 37 White Heely -- 24 Whitehouse -- 4 Wife Goe -- 147 Wifegoe -- 145 Windy Goe -- 50 Windy Goe -- 190 Wolf Gill -- 121 Scoolary -- 118 -- altered by Authority of Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only, further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger scales by order of the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95 [12 August 1895] Hill of Crogodale (remarK as above) --135 Tresdale (remarK as above) -- 130 Thirl Door (remarK as above) -- 98 Loch of Lomishan (See remarK as above) -- 141 Battans of Brabster (See remarK as above) -- 119 Hill of Gyers (remarK as to Scoolary) -- 130 Warth Hill (remarK as Scoolary) -- 137 Enag (remarK as Scoolary) -- 176 Warse (remark as Scoolary) --104 Hill of Warse (remarK as Scoolary) -- 105 Hollomey Moss (remarK as Scoolary) -- 107 Hollomey (remark as Scoolary) -- 99 Biel of Duncansby -- 133 Brough -- 57
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