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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURIFA' HILL | Burifa' Hill | Mr William Jack Mr D Mackenzie Mr William Anderson Dunnethead |
001 | A heath covered eminence near Dunnet Head. The name is supposed to be a Norse word but the meaning is not Known. Another in this district Courtfa' which applies to a shepherd's residence also a hill, is spelt Courtfall by the tenant etc. Perhaps this is from fa' the Scotch word for fall. The property of Mr Trail Castlehill. |
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[Page] 9County of Caithness -- Parish of Dunnet
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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