OS1/7/4/134

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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TOR RAN WATER Torran Water A. MacKay Knoc glas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk Dorrery		 016 ; 017 The continuation of Cnocglas Water - The name extends from where it is joined by Allt na h-Inuriche. Its course is principally in a north westerly direction. An artificial channel has been Cut by the present tenant of Dorrery (Mr Purves) to prevent the frequent flooding of the pasture. He was awarded the highland and agricultural Society's Gold Medal for this effective and extensive improvement.

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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso Det. [Detached]

[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]

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Moira L- Moderator, IanMcC

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Caithness County, Halkirk Parish, Thurso Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Xvi Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Xvi
Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Xvii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Caithness, Sheet Xvii