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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY HILL | Shelly Hill Shelly Hill Shelly Hill |
Mr Murray, Castlehill, Mr Mowatt, Castletown, Mr Gunn, Castlehill, |
006 | This name applies to a slight elevation which is situated opposite the residence of Mr Traill (Castlehill) and from which the name was derived. On the summit of this small hill feature there originally stood a large mound which was supposed to be a "Pictish House", but on opening it with a view to removing it, it was found to be an "Ancient Midden" composed of building and sea shells. It is many years since this mound was removed, and the shells were carted away to the sea shore. Many suppose that the name Castlehill is derived from the fact of a castle having stood in its vicinity, but I am informed by Mr Murray of Castlehill, (who it would appear is the best authority in this neighbourhood,) that it was from this mound of shells the name was derived, it having the appearance of a castle on the summit of the little hill. |
| KITCHEN MIDDEN (Site of) [Shelly Hillock] | 006 | This name applies to a slight elevation which is situated opposite the residence of Mr Traill (Castlehill) and from which the name was derived. On the summit of this small hill feature there originally stood a large mound which was supposed to be a "Pictish House", but on opening it with a view to removing it, it was found to be an "Ancient Midden" composed of building and sea shells. It is many years since this mound was removed, and the shells were carted away to the sea shore. Many suppose that the name Castlehill is derived from the fact of a castle having stood in its vicinity, but I am informed by Mr Murray of Castlehill, (who it would appear is the nest authority in this neighbourhood,) that it was from this mound of shells the name was derived, it having the appearance of a castle on the summit of the little hill. |
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