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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED WELL (Chalybeate) | Red Well | William Falconar, Lochside James Bremner, Assery. Robert McDonald, Assery. |
011 | This well is said to be one of the finest mineral wells or springs that is in the district of its situation. it is at the [North] end of Loch Calder & close to [the] loch. it is also known by the [name] BlacK Mire Spring. it is [Chalybeate] |
| BLACK MIRE | BlacK Mire | William Falconar, Lochside James Bremner, Assery. Robert McDonald, Assery. |
010 ; 011 | Is a small burn of about Half a mile in length, flowing eastwards into Loch Calder. near to the Red Well. & well known by this name. all its water comes from drains, & [therefore] it is dry in Summer time, |
| LOCHSIDE | Lochside | William Falconar, Tenant, | 011 | Is a small Farmsteading in good repair. situated upon the East side of Loch Calder & about half a mile from its North end. the property of James Sinclair, Esq. of Forss. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 42County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Black Mire] -- This name applies to the
ground on either side of the Stream
and not to the Stream itself
which is only a drain.
[initialled] G.R.
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Words lost in fold of page.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, David Glass
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