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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CRAIG OF HATTEL | Craig of Hattel | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | A large reef of flat rocK a little to the east of Standstone Goe - It takes its name from a large Picts' House which at one time stood on the cultivation opposite to it. |
CODLIN CRAIG | Codlin Craig | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | A large rock on the foreshore on the west side of the harbour - a favourite place for fishing for codlins |
HOUSE HEAD | House Head | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | This name applies to a Point of rock on the foreshore - on the East side of and close to the harbour Its position which is almost opposite and in close proximity to Castlehill House - has probably given it the name House Head. |
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[Page] 29Ph [Parish] of Olrig -- County of Caithness
[Signed] G. Hobson CA [Civilian Assistant]
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