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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATTAR | Rattar | George Calder. Rattar Inn. Edward Calder. Scarffskerry H. McLean. Whitebridge |
002 | This name applys to a number of small crofts which are situated upon the East side of Burn of Rattar South of ScarffsKerry. the property of J. Traill Esq of Rattar. |
| BURN OF RATTAR | Burn of Rattar | George Calder. Rattar Inn. Edward Calder. Scarffskerry H. McLean. Whitebridge |
002 | Is a large stream which rises in Canisbay ph. [Parish] near the old loch of Loch Syster and runs Northwards untill it joins the sea about ten chains west of 'Kirk O' Banks', it is well known by this name. Loch Syster has been drained, and the portion which was in Dunnet Parish is now under cultivation. |
| RATTAR BRIDGE | Rattar Bridge | George Calder. Rattar Inn. Edward Calder. Scarffskerry H. McLean. Whitebridge |
002 | A small one arched bridge over the Burn of Rattar, on the public road between Dunnet and Scarffskerry, it is a stone bridge, and is in very good repair, well known by this name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 69County of Caithness -- Parish of Dunnet
[Note Rattar] -- There is no such name
in the Ph [Parish] as Rattarburn
The District shewn
in trace is called Rattar - and sometimes
Burn o' Rattar -
(authorities as given
on name list) -
[Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, David Glass
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