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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRAEHEAD Braehead Mr James Calder Scarffskerry
Mr William Jack Braehead
Mr David Jack Scarffskerry
002 A small farmsteading: the property of G. Traill Esq of Rattar
SWEERAG WELL Sweerag Well Mr James Calder Scarffskerry
Mr William Jack Braehead
Mr David Jack Scarffskerry
002 An Ancient Spring Well the property of G. Traill Esqr of Rattar.
This name is from the scotch word Sweer i.e. lazy. The Well is so called from its being contiguous to the houses - or as one of the authorities given above expressed himself - ''The well's called Sweerig because its within a sweer man's walk o' the door''
[signed] G. Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]

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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Dunnet

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