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HALKIRK [parish] |
Halkirk
Dorrery a Detached part
of the parish of Thurso within Halkirk Parish
Halkirk
Halkirk
Halkirk
Halkirk
Halkirk
Halkirk |
New Statistical Account
Census Returns for 1871 published in the Daily Scotsman Newspaper 19 April 1871
Fullartons Gazetteer
Blacks Map of Scotland
Johnstones Map of Caithness
Valuation Roll 1871-72
James Brims Esq. Procurator Fiscal. Thurso
Grainger & Miller's Map of Caithness |
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The parish of Halkirk is in the presbytery of Caithness and synod of Sutherland and Caithness. Patron Sir J. Colquhoun Bart [Baronet], it is bounded on the north by the parish of Thurso, on the east by the parishes of Bower & Watten, on the South and south east by the parish of Latheron and on the West by the parish of Reay, and the county of Sutherland.
The parish contains about 98178 Statute Acres. There are no detached portions of this parish, but there is a small detached portion of Thurso parish situated within it, which contains about 6962 Statute Acres, this detached portion of Thurso parish comprises the lands of Dorrery the property of the Crown. Halkirk contains the small village of its own name near which is situated the parish Church it also contains the hamlet of Westerdale in Strathmore.
The surface is prevailingly level yet comprises several hills which slope gently from their Summit
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to the surrounding plains. About 6000 acres are under the plough about as many more are in pasture or meadows; and about 61000 are moor moss or Water, Forse Water drains part of the western border; and Thurso Water rises on the south western border and runs north-eastward and northward through all the interior. There are upwards of twenty lakes; one of them, the Loch of Calder about 3 miles long and 1 mile broad, - another, Loch More, nearly as large, _ and most of the rest comparatively Small. Marl is found in the Loch of Calder and in one of the other lakes. Limestone is quarried in several places. Flag for flooring & for paving are extensively raised; not only for home use but for exportation.
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THURSO [parish] |
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For Authorities and descriptive Remarks see the N L. [Name Lists] of Thurso Parish. |
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ALLTAN DOMHAIN |
Alltan Domhain (The deep Burn) |
James Sinclair Esqr of Forss
Mr Hugh Manson Milton
Mr James Manson Milton |
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A small portion of a stream forming part of the boundary between this parish and that of Thurso |
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[signed] Robert Kane "Sapr. R,E," [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pict's House |
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson
James Sinclair Esqr Forss |
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The remains of a Pict's House. presenting the appearance of a small artificial Knoll. |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office |
James Sinclair Esqr
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson |
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A small receiving office in Thurso district; the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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CREAG AN FHITHICH |
Creag an Fhitheich (The Ravens Crag Rock) |
James Sinclair Esqr
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson |
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A rocky Brae in which Ravens formerly built, but have abandoned; the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss |
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ACH HACON |
Ach Hacon
(Hacon's field)
Auchtu Hacou |
James Sinclair Esqr
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson
Torfeus' History of Caithness |
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A portion of Milton farm on which Earl Hacon's army is said to have encamped for one night, but there is no mention of a battle having been fought here: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Ach Hacon] -- Hacon is a corruption of Hacou. Earl Hacou was one of the Earls of Orkney in 1100
along with Earl Magnus. '' We have no tradition concerning Earl Hacou. The
only mention of his name is preserved by the two following particulars:- There
is at the Milton of Leurarie in the parish of HalKirk, in Caithness, a field called Auchtu Hacou,
or Hacou's field, and near it there is another field called *Croit na Hblanich*, or the field of the
Scots. If there was a battle there we have no account of it; but it is very probable that two armies
encamped there''. See ''Torfeus' History of Caithness'' Page 92 [initialled] G.R.
* Croit na Hblanich is not now known.
This Earl Hacou was he who caused the death of St. Magnus
in the Isle of Eglisha where they appointed to meet, to a conference in the year 1110
each having two ships. Earl Hacou, however did not stand
see other side
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Ach-Hacou Continued [from page 5]
Stand to his agreement but [instead] of two, he brought eight well armed ships, which showed that he was of hostile intention. Earl [Magnus] followers were resolved to defend there master by force of arms when they saw he was betrayed. ''But Earl Magnus piously [dissuaded] them from offering the least opposition to save him.'' After a little conference between the two Earls and their followers "St Magnus" was condemned to death, and fell by the hand of one Lifolfus, Earl Hacou's Cook; who was compelled to act the part of executioner. ''Earl Hacou after having got a charter on the half of Orkney from the King of Norway he slew all the King of Norway's officers that managed Earl Magnus' estate and took possession of all Orkney''. Earl Hacou is supposed to have died in the year 1136.''
Torfeus' History of Caithness Pages 87 to 91
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRIDGE OF KNOCKGLASS |
Bridge of KnocKglass (County) |
Mr McDonald (KnocKglass)
Mr John Simpson (Miller)
Mr JacK (Forsie) |
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A large Stone Bridge of two spans crossing the river Forss near the mill of Knockglass. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson
James Sinclair Esqr |
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This is the remains of a Pictish House: the property of James Sinclair Esqr |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson
James Sinclair Esqr |
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This is the remains of a Pictish House: the property of James Sinclair Esqr |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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KNOCK GLASS |
KnocKglass
KnocKglass
KnocKglass
Knok glass |
Mr McDonald (Tenant)
Mr John Simpson (Miller)
Mr Jack (Forsie)
New Statist Acct [Statistical Account |
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A small farm house in good repair with outhouses a small garden and arable land attached, (the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss) |
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MILL OF KNOCKGLASS (Corn) |
Mill of Knockglass (corn)
Mill of Knockglass (corn)
Mill of Knockglass (corn) |
Mr McDonald (Tenant)
Mr John Simpson (Miller)
Mr Jack (Forsie) |
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A large corn mill near the River Forss. (the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss) |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Knock Glass] |
Cnoc Glas (Remains of) PICTISH HOUSE |
Mr McDonald (Tenant)
Mr John Simpson (Miller)
Mr Jack (Forsie) |
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A large mound on the farm of Knockglass: The remains of a Pictish House: The property of James Sinclair Esqr - Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Knockglass] -- This is correct.
[initialled] W.H.W.
[Note Cnoc Glas] -- Gray Hillock
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ACHALONE MOSS |
Achalone Moss |
John Dunnet, Forsie.
James Dunnet, Forsie.
Alexander McKay, Iryglass. |
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A small moss situated upon the farm of Achalone, & close upon the River Forss, it is well known by this name and is the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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LEATHAD BEAG |
Leathad Beag |
Mr Elder Assery
John Dunnet Forsie
A. McKay Iryglass |
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This name applies to a hillside, (The greater part of which is cultivated) between Forsie and Achaeter. The property of J. Sinclair Esqur of Forss. |
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LEANS OF ACHALONE |
Leans of Achalone |
John Dunnet. Forsie
James Dunnet. Forsie
Alexander McKay. Iryglass |
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A portion of low lying land along the Forss Water. the property of James Sinclair Esq Forss House. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Leathad Beag] -- Little declivity.
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LEANS OF FORSIE |
Leans of Forsie |
John Dunnet. Forsie.
James Dunnet. Forsie.
Alexander McKay. Iryglass. |
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Is a long narrow tract of marshy ground lying along the East side of the River Forss. & in the district of Forsie. well known by this name & is the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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FORSIE MOSS |
Forsie Moss |
John Dunnet. Forsie.
James Dunnet. Forsie.
Alexander McKay. Iryglass. |
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This is a large moss situated West of Forsie about 60 chains. it is in Forsie district and is well known by this name. the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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WIDOW'S BANKS |
Widows BanKs |
John Dunnet. Forsie.
James Dunnet. Forsie.
Alexander McKay. Iryglass. |
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This name is given to a small peat moss. it is situated close to the Leans of Forsie. and is well known by this name. the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[signed] Matthew BanKs. c.a. [civilian assistant] |
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ACHAMEALANACH |
Achamealanach |
Donald McDonald, Tenant.
James Dunnet, Forsie.
John Dunnet, Forsie. |
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This was once a Farmsteading, it is now but a small dwelling house in bad repair & having no land attached. it is situated upon the Farm of Forsie and is the property of James Sinclair Esq, of Forss. |
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FORSIE |
Forsie |
John Dunnet. Tenant.
Donald Mcdonald, Forsie
James Dunnet. Forsie, |
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This is a large Farmsteading & in very good repair, it is situated about 60 chains West of Assery Farmsteading and is the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss.
The name embraces also A small district having five or Six small crofts. with arable land attached, and about the same number of crofts. the dwellings of which are now in ruins & their lands attached to the Farm of Forsie. the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
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LITTLE MOSS |
Little Moss |
John Dunnet, Forsie.
James Dunnet, Forsie.
Alexander McKay, Iryglass. |
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A small moss well known by this name, upon the district of Assery & near to the Farm of Assery, the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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IRYGLASS |
Iryglass. |
Alexander McKay, Tenant
James Dunnet. Forsie.
John Dunnet. Forsie. |
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This is a small dwelling House formerly a croft. but now there is no land attached. it is well known by this name, & is situated upon the Farm of Assery the property of James Sinclair Esq, |
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ACHAETER |
Achaeter |
Alexander McKay, Tenant
James Dunnet. Forsie.
John Dunnet. Forsie |
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There is several houses, & ruins of houses that is in the district of Forsie. known by this name there had been a large Farm at one time called Achater. with several smaller ones attached, none of them is now standing having arable land the whole being attached to Forsie. |
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Co [County] of caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Iryglass] -- From Airidh Glas
(Gray Sheiling)
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STANDING STONES [Achaeter] |
Standing Stone No.1 |
John Mackay Achaeter
A. MacKay Assery
Robert McDonald Lieurery |
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This is a large Standing stone, some little distance South east of Achaeter (in Ruin) Supposed Sepulchral monument.
A small one. Standing about 250 links north of No 1. Supposed Sepulchral monument. |
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STANDING STONES |
Standing Stone No 2 |
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A small one, Standing about 250 links north of No 1. Supposed Sepulchral monument. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk
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STANDING STONES [Achaeter] |
Standing stone No.3 |
John McKay Achaeter
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Elder Gamekeeper Shurrery |
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A pretty large Standing stone. Supposed Sepulchral Monument. |
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STANDING STONES |
Standing Stone No 4 |
John McKay Achaeter
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Elder Gamekeeper Shurrery |
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The same as the above but small. |
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LOCHAN NAM BIORACHAN |
Lochan nam Biorachan |
John McKay Achaeter
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Elder Gamekeeper Shurrery |
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A small Loch on port an Eilein, full of rough grass and rushes. |
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[Note Lochan nam Biorachan] -- Small Lak of the heifers
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Stone No 3 -- Height - 5 ft [feet] 6 in [inches]; width - 3 ft [feet]; depth - 1 ft [foot]
Stone No 4 -- Height 2 ft [feet]; width at base - 3 ft [feet] |
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LEANS OF ACHAETER |
Leans of Achaeter |
John McKay, Achaeter.
Alexander McKay, Assery
Robert McDonald Lieurary. |
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A marshy piece of ground Situated a few chains west of the place called Achaeter bounded on the South by Loch an Elaiche on the east by a banK and north and west by the River of Forss |
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LOCHAN EALACH |
Lochan Ealaiche |
John McKay, Achaeter.
Alexander McKay, Assery
Robert McDonald Lieurary. |
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This name applies to a Small loch Situated a little South of Achaeter |
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TORR AI CHAISE |
Torr a' Chaise Pictish House (Remains of) |
John McKay, Achaeter.
Alexander McKay Asserry.
Robert McDonald Lieurary. |
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This name applies to a small mound or [Pictish] House situated a few chains north of the [place] called Achaeter. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr a' Chaise] |
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STANDING STONES [Achaeter] |
Standing Stones |
John McKay, Achaeter.
Alexander McKay Asserry.
Robert McDonald Lieurary |
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Applies to four Standing Stones Situated close to the place called Achaeter, which are [supposed] to be Sepulchral [monuments] |
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[Entry for Achaeter (Remains of) crossed out]
[Note Torr a' Chàise] -- Cheese Hillock
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BAPTISMAL FONT [St Trostan's Chapel] |
Font |
Alexander McDonald, Torrnaciste
Hugh Manson, Milton of Lieurary
James Sinclair Esqr, Forss Proprietor |
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A small concave stone, about 18 inches square on the upper surface and about 12 inches deep. The hollow or excavated portion is about 9 inches deep and 10 inches in diameter. For many years it lay in a heap of rubbish and other stones but is now fixed into the south wall of the Grave Yard. It is considered to have been a Baptismal Font in St Trostan's Chapel |
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THE DEN |
The Den |
James Sinclair Esqr
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson |
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A small wooded hollow on Milton farm: the property of James Sinclair Esqr |
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ACHSCRABSTER |
Achscrabster
Achscrabster
Achscrabster |
Mr Edgar
Mr Murray
Mr Campbell |
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This name applies to a small district containing a neat dwelling house and garden for the Manager A large farm Steading and a [number] of Small dwelling houses for [the] men Employed at the [Quarry] (The property of James Sinclair Esqr [Forss] |
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PRIEST HILLOCK |
Priest Hillock |
James Sinclair Esq. of Forss
Mr Hugh Manson
Mr James Manson Milton of Lieurary |
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A small Hillock - greatly resembling the remains of a Pictish House; but, believed to be that of a Roman Catholic Chapel there is however nothing definitive Known about it, as the inhabitants of this locality appear to pay very [little] attention to antiquity: the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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ACHNAVAST |
Achnavast
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This name applies to five small farm-steadings in good repair. Three in Thurso Parish and Two in Halkirk: the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss |
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Mr Milne
Mr John Campbell |
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One of those ancient Roman Catholic Grave Yards so called from ''Saint Trostan'' to whom a Chapel connected with it was dedicated: the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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Supposed Site of ST TROSTAN'S CHAPEL |
Trostan |
James Sinclair Esq Forss
Torfeus' History of Caithness |
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St. Trostan's Chapel is supposed to have stood in the grave yard - some say on the ''Priest Hillock'', but as no definite information can be obtained in connection with it the site cannot be shewn. |
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LOCH LEURARY |
Loch Leurary
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James Sinclair Esq Proprietor
Torfeus History of Caithness |
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A large Marsh Known by this name, it is the remains of a Loch once called ''Loch Lieurary'': the property of James Sinclair Esq. |
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MILTON |
Milton |
James Sinclair Esq Proprietor
Torfeus History of Caithness |
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A large dwelling house and farm-steading in good repair. the house is used as a shooting lodge. The property of James Sinclair Esq (of Forss.) |
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County of Caithness Parish of Halkirk
[Miltown and Westfield scored through]
[Signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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SCHOOL [Achscrabster] |
School
School |
Mr James Bruce
Mr Mill
Mr John Campbell |
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A mixed school and dwelling house attached, in the receipt of a Government Grant, an Annuity from the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland a Gratuity from the Proprietor and the childrens' Fees. Teacher James Carson the property of James Sinclair Esqr |
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ACHSMALARY |
Achsmalary
Achsmalary
Achsmalary |
Mr John Campbell
Mr Milne
Mr Edgar (Manager of Achscrabster Quarries) |
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A Small dwelling house in middling repair with garden attached, the Property of James Sinclair Esqr (Forss) |
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ACHSCRABSTER QUARRIES |
Achscrabster Quarries
Achscrabster Quarries
Achscrabster Quarries |
Mr Edgar (Manager)
Mr John Campbell
Mr Milne |
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This name applies to several Quarries for Pavement. (The property of James Sinclair Esqr. Forss.) |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirk
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BRACKREVACH |
Brackrevach
Brackrevach
Brackrevach |
Mr Milne
Mr James Bruce (Tenant)
Mr John Campbell |
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A small farm house in good [repair] having outhouses garden and [Arable] land attached the property of James Sinclair Esqr (of Forss) |
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BRACKRIVACH [1895] For 1" purposes only, see Index |
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ALLTAN GHUINNE |
Allt Ghuinne
Allt Ghuinne
Allt Ghuinne |
Mr Milne
Mr James Bruce (Tenant)
Mr John Campbell |
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A small burn 18 chains west of [the] farm of BracKrevach and joins [the] river of Forss, at Knockglass Mill |
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FORSS WATER |
River Forss
River Forss
River Forss
Forss Water
Forss Water
Forss Water
Water of Forss
Forss River |
Mr Milne
Mr James Bruce (Tenant)
Mr John Campbell
Mr Brims Thurso
Mr Sinclair Forss
Johnstone's Co. [County] Map
BlacKs Map
New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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A small river passing through the Estate of Forss hance the name. It flows into the "Pentland [Firth]" near to the Mansion house of Forss |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Allt Ghuinne] -- (Gunn's Burn)
[signed] Robert Kane
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TORRANAKIST |
Torranakist |
Mr William McDonald Tenant
James Sinclair Esqr of Forss (Proprietor)
Mr Robert McDonald Lieurary |
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A labourer's dwelling with a small Garden attached: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1869 |
Stone Cist (Found here) |
Mr William McDonald Tenant
James Sinclair Esqr of Forss (Proprietor)
Mr Robert McDonald Lieurary |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
[Note TorranaKist] -- Kist - A Chest & Coffin etc
see Jamiesons Dictionary
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Assery] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Samuel Campbell
Mr James Henderson
Mr Robert McDonald |
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A small artificial Hillock the remains of a Picts House the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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ASSERY |
Assery (District)
Assary |
Mr. Sinclair Forss
Mr Brims Thurso
Torfeus' His. [History] of Caithness
John O' Groat Journal, 7th novr [november] 1871.
Johnstons Co [County] Map. |
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A large Cultivated district: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. - This is said to be the place to which Thiorbiornus fled for refuge from the friends of Earl Rounald - who he treacherously murder'd [murdered] on the 20th day of Augt [August] 1158 - and where they caught, and Killed him through revenge for the same murder. Earl Rounald was murder'd [murdered] at Kalfadale - Calder |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Cairn, Assery] |
Stone Cist (found here) Containing Human remains |
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This name applies to a small natural eminence. The name is taken from a heap of stones which was on the very summit under which was found, a stone Coffin, when it was removed, about 60 years ago.
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engneers] |
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HILL OF LEURARY |
Hill of Leurary |
Mr Samuel Campbell Achscrabster
Mr James Henderson Achscrabster
Mr Robert McDonald |
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A hill of small elevation on the estates of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse & Col. [Colonel] Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Entry for Lieurary croassed out] -- [Authorities] James Henderson, Achscrabster.
William Dunnet, Assery.
John Dunnet, Forsie.
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BALNAHISOCH |
Balnahishoch |
James Henderson, Achscrabster.
William Dunnet, Assery.
John Dunnet, Forsie. |
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This name applies to what was once a Fram Steading now only a dwelling house [Situated] close to the Hill of Lieurary. It is the [property] of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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County of Caihness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Entry for Assery crossed out] -- [Authorities] James Henderson, Achscrabster.
William Dunnet, Assery.
John Dunnet, Forsie.
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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LOWER BUOLLOCH |
Buolloch
Buolloch
Buolloch |
Mr Samuel Campbell
Mr James Henderson
Mr Robert McDonald
Mr. Sinclair. Forss |
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A medium sized farm-steading the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss |
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TULLOCHS OF ASSERY |
Tullochs of Assery |
Mr Samuel Campbell
Mr James Henderson
Mr Robert McDonald
Mr. Sinclair. Forss |
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The remains of two Pictish houses in the district of Assery: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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The remains of two Pictish houses in the district of Assery: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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TULACH AN T-SIONNAICH |
Tulach an t-Sionnaich |
Mr Samuel Campbell
Mr James Henderson
Mr Robert McDonald
Mr. Sinclair. Forss |
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The remains of a large picts house the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulach an t-Sionnaich] |
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The remains of a large picts house the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Buolloch] -- (Lower) [written below original entry]
[Faint note] -- Upper Buolloch on 11/13 notice the difference
[Note Tulach an t-Sionnaich] -- (the Fox's Tulloch)
in spelling
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Samuel Campbell Achscrabster
Mr James Henderson Achscrabster
Mr Robert McDonald |
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A small Hillock: the remains of a Picts House: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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LEURARY |
Lieurary (District)
Leurery
Leurary
Leurary |
Mr Samuel Campbell Achscrabster
Mr James Henderson Achscrabster
Mr Robert McDonald
Johnstone's Co [County] Map
New Statist Acct [Statistical Account]
J. Sinclair Esqr Proprietor Forss. House |
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A large - principally cultivated - district the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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THE SHEAN |
The Shean |
Mr Samuel Campbell Achscrabster
Mr James Henderson Achscrabster
Mr Robert McDonald |
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A small, green hillock: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. This is an artificial mound, the origin of which is not known; unless it [is] the ashes and refuse of [bones] many of which are said to have been burned on that mound, there is no appearance of large stones, such as are generally seen about Pictish houses, nor does the people about where it is, believe it is anything of that kind, the highest part is only about 2 feet high [initialled] [GR] |
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[Note The Shean] -- (a fairy Hillock)
[signed] Robert Kane
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CLASHWAN |
Clashwan |
Mr William Sutherland Clashwan
Mr George Sinclair KirKhill
Mr John McIver Framside |
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A small house - a labourer's dwelling: the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forse |
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ACHSCRABSTER MOSS |
Achscrabster Moss |
Mr William Sutherland Clashwan
Mr George Sinclair Kirkhill
Mr John McIver Framside |
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An exhausted peat moss the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie of Scots Calder |
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HILL OF HOWE |
Hill of Howe |
Mr William Sutherland Clashwan
Mr George Sinclair Kirkhill
Mr John McIver Framside |
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A heathy hill of medium elevation: the property of James Sinclair Esq. and Col. [Colonel] Guthrie. The ''March'' passes over it. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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WEST CALDER |
Westcalder |
Mr William Sutherland
Mr George Sinclair
Mr John McIver |
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A large farm-steading: the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie [of] Scots Calder. |
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FRAMSIDE |
Framside |
Mr William Sutherland
Mr George Sinclair
Mr John McIver |
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A large farm steading: the property of Colonel Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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WEST CALDER HILL |
Westcalder Hill |
Mr William Sutherland
Mr George Sinclair
Mr John McIver |
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A high heathy hill: the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie |
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[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Entries for West Calder and Picts Houses crossed out]
[Note Achscrabster, crossed out] -- See page 18
[Faint note] -- Described page 18
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr William Sutherland
Mr George Sinclair
Mr John McIver |
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A small hillock: the remains of a picts house the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of ) |
Mr William Sutherland
Mr George Sinclair
Mr John McIver |
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A small hillock; the remains of a picts house: the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie of Scots Calder |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Torran à Ciste Well, crossed out] -- Cancelled [initialled] J.?P.
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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NORTH CALDER |
North Calder |
Mr John Bannerman
Mr George Waters (SKinnet)
Mr H.McDonald (West Calder) |
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A large farm house in good repair having outhouses a small garden & arable land attached. (The property of Colonel Guthrie.) |
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SKINNET |
SKinnet |
Mr George Waters (Tenant)
Mr John Bannerman (N. [North] Calder)
Mr H McDonald (West Calder) |
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A large farm house in good repair with outhouses a large garden & Arable land attached. (The property of Sir J. G Tollemache Sinclair Bart, [Baronet] |
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[signed] William John Thomas
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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ST THOMAS'S CHAPEL (In Ruins) |
(Remains of) St Thomas's Chapel |
Mr George. Waters (SKinnett)
Mr William. Bruce (Thurso)
Mr James. McKay (Thurso)
''Ministers and Men in the Far North'' by the Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld. Olrig. |
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A small building now in ruins Suppose to have been a Roman Catholic Chapel, on the farm of SKinnett. But no further information can be given of it. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [River Thurso] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr George. Waters (SKinnett)
Mr William. Bruce (Thurso)
Mr James. McKay (Thurso)
''Ministers and Men in the Far North'' by the Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld. Olrig. |
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A small mound near the River of Thurso and on the farm of SKinnett. |
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GRAVE YARD [St Thomas's Chapel] |
Grave Yard |
Alexander Sutherland, Halkirik
James Steven, Halkirk
Donald McKay, Halkirk |
011 |
This Grave Yard is in connection with St. Thomas' Chapel (Remains of) and contains many very old Grave stones the most of which are defaced. Interments occasionally take place here. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirk
[Note St Thomas's Chapel] -- In Ruins?
[signed] William John Thomas
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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BIG ISLAND |
Big Island |
William Falconer. Lochside.
James Bremner. Assary.
Robert McDonald Assary |
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A small Island, situated about one mile from the North end of Loch Calder. there is a small ruin in the centre of it, which is said to have been a Robers dwelling about the year, 1600 |
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UPPER BUOLLOCH |
Upper Buolloch |
James Bremner. Tenant.
William Falconer. Lochside.
Robert Mcdonald. Assary. |
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A small Farmsteading in very bad repair Situated at the North end of Loch Calder. the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Big Island] -- to remain
not to be cancelled
Note Rudha Gar, crossed out] -- Not in this Parish
[signed] Matthew BanKs. C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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GREEN POINT |
Green Point |
William Falconar, Lochside
James Bremner, Assary,
Robert Mcdonald, Assary. |
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A point of land lying well out in Loch Calder, upon the West side, and about half a mile from the North end of the loch. it is of green pasture, and is well known by this name. |
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TULACH BUAILE ASSERY |
Tulach Buaile Assery (Remains of Pictish House) |
William Falconar, Lochside
James Bremner, Assary,
Robert Mcdonald, Assary. |
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This is the remains of a Pictish House and&one that appears larger than a great many of such houses, it has never been opened, & therefore it stands much the same as when its construction was finished, it is situated upon the West side of Loch Calder. not far from the Loch, |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulach Buaile Assery] |
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This is the remains of a Pictish House and&one that appears larger than a great many of such houses, it has never been opened, & therefore it stands much the same as when its construction was finished, it is situated upon the West side of Loch Calder. not far from the Loch, |
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TORR BAN NA GRUAGAICH |
Torr Bàn na Gruagaich
(Remains of Pictish House) |
William Falconar, Lochside
James Bremner, Assary,
Robert Mcdonald, Assary. |
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This is rather a smaller house of its kind. than a great many I have seen. it is situated about 30 chains from Loch Calder. & upon the west side of that loch. it appears to have never been opened, & is upon high ground. and easily seen from the opposite side of the loch. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr Ban na Gruagaich] |
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This is rather a smaller house of its kind. than a great many I have seen. it is situated about 30 chains from Loch Calder. & upon the west side of that loch. it appears to have never been opened, & is upon high ground. and easily seen from the opposite side of the loch. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Torr Bàn na Gruagaich] |
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Tulach Buaile Assery] -- There was a Sheepfold at
the side of this Tulloch, some time ago
hence the name - Buaile
[initialled] G.R.
[Notes Torr Bàn na Gruagaich] -- accent to be inserted
The Maidens White Knoll
[signed] Matthew Banks. C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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RED WELL (Chalybeate) |
Red Well |
William Falconar, Lochside
James Bremner, Assery.
Robert McDonald, Assery. |
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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] |
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BLACK MIRE |
BlacK Mire |
William Falconar, Lochside
James Bremner, Assery.
Robert McDonald, Assery. |
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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, |
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LOCHSIDE |
Lochside |
William Falconar, Tenant, |
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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. |
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County 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] |
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CARNAVAGRY (In Ruins) |
Carnavagry (in ruins) |
A McBeath. Lower Sour,
William Manson, Clashgall,
C. Bruce, Lochend, |
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This was once an ordinary sized Farmsteading it is now in ruins. and is well known by this name. it is situated about 60 Chains North from Lower Sour. |
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BURN OF CARNAVAGRY |
Burn of Carnavagry |
A McBeath. Lower Sour,
William Manson, Clashgall,
C. Bruce, Lochend, |
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A small burn which rises from drains. about 20 Chains West from CarnavacKry. it flows Eastwards untill it joins the Burn of Sour. |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Carnavagry] |
(ste of) Carnavagry Tulloch |
A McBeath. Lower Sour,
William Manson, Clashgall,
C. Bruce, Lochend, |
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This Pictish House has been destroyed many years since it was well known by this name, it was on the Farm of CarnavacKry and about 10 chains North of that Farmsteading. nothing of it is now visible, |
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LOWER SOUR |
Lower Sour |
Andrew McBeath, Tenant.
William Manson, Clashgall.
C. Bruce, Lochend. |
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Is an ordinary sized Farmsteading & in very bad repair, it is situated about 60 chains East of South Calder. the property of Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie, of Scotscalder |
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BURN OF SOUR |
Burn of Sour |
Andrew McBeath, Tenant.
William Manson, Clashgall.
C. Bruce, Lochend. |
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A small burn which rises about two miles North from Lower Sour, and flows Southwards untill it joins with Calder Burn, about 20 Chains South of Lower Sour. it is well known by this name, |
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[Entry for Leans of Sour crossed out]
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BULLHALLADALE QUARRY (Disused) |
Bulhalladale Quarry |
A. McBeath. Lower Sour,
William Manson Clashgall
C. Bruce Lochend, |
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This is a old Quarry, now disused, it is situated about 12 Chains West from Lower Sour. & is well known by this name, |
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TORRSLABON POOL |
Torrslabon Pool |
A. McBeath. Lower Sour,
William Manson Clashgall
C. Bruce Lochend, |
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This is a small marshy pool well known by this name, situated a few Chains East of Torrslabon ruins and North from Lower Sour about 40 Chains. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Entry for Torrslabon in ruins crossed out]
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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COMBINATION POORHOUSE [Halkirk] |
Poor's House (Combination) |
James Stephen, HalKirK.
John McIvor. Upper Sour.
Andrew McBeath, Lower Sour. |
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A large and Substantial building Situated close to the village of HalKirK, erected in the year 1856 for the convenience of the poor of all the parishes in the County of Caithness with the following exceptions viz. - WicK and Latheron. |
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RIFLE RANGE [Halkirk] |
Volunteer Rifle Range |
James Steven, HalKirK.
James McIvor, Upper Sour.
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour |
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This is the Range of the 3rd Caithness Volunteers Situated close to the village of HalKirK. They have Six hundred yards marKed off, but can taKe nine hundred by Shifting a little across the field. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Upper Sour] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
James Steven, HalKirK.
John McIvor
Upper Sour
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour |
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This Picts House is Situated close to the place called Upper Sour, and is a very large one, it was opened in the Year 1861 when a quantity of Deer's horns and Shells were found. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Skinnet] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
James Steven, HalKirK.
John McIvor Upper Sour
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour |
011 |
This mound or Pictish House is Situated close to the place called SKinnet, it has never been opened and in consequence little can be said about it. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Skinnet] |
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SHARKLEY WELL |
SharKley Well |
James Steven, HalKirK.
John McIvor, Upper Sour
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour |
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This well is Situated a few Chains north of the place called SharKley |
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Hill of Sour |
James Steven, HalKirK.
John McIvor, Upper Sour
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour. |
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A Slight eminence Situated close to the place called North Calder. |
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Upper Sour |
James Steven, HalKirK.
John McIvor, Upper Sour
Andrew McBeath Lower Sour. |
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This name applies to a large Farm Steading [with] office houses and Small garden attached situated a little South of the Hill of Sour. Property of Col. [Colonel] C.S. Guthrie of Scots Calder |
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BRAWL CASTLE (Remains of) |
Castle of Brawl (Remains of)
Brawl Castle
Braal Castle |
Mr P. Campbell Sibster
Mr Waters Halkirk
Mr D. Mill Sibster
Estate Plan
Keith Johnston's Map |
011 |
This is the Remains of one of the Ancient Strongholds of the locality from the appearance of that, that remains it must have been a well fortified place: the wall average a thickness of about nine, feet, without any appearance of a window or other aperture Save a few very narrow ones as if for Shooting through. A stone stair leads - from what appears to have been on a level with the second floor herein, to that of the third "Story" - straight. The out worKs of this "Castle" are all destroyed. To whom this belonged, the date of it's erection, or by whom it was founded is entirely unKnown.
Human remains were discovered by the excavation of the outworks. Proprietor Sir. J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse (Established) |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters |
011 |
The residence of the [established] Minister of this Parish, a [spacious] and commodiously situated [Edifice] built about the ear 1753, but [later] repaired in the year 1823: [There is] a Glebe of excellent land - [about] 8 statute acres - including [offices] etc attached. |
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CHURCH POT |
Church Pot |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters |
011 |
A deep portion of Thurso River: the property of [Sir] J.G. Tolemache Sinclair [Bart] [Baronet] |
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GEORGEMAS INN |
George-mas Inn |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters |
011 |
An ordinary public-[house] and farm-steading - including the property of Sir J.G. [Tollemache] Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] it is so [named] from the "Georgemas [Fair]" held close by. |
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SIBSTER |
Sibster |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters |
011 |
A large cultivated district: the property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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Site of BISHOP'S PALACE |
Bishop's Palace (site of) |
Mr P.Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters
Torfeus' history of Caithness |
011 |
The site of the residence of Bishop Adam one of the ancient Bishops of Caithness who was burned in a small house adjacent by a lawless "mob" who were enraged because of some additional taxes that the Bishop was imposing on them; this occurred on the 13th September 1222. The Bishop's parents are not Known for he was a foundling.
This atrocity, Earl John of Brawl Castle was supposed to have sanctioned, and even encouraged, and therefore through revenge he was murdered by a drunken "Mob" in Thurso in the year 1231.
The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair |
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BRAWL CASTLE |
Castle of Brawl
Brawl Castle |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr Waters
Mr D. Mill
Estate Plan |
011 |
This is a beautifully situated, [and] constructed edifice; of modern [aspect] Neither the time it was built, nor [its] originator is Known. It is four stories bearing a castellated appearance, [and] Situated on the site of the Vaults of the old castle, or Tower close by: The "Tower", the residence of "Earl John", a descendant of the Earls of Orkney - who was [murdered] in the year 1231. - The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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FLINT ARROWHEADS AND STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1840 |
Stone Cist fount here A.D. 1840 |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr Waters
Mr D.Mill
Estate Plan
Mr William Henderson Halkirk
Mr John Dingwall Halkirk |
011 |
A stone "Cist" or Coffin was found [here] containing human remains, about the year 1840: Flint Arrow-heads [were] also found in close proximity to the ["cist"] the property of sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Brawl Castle] |
(Site of) Pictish House |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr Waters
Mr D. Mill
Estate Plan
Mr William McKenzie Sibster |
011 |
Site of an Ancient Tulloch, or ruins [of] a "Picts House": the property of Sir J.
G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
A Sculptured Stone was discovered in this Tulloch by the men who removed it in the year 1841. and it was taken away by a Gentleman who was residing at Thurso Castle. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Brawl Castle] -- This name is usually written thus. "Brawl Castle".
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BREAKERY |
Breakery |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters |
011 |
A Small farm-steading in Sibster: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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NEWLANDS |
Newlands |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters
Valuation Roll 1870 & 1871 |
011 |
A Small farm-steading: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. M.P. [Baronet, Member of Parliament] |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Breakery Well, crossed out] -- No such well
in existence at present.
There was once a well of
this name hereabout,
but it has been drained
away long ago.
[initialled] W.H.W.
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ROUGIE |
Rougie |
Mr P Campbell
Mr D Mill
Mr Waters
Valuation Roll
Mr. Logan Factor
Estate Plan
Rent Roll |
012 |
A labourers house; the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] A garden is [attached]
Usually written 'Rugie'. |
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CASTLEDON |
Castledon |
Mr P. Campbell
Mr D. Mill
Mr Waters
Valuation Roll
Mr. Logan Factor
Estate Plan
Rent Roll |
012 |
A labourers house - having a garden attached - the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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[Note Rougie Quarry, crossed out] -- Cancelled
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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CNOC NA GAOITH |
Cnoc na Gaaotha |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
016 |
Small hill on "Puirt an h, Eileen Hill" so named from it's being peculiarly exposed to the wind from whatever quarter it may come: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note] -- (Hill of the Wind)
[Pencil note] -- Gaoith
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BLAR DEARG |
Blar Dearg |
A. McKay Cnoc glas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
George Brydon Shurrery |
061 |
An extensive moor, covered with heath, and rough pasture extending South eastward from Loch Shurrery in the parish of Reay. The property of the Crown, His Grace the Duke of Portland and J. Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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TORRAN DUBH MEADHON A' BHLAIR |
Torran Dubh Meadhon A' Bhlair |
A McKay Cnoc glas
R. Campbell Lambsdale George Brydon Shurrery |
016 |
A Small round hill in Blar Dearg. The property of the "Crown" And J. Sinclair Esqr Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso Detd [Detached]
[Note Blar Dearg] -- Red Moss
[Note Torran Dubh] -- Little Black hill of
the Moss centre
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORRAN LEANS |
Torran Leans |
Mr Alexander McKay.Knockglass
Mr Robert Campbell. Lambsdale
Mr Adam Hopkirk. Dorrary |
016 |
A large tract of Sheep pasture about 70 acres in extent set at the south side and at the base of the Dorrary Hills. The Torran Water pursued a [serpent] like course through it up to 1864 but [due] to its frequently flooding the Leans the [previous] tenant, (James Purves Esq.) in order to secure them for permanent pasture, caused a [drainage] channel to be cut for the Torran Water which has effectually dried them - and now instead of having a large tract of [land] he has 70 acres or more of good sheep- [pasture] Torran Leans are the property of the "Crown" |
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Loch Calder |
Loch Calder |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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A large fresh-water Loch about three and a half miles long and about half a mile broad one half of it is in the parish of Reay and the other half is in this parish. |
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PORT-AN-EILEIN |
Port-an-Eilein |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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An extensive moorland hill so named from a harbour, or landing place having formerly been at its base at the shore of "Loch Calder" - in connection with an
Island in that Loch where a Freebooter once resided, the property of James Sinclair Esq. |
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SOUTH CALDER |
South Calder |
Donald McKay, Tenant,
William Manson. Clashgall,
Alexander BanKs. Achavrole,
"Torfeus History of Caithness" |
011 ; 017 |
This is a very large Farm-steading, & it is in good repair, there is a Meal & Barley Mill attached & also a fine garden, situated
East of Achavarne about 50 Chains |
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SCOTSCALDER [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note] -- "Torfeus History of Caithness" - " South Calder
is said to be the place where Earl
Rounald was murder'd [murdered] by Thiorbiornus
on the 20th Augt [August] 1158".
[Entry for Meal & Barley Mill crossed out]
[Entry for the Mount crossed out]
[signed] Matthew Banks C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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PLOCAN |
Plocan |
William Manson, Clashgall,
A. Banks. Achavrole,
H. Sinclair. Bonbrue. |
017 |
Is a range of labourers their houses well known by the name situated on the public roadside about 30 chains South of the Calder. the property of Colonel C. Guthrie of Scotscalder. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
School |
William Manson, Clashgall,
A Banks. Achavrole,
H Sinclair. Bonbrue. |
017 |
This is a Free Church School and has been for eight years past, there is an average attendance of about 30 pupils it is in good [repair] |
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ACHAVARIGEL |
Achavarigel |
Alexander Alder. Tenant
A. Banks. Achavrole,
William Manson. Clashgall. |
017 |
An Ordinary sized farm-steading not in very good repair situated about 30 chains West from [Achavrole] the property of Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie of Scotscalder. |
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ACHAVARN |
Achavarn |
Donald McKay, Tenant,
Alexander BanKs, Achavrole
Mr Manson, Clashgall. |
017 |
A large Farmsteading in good repair. the greater part of this Farm is under sheep pasture, the steading is the principle dwelling for South Calder Farm, as both belongs to one person. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulloch of Achavarn] |
Tulloch of Achavarn |
Donald McKay, Tenant,
Alexander BanKs, Achavrole
Mr Manson Clashgall. |
017 |
This is the remains of a Pictish House. it is almost level with the ground it sits upon. having been destroyed long age, it is situated near to Achavarne, and well known by this name. |
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Calder Burn, crossed out] -- Described in 17-7
[signed] Matthew Banks c/a, [Civilian Assistant] |
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LITTLE ISLAND |
Little Island |
Mr Manson, Clashgall.
Henry Sinclair. Bonbrue
C. Bruce Lochend. |
017 |
This is the smaller of two Islands that are in Loch Calder, it is situated about half a mile from the South end of the Loch & is well known by this name. |
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CALDER BRIDGE |
Calder Bridge (County) |
Mr Manson, Clashgall.
Henry Sinclair. Bonbrue
C. Bruce Lochend. |
017 |
A small bridge over Calder Burn. upon the road leading from Calder Hill to [Thurso] it has one small [arch] and is in good [repair] situated about [midway] between Achavarn & South Calder, |
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[Entry for Little Achavarne crossed out]
[signed] Matthew Banks c/a, [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCHEND |
Lochend |
C Bruce. Tenant,
William Manson Clashgall,
H. Sinclair Bonbrue |
017 |
A small Farmsteading not in good repair
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Faint note Leans of South Calder, crossed out] -- Not to be written?
see trace
[Entry for Bonbrue crossed out]
[signed] R Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[signed] Matthew Banks C/A, [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHAVROLE |
Achavrole |
Alexander BanKs. Tenant.
William Manson. Clashgall,
H. Sinclair, Bonbrue |
017 |
This is a large Farmsteading and is in the best of repair. it is situated South East of South Calder about 60 chains. the property of Colonel Guthrie, of Scotscalder. |
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LOWER ACHAVROLE |
Lower Achavrole |
Alexander BanKs. Tenant.
William Manson. Clashgall,
H. Sinclair, Bonbrue |
017 |
Was a Farmsteading but now labourers dwelling attached to Achavrole Farm. the property of Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie. of Scotscalder. |
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[Entry for Upper Achavrole (ruins of) crossed out]
[signed] R Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[signed] Matthew Banks C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office |
Mrs McBeath. Tenant
William Manson. Clashgall,
A. BanKs. Achavrole. |
017 |
This is a small letter receiving Office in Thurso District a foot "post man" comes to it from Thurso and returns once a day |
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LOCHSIDE |
Lochside |
Mrs McBeath. Tenant
William Manson. Clashgall,
A. BanKs. Achavrole.
James Brims Esq Factor |
017 |
Two Small Crofts the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie - |
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[signed] R. Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[signed] Matthew Banks C/A, [Civilian Assistant] |
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CLASHGAL |
Clashgal |
William Manson Tenant.
H. Sinclair Bonbrue.
A. BanKs. Achavrole. |
017 |
This is a small croft in good repair. situated South of Achavarn. about 40 chains it is the property of Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie of Scotscalder, |
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BARDMENLAS |
Bardmenlas |
William Manson Tenant.
H. Sinclair Bonbrue.
A. BanKs. Achavrole. |
017 |
This is a labourers residence attached to the farm of Achavarigel and is situated West of that Farm about 30 chains. the property of Colonel Guthrie, of Scotscalder. |
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[Entry for America (in ruins) crossed out]
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulloch of Millton] |
Tulach of Millton. Pictish House, (Remains of) |
J. C. Swanson Esq, Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson, Gerston
Mr Donald McKay. Halkirk |
017 |
The greater part of this cairn has been removed and nothing remains but a circular heap of earth and stones. nothing of any importance was found in it
It differed very much in construction from those which have already been mentioned - The cells, instead of being like the rest, regularly built - were each formed with two huge stones placed on their ends - and one of nearly an equal size placed horizontally on them. - thus:-
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And from descriptions I have received I fancy, had the Earth been carefully - cleared away - the framework wd [would] have had something like this appearance [sketch inserted]
There was nothing but burnt Human bones and red ashes found in it - Might it not have had something to do with Druidical worship? -
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tulloch of Millton] |
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The greater part of this cairn has been removed and nothing remains but a circular heap of earth and stones. nothing of any importance was found in it
It differed very much in construction from those which have already been mentioned - The cells, instead of being like the rest, regularly built - were each formed with two huge stones placed on their ends - and one of nearly an equal size placed horizontally on them. - thus:-
[sketch inserted]
And from descriptions I have received I fancy, had the Earth been carefully - cleared away - the framework wd [would] have had something like this appearance [sketch inserted]
There was nothing but burnt Human bones and red ashes found in it - Might it not have had something to do with Druidical worship? -
The frame work I think strongly resembles a miniature Druidl. [Druidical] Circle - |
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[Faint note] -- Millton being english
thus better to anglicise Tulach also
[Pencil note on I fancy] -- Yes
[Pencil note on second sketch] -- were these Human bones
[Pencil note on last sentence] -- Only supposition
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FREE CHURCH MANSE |
Free Church Manse |
J.C.Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Donald McKay. HalKirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson. Gerston |
017 |
A comfortable dwelling house with outhouses and garden attached - Presently occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Free Church Minister of Halkrk - it is the Property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclar of Ulbster - |
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THE GARROW |
The Garrow |
J.C. Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Donald McKay. HalKirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson. Gerston |
017 |
This name applies to a Patch of Pasture on the farm Gerston - it is bounded on the north by the Calder but in on the west by the Private road from Gerston - and on the East and south sides by the Thurso River - The name is well Known in the district |
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HalKirk Parish -- County of Caithness
[Entry for Gerston Pool crossed out]
[signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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THE LECK |
Leac of Gerston
The Leck |
J.C. Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Donald McKay, HalKirk
Mr B. Davidson, Gerston
Estate Plan |
017 |
This name applies to a flat rock in the bed of the river near Gerston - which is always visible except when the river is flooded - |
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ACHIES |
Auchins
Achies |
Estate Plan
Mr. Logan
Rent Roll
Mr B. Davidson Gerston |
017 |
a small croft situated close to the farm of Gerston; the property of Sir T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] Thurso Castle. |
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MOSS OF HALKIRK |
Moss of Halkirk |
Alexander Sutherland
Donald McKay
James Steven |
017 |
Applies to a small peat moss which is being reclaimed; the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] This moss is situated adjacent to the village of Halkirk, but it is only used by a few of the inhabitants the, the principal moss being midway between Halkirk and Harpsdale. |
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THREE STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1852 [Gerston] |
3 Stone cists found here - A.D. 1852 |
J.C. Swanson Esq - Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson -Gerston
Mr Donald McKay - Halkirk |
017 |
While Mr B. Davidson was [removing] some earth from the place - [shown] in Trace - he discovered three stone circles - containing human remains - lying parallel to each other. -
The cists were upwards of 6 feet long and similar in every respect to those which have [been] so often described - |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1852 [Supposed Site of Chapel, Gerston] |
Human remains found here A.D. 1852 |
J.C. Swanson Esq - Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson -Gerston
Mr Donald McKay - Halkirk |
017 |
The river during a flood washed away a portion of [the] bank and disclosed several human bones, Skulls etc |
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Supposed Site of CHAPEL [Gerston] |
Supposed site of Chapel |
J.C. Swanson Esq - Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson - Gerston
Mr Donald McKay - Halkirk |
017 |
Tradition affirms that a [Chapel] stood near this - which was [no] doubt surrounded by a graveyard - Mr Davidson shewed me a piece of a [font] which he heard the old people say [belonged] to the Chapel - He told me that when [digging] in the garden human remains are [being] often turned up. however no distinct site can be [pointed] out - nor any information be obtained of this place of worship |
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CALDER BURN |
Calder Burn |
James Calder Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson Gerston
Mr D. McKay. Halkirk |
017 |
This burn flows out of Loch Calder - Its course, which is through the Calder District - is principally in a north easterly direction - and it joins the Thurso River near the Village of Halkirk The Course of this burn is wholly artificial - |
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HOUSLE CAIRN |
Pictish House
Housle Cairn |
James Calder Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Benjamin Davidson Gerston
Mr D. McKay. Halkirk
Estate Plan |
017 |
About twenty years ago the Present Tenant of Gerston removed a great deal of Earth and stones from this cairn - in doing so several stone cists contain human remains were discovered, also bronze rings, iron spearheads - in the latter - the decayed wood still remained - and an earthenware dish of blue clay rudely made - There was also -
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About twenty years ago the Present Tenant of Gerston removed a great deal of Earth and stones from this cairn - in doing so several stone cists contain human remains were discovered, also bronze rings, iron spearheads - in the latter - the decayed wood still remained - and an earthenware dish of blue clay rudely made - There was also -
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About twenty years ago the Present Tenant of Gerston removed a great deal of Earth and stones from this cairn - in doing so several stone cists contain human remains were discovered, also bronze rings, iron spearheads - in the latter - the decayed wood still remained - and an earthenware dish of blue clay rudely made - There was also -
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HOUSLE CAIRN |
Housle
Housell Cairn |
Estate Plan |
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also a quantity of Deers horns and bones of animals [found] The cells were well built and similar in shape to those [that] have already been described The cairn on the top of it - [shewn] on trace - is of modern [construction] and is about 5 1/2 feet [high] Housell cairn is about [250] links in diameter - and [about] 10 feet high - |
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also a quantity of Deers horns and bones of animals [found] The cells were well built and similar in shape to those [that] have already been described The cairn on the top of it - [shewn] on trace - is of modern [construction] and is about 5 1/2 feet [high] Housell cairn is about [250] links in diameter - and [about] 10 feet high - |
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also a quantity of Deers horns and bones of animals [found] The cells were well built and similar in shape to those [that] have already been described The cairn on the top of it - [shewn] on trace - is of modern [construction] and is about 5 1/2 feet [high] Housell cairn is about [250] links in diameter - and [about] 10 feet high - |
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GERSTON DISTILLERY |
Gerston Distillery |
James Calder Swanson, Esq, Gerston.
Mr B. Davidson, Gerston
Mr D. McKay - Halkirk |
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A small distillery where [whisky] and ale are made -
The distilling process is only [in] operation during the Winter season - It belongs to J.C. Swanson Esq Gerston, [and] is on the Property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair of Ullbster Caithness |
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CLACHAN OF GERSTON |
Clachan of Gerston |
J.C. Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Donald McKay HalKirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson Gerston |
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All that remains of this clachan is two dwelling houses on the bank of the river a few chains south of Gerston - All the rest of the houses which formed the Clachan have long ago been removed - and the name now only applies to the two houses above mentioned. It belongs to the Farm of Gerston - |
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MILLTON |
Millton |
J.C. Swanson Esq Gerston
Mr Donald McKay HalKirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson Gerston |
017 |
A small farm steading - dwelling House, outhouses and garden attached - the property of Sir J.G.T Sinclair of Ulbster Caithness |
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HALKIRK MILL (In Ruins) |
Halkirk Mill (Corn Mill) |
J.C Swanson Gerston
Mr Donald McKay HalKirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson Gerston |
017 |
A very good corn mill with all the modern improvements in the Machinery - for making Meal, flour etc - It is the Property
of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair of Ulbster |
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TRAWL POOL |
Trawl Pool |
J.C. Swanson Esq, Gerston
Mr D. Mckay, Halkirk
Mr Benjamin Davidson. Gerston |
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This name applies to a deep pool on the Thurso River - about 23 chains south of the Gerston Distillery It is about 17 chains in length - |
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GERSTON |
Gerston |
J.C. Swanson Esq, Gerston
Mr D. Mckay, Halkirk
Mr B. Davidson. Gerston |
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This name applies to a comfortable and commodious dwelling house (part of which is upwards of two centuries old) - with steading, outhouses and gardens attached - situated on the left bank of the Thurso River and within half a mile of the Village of Halkirk It is the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclar of Ulbster Caithness |
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[signed] George Hobson
Civil Assist [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRIDGE STREET [Halkirk] |
Bridge Street |
William McKay. poor Inspector
D. MeiKlejohn. Schoolmaster
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK. |
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Is situated at the West side of the Village. and upon the public road leading from Thurso to Westerdale. Commercial Inn. & Post Office is in this street, |
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GEORGE STREET [Halkirk] |
George Street |
William McKay. poor Inspector
D. MeiKlejohn. Schoolmaster
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK |
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Is situated at the South end of the Village, & lying East & West. there is but few houses in this Street, but they are all in good repair. the Street is without metal. |
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CHURCH STREET [HalkirkJ |
Church Street |
William McKay. poor Inspector
D. MeiKlejohn. Schoolmaster
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK |
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Is lying East & West, and North of George Street. Free Church. & Free Church School is in this Street. all the houses are in good repair. this Street is in the middle of the Village, and is green with grass, |
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SINCLAIR STREET [Halkirk] |
Sinclair Street |
William McKay. poor Inspector
D. MeiKlejohn. Schoolmaster
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK |
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Is North of Church Street. and it is also lying East & West. the Parish School is Situated about the middle of this street. all the houses are in good repair and the street is about the best in the Village, |
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SCHOOL [Sinclair St, Halkirk] |
Parish School |
Donald MeiKlejohn Schoolmaster,
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser Free Church Pastor
William McKay poor inspector, |
017 |
This School is situated in Sinclair Street. it is in good repair, there is a fine dwelling house and garden attached to this School. it was built in 1836. average attendance about 56, 40 boys & 16 girls - |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Halkirk] |
Site of Pictish House |
Donald MeiKlejohn Schoolmaster,
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser Free Church Pastor
William McKay poor inspector, |
017 |
There is neither stone nor hillock at site of this Pictish House it was destroyed a number of years ago by the tenant of Croft. where it was situated. it stood at the East end of Sinclair [Street] There was nothing worthy of remark found in its [ruins] |
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FREE CHURCH [Halkirk] |
Free Church |
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Pastor
William McKay, poor inspector,
D. McKay. postmaster |
017 |
Is situated in Chuch Street, it is in good repair. it was built in 1845 and contains 656 Sittings. there is no gallery in this church. |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, Halkirk] |
Free Church School |
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Pastor
William McKay, poor inspector,
D. McKay. postmaster
Miss M. Auld, School Teacher, |
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Is situated in Church Street and near to the Free Church. it is in good repair. & was built in 1850. Average attendance about 60. of which 1/3 is boys under 8 years of age, & the other 2/3 are Girls. |
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PARK WELL |
Park Well |
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Pastor
William McKay, poor inspector,
D. McKay. postmaster |
017 |
Is a fine spring well situated a few chains on the East side of the Village it is well known by this name, and is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemacha Sinclair Baronet. |
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COMMERCIAL INN [Halkirk] |
Commercial Inn |
A. Sutherland Tenant.
D. Tait. George St. Halkirk
D. McKay, Postmaster. |
017 |
This is the principal Inn that is in HalKirK Village. it is small. and is in good repair. it is situated at the North end of Bridge Street. Proprietor Sir T. Sinclair M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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POST OFFICE [Halkirk] |
Post-office |
D. McKay, Postmaster,
D. Tait. George St. HalKirk
A, Sutherland Commercial Inn, |
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This post-office is situated near the North end of Bridge Street. and is in good repair. There is two arrivals. & two despatchs of mail bags each lawful day. |
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CRESCENT STREET [Halkirk] |
Crescent Street |
D. McKay, Postmaster,
D. Tait. George St. HalKirk
A, Sutherland Commercial Inn, |
017 |
This street is situated at the North side of the Village this is the only Crooked Street in the Village. it is lying East & West, upon the public road leading to Georgemas Inn. |
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[Note Commercial Inn] -- Who is proprietor
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BLACK PARK |
BlacKparK |
William McKay, poor inspector.
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. HalKirK |
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Is a small district with two Farms upon it, it is situated South of Halkirk, about one mile. and is well known by this name. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemacha Sinclair. |
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CHURCH (on Site of Chapel) [Halkirk] |
Parish Church |
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McLean. Pastor.
D. Tait, George St. Halkirk,
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Halkirk |
017 |
This church is situated in the grave-yard, at the North East corner of the Village, it was enlarged and partially rebuilt about the year 1832 it is in good repair this church has a gallery and contains sittings for about 800 persons,
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This church is situated in the grave-yard, at the North East corner of the Village, it was enlarged and partially rebuilt about the year 1832 it is in good repair this church has a gallery and contains sittings for about 800 persons,
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Church] -- The present Parish Church stands on the
site of an old chapel, but no information
can be had in this neighbourhood in connection
with it. The Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld, of Olrig, mentions
the fact in his work entitled "Ministers
and men in the far North"
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TOR HARLOGAN |
Torharlogan |
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Free Church Pastor. HalKirK
William McKay. poor inspector.
Donald Tait George Street,
"Ministers & Men in the far North" by the Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld. Olrig. |
017 |
This name applys to the hillock on which stands the Parish church. the same church was built on the site of a chapel. part of the ruins were standing at the time the Church was built - |
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HALKIRK [village] |
Halkirk Village |
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. Free Church Pastor. HalKirK
William McKay. poor inspector.
Donald Tait George Street,
"Ministers & Men in the far North" by the Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld, Olrig. |
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Is situated upon the South East side of Thurso River. and about one mile from the North end of the parish. it is about half a mile square with the greater part of the houses from two to three chains apart. there are two churches. two Schools, one Inn. and one P.H. [Public House] in the Village. the streets are laid out, square to each other, but The most of the streets have been made, but not properly finished; the whole of them colored on trace have had stones laid occasionally on them, but few of them have been made therefore they are soft and dirty |
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[Note Tor Harlogan] -- (Hill in a hollow)
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COMLIFOOT |
Comlifoot
Comlifoot |
William McKay. Tenant
Donald Tait HalKirK
Alexander Sutherland Commercial Inn.
Valuation Roll. |
017 |
A small Farmsteading it is in bad repair Situated about ten chains North of HalKirK Bridge. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemacha Sinclair Baronet. |
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CHURCH WELL |
Church Well |
William McKay. Tenant
Donald Tait HalKirK
Alexander Sutherland Commercial Inn.
Valuation Roll. |
017 |
This well is situated close to the River and a few chains West from the Parish Church. it is a very old well and its water good. & well known by this name. |
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[Note Comlifoot Pool, crossed out] -- Cancelled
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HALKIRK BRIDGE |
HalKirK Bridge |
Donald McKay. HalKirK
Donald Tait HalKirK
A. Sutherland Commercial Inn. |
017 |
A Stone bridge with three arches spaning the Thurso River situated at the North side of HalKirK Village, it is in good repair, though it is upwards of 100 years since it was built. & built & repaired by the county. |
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BRIDGE WELL |
Bridge Well |
Donald McKay. HalKirK
Donald Tait HalKirK
A. Sutherland Commercial Inn. |
017 |
This is a nice spring [well] situated on the River [bank] near to HalKirK Bridge and is well known by this name. |
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[Faint note Halkirk Bridge] -- Is this a County Bridge?
[Entry for Bridge Pool crossed out]
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HALKIRK FARM (In Ruins) |
HalKirK Farm |
Rev [Reverend] H Fraser. HalKirK.
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK
D. McKay, Postmaster, |
017 |
This Farmsteading is now in ruins. and the land attach is now the Village Park. it is situated on the East side of Halkirk & is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair of Ulbster. |
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Site of CHAPEL [Sibster] |
Site of Chapel |
Rev [Reverend] H Fraser. HalKirK.
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK
D. McKay, Postmaster, |
017 |
The ruins of this chapel has long been removed so that no trace of it can be seen. it is situated in Sibster. East of Halkirk about one mile. |
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HALKIRK WELL |
HalKirK Well |
Rev [Reverend] H Fraser. HalKirK.
D. Tait. George St. HalKirK
D. McKay, Postmaster, |
017 |
It is said to be the oldest and best spring well in the parish of Halkirk it is situated near the South end of Sibster. & not far from the Burn of Halkirk. it is well known by this name. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Chapel] -- This Chapel is mentioned by the
Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld of Olrig, in his
work called Ministers & Men in the
far North.
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURN OF HALKIRK |
Burn of HalKirK |
D. Tait. George Street, Halkirk.
D. McKay. Postmaster
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. HalKirK, |
017 |
Is a small burn which flows Northwards the whole of its course. it is situated on the East side of Halkirk and joins the River Thurso near to Quarrynook, |
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SIBSTER BURN |
Sibster Burn |
D. Tait. George Street, Halkirk.
D. McKay. Postmaster
Rev. [Reverend] H. Fraser. HalKirK, |
017 |
This is a small burn which takes its rise in Sibster Moss and flows Westward untill it joins with the River Thurso about 40 chains east from Halkirk Bridge, it is well known by this name, |
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[Entry for Houstry Burn crossed out]
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CLAIS GHEAL |
Clais Gheal
Clais Gheal
Clais Gheal |
Mr Donald Tait. Sibster
Mr Campbell Sibster
Mr James Steven, Halkirk. |
017 |
This name applies to a slight hollow through which runs a small stream, situated in the Sibster district and a little north of Black Liath. |
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BLAR LIATH |
Black Liath
Black Liath
Black Liath |
Mr Donald Tait. Sibster
Mr Campbell Sibster
Mr James Steven, Halkirk. |
017 |
Applies to a piece of mossie land on the summit of a small hill feature in the Sibster district, and about 1/2 mile east of Halkirk Well. |
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TORR NA CUBHAIGE |
Torr-na-Cubhaige
Torr-na-Cubhaige
Torr-na-Cubhaige |
Mr G. Gunn Brawlbin
Mr G. Dunbar Brawlbin
Mr J. Manson Brawlbin |
017 |
A small hillock - frequently visited by the "cucKoo" during her annual visits to this locality; the property of the "Crown". |
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ACHAGUI |
Achague
Achagui
Achagui
Achagui |
Alexander Murray, Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce Achagee
Mr Brims Factor,
Estate Plan.
Rent Roll etc. |
017 |
This name applies to two Small dwelling houses Situated close to Loch Olginey. Property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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HILL OF CALDER |
Hill of Calder |
Alexander Murray, Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce Achagee
Mr Brims Factor,
Estate Plan.
Rent Roll etc. |
017 |
This name applies to four Small farms situated a few Chains east from Loch Olginey. Property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie, of Scots Calder. |
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TONGSIDE |
Tongside
Tongside |
Alexander Murray, Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce Achagee
Mr Brims Factor,
Estate Plan.
Rent Roll etc.
Johnstone's Map of CaithnessCol. [Colonel] C. J. Guthrie, of Scots Calder. |
017 |
This name applies to a large Farm steading the Property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie, of Scots Calder. |
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NEWLANDS OF TONGSIDE |
Newlands of Tongside |
James Brims Esqr. Factor. |
017 |
A small croft: the property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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LOCH OLGINEY |
Loch Olginey
Loch Olginey
Loch Olgany
Loch Olgany
Loch Olgany |
Estate Plan
Mr Brims Factor
Alexander Murray Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce, Achagee
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
Black's Map of Caithness
Mr Sinclair Forss |
017 |
This Loch is situated a little South from Loch Calder, and the west banK forms the boundary between the Parishes of HalkirK and Reay. |
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MOSS OF TONGSIDE |
Moss of Tongside |
Estate Plan
Mr Brims Factor
Alexander Murray Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce, Achagee
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
BlacK's Map of Caithness
Mr Sinclair Forss |
017 |
This Moss is situated a few chains east from Loch Olginey. [Property] of Col. [Colonel] C.S. Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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SITHEAN ADHAIRC |
Sithean Adharc |
Estate Plan
Mr Brims Factor
Alexander Murray Olgrinmore
David Gray Tongside
William Bruce, Achagee
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
BlacK's map of Caithness
Mr Sinclair Forss |
017 |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sithean Adhairc] |
Pictish House
(Remains of)
Duel fought here (AD 1710) |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
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ISLAND POOL |
Island Pool |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside
Mr Benjamin Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
A deep pool in the Thurso River almost due West of Torranchundal - there are a few islands at the south end of it - Hence the name. |
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CHAPEL POOL |
Chapel Pool |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside
Mr Benjamin Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
A deep pool similar to the above - opposite the remains of a Chapel and Graveyard which is on the right bank of the river - from which it takes its name |
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DRAKEROUS |
Drakeress
Drakerous
Drakress
Drakerous
Drakerous |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside
Mr Benjamin Davidson, Gerston
Estate Plan
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
Rent Roll
Mr Logan |
017 |
A shepherd's house - once a small farm steading - it is on the Farm of Gerston |
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RIVER THURSO |
River Thurso |
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For Authorities and [descriptive]
remarKs see the N [Name] Lists of
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BLOODY MOSS |
Bloody Moss |
Captn [Captain] Gunn, Braehour
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale |
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The origin of the name is from the fact of a duel being fought near it which resulted in the death of one of the Combatants. In September 1710 at the annal Court in Thurso among the many gentlemen present were Sinclair Esq of Olrig and Innes, Esq of Sandside Ph [Parish] of Reay After the business of the Court was all over they all repaired to one of the Inns in the town and spent the rest of the day drinKing While there, Sinclar, a man of a quarrelsome disposition insulted Innes. Innes was an old and infirm man - so his son who was at that time a youth of 18 remonstrated with Sinclar of Olrig for the treatment he gave his father - this resulted in a challenge from Sinclar - The Principals and their seconds - met at a place called Tongside about 7 miles south from Thurso - Their weapons were swords; and after fighting for some - over
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Halkirk Parish -- County of Caithness
[note] -- A large tract of
Moorland lying
South of Drakeress
and west of Strath
used by the surrounding
tenants as a peat
Moss - It is on the
Property of J.G.T. Sinclar of
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Some time, William Innes, who was an expert swordsman, gave his [antagonist] a wound, of which he died in the course of an hour - On this he and his [second?] immediately fled the country Innes went to Germany where he joined [the] Army and rose to the ranK of Captain - The Widow of the deceased [?] a criminal process against them before the Sheriff of Caithness, for [murder?] but in consequence of the absence of the Parties, it was not brought to any [decision?] After the lapse of a few years, Innes and Sinclair his second both reveived a [pardon] and returned to Caithness
The Above account of the Duel I partly received from Captain Gunn of [B?] whose Grandfather was a great friend Innes of Sandside - and whose Grand [uncle?] (Sandside's Factor) was present at the Duel - and partly from Calder's History of Caithness - I also read a copy of the "Execution of Officer citing Witnesses against Sandside for the slaughter of Olrig in Duel - Sept September [?].
The original is in the possession of Mr Sinclar of Forss - It was found [among] some old papers in the House of Westfield -
The Duel was fought at the House of Tongside which at that time stood about 25 chains south of the present houses - No trace [of] the house is to be seen but the present tenant, Alexander Gray can point out the Exact site - and where the duel was fought - |
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[signed] George Hobson Civil Assist [Civilian Assistant] |
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KETTLE POOL |
Kettle Pool |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston |
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A deep pool on the Thurso River almost due north of the farm of Blackpark - a favourite pool of salmon fishers |
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BLACKPARK |
Blackpark |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
A small farm steading - dwelling house & outhouses. The property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclar of Ulbster It is in the Harpsdale district |
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BLACKPARK WELL |
Blackpark Well |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
A very fine spring well - situated on a small natural hillock in an arable field near the farm of BlackparK from which it takes its name |
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YELLOWMOSS BURN |
Yellow Moss Burn |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
A small stream about 25 chains in length which rises in, and takes its name from the Yellow Moss - its course is in a Northwesterly direction - and joins the Thurso River at the "Kettle Pool" |
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Halkirk Parish -- County of Caithness
[signed] George Hobson C.A, [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORRANSHONDALL |
Torrandshondall
Torrandshondall
Torrandshondall |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray,Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr Logan |
017 |
A small croft - in the [Harpsdale] District - The [property] of Sir J.G.T. Sinclar of Ulbster
The name is from the [Gaelic] and Means "The Hillock of the Old Valley" |
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STRATH (In Ruins) |
Strath |
Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale.
Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside.
Mr B Davidson, Gerston |
017 |
The ruin of a small farm steading on the West bank of the Thurso River - a little south of the Island Pool - It is on the Estate of Gerston - |
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Halkirk Parish-- County of Caithness
[Entry for Yellow Moss crossed out]
[Name Torran a hundal crossed out] -- [initialled] W.H.W. |
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MOSS OF HALKIRK |
Moss of Halkirk |
Alexander Sutherland
Donald Dick
David Clyne |
017 |
A small cultivated district: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
(Remains) of Pictish House |
Alexander Sutherland
Donald Dick
David Clyne
John Munro Houstry
John Dingwall Halkirk |
017 |
Site of one of those "Tullochs" or remains of a "Picts House": The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
(Site of) Pictish House |
Alexander Sutherland
Donald Dick
David Clyne
John Munro Houstry
John Dingwall Halkirk |
017 |
Site of ancient "Tulloch" or Picts House: The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Faint note Pictish Houses] -- very incomplete and
unsatisfactory description see
Mr Hobsons description of similar
objects - Capt. [Captain] White should shew
Mr Hobsons descriptive remarks as
specimens of accurate & complete
descriptions to the other Examiners.
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr [Sapper] RE [Royal Engineers] |
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ACHALONE |
Achalone |
Alexander Sutherland Bardnaheigh
Donald Dick Moss of Halkirk
David Clyne Halkirk |
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A large cultivated [district] the property of Sir P.M. [Thriepmuir] of Fingask. |
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BARDNAHOICH |
Bardnahoich |
Alexander Sutherland Bardnaheigh
Donald Dick Moss of Halkirk
David Clyne Halkirk
Rent Roll
Estate Plan
Mr Logan Factor |
017 |
A small farm- [steading] in "Harpsdale": the [property] of J.G. Tollemache Sinclair |
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YELLOW MOSS |
Yellow Moss |
Alexander Sutherland Bardnaheigh
Donald Dick Moss of Halkirk
David Clyne Halkirk
Rent Roll
Estate Plan
Mr Logan Factor |
017 |
A large pear Moss; [attached] to the district of "Harpsdale" and the Village of Halkirk with its environs: the [property] of Sir J.G. Tollemache [Sinclair] Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Faint note Bardnahoich, Estate Plan] -- not sufficient should be verified
by the Factor & other estate documents -- [initialled] W.P.
[Faint note] -- Estate Plans are not always to be relied on
[Pencil note Yellow Moss] -- Sir J Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
and his Factor
Mr Logan were
consulted by me no
reference to these names.
[initialled] W.H.W.
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr [Sapper] RE [Royal Engineers] |
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CREAG AN UISGE |
Creag an Uisge
Creag an Uisge |
A. Mackay Knocglass
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
This name applies to a Small cliff on the South side of Ben Dorrery |
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CREAGAN NA CAORACH |
Creagan na Caorach |
A. Mackay Knocglass
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
A Small rock or cliff on the South side of Ben Dorrery a Short distance north of Creag an Uisg. |
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FEITH AN IME |
Feith an Ime |
A. Mackay Knocglass
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
Applies to a piece of land on either side of the boundry fence between Dorrery and Brawlbin, It derives the name from the fact that a horse with a load of butter on his back had startled at this place and Scattered all the butter about the mire. It is now quite dry and can not be called a Mire, but the name is well known |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso dt. [detached]
[Note Creag an Uisge] -- Water rock
[Note Creagan na Caorach] -- The Sheep's Rock
[Note Feith an Ime] -- Butter Mire
[initialled] G.R. |
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THE CROCHAN |
The Crochan |
Mr. Sinclair Calgary
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
017 |
Applies to a soft piece [of] land covered with [rough] pasture. The property [of] the ''Crown''. |
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CNOC SCOOT |
Cnoc Scoot |
Mr. Sinclair Calgary
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
017 |
This name applies to a [large] covered ridge some little [distance] south of Calgary Property of Col. [Colonel] [Guthrie] of Scotscalder. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cnoc Scoot] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. Sinclair Calgary
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
017 |
Situated on the South, and part of Cnoc Scoot, a round knoll covered [with] green pasture. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso Detd. [Detached]
[Note Cnoc Scoot] -- Meaning unknown
[signed] George Rose |
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HOUSTRY |
Houstry |
D. Tait. George Street HalKirK
D Mackay. Postmaster
Rev [Reverend] H. Fraser. HalKirK |
017 |
A number of small farmsteadings and farms of land the property of Sir J.T. Sinclair Esq. |
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BEN DORRERY |
Ben Dorrery |
A. Mackay. KnocKglass
William Sinclair. Brawlbin
A Sinclair. Brawlbin |
017 |
A very prominent hill on the boundary between HalKirk and Reay parish the property of the Crown. |
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STANDING STONE [Blar a' Choire] |
Standing stone |
Captain Gunn, Braehour
William Sinclair, Brawbin
Alexander McKay - Knockglass |
017 |
A Standing stone in the [peat] moss of Blar à choire - [about] 6 Chains from the Parish boundry - supposed to be [a] sepulchral monument. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Dorrery] |
Pictish House (remains of) |
Captain Gunn, Braehour
William Sinclair, Brawbin
Alexander McKay - Knockglass |
017 |
A small sized Pictish [House] part of which has been [removed] the remaining portion of it [is] about 7 feet in height and about 24 yars in diameter situated 22 chains north west of Dorrery - |
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CALGARY |
Calgary |
Captain Gunn, Braehour
William Sinclair, Brawbin
Alexander McKay - Knockglass |
017 |
This name applies to a [shepherds] house situated about a [mile] north of Dorrery - The property of the Crown |
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Ph. [Parish] of Thurso Detd. [Detached] -- County of Caithness
Standing Stone - sketch inserted with dimensions: Height 4 FEET; Width at top 3 FEET; width at base 2 1/2 FEET
[signed] George Hobson
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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THE CARACHS |
The Carachs |
A. Mackay, Knockglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
017 |
This name applies to a heath covered ridge, lying north west of Dorrery. The name is derived from the Gaelic word Carraich, (to turn) the boundry between two farms having at one time crossed this ridge, each farmer had to turn his Cattle when they came near the boundry, hence the name. The property of the crown. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [The Carachs] |
Pictish Houses (Remains of) |
A. Mackay, Knockglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
017 |
Two of these remains are Situated on the ridge called the Carachs, within a few chains of each other, both small round Knolls covered with heath and rough pasture, part of the one nearest Dorrery has been removed, the other is about 10 feet high. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [The Carachs] |
Pictish Houses (Remains of) |
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Two of these remains are Situated on the ridge called the Carachs, within a few chains of each other, both Small round Knolls covered with heath and rough pasture, part of the one nearest Dorrery has been removed, the other is about 10 feet high. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso Det. [Detached]
[signed] George Rose |
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CORRIE |
Corrie |
A. Mackay Knockglas
W. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Hopkirk Dorrary |
017 |
A small house not inhabited, the remains of a Small Farm, which is now added to the Farm of Dorrery. The name, to all appearence, has been taken from a hollow, a short distance west of the house. The property of the Crown. |
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BLAR A' CHOIRE |
Blar a' Choire |
A. Mackay Knockglas
W. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Hopkirk Dorrary |
017 |
A large peat moss some little distance north of Corrie from which it takes the name. |
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CLAIS NAN SEARRACH |
Clais nan Searrach |
A. Mackay Knockglas
W. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Hopkirk Dorrary |
017 |
Applies to a small hollow on the north side of Ben Dorrery. The property of the Crown. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso Det'' [Detached]
[Note Blar a' Choire] -- The Corrie Moss
[Note Clais nan Searrach] -- The Foal's hollow
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCHAN DUBH |
Lochan Dubh
Lochan Dubh
Lochan Dubh |
Mr P. Dunbar
Mr James Henderson
Mr James Morgan |
017 |
Applies to a small loch, situated on the edge of a moss and close to Torran Breac. |
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OLGRIMMORE |
Olgrimmore |
Rent Roll.
Valuation Roll for 1826
James Brims. Factor Procurator Fiscal Thurso |
017 |
A number of small farmsteading and land. on the estate of Scots Calder. the property of Col [Colonel] Guthrie of Scots calder |
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OLGRAMMORE [1895] |
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TORR A' GHEOIDH |
Torr a' Gheoidh |
Mr James Morgan
Mr James Henderson
Mr Peter Dunbar |
017 |
A small natural hillock situated close to the Goose Mire. |
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TORRAN MIN |
Torran Min |
Mr James Morgan
Mr James Henderson
Mr Peter Dunbar |
017 |
Applies to a small natural hillocK the surface of which is very smooth, hence the name, |
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TORR BREAC |
Torr Breac |
Mr James Morgan
Mr James Henderson
Mr Peter Dunbar |
017 |
Applies to a small natural hillocK situated close to Torran Min, the surface of which is broKen and has a spotted appearance, hence the name. |
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Parish of HalKirK
[Note Torr a' Gheoidh] -- (Goose Hill)
[Note Torran Min] -- (Smooth Hillock)
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GREY STONE |
Grey Stone
Grey Stone
Grey Stone |
Mr James Morgan
Mr Peter Dunbar
Mr James Henderson |
017 |
Large stone which is supposed to mark the site of a grave. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [nr. Torr nan Dearcag] |
Torr-nan-dearcag (Remains of) Pictish House |
Mr James Morgan
Mr Peter Dunbar
Mr James Henderson |
017 |
This hillock which is the remains of a "Pictish" House, is named after a kind of berry which is very numerous in this locality. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr nan Dearcag] |
(Remains of) Pictish House |
Mr James Morgan
Mr Peter Dunbar
Mr James Henderson |
017 |
Applies to the remains of a "Pictish House"; situated close to Torr nan dearcag. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of HalKirK
[Note Grey Stone] -- not an antiquity.
Information supplied by final examr [Examiner]:
This stone, if as supposed by some marked
the site of a grave, served also as a boundary
marK between the Crown Lands & the lands of
Scots calder and lay under a corner post of the
present boundary fence. It was broKen and removed
when the fence was put up. no one can tell anything about the grave.
[Note Torr-nan-dearcag] -- (The Berry Hill) |
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BOTHAN-CHAILEIN |
Bothan Chailein |
Captn [Captain] Gunn Braehour
J. Morgan Olgrinmore
P. Dunbar Tenant |
017 |
This name applies to a small cottage, out houses, and garden attached, The property of Colonel Guthrie. |
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FEITH A' GHEOIDH |
Feith a' Gheoidh |
Captn [Captain] GunnBraehour
J. Morgan Olgrinmore
P. Dunbar Tenant |
017 |
This name applies to a soft piece of ground lying north of Bothan Chailein. The property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie |
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County - Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk
[Note Feith a' Gheoidh] -- Goose Mire
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORR-A-GAIRBHEAL |
Torr a' Gairbheal |
James Morgan
P. Dunbar
James Henderson |
017 |
Applies to a small hill covered with Rough Pasture and [--?] pasture The property of Col. [Colonel] Guthrie. |
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TORR POITEACH |
Torr Poiteach |
James Morgan
P. Dunbar
James Henderson |
017 |
A small round hill in Olgrinmore, the name is taken from two or three small pits on the summit of it, which were once made use of as potato pits. |
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County of Caithness Parish of Hallkirk
[Note Torr Poiteach] -- Hill of Pots
or, Pit hill
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHARDALE |
Achardale
Auchardale
Achardale |
Mr William Hill Achardle
Mr David Bain Strathcoul
Mr William Henderson Bullinie
Estate Plan
Johnston's Map of Caithness |
017 |
A large farm-steading: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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BULENEY |
Buleney |
Mr William Hill Achardle
Mr David Bain Strathcoul
Mr William Henderson Bullinie
Estate Plan |
017 |
A small farm-steading, in "Harpsdale" the property of Sir, J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] Tenant William Henderson |
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STRATHCOUL |
Strathcoul |
Mr William Hill Achardle
Mr David Bain Strathcoul
Mr William Henderson Bullinie |
017 |
A small district in "Harpsdale", the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Halkirk
[Note Achardale] -- from Achadh Airde Dail
High Dale Field
[signed] Robert Kane Sapr. RE. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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Banachmore |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
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A small farm steading in "Harpsdale": the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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HARPSDALE |
Harpsdale |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
017 |
A large cultivated district extending from the South Side of "Halkirk" about three and a half Miles Southward, and from "Thurso River" to the precinct of "Spittal" district the property of Sir, J.G. Tollemache Sinclair [Baronet] |
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BLACK POOL |
Black Pool |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
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A deep portion of "Thurso River" the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] of Ulbster |
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Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CLANS GUNN & KEITH & MACKAY A.D. 1426 |
Site of Battle |
Captain Gunn Braehour
James Morgan Olginmore
William Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
A battle between the Clans, Gunn, Keith, and Mackay; the latter Supporting the Keiths, fought here A.D. 1426. Nothing is known about the engagement, but it is believed that the Clan Gunn had the worst of it, from the fact that the Chief of the Mackays was taken before the King at Inverness, for outrages committed on that Clan. |
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CHAPEL (Remains of) [Harpsdale] |
(Remains of) Chapel(Antiquity) |
Mr William Hill
Mr William Henderson
Mr David Bain |
017 |
The Remains of an Ancient Chapel: there is nothing definitely, nor historically Known about it but all the little scraps of tradition obtainable tend to show that, it was a "Roman Catholic Chapel". There is nothing Known of it's date. The property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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GRAVE YARD (Remains of) [Chapel, Harpsdale] |
Grave Yard (Antiquity) |
Mr William Hill
Mr William Henderson
Mr David Bain |
017 |
An ancient burying ground - that was attached to a Chapel that stood in its centre the remains of which still exist - but it was not used as such since about the Year 1810: Tradition shows that it was of the "Roman Catholics"; but there is nothing positively Known of it: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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DAIL DUBH |
Dail Dubh |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
017 |
A small "Plot" of ground now partially cover'd [covered] with heather, but was under cultivation a few years since the property of Col. [Colonel] Charles S. Guthrie, of Scots Calder. |
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DAIL A' CHROTHA |
Dail a' Chrotha |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
017 |
A small portion of ground in an uncultivated state, - but it had been cultivated - property of Col. [Colonel] C.S. Guthrie. The name is derived from a small hut, built by the Herds which once stood there.
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POLL A' CHOBHAIR |
Poll a' Chobhair |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson |
017 |
A deep portion of Thurso River So named from the frothy Surface of the Water: the property of Sir J.G Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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[Note Dail Dubh] -- Black Dale
[Note Dail a' Chrotha] -- Dale of the Hut
[Note Poll a' Chobhair] -- Pool of the Froth
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QUORAIG |
Quoraig
Quoraig
Quoraig |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr William Henderson
Estate Plan
Mr Logan
Rent Roll |
017 |
A small farm-steading: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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BALNAHARD |
Bal-na-hairde
Balnahard
Balnahard
Balnahard |
Mr William Hill
Mr David Bain
Mr Wiliam Henderson
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr Logan |
017 |
A small cultivated district in "Harpsdale": the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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[Note Bal-na-hairde] -- from Baile na h-Airde
Sig. [Signification] - Town of the height
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MARL LOCH |
Marl Loch |
Mr James Munro
Mr Robert Bain
Mr Donald Bain
Estate Plan |
017 |
A small Marshy Moss from the bottom of which "Marl" has been occasionally taken for manure: the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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TORR BUIE |
Torr Buidhe |
Mr James Munro
Mr Robert Bain
Mr Donald Bain |
017 |
A small hillock: the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE |
Pictish House (Site of) |
Mr James Munro Achanarras
Mr R. Bain Achmeny
Mr Donald Bain Harpsdale |
017 |
This is where one of those Pictish Houses stood: the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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BROUGH [1895] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House
(Remains of) |
Mr James Munro Achanarras
Mr R.Bain Achmeny
Mr Donald Bain Harpsdale |
017 |
A small artificial hillock: the remains of a Pictish House the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] |
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ACHLURE |
Achlure |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain, Achmeny.
William Miller, Achies |
017 |
This name applies to what was once a Farm Steading now only a dwelling house. Property of Sir P.M. Threipland, Bart [Baronet] of Fingask. |
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ACHANARRAS |
Achanarras |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain, Achmeny.
William Miller, Achies |
017 |
A large Farm-Steading with office houses and garden attached. property of Sir P.M. Threipland Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask. |
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BURN OF ACANARRAS |
Burn of Achanarras |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain, Achmeny.
William Miller, Achies |
017 |
This name apples to a Stream which rises a Short distance from Mybster "Inn" and running in a northerly direction joins the Burn of Halkirk a short distance from "Houstry" |
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ACHIES |
Achies
Achies
Achies |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain Achmenie.
William Miller, Achies
Estate Plan
Mr Logan Factor
Rent Roll |
017 |
This name applies to a Farm-Steading with office houses and garden attached property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] of Thurso East. |
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ACHMENEY |
Achmeney |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain Achmenie.
William Miller, Achies
Estate Plan
Mr Logan Factor
Rent Roll |
017 |
A dwelling house Situated a Short distance from Harpsdale Hill. Property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair, Bart [Baronet] of
Thurso East. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
James Munro, Achanarras.
Robert Bain Achmenie.
William Miller, Achies
Estate Plan
Mr Logan Factor
Rent Roll |
017 |
This is a small artificial Hillock:- the remains of a pictish house: the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Achlure] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
James Munro, Achanarras
Robert Bain Achmenie.
William Miller Achies |
017 |
This Picts House is situated close to the place called Achlure and is a very large one, it was opened in the Year 1850 and human remains were discovered in it. This mound is in every respect similar to those already described in this Parish. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [The Shean] |
The Shean Pict's House (Remains of) |
James Munro, Achanarras
Robert Bain Achmenie.
William Miller Achies |
017 |
This name applies to a small mound The remains of a Pict's House situated a short distance from Achanarras: the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] |
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TORRAN |
Torran |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland, Brawl Bin
Adam Hobkirk, Dorrery. |
017 |
This name applies to a Small dwelling house situated a few chains east of Loch Shurrery. Property of the Crown. |
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DORRERY |
Dorrery
Dorery
Dorrory
Dorrery
Dorrery
Dorrery |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland, Brawl Bin
Adam Hobkirk, Dorrery.
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
New Statis Acct. [Statistical Account]
Mr Purves Tenant
Mr Brims Thurso
Mr Sinclair |
017 |
A Farm Steading Situated a little east of Ben Dorrery. Property of the Crown. |
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DORRERY COTTAGE |
Dorrery Cottage |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland, Brawl Bin
Adam Hobkirk, Dorrery.
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
New Statis Acct. [Statistical Account]
Mr Purves Tenant
Mr Brims Thurso
Mr Sinclair |
017 |
This name applies to a Small Shooting Lodge situated close to the place called Dorrery. Property of the Crown. |
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CHAPEL (Remains of) [Dorrery] |
(Remains of) Chapel & Graveyard |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland Brawlbin.
Adam HobKirK Dorrery. |
017 |
This name applies to the remains of a Chapel and Burial ground, Situated a few chains east of Dorrery Lodge cottage. |
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STANDING STONES [Ben Dorrery] |
Standing Stones |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland Brawlbin.
Adam HobKirK Dorrery. |
017 |
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STANDING STONES [Ben Dorrery] |
Standing Stones |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale.
John Sutherland Brawlbin.
Adam HobKirK Dorrery. |
017 |
Applies to two Standing Stones Situated on the hill Called Ben Dorrery which are supposed to be sepulchral monuments. |
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CHAPEL (Remains of) [Dorrery] [note]
I have just learned from A. MacKay
Cnoc Glas that two gentlemen,
strangers, who had come to
examine the Chapel some years
ago. Called it Gavens Temple,
but he can give me no information
as to who they were, perhaps
this Gaven may have been the founder.
[Faint note Chapel and Burial Ground] -- very meagre & incomplete
descriptions of objects of antiquity
[initialled] W P
Standing Stones [Diagram/drawing of Stones 1 & 2 included on page with dimensions] --
[Stone 1] -- [Height] 5 ft [feet] 8 in [inches]; [Width] 3 ft [feet]; [Depth] 15 in [inches]
[Stone 2] -- [Height] 3 ft [feet]; [Width] 3 ft [feet] 6 in [inches]; [Depth] 3 1/2 in [inches] |
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BOTHAN GORM (In Ruins) |
Bothan Gorm |
A. Mackay Cnocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk Dorrery |
017 |
This name applies to a Ruin some little distance south of Torran The Property of "The Crown", |
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TOBAR AN LOIN |
Tobar an Loin |
A. Mackay Cnocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk Dorrery |
017 |
This name applies to a Spring on the east edge of Torran Water, close to where the old Drove Road crosses that Stream. |
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CREAG GHEAL |
Creag Geal |
A. Mackay Cnocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk Dorrery |
017 |
This name applies to a Small precipice on the South side of Ben Dorrery. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk and Thurso Det. [Detached]
[Note Bothan Gorm] -- Green Booth
[Note Tobar an Loin] -- Meadow Well
[Note Creag Geal] -- White Rock
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CREAG BUAILE BHUIDHEAGAN |
Creag Buaile Bhuidheagan |
A Mackay Cnoc glas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
William Sinclair Calgary |
017 |
This applies to a cliff on the south east side of Ben Dorrery. The word Buaile has very probably been taken from the form of the cliff which nealy surrounds a small, green, Knoll. |
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CNOC BUIDHE |
Cnoc Bhuidhe |
A Mackay Cnoc glas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
William Sinclair Calgary |
017 |
A Small round Knoll a short distance north west of Craig Buaile à [Bhuidheagan] The property of "the Crown," |
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[Note Creag Buaile Bhuidheagan] -- Rock of the Butterflower fold
[Faint note] -- This word Bhuidhan - It is not given in the Dictionary
but after the word butterflower, is given, Buidheag-an
which I understood Signified that the -an was sometimes
made use of instead of the eag, this changing it
from a n. f [nominative feminine] to a n. [nominative] masculin.
[initialled] G,R,
[Note Cnoc Bhuidhe] -- Yellow hill
[Entry for Grave Yard crossed out]
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CA-NA-CATANACH |
Ca na Catanach
Ca-na catanach |
Donald Gunn Dalnaha
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Calgary
Estate Plan of Strathmore. |
017 |
This applies to an old Drove road, leading from Dorrery, through extensive moors, to the County of Sutherland. It crosses the County boundary on the top of an eminence, called Cnoc nan Goile, extends for several miles through Sutherland-shire, but this name applies, only to the part between Cnoc nan Goile, and Dorrery. It ends between Druim a' Chracairnie and Ben Dorrery, As they left the path here, for various parts of the County it cannot be traced any farther. |
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[Note Ca na Catanach] -- Sutherland mens path.
corruption
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TOR RAN WATER |
Torran Water |
A. MacKay Knoc glas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk Dorrery |
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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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BAD NA H-ACHLAISE |
Bad na h-Achlaise |
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Calgary
William Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
This name applies to a hill side on the South east base of Ben Dorrery covered with Rough Pasture and heath. The property of "The Crown," And Col [Colonel] Guthrie Scotscalder. |
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BARD BAD NA H-ACHLAISE |
Bard Bad nah-Achlaise |
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Calgary
William Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
This name applies to rough piece of ground on the east side of Bad na h-Achlaise. The property of "the Crown", and Col. [Colonel] Guthrie Scots Calder. |
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[Note Bad na h-Achlaise] -- Bosom Tuft
[Note Bard Bad nah-Achlaise] -- Bosom tuft Park
[Note Allt Bad na h-Achlaise crossed out] -- Cancelled
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ACHNACOILE (In Ruins) |
Ach-na-Coile or Achadh na Coille |
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Gunn Braehour |
017 |
This applies to the remains of an old croft. The property of C. Guthrie of Scots Calder, |
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LEANAG MÒR AI BHAIRD |
Leanag Mòr a' Bhard |
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Gunn Braehour |
017 |
This name applies to a Small green piece of ground on the south east base of Bad na h-Achlaise. The property of C.S. Guthrie of Scots-calder. |
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BARD DUBH |
Bard Dubh |
A. McKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
Mr Gunn Braehour |
017 |
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[Note Ach-na-Coile] -- Field of the wood
[Note Leanag Mòr a' Bhard] -- Large plain of the Park.
[Note Bard Dubh] -- Black Park
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BADAN NA SEAN-AIRIDHE |
Badan na Sean-airidh |
Mr Gunn Braehour
M. Gunn Olgrinmore
J. Morgan Olgrinmore |
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This name applies to a piece of Pasture and heath a Short distance South of Bothan Chailein The property of Col. [Colonel] C.S. Guthrie of Scots-calder. |
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[Note] -- Small tuft of the old Sheeling.
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APPAT HILL |
Appat Hill |
Capt. [Captain] Gunn Braehour
D. Murray Appat
Mr Henderson Olgrinmore |
017 |
An eminence of moderate elevation covered with heath, lying west of Appat farm Steading. The property of Col.[Colonel] C.S. Guthrie Scots-calder. |
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FÉITH NA CRICHE |
Feith na Criche |
Capt. [Captain] Gunn Braehour
D. Murray Appat
Mr Henderson Olgrinmore |
017 |
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DORRERY LEANS |
Dorrery Leans |
Capt. [Captain] Gunn Braehour
D. Murray Appat
Mr Henderson Olgrinmore |
017 |
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BANNERMAN'S WELL |
Bannerman's Well |
Mr Henderson, Olgrinmore,
Mr Gunn. Braehour,
Mr Miller Achingoul. |
017 |
This well is situated upon Mr Henderson's Farm, in Olgrinmore. it is a good spring and it supplys a mill dam with water. it is well known by this name, |
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FUARAN NAN CUILEAG |
Fuaran-na-Cuileag |
Mr Henderson, Olgrinmore,
Mr Gunn. Braehour,
Mr Miller Achingoul, |
017 |
A Spring Well, situated about 20 Chains North from Achingoul. and said to be one of the best mills that is in the Parish of Halkirk, it is not very well known by this name. |
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STANDING STONES [Buolintogle] |
Standing Stones |
Mr Henderson, Olgrinmore,
Mr Gunn. Braehour,
Mr Miller Achingoul. |
017 |
There is four of these stones and they were placed so as to form certain Angles they also appear something liKe the letter T. and two them is placed East & West the other two North & South. they are Situated on the highest part of the hill. and about 14 chains West from Burlingtogle |
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[Note Fuaran na Cuileag] -- na' or nan
Flies' Well
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ALLT DUBH-CHAIRN |
Allt-dubh-charn |
Mr Gunn. Braehour,
Mr Henderson. Olgrinmore,
D. Miller, Achingoul. |
017 |
This is a small marshy kind of burn, taking its rise about half a mile West from the Black Loch. and flows Southwards the whole of its course, it is well known by this name, |
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Mr Gunn. Braehour,
Mr Henderson. Olgrinmore,
D. Miller, Achingoul. |
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[Note Allt-dubh-charn] -- Black cairn burn
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Achingoul |
David Miller, Tenant
Valuation Roll.
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Buolintogle
Buolintogle
Buolintogle
Buolintogle |
D. Henderson. Tenant
Valuation Roll.
D. Miller. Achingoul,
Mr Brims Thurso
Rent Roll
Mr Gunn Braehour |
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BLACK LOCH |
Black Loch |
D. Henderson, Tenant
Valuation Roll.
D. Miller, Achingoul. |
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APPAT |
Appat |
Donald Murray, Tenant.
Mr Gunn. Braehour.
D. Gunn. Olgrinbegg, |
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An Ordinary sized Farm-steading in good repair situated about 20 chains North of Olgrinbegg, the property of Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie of Scotscalder, |
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SCHOOL [Braehour] |
School |
Donald Gunn. Tenant,
Mr Gunn, Braehour,
D, Murray, Appat. |
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This is a private school built by Colonel Charles Seton Guthrie in 1858 for the convenience of children attending School, in that district it is situated half a mile North of Braehour, there is no Teacher for it at present, 18 boys & Girls attended last Winter, it is in good repair, |
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ALLTLUCHAN (In Ruins) |
Alltluchan (in ruins) |
Mr Gunn Braehour.
Mr Henderson. Olgrinmore,
Mr Miller Achingoul, |
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This name applies to the ruins of four small Crofts or what was once Crofts, but is now under Sheep pasture. they are situated North of Braehour about 60 chains Well known by this name, |
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Rifle Range |
Mr Gunn Braehour.
Mr Henderson. Olgrinmore,
Mr Miller Achingoul, |
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Allt-Achadh na Coille |
Mr Gunn Braehour.
Mr Henderson. Olgrinmore,
Mr Miller Achingoul, |
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A small burn which rises about half a mile West from Alltluchin. and flows Northwards untill it joins Allt dubh charn. it is well known by this name. |
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Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CLANS GUNN AND MCIVER A.D. 1594 |
Site of Battle (Fought A.D. 1594. |
Captain Gunn Braehour
R. McLeod Pulleyhour
John Munro Pulleyhour |
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This Battle was fought in 1594 between the Clans Gunn and McIvers. The latter is said to have been encamped on an eminence near Pulleyhour, where the remains of a circular embankment is still to be seen and is pointed out as - Site of Camp, Another of the same is said to have stood about a quarter of a mile to the east, the site of which has been shown to me, by R. McLeod Pulleyhour, See descriptive remarks on Camp No 2. The McIvers were Stationed at Camp No 1 when a division of the Gunns advanced to the Pulleyhour Ford, and Sent there Sharp Shooters to intercept them, the Gunns however caused them to retreat to the summit of the hill, where, when they were engaged, hand to hand, a Second division of the Clan Gunn, who forded the river below Longside, came unobserved to the rear of their enemy, who expected no danger from that quarter. The McIvers were nearly all killed, with their chief; who fell among the first. This Battle field was pointed out to [continued on page 146] |
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Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CLANS GUNN AND MCIVER A.D. 1594 |
Site of Battle Continued |
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Site of TUMULI [Pullyhour] |
Tumuli (Supposed Site of) |
Capt [Captain] Gunn Braehour
R. McLeod Pulleyhour
Mr. Munro Pulleyhour |
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The small crosses on Trace, point out the Supposed Site of the Cairns, as near as can be Shown from description, of Authorities. |
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PULLYHOUR |
Pullyhour
Pullyhour |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair
Mr William Bain
Mr J. Munro
Estate Plan |
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A small farm-steading in Harpsdale the property of Sir J. G Tollemache Sinclair |
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PULLYHOUR FORD |
Pullyhour Ford |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair
Mr William Bain
Mr J. Munro Estate Plan |
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A part of Thurso River passable by horse and cart: the property of Sir J. G Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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Site of TUMULUS [Pullyhour] |
No [1] Tumulus (Site of) |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair
Mr William Bain
Mr J. Munro Estate Plan |
017 |
Site of an ancient Tumulus, tradition shows that it belonged to either the "Gunns" or Sinclairs - clans that were in hostility against each other in this locality, but to which of them it belonged is not Known The property of Sir J. G Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Tulloch No 1.
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair
Mr William Bain
Mr J. Munro |
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The ruins of a Picts house: the property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of Calder |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Tulloch No 1.
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair
Mr William Bain
Mr J. Munro |
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The ruins of a Picts house: the property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of calder |
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Site of TUMULUS [Pullyhour] |
No 2 Camp (Site of)
Human Remains (found here) |
Capt [Captain] Gunn Braehour
R. McLeod Pulleyhour
John Munro Pulleyhour |
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All traces of this one, has been removed, and the place where it stood cultivated many years ago, but the Site has been shown to me, by Mr. R. McLeod who has seen the wall, or embankment which encircled it, when it was about three feet high. He says "it was larger than No 1. and as near as he can remember, would measure about Sixty five feet in diameter." |
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This has, very probably, been a Pict's house, altho; [although] it was
given to me as a camp. This one has been removed many
years ago, and very few of the present inhabitants, have
seen it. but from R. McLeod's description of it (who believes
it was the same at No 1) and from the fact of the human
remains being found in it, I think there can be no doubt
about it's having been a Picts house. Mr. Gunn Braehour
says he has read many accounts, and heard many
of the battle, but never heard nor saw anything
about a Camp being there, except by the present
Inhabitants of Pullyhour. [initialled] G.R.
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ACHLACHAN MOSS |
Achlachan Moss |
See 6 inch Name Book Sheet 22 |
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OLGRIMBEG |
Olgrinbeg
Olganybeg
Olgrimbeg |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr William Bain Buoleakach
Mr J. Munro Pulleyhour
Johnstones map of Caithness
Rent Roll
Valuation Roll for 1826
Mr. Brims. Factor |
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A small Cultivated district: the property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of Scots Calder Some of the tenans spell it this name Olgrimbeg others Olgrinbeg and some Oldnabeg. |
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ST PETER'S CHAPEL (Remains of) |
Olgrinbeg Chapel (Remains of) |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr William Bain Buoleakach
Mr J. Munro Pulleyhour
Johnstones map of Caithness
Rent Roll
Valuation Roll for 1826
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The remains of an ancient Roman Catholic Chapel dedicated to St. Peter: Interments continue to be made at it but the date of it's erection is entirely - according to authority - lost: it's extent was about 28 feet, by 17. The property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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The remains of an ancient Roman Catholic Chapel dedicated to St. Peter: Interments continue to be made at it but the date of it's erection is entirely - according to authority - lost: it's extent was about 28 feet, by 17. The property of Col. [Colonel] C. S. Guthrie of Scots Calder. |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE |
Stone Cist found here |
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr William Bain Buoleakach
Mr J. Munro Pulleyhour
Johnstones map of Caithness
Rent Roll
Valuation Roll for 1826
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017 |
This was one of those stone "Cist's" or Coffins very frequently found in this country, it consisted of rough stone slabs that composed the sides, ends, top and bottom containing - apparently - human remains. on the property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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BULIACKACH |
Buliackach |
Mr William Bain occupying Tenant
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr John Munro Pulleyhour.
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr Logan Factor. |
017 |
A medium farm-steading in Harpsdale the property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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LEOSAG |
Leosag |
Mr William Bain occupying Tenant
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr John Munro Pulleyhour.
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr Logan Factor. |
017 |
A medium farm-steading: the property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Leosag] |
Leosag Tulloch |
Mr William Bain occupying Tenant
Mr Benjamin Sinclair Leosag
Mr John Munro Pulleyhour.
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr Logan Factor. |
017 |
The ruin of an Ancient Picts house the property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair A great many bones - apparently human - were some few years ago extracted from this "Tulloch" |
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HARPSDALE HILL |
Harpsdale Hill |
Mr A. Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Mr William Bain. Schoolmaster
Mr Robert Forbes Dale Crofts |
017 |
A long ridge the whole of which is arable land, it is situated about four miles South of HalKirK Village and is well known by this name, the property of Sir John George Tolemash-Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] of Ulibster. |
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LÀTHACH STAINGEAN |
Lathach Staingean |
Mr A. Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Mr William Bain. Schoolmaster
Mr Robert Forbes Dale Crofts |
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Is situated in harpsdale at the South East corner of that district. the peat of this moss is said to be very good it is well known by this name. and is the property of Sir J.G. Tolemash - of Ulibster - |
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LÀTHACH-STAINGEAN |
Lathstaingan
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George McDonald, Tenant,
Robert Forbes. Dale Crofts
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Home Farm] |
School |
William Bain. Schoolmaster, Alexander Sutherland. Harpsdale,
Donald Bain. Torrbui. |
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This is a Free Church School bult in 1841 by general subscription. it is in good repair there are 30 Boys. and 14 Girls, attending this School, it is situated about 60 chains North of Dale Home Farm. |
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DALE CROFTS |
Dale Crofts |
Robert Forbes. Tenant.
John Martin Tenant.
Alexander Sutherland. Harpsdale. |
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Three small crofts a short distance North East of Dale Home Farm. none of the three is in good repair. they are the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge of FingasK. |
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Torrbuie |
Donald Bain. Tenant.
A Sutherland Harpsdale.
William Bain Schoolmaster |
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ACHANARRAS HILL |
Achanrras Hill |
Donald Williamson. Achanrras.
Mr A. Sutherland. Harpsdale
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A small hill the greater part of which is rough ground it is Situated about mid way between Spittal Hill and that of Harpsdale Hill, the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge, of FingasK. |
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BlacK Pool |
Donald Williamson. Achanrras.
Mr A. Sutherland. Harpsdale
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This is a small Marshy kind of loch Situated at the North side of Achanrras hill. it is well known by this name and is upon the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge of FingasK. |
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HOME FARM |
Home Farm |
Alexander Gunn. Esq Dale.
A Sutherland. Harpsdale.
R. Forbes Dale Crofts. |
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Cnoc Donn (Remains of Pictish House) |
Mr W. Mowatt, Tormsdale
Mr A. Sutherland, Harpsdale
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Newlands
Newlands
Newlands |
Sir T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] Thurso Castle.
Mr Robert Bain. Harpsdale
Mr James Steven HalKirk |
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[Entry for Rudhe-na-Cailleach crossed out] -- [Authorities] - Mr A. Sutherland. Harpsdale
Mr R. Forbes. Dale Crofts.
John Martin. Dale Crofts.
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BUOLTOR |
Buoltor |
John Sinclair Tenant
Peter Campbell. Sibster,
William Ritchie. BannisKirk |
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SIBSTER MOSS |
Sibster Moss |
John Sinclair Tenant
Peter Campbell. Sibster,
William Ritchie. BannisKirk |
018 |
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Clashgal |
Mr D. Tait. Tenant.
P. Campbell. Sibster
William Ritchie, Banniskirk. |
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BANNISKIRK MOSS |
Banniskirk Moss |
P. Campbell Sibster
J. Sinclair Boultor
William Ritchie Banniskirk |
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MILTONPARK |
Mitonpark |
Mr John Alexander
Mr John Manson
Mr John Dingwal |
018 |
A large - Gentleman's residence very fashionably finished; having a good Garden and ornamental pleasure grounds attached: the property of, Trustees of the late James Williamson Esqr |
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Banniskirk |
Mr John Alexander
Mr John Manson
Mt John Dingwal |
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Knockanruah |
Mr John Alexander
Mr John Manson
Mr John Dingwal |
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Banniskirk Quarry |
Mr John Alexander Banniskirk
Mr John Manson Banniskirk
Mr John Dingwal Halkirk |
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Chapel
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Mr John Alexander Banniskirk
Mr John Manson Banniskirk
Mr John Dingwal Halkirk |
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Grave Yard (Site of) |
Mr John Alexander Banniskirk
Mr John Manson Banniskirk
Mr John Dingwal Halkirk |
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ACHCOMHAIRLE |
Achcomhairle |
Mr P. Campbell Sibster
Mr D. Mill
Mr J. Grant Spittal |
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This was formerly a large farm-steading, but now a shepherd's house It was so named from a "Council" having assembled in it, - in consequence of the removal of the "Georgemas Fair" from "Spittal Hill" - to consider about it's retention; but their efforts in that respect failed. The property of the Trustees of the late James Williamson Esqr |
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(Site of) Pictish House |
Mr P. Campbell Sibster
Mr D. Mill
Mr J. Grant Spittal |
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The remains of this Pictish House" were removed many years ago: the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask |
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Spittal Hill |
Mr P. Campbell Sibster
Mr D. Mill
Mr J. Grant Spittal
Torfius' History of Caithness* |
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A partially cultivated hill, and one of the highest in this County: the Parish Boundary passes over it's top. The "Georgemas Fair was formerly held on the top of this hill; *besides, it was a great military station, or common place of rendevous in Caithness of Old, and it was here that "Comes Magbragdus" - a Scots nobleman - assembled a great army to attack Liotus in "Paludes Scidensibus"; i.e. extensive tracts of plain mossy ground in the vicinity, - and to the South - of this hill. Partly the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet], and the Trustees of the late James Williamson Esqr |
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ST MAGNUS' CHAPEL (Remains of) |
St Magnus Chapel (Remains of) |
Mr J. Grant Spittal
Mr William Miller Sibster
Mr D. Mill Sibster
Torfeus' history of Caithness* |
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This is the remains of an ancient "Roman Catholic Chapel", whether this Chapel was built and endowed by St. Magnus, or whether it was dedicated to him afterwards is not Known; however it bears his name. *It is probable that this Chapel was connected with an hospital which was named after him, and built by him - "where the sick heard sermons". The name of the place in which the chapel stood "Spittal" bears close affinity with hospital. The property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask. |
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This grave-yard, which surrounds St Magnus' Chapel at Spittal, is enclosed by an old wall, which has Sunk so low that the cattle can step over it with ease. The in side of the chapel and all round it, is covered with grave stones, all of which are lying without any inscriptions. Interments, though few, still take place in it. [initialled] GR. |
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[Faint note] -- A graveyard is shewn surrounding
this Chapel - it should be noticed
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[initialled] W.P
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Site of ST MAGNUS' HOSPITAL |
St Magnus' Hospital (Site of) |
Captain Gunn Braehour
Mr Grant Spittal
Mr Brims Thurso |
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This Hospital, Supposed to have been built by St Magnus, Stood a few feet south west of the old Chapel, of that name, at Spittal, which, as well as the Hospital, was supported by that individual with an endowment of lands. It is also said that the endowment was increased by Earl Ronald, another of the earls of Orkney, the same individual who was the originator and benefactor of the Kirkwall Cathedral, in memory of St Magnus. For many years the Clan Gunn held, hereditary, the Governorship, and management of this Chapel, and Hospital, but about the middle of the 16th century, that power was taken from them, by the united Clans Keith, Sinclair, and Mackay, with whom they were continually at variance. Up to the end of the eighteenth century the Gunns are said to have carried their dead from all parts of the County, as well as the Kildonan district of the Sutherland County, in order to be interred in this Chapel, of Spittal.
"The lands mortified in support of this Hospital was swallowed up at the Reformation". See Notes, Torfeus' History Page 92. There is nothing of the Hospital, now to be seen, but Mr Gunn farmer Braehour says, he has seen part
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part of the South wall, which was taken down by a Mr Renny, many years ago; who was once a tenant of the farm of Spittal." Mr Gunn can still point out the site, and kindly went to the ground for that purpose. He says "The South wall measured, - 102 feet; which, he thinks was the length of the building." |
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SPITAL |
Spittal |
John Grant. Tenant
John Miller. Balbeg,
David Munro. Achanrras. |
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Is a large Farmsteading in very good repair situated about forty chains West of Spittal Quarries. the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge, of Fingask. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Fairy Hillock] |
Fairy Hillock (Remains of) Pictish House |
John Grant. Tenant
John Miller. Balbeg,
David Munro. Achanrras. |
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This is a small Pictish House, situated upon the Farm of Spittal, it in small, and it appears whole, it is similar to all the rest of the Pictish Houses in the Parish, for shape though some smaller. |
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SPITAL QUARRIES |
Spittal Quarries |
John Grant. Tenant
John Miller. Balbeg,
David Munro. Achanrras.. |
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These are Flagstone Quarries and are extensive. there being about one hundred men employed at the working of them. they are situated on the South side of Spittal Hill and upon the property Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart [Baronet] of FingasK |
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BOG WELL |
Bog Well |
John Grant, Spittal.
David Munro. Achanrras.
George Bruce Achanrras. |
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A spring well the water of which is very pure and good, the people that live near to where it is, says that it was never seen to get dry, it is situated up the Farm of Achanarras, and surrounded by a small piece of marshy ground, |
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POTHOUSE WELL |
Pothouse Well |
John Grant, Spittal.
David Munro. Achanrras.
George Bruce Achanrras. |
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A whisKy pot was found in this well a number of years ago, hence the name. it is a common spring well, situated on the Farm of Spittal, and about ten chains South from the dwellinghouse of that farm, it is very well known in the district by this name. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr an Fhìdleir] |
Torr-an-Fhìdhleir (Remains of) Pictish House |
John Grant, Spittal
John Miller, Balbeg,
David Munro, Achanrras. |
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BARDSMERKIE |
Bardsmerkie |
John Grant, Spittal
John Miller, Balbeg,
David Munro, Achanrras. |
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[Note Torr-an-Fìdleir] -- Fiddlers Cairn
[Note Achie, crossed out] -- Cancelled - [initialled] WP.
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Buolinach |
Donald Williamson. Tenant.
John Grant, Spittal
John Miller. Balbeg. |
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An ordinary sized Farmsteading. not in very good repair situate at the South side of Achanrras Hill. the property of Sir. P. M. Thriepland Budge, of Fingask. |
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Balbeg |
John Miller Tenant.
John Grant, Spittal.
David Munro, Achanrras. |
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A small farmsteading, in bad repair. situated about half a mile West from Spittal Quarries. the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge, of FingasK. |
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SCHOOL [Spittal] |
School |
Mr A. Purdie. Schoolmaster.
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John Miller. Balbeg, |
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General Assembly School Spittal. built for a private school by the late Sir Ralph. but in 43 [1843] became a branch of the Parish School. the Teacher is supported by School fees & the government grant, there is 60 Scholars, Boys and Girls equ.l, dwelling house attached, all in good repair. Situated near Spittal Quarries. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Mybster] |
(Remains of)
Tulloch of Mybster
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Mr James Sutherland Mybster
Mr William Mackay Halkirk
Mr Donald Mackay Halkirk |
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A small artificial hillock; the remans of a Picts house. The property of Sir P.M. Thriepland of Fingask Park. - Portions of this mound have been removed, but it has never been properly opened up. |
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MYBSTER |
Mybster |
Mr James Sutherland Mybster
Mr William Mackay Halkirk
Mr Donald Mackay Halkirk |
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MYBSTER INN |
Mybster Inn |
Mr James Sutherland Mybster
Mr William Mackay Halkirk
Mr Donald Mackay Halkirk |
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GREY STONE |
Grey Stone
Grey Stone
Grey Stone |
Mr William Sutherland. Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland, Mybster Inn.
Mr Donald Munto. Mybster. |
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This name applies to a large stone which is situated close to the Mybster Inn, it has every appearance of being a natural rocK, but is generally supposed to be one of the Standing Stones marKing the site of a grave. Mr William Sutherland, BlacKsmith, Mybster, says, that the old name for this stone was "Clach Ghlaise", The stone has been split by a shot which was put in by the said William Sutherland some few years ago. |
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STANDING STONES [Balvedavist] |
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones |
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster.
Mr James Sutherland Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro, Mybster. |
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Three large stones situated in the Mybster district, and near the place called Balvedavist. These stones are supposed to marK the site of graves - similar in every respect to the ones at Halsary & else where in the parish of Watten. I cannot get any very reliable information in connection with them, but, "Torfeus" in his "History of Caithness", mentions some standing stones at a place called "Achutibist", when speaKing of those at Halsary. Now there is no such place in this neighbourhood as "Achutibist", but, as these are the only standing stones in this district, and, as there is a place adjacent called Balvedavist, I am of opionion that it is this place he means. The stones mentioned above, though once standing, are now all lying flat, or nearly so, on the ground. A rough sketch of the stones is given on margin. |
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[Diagram/drawings of Stones 1, 2 & 3 with dimensions included on page] -- [Stone 1 Length] 5 ft [feet] 6 in [inches]; [Breadth] 1 ft [foot]; [Height] 18 in [inches]
[Stone 2 Length] 3 ft [feet] 6 in [inches]; [Breadth] 2 ft [feet] 7 in [inches]; [Height] 2 ft [feet]
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BALVEDAVIST |
Balvedavist
Balvedavist
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Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster. |
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This name applies to a small piece of land, situated a little north west of Achkeepster. There was once a farm stood here having this name; it is the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland, and is a corruption of the gaelic for the Tuft of the Fox or beast town. |
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WELL OF BALVEDAVIST |
Well of Balvedavist
Well of Balvedavist
Well of Balvedavist |
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster. |
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WELL OF MYBSTER |
Well of Mybster
Well of Mybster
Well of Mybster |
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster. |
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A very fine Spring well situated a little east of the Well of Balvedavist, and close to the Standing Stones. |
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BALLONE |
Ballone
Ballone
Ballone |
Mr William Sutherland,
Mr James Sutherland,
Mr Donald Munro. |
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A small farm steading situated on the road side, leading from Mybster Inn to Westerdale: the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bart. [Baronet] of Fingask. - Donald Gunn is the Tenant of this farm. - |
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BURN OF BALLONE |
Burn of Ballone
Burn of Ballone
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Mr William Sutherland,
Mr James Sutherland,
Mr Donald Munro. |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1867 |
Stone Cist found here A.D. 1867 (Containing human Remains)
Stone Cist found here A.D. 1867 (Containing human Remains)
Stone Cist found here A.D. 1867 (Containing human Remains) |
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Mr James Sutherland,
Mr Donald Munro. |
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Mr Sutherland of Mybster Inn, the Tenant on this farm, says, that in the year 1867, while ploughing this field, he came upon a stone cist; it was about 5 feet long and of the usual description. - |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE |
(Site of) Pictish House
(Site of) Pictish House
(Site of) Pictish House |
Mr A. Gunn, Dale,
Mr B. Sutherland Achkeepster,
Mr Murdo. McBeath, Tormsdale. |
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Alexander Gunn Esq. of Dale, says that there was once a large Pictish House here, it was removed many years ago, and the stones taken from the inside of it, were used in building the outhouses etc. on the farm of AchKeepster. When this mound was being razed, the workmen came upon some human remains, and several bones belonging to animals were also discovered. |
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CEANN NAM BAD |
Ceann nam Bad |
Mr A. Gunn. Dale.
Mr Murdo. McBeath. Tormsdale.
Mr William Mowatt Tormsdale. |
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BAD A' CHEÒ |
Bad a' cheò |
Mr A. Gunn. Dale.
Mr Murdo. McBeath. Tormsdale.
Mr William Mowatt Tormsdale. |
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CNOC CÌNN |
Cnoc-cinn |
Mr A. Gunn. Dale.
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ACHKEEPSTER |
Achkeepster
Achateepster
Achtepster
Achchipster |
Mr B. Sutherland. Tenant
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Donald Gunn Mybster
Johnstones Co [County] map
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Is a shepherds dwellimg. it was once a farm but it is now attached to Dale. and is all under Sheep pasture, its the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Budge. of FingasK. |
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ACHKEEPSTER MOSS |
Achkeepster Moss |
Mr B. Sutherland. Achkeepster.
John Miller, Balbeg,
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BLACK BURN |
BlacK Burn |
Mr B. Sutherland. Achkeepster,
John Miller, Balbeg,
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Causeymire |
James Sinclair, Bognagee.
William Sinclair, Bognagee.
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HIGH BURN |
High Burn |
James Sinclair, Bognagee.
William Sinclair, Bognagee.
Donald Gunn, Causeymire |
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BLACK MIRE |
Black Mire |
James Sinclair, Bognagee.
William Sinclair, Bognagee.
Donald Gunn, Causeymire |
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Bognagee
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James Sinclair, Bognagee.
William Sinclair, Bognagee.
Donald Gunn, Causeymire.
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ALLT AIKERGILL |
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Torr Grasgen |
William Sutherland Torran
Donald Sinclair
Cnoc-Dubh
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TORR NAM FIADHAG |
Torr nam Fiadhag |
William Sutherland Torr
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William Elder Bognagee |
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TORR A' CHOILICH |
Tor-a-choilich |
William Sutherland Torran
Donald Sinclair Cnoc-Dubh
William Elder Bognagee |
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[Note Torr Grasgen] -- Stone-berry, Hill
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[Note Torr nam Fiadhag] -- Crow-berries (Black)
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KNOCKDOO |
Cnoc Dubh
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Knockdoo
Knock Doo |
William Sutherland Torran
Donald Sinclair Knockdoo
William Elder Bognagee
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Druim a Choille |
William Sutherland Torran
Donald Sinclair Knockdoo
William Elder Bognagee
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[Note Cnoc-Dubh or Knockdoo] -- Black Knoll
Knockdoo - See [Valuation Roll]
[Note Druim a Choille] -- Ridge of the Wood
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ALLT DUBH |
Allt Dubh |
William Sutherland, Torran.
Alexander Campbell, Westerdale.
Donald Elder, Glutt. |
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ALLT MÒR |
Allt Mòr |
William Sutherland, Torran.
Alexander Campbell, Westerdale.
Donald Elder, Glutt. |
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Allt nam Bo |
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[Note Allt Dubh] -- Black Burn
[Note Allt Mòr] -- Big Burn
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Little River |
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Alexander Campbell Westerdale.
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Dalocher
Dalwacher |
William Sutherland, Torran.
Alexander Campbell Westerdale.
Donald Elder, Glutt.
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Mr A. Campbell, Westerdale,
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HALKIRK PARISH
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THURSO (DET) [DETACHED]
CAITHNESS-SHIRE
[signed] F.W. Nixon Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
26/72 April [26 April 1872] |
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HALKIRK PARISH AND THURSO (Det) [Detached] -- INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Achaeter -- 12
Achagui -- 93
Achalone -- 102
Achalone Moss -- 9
Achamealanach -- 11
Achanarras -- 125
Achanarras Hill -- 155
Achardale -- 115
Achavarigel -- 64
Achavarn -- 65
Achavrole -- 68
Achcomhairle -- 161
Ach Hacon -- 5
Achies -- 73
Achies -- 126
Achingoul -- 141
Achkeepster -- 180
Achkeepster Moss -- 180
Achlachan Moss -- 150
Achlure -- 125
Achmemey -- 126
Achnacoile (In Ruins) -- 136
Achnavast -- 19
Achscrabster -- 18
Achscrabster Quarries -- 21
Achscrabster Moss -- 31
Achsmalary -- 21
Allt Achnacolie -- 143
Allt Aikergill -- 182
Alltan Domhain -- 3
Alltan Ghuinne -- 22
Allt Dubh -- 185
Allt Dubh-chairn -- 140
Alltluchan (In Ruins) -- 143
Allt Mòr -- 185
Allt nam Bò -- 185
Appat -- 142
Appat Hill -- 138
Assery -- 25
A Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here A.D. 1869 -- 23
A Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here -- 25
A Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here -- 151
A Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here A.D. 1867 -- 176
Bad a' Cheò -- 179
Badan na Sean-airidhe -- 137
Bad na h-Achlaise -- 135
Balbeg -- 168
Ballone -- 176
Balnahard -- 121
Balnahishoch -- 28
Balvedavist -- 175
Banachmore -- 116
Bannerman's Well -- 139
Banniskirk -- 159
Banniskirk Moss -- 158
Banniskirk Quarry -- 160
Baptismal Font -- 17
Bard Bad na h-Achlaise -- 135
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Bardmenlas -- 70
Bardnahoich -- 102
Bardsmerkie -- 167
Ben Dorrery -- 105
Black Burn -- 180
Black Loch -- 141
Black Mire -- 42
Black Mire -- 181
Blackpark -- 83
Blackpark -- 99
Blackpark Well -- 99
Black Pool -- 116
Black Pool -- 155
Bloody Moss -- 97
Blar a' Choire -- 108
Blar Dearg -- 59
Blar Liath -- 89
Bognagee -- 182
Bog Well -- 166
Bothan Gorm (In Ruins) -- 131
Bothan-chailein -- 113
Brackrevach -- 22
Brawl Castle -- 54
Brawl Castle (Remains of) -- 51
Breakery -- 55
Bridge of Knockglass -- 7
Bridge Street -- 79
Bridge Well -- 86
Buleney -- 115
Buliackach -- 152
Bullhalladale Quarry (Disused) -- 46
Buolinach -- 168
Buolintogle -- 141
Buoltor -- 157
Burn of Achanarras -- 125
Burn of Ballone -- 176
Burn of Halkirk -- 88
Burn of Sour -- 45
Calder Bridge -- 66
Calder Burn -- 75
Calgary -- 106
Ca-na-catanach -- 133
Carnavagry (In Ruins) -- 43
Castledon -- 56
Causeymire -- 181
Ceann nam Bad -- 179
Chapel Pool -- 95
Chapel (Remains of) -- 119
Chapel (Remains of) -- 130
Church (on Site of Chapel) -- 83
Church Pot -- 52
Church Street -- 79
Church Well -- 85
Clachan of Gerston -- 77
Clais Gheal -- 89
Clais nan Searrach -- 108
Clashgal -- 70
Clashgal -- 157
Clashwan -- 31
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Cnoc Cìnn -- 179
Cnoc Donn, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 156
Cnoc na Gaoith -- 57
Cnoc Scoot -- 104
Combination Poorhouse -- 47
Comlifoot -- 85
Commercial Inn -- 82
Corn Mill -- 63
Corrie -- 108
Creag an Fhithich -- 5
Creagan na Caorach -- 103
Creag an Uisge -- 103
Creag Buaile Bhuidheagan -- 132
Creag Gheal -- 131
Crescent Street -- 82
Dail a' Chròtha -- 120
Dail Dubh -- 120
Dale Crofts -- 154
Daluacher -- 186
Dorrery -- 129
Dorrery Cottage -- 129
Dorrery Leans -- 138
Drakerous -- 95
Druim a' Choìlle -- 184
Fairy Hillock, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 165
Féith a' Gheòidh -- 113
Féith an Ime -- 103
Féith na Criche -- 138
Flint Arrowheads and Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here A.D. 1840 -- 54
Forsie -- 11
Forsie Moss -- 10
Forss Water -- 22
Free Church -- 81
Free Church Manse -- 72
Free Church School -- 64
Free Church School (Boys & Girls) -- 154
Framside -- 32
Fuaran nan Cuileag -- 139
Georgemas Inn -- 52
George Street -- 79
Gerston -- 78
Gerston Distillery -- 76
Grave Yard -- 19
Grave Yard -- 37
Grave Yard (Remains of) -- 119
Grave Yard -- 130
Grave Yard -- 151
Grave Yard -- 162
Green Point -- 41
Grey Stone -- 112
Grey Stone -- 172
Halkirk -- 1
Halkirk -- 84
Halkirk Bridge -- 86
Halkirk Farm (In Ruins) -- 87
Halkirk Mill (Corn) -- 77
Halkirk Well -- 87
Harpsdale -- 116
Harpsdale Hill -- 153
High Burn -- 181 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Hill of Calder -- 93
Hill of Howe -- 31
Hill of Leurary -- 26
Hill of Sour -- 50
Home Farm -- 155
Houstry -- 105
Housle Cairn, Pict's House, (Remains of) Stone Cist containing Human Remains, Bronze Rings, Iron Spearheads and Pottery found here. -- 75
Human Remains found here -- 71
Iryglass -- 12
Island Pool -- 95
Kettle Pool -- 99
Knockanruah -- 159
Knockdoo -- 184
Knockglass -- 8
Knock Glass, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 8
Làthach Staingean -- 153
Làthach-staingean -- 153
Leanag Mòr a' Bhaird -- 136
Leans of Achalone -- 9
Leans of Achaster -- 15
Leans of Forsie -- 10
Leathad Beag -- 9
Leosag -- 152
Leurary -- 30
Little Island -- 66
Little Moss -- 12
Little River -- 186
Lochan Dubh -- 109
Lochan Ealach -- 15
Lochan nam Biorachan -- 14
Loch Calder -- 61
Lochend -- 67
Loch Leurary -- 20
Loch Olginey -- 94
Lochside -- 42
Lochside -- 69
Lower Achavrole -- 68
Lower Bulloch -- 29
Lower Sour -- 45
Manse -- 52
Marl Loch -- 123
Mill of Knockglass (Corn) -- 8
Millton -- 77
Milton -- 20
Miltonpark -- 159
Moss of Halkirk -- 73
Moss of Halkirk -- 101
Moss of Tongside -- 94
Mybster -- 169
Mybster Inn -- 169
Newlands -- 55
Newlands -- 156
Newlands of Tongside -- 93
North Calder -- 35
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Olgrimmore -- 109
Olgrimmore Moss -- 140
Park Well -- 81
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 4
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 7
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 7
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 25
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 30
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 34
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 34
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 37
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 49
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 49
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 101
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 101
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 104
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 106
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 107
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 107
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 112
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 124
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 124
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 126
Pict's House (Remains of) Human Remains found here A.D. 1850 -- 127
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 148
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 148
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 152
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 169
Plocan -- 64
Poll a' Chobhair -- 120
Port-an-eilein -- 61
Post Office -- 5
Post Office -- 69
Post Office -- 82
Pothouse Well -- 166
Priest Hillock -- 18
Pullyhour -- 147
Pullyhour Ford -- 147
Quoraig -- 121
Red Well (Chalybeate) -- 42
Rifle Range (Volunteer) -- 48
Rifle Range (Volunteer) -- 143
River Thurso -- 96
Rougie -- 56
School (Boys & Girls) -- 21
School -- 80
School -- 81
School -- 142
School (Boys & Girls) -- 168
Sharkley Well -- 50
Sibster -- 53
Sibster Burn -- 88
Sibster Moss -- 157
Sinclair Street -- 79
Site of Bishop's Palace -- 53
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Names of Objects -- Page
Site of Chapel -- 87
Site of Chapel -- 160
Site of Conflict between the Clans Gunn & Keith & Mackay A.D. 1426 -- 117
Site of Conflict between the Clans Gunn and McIver A.D. 1594 -- 145
Site of Grave Yard -- 160
Site of Pict's House -- 43
Site of Pict's House, A Sculptured Stone found here A.D. 1841 -- 54
Site of Pict's House -- 80
Site of Pict's House -- 124
Site of Pict's House -- 161
Site of Pict's House, Human Remains found here -- 177
Site of St Magnus' Hospital -- 163
Site of Tumulus -- 147
Site of Tumulus -- 149
Site of Tumuli -- 146
Sithean Adhaire, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 94
Skinnet -- 35
South Calder -- 63
Spital -- 165
Spital Hill -- 161
Spital Quarries -- 165
Standing Stones -- 13 & 14
Standing Stone -- 106
Standing Stones -- 130
Standing Stones -- 139
Standing Stones -- 174
Strath (In Ruins) -- 100
Strath Beg -- 187
Strathcoul -- 115
St Magnus' Chapel (Remains of) -- 162
St Peter's Chapel (Remains of) -- 151
St Thomas's Chapel (In Ruins) -- 37
Supposed Site of Chapel Human Remains found here A.D. 1852 -- 74
Supposed Site of St Trostan's Chapel -- 19
The Carachs -- 107
The Crochan -- 104
The Den -- 17
The Garrow -- 72
The Leck -- 73
The Shean -- 30
The Shean, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 127
Three Stone Cists containing Human Remains found here A.D. 1852 -- 74
Thurso Detached -- 1
Tobar an Loin -- 131
Tongside -- 93
Torr a' Chàise -- Pict's House (Remains of) -- 16
Torr a' Choilich -- 183
Torr-a-gairbheal -- 114
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Names of Objects -- Page
Torran -- 129
Torranakist -- 23
Torran Dubh Meadhon a' Bhlair -- 59
Torr an Fhìdhleir -- Pict's House (Remains of) -- 167
Torran Leans -- 60
Torran Mìn -- 111
Torranshondall -- 100
Torran Water -- 134
Torr Bàn na Gruagaich, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 41
Torr Breac -- 111
Torr Buie -- 123
Torrbuie -- 154
Torr Grasgen -- 183
Tor Harlogan -- 84
Torr na Cubhaige -- 91
Torr nam Fiadhag -- 183
Torr nam Dearcag -- Pict's House (Remains of) -- 112
Torr Poìteach -- 114
Torrslabon Pool -- 46
Trawl Pool -- 78
Tulach an t-Sionnaich, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 29
Tulach Buaile Assery, Pict's House (Remains of) -- 41
Tulloch of Achavarn, Pict's House (Remains of ) -- 65
Tulloch of Millton, Pict's House (Remains of ) -- 71
Tullochs of Assery, Pict's Houses (Remains of ) -- 29
Upper Bulloch -- 39
Upper Sour -- 50
West Calder -- 32
West Calder Hill -- 32
Well of Balvedavist -- 175
Well of Mybster -- 175
Widow's Banks -- 10
Yellow Moss -- 102
Yellowmoss Burn -- 99
Dalwacher -- 186
(Altered by Authority of Mr D. Nicolson Montpellier House. Wick. N.B. [North Britain]
To be used for 1" purposes only. further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger scales.
By Order of the D.G. [Director General]
[dated] 12.8.95 [1895]
Knocdu -- 184
(remark as below)
Achkeebster -- 180
(remark as below)
Achardal -- 115
(remark as below)
Olgrammore -- 109
(remark as below)
Scotscalder -- 63
(remark as below)
Clashvan -- 31
(remark as below)
Brough -- 49
Brough -- 156
Brough -- 124
Brackrivach -- 22
Baluahuiseag -- 28
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