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OLRIG |
OlricK or Olrig
Olrig
Olrick
Olrick
Olrick
Olrig
Olrig
Olrig
Olrig |
New Statistical Acct [Account]
Census Returns for 1871 published in the Daily Scotsman Newspaper 19th April 1871
Blacks Map of Scotland
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Fullartons Gazetteer
Grainger & Millers Map of Caithness
William Miller. Town ClerK WicK
Alexander Henderson Esq. Stemster
James Brims Esq. Procurator Fiscal Thurso |
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The parish of Olrig 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 Dunnet Bay, on the east by the parish of Dunnet, on the South by the parish of Bower & on the West by the parish of Thurso.
The parish contains about 10337 Statute acres. There are no detached portions of the parish of Olrig nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it.
"Its surface is partly flat & partly hilly. The coast comprises some Sandy linKs; the tracts inland thence are a continuous expanse of rich cultivated land; and the tracts in the south are principally gentle uplands, covered with verdure, and affording excellent pasture - Limestone, sandstone, and pavement flags abound."
Olrig contains the important & flourishing village of Castletown in which is situated the parish Church, the Free church & schools, a branch of the Commercial BanK, a free library & reading room &c. |
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BRIDGE OF MURKLE |
Bridge of Murkle (county) |
Mr John Milne
Mr William Swanson Teacher, MurKle
Mr John Huston |
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A small stone Bridge - one arch- on the Road from Thurso to Castletown over the "Burn of MurKle" |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
School |
Mr John Milne
Mr William Swanson Teacher, MurKle
Mr John Huston
Mr William Swanson, Teacher |
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This is a district school under the Patronage of the Free Church of Scotland who give to it a Yearly Salary; but with the exception of the Childrens' fees, there is no other support to it. The attendance is mixed and make an average attendance of about 50. Robt.(Robert) Kane |
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[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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TROUT POOL |
Trout Pool |
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For authorities and [descriptive] remarKs see the name list of Thurso Ph [Parish] |
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BROYNACH |
Broynach |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Finlayson Broynach
Estate Plan |
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A large farm-steading the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay |
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GILL OF BROYNACH |
Gill of Broynach |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Finlayson Broynach
Estate Plan |
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A Small hollow - uncultivated on the farm of "Broynach": the property of Sir Robert Sinclair |
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METHOW HILLOCK |
Methow Hillock |
Mr John Milne Murkle
Mr John Huston Murkle
Mr John Murray East MurKle |
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This is the remains of a "Pictish House" - now a small green hillock. There is nothing Know of it's interior as it has never - in the memory of any person living - been examined.
The property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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MAINS OF MURKLE |
Mains of Murkle |
Mr John Milne Murkle
Mr John Huston Murkle
Mr John Murray East MurKle |
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This was formerly a very extensive farm-steading; but it has greatly been allowed to fall in ruins: the place is only occupied by a caretaKer.
The property of Sir R. Sinclair of Reay.
Robert Kane
Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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METHOW CLETT |
Methow Clett |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A small rock wholly detached from - but almost as high as the neighbouring cliff - The boundary of the parishes of Olrig & Thurso terminates here |
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THE METHOW |
The Methow |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A reef of flat shelving rock running into the sea in two points. |
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CRAIG WARE |
Craig Ware |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A large reef of flat rock a few chains east of the Methow - on which after a storm large quantities of sea weed - or Ware is thrown by the waves Hence the name. |
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QUAY GOE |
Quay Goe |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A small Goe on the foreshore at the east end of Craig Ware - the bottom of it is full of large stones but notwithstanding it is sometimes used as a landing Place for boats. |
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THE SPUR |
The Spur |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A large reef of shelving rock - extending about 25 chains North & South and about 15 East and West. The Waves have thrown up large pieces of rock and stones on it which gives it a very rugged and broKen appearance from the land |
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GREEN KNOWS |
Green Knows |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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This name applies to the highest Part of the above reef - It is sometimes covered with sea weed - usually after a severe storm - which gives it a green appearance - Hence the name. |
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TUG BERRIES |
Tug Berries |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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This name applies to several rugged points of "The Spur" due south of the Green Knows. |
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THE HOLMS |
The Holms |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A rugged point of flat shelving rock - which runs into the sea - on the South side of Murkle Bay. |
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MURKLE BAY |
Murkle Bay |
John Cairncross, Thurso
John Murray, Murkle
Alexander Houston, Castletown |
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A small sandy Bay flanked on the North or Murkle side by a flat reef of rugged rock called "The Spur" - and on the South by a point of shelving rock called "The Homes" - This Bay is said to have been a favourite landing place of the Danes and Norwegians There is a small fishing station on the South side of the Bay - from which the Salmon fishing on the coast between Clairdon Head and Castlehill is prosecuted |
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STANDING STONE (Site of) |
(Site of) Standing Stone
(Site of) Standing Stone
(Site of) Standing Stone |
Mr John Cairncross.
Mr Sinclair Houston.
Mr Alexander Houston. |
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There was at one time a large "Standing Stone" here which was believed to marK the site of a grave. The stone was about 4 feet high and was removed many years ago. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1840 |
Human bones found here A.D.1840
Human bones found here A.D.1840
Human bones found here A.D.1840 |
Mr John Cairncross.
Mr Sinclair Houston.
Mr Alexander Houston. |
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In the year 1840 while some men were trenching this field they came upon a tremendous lot of Human bones, which appeared to have been deposited in a ditch and then covered in. |
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HUMAN REMAINS, IRON SPEARHEADS AND A BRASS HORSESHOE FOUND HERE A.D. 1840 |
Human bones, Iron Spear-heads, and a brass Horse-shoe found here A.D. 1840. |
Mr John Cairncross.
Mr Sinclair Houston.
Mr Alexander Houston. |
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Human bones, Iron Spear-heads, and a brass Horse-shoe were found here. The bones & Spear-heads were discovered in the Year 1840, when the sand slipped away, and the Horse-shoe was found by Mr Murray some years after. Cart loads of Human bones can be found along this sand banK at this place. |
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Site of BATTLE A.D. 1196 [Clairdon Hill] |
Site of Battle. Human bones & PiKe-heads found here.
Site of Battle. Human bones & PiKe-heads found here.
Site of Battle. Human bones & PiKe-heads found here. |
Mr McKay, Thurso,
Mr J Cairncross, Thurso,
Calders History of Caithness. |
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The site of Battle shewn on this trace refers to the one which was fought on Clairdon Hill in the year 1196, between Harold the Elder, and Harold the Younger. Calder in his History of Caithness page 65 & 66, says, "In the year 1196, a famous battle was fought on the hill of Clairdon, about two miles to the east of Thurso, between Earl Harold, son of the infamous Countess of Athole, and Harold, grandson of that Earl Ronald who was assassinated in Caithness. By way of distinction, they are called Harold the Elder, and Harold the Younger. The former, who from his extraordinary cruelty and tyranny has acquired the cognomen of WicKed Earl Harold, was a perfect scourge to Caithness; and his memory is handed down by tradition in it even to this day, confirming the truth of the poet's remarK, that "the evil men do, lives after them". This bold bad man had violently dispossessed Harold the Younger of one-half of the county which belonged to him by inheritance from his grandfather, Earl Ronald; and it was to recover his share of the earldom, and his hereditary rights, that the latter tooK the field. Each mustered a large force. The army of Harold the Younger was mostly all natives of Caithness; that of Harold the Elder was chiefly composed of OrKneymen or Norwegians. Murt and Lifolf, two brave and experienced officers, led on the Caithness men. The battle commenced with a furious attacK on both sides, and raged for some time without any decided advantage to either. At length, notwithstanding their superiority in numbers, the Norwegians were on the (over)
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Site of BATTLE A.D. 1196 [Clairdon Hill] |
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"on the point of being completely routed, and were, in fact, pursued with great slaughter to a hollow near the head of MurKle Bay, where the leaders of Harold the Younger's army were both unfortunately slain. Harold himself had fallen in the early part of the engagement; and the Caithness men having none now to lead them, got into confusion, and fled from the field with the utmost precipitation. - Some of the weapons used in this battle were found in a peat moss, near the old castle of Haymer. They were ugly-looKing machines, resembling a ploughshare, and were all solid iron. After this victory, Harold easily subdued the whole of Caithness, and then returned in triumph to OrKney."
The weapons referred to above were found in a peat moss near the Dam of Broynach which is now arable land. - A great number of pieces of iron resembling the teeth of a harrow have been found from time to time in the fields close to MurKle Bay. They are believed to have been used as piKe-heads. - Human bones are to be seen to this day in every field in this neighbourhood. |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside |
Mr Donald Swanson Boughts
Mr George Manson MurKle
Mr J. Coghill MurKle
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A small farm-steading in "Murkle": the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Murkle] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Donald Swanson Boughts
Mr George Manson MurKle
Mr J. Coghill MurKle
Estate Plan |
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A large Mound the remains of a Picts house. A few years ago some stones were taken out of it for building purposes but there were no vital remains discovered in it, so that there is but little Known about it. It is the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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HUMAN REMAINS AND QUERNS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Murkle] |
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Not far from this object a Nunnery formerly existed - according to history - and that a queen of Norway died in it and that an earl of Caithness was buried there in 960. but neither it's site nor even nane [name] is Known at present.
Mr Sinclair Houston, says, that Querns, and & Human remains were found in this Tulloch, and that Human bones are often found near it.
Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. |
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[Signed] Robert Kane
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GREENS |
Greens |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Murray
Estate Plan |
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Two small farm-steadings in Murkle: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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EAST MURKLE |
East Murkle |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Murray
Estate Plan |
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A large farm-steading in "Murkle" the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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EARNEYHILLOCK |
Earneyhillock |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Murray
Estate Plan |
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A small farm-steading in "Boughts" the property of Sir Robert Sinclair: Reay. |
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DROPPING BRAE |
Dropping Brae |
John Cairneross Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray - Murkle |
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A small cliff between 20 and 30 feet in height and Extending about 6 chains - Water strongly impregnated with carbonate of lime oozes out of the cliff and has formed a calcerous surface on it which is continually dropping water on the sand and shingo at the foot of the cliff. and has hardened into conglomerate masses. like stalagmite. |
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BLACK CLETT |
Black Clett |
John Cairneross Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray - Murkle |
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A small rock on the foreshore 5 chains north East of the Dropping Brae. I is a prominent feature at half tide but is entirely covered at High Water. |
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[Signed] G. Hobson. C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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SUMMER CRAIG |
Summer Craig |
John Cairncross Thurso
Alexander Houston Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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A small ridge of rocK running out from the Cliff which forms one side of a small Goe. This goe is often used in summer time as a small haven for boats - Hence the name |
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RAE BERRY |
Rae Berry |
John Cairncross Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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A flat reef of rocK about 10 chains East of Summers Craig. |
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TROWES' GOE |
Trowes' Goe |
John Cairncross Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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A small break in the East side of Rae Berry. Trowe or Drow is a name given in OrKney and Shetland to certain inhabitants of the sea viewed by the Vulgar as malignant spirits - vide - Jamieson's Dictionary - Local tradition says - that the sea trowes were often to be seen on this reef in the olden time and wd [would] lure ships and boats on to the rocks in the darkness by their cries |
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AN URN AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1860 & 1872 |
Human bones found here A.D. 1860. Urn found here A.D. 1872
Human bones found here A.D. 1860. Urn found here A.D. 1872 |
Mr Sinclair Houston, MurKle
William Cairncross, Thurso,
Mr John Mowatt Castletown. |
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Human bones were found here in the Years 1860. and are still to be found lying about this place. Mr. Hobson C/a, [Civilian assistant] when SKetching the coast on this plan found pieces of an urn sticKing out of the banK, which is still in his possession. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of)
Pictish House (Remains of)
Pictish House (Remains of)
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Sinclair Houston, MurKle
Mr Cairncross, Thurso,
Mr John Mowatt Castletown.
Mr Murray East MurKle, |
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It is many years ago since this "Pictish House" was opened and partly cleared away. Human bones and Querns were found in it, and a Stone cist was discovered close to its base. It is now ploughed over, and produces crop. |
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A STONE CIST, QUERNS AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, ... ] |
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Human bones and Querns were found in it, and a Stone cist was discovered close to its base. It is now ploughed over, and produces crop. |
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LYTHE BERRY |
Lythe Berry |
John Cairncross, Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray Murkle |
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A large flat reef of rock - Part of the foreshore a few chains east of Rae Berry
Great numbers of Lythe - (a large fish) are caught near this rock - Hence the name. |
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THE SLATES |
The Slates |
John Cairncross, Thurso
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray Murkle |
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This name applies to a long flat reef of rock which extends eastward from Lythe Berry about 27 chains. |
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WELL OF REDLANDS |
Well of Redlands |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr J. Coghill |
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A very old Spring Well in "MurKle," the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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Site of NUNNERY [Murkle] |
Nunnery (Site of) |
Mr John Milne
Mr John Coghill
Mr William Miller
"Ministers and Men in the far North" (by the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Auld of Olrig.) Page 5 |
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A Nunnery of a very ancient date and extensive buildings appears to have been here. Extraxt from "Ministers and Men" &c "A nunnery or monastery, existed at a very early period at Murkle, or Myrkhole - as it was originally called. Torfeus mentions that a Queen of Norway died in it and that an earl of Caithness was buried there in 960". - The "Burn of Closters" which is mentioned in the Statistical account, is no longer to be seen, as it was drained away to the "Burn of MurKle" many years ago. |
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BOUGHTS |
Boughts |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Murray |
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A small cultivated district in "Murkle": the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay |
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MURKLE |
Murkle |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr George Manson
Mr John Murray
History of Caithness by Thormodus Torfeus. - Translated by the late Revd [Reverend] Alexander Pope Minister of Reay. |
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A large cultivated district: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay.
"Murkol", now Murkle, in caithness is a large district, or tract of fine corn ground in the Parish of Olrig, the seat also of the last Earle of Caithness. It appears that Murkle was the seat of great men in ages past from the ruins still to be seen in it, and from the history it seems that Eric the bloody resided in it some time as did also Ragnildis his daughter. Through the wicked contrivances of this Ragnildis, her husband Arnfinnus was Killed. |
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CAIRN OF HATTEL (Site of) |
Cairn of Hattel (site of) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray Castlehill |
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This was formerly a picts house but it has been entirely removed there is no account of anything particular having been found in it. The property of James Traill Esqr |
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CASTLEHlLL PAVEMENT WORKS |
Castlehill Pavement Works |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray Castlehill |
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An extensive manufactory of flag stone, for pavement purposes, wrought by both steam and water powers: the property of James Traill Esqr who also carries on the Works. |
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CASTLEHlLL |
Castlehill |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray Castlehill |
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A large and beautiful mansion, the residence of James Traill Esqr who is the proprietor: there are very neatly laid out garden and ornamental grounds attached to the house. |
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BATTERY (2 Guns) |
Battery (Two Guns) |
Mr William Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray |
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A small - but Kept in good repair - Battery containing two guns for the practice of the 5th Caithness Artillery Volunteers |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr William Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray |
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The remains of one of those ancient Pictish houses: Human remains have been discovered close to it on several occasions - bones &c The property of James Traill Esqr |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr William Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Mr James Murray |
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This appears to have been a very large Pictish house, a road has been cut through the north side of it, and several human bones including Sculls have been found about it. The property of James Traill Esqr |
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CRAIG OF HATTEL |
Craig of Hattel |
John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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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. |
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CODLIN CRAIG |
Codlin Craig |
John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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A large rock on the foreshore on the west side of the harbour - a favourite place for fishing for codlins |
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HOUSE HEAD |
House Head |
John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle |
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WEYDALE STRAND |
Weydale Strand |
John Cairncross Thurso -
Alexander Houston - Castleton
William Murray - Murkle |
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This name applies to a prominent part of the foreshore - which is one of the principal fishing marks on the Coast - The reason it has the name given above - is from the fishermen when out in the Bay at low Water - begin to throw out their nets or lines - in line with it and Weydale Hill - as a certain distance out and in line with these two objects is the commencement of good fishing ground - |
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STANDSTONE GOE |
Standstone Goe |
John Cairncross Thurso -
Alexander Houston - Castleton
William Murray - Murkle |
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In the corner of a field a few yards from the high water mark and almost opposite this Goe - there stood till lately - a plain unsculptured monolith which probably marked the place where some Danish hero fell - and which has given the Goe the name of Standstone Goe - This Goe is a large break in the foreshore full of large stones - |
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SCULPTURED STONE (Site of) |
(Site of) Standing Stone (Sculptured) |
Mr Benjamin Murray, Castlehill
Mr John Mowatt, Castletown, |
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A large sculptured Standing Stone originally stood here, and when standing was about 6 feet above the ground The hieroglyphics on this stone resembled a Grey-hound, and was very rudely cut. This stone was removed many years ago, but what became of it no one can say. |
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TWO BRONZE SPEARHEADS FOUND HERE A.D. 1839 [Castletown] |
2 Bronze Spear-heads found here AD.1839 |
Mr Sinclair Houston, MurKle
Mr John Mowett, Castletown,
Mr Cairncross, Thurso. |
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Mr William Manson of Castletown found two bronze spear-heads here in the year 1839, while digging for hidden treasure, which tradition affirms was hid or buried in line with the two "Heads" viz:- "Hoy Head" in OrKney and "Dunnet Head" on the Caithness coast. The treasure's however, have never been found, though the above mentioned spear-heads, & bones which were supposed to be human were discovered in abundance. Tradition affirms that a cow-hide full of gold was buried many years ago in line wih the above named "Heads". |
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RIFLE RANGE [Castletown] |
5th Caithness Volunteers Artillery Rifle Range |
Capt. [Captain] McDonald. 5th C.V.A.[Caithness Volunteer Artillery]
Corpl [Corporal] Withers R.A. [Royal Artillery] Instructor 5th C.V.A. [Caithness Volunteer Artillery]
Mr John Mowatt, Castletown, |
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A small Rifle Range belonging to the 5th Caithness Artillery Volunteers. This Range was presented to the Castletown Volunteers by the late Mr Traill of Castlehill. |
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HARBOUR [Castletown] |
Harbour |
William Keith, Castletown
John Cairncross, Thurso
B. Murray, Castlehill |
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A small but commodious harbour The property of J. C. Traill Esq of Ratter built by the late James Traill Esq. about 57 years ago It is more used as a traffic harbour than as a place of shelter - large Quantities of Pavement are being continually shipped from it |
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POST OFFICE [Castletown] |
Post Office |
Mr B. Murray
Mr H. Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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A letter office in Thurso district Money-Order and Telegraph offices are attached to it. A foot "Post arives here from Thurso daily - Sundays excepted. at half past 8 A.M. enrout for Dunnet, and departs for Thurso at 4 P.M. taking the "Mail" with him Post-Master Mr David Keith. |
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CASTLEHlLL QUARRY |
Castlehill Quarry |
Mr B. Murray
Mr H. Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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Very extensive flag-stone quarry in connection with Castlehill pavement WorKs: the property of James Traill Esqr |
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FEMALE SCHOOL [Castletown] |
Female School |
Mr B. Murray
Mr H. Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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A school for the education of girls erected about the year 1840; it is in receipt of a government grant, school fees, and also a salary from Miss Traill Daily Average about 50 Pupils. |
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QUARRYSIDE |
Quarryside |
Mr Coghill Castletown
Mr Younger Castletown
Mr Swanson Quarryside |
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Three medium farm steadings the property of James Smith Esq. |
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CASTLETOWN |
Castletown |
Mr Coghill Castletown
Mr Younger Castletown
Mr Swanson Quarryside |
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A large and neatly situated Village on the county road from Thurso to Wick: it is nearly one mile in length. It contains ewo public houses - spirit shops - four schools, a Bank, and three Churches connected with it, and several grocer shops, and tradesmens' shops. |
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FREE CHURCH [Castletown] |
Church (Free) |
Mr Coghill Castletown
Mr Younger Castletown
Mr Swanson Quarryside |
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A large and well accommodated church Seated for 850 sitters, built about the year 1843. officiating Clergyman Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Auld |
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TWO STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Castletown] |
Human Remains (Found here ) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr James Murray
Mr Hugh Reid |
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Several human bones have been dug up in this place. Two stone Coffins containing perfect sKeletons were found here. The property of James Traill Esqr |
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COMMERCIAL INN [Castletown] |
Commercial Inn |
Mr B. Murray
Mr James Murray
Mr Hugh Reid |
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The chief Inn in Castletown, a large and well accommodated establishment - kept in good repair Mr John Manson Owner and Occupant. |
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INFANT SCHOOL [Castletown] |
Infant School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown |
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A school for the education of young children preparatory for higher school average attendance about 60 Children who are removed from this school when they become 8 years old. Supported salary from Miss Traill. Teacher Miss D. McKay. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Castletown] |
Free Church School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown |
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A public School connected with the Free Church, in receipt of a Government Grant, and Free Church Support, and Childrens' fees. Average attendance 50 pupils. Established in 1843. - Teacher Mr William Riach. |
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Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown |
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A large Mill Dam so called from the place it occupies having been previously an old "Moss"; the property of James Traill Esqr |
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CHURCH [Castletown] |
Church (Parish) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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This is a spacious and Well accommodated building capable of containing 400 sitters: built about the year 1633 but has underwent frequent repairs since, but was never made larger |
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STANGERGILL BURN |
Stangergill Burn |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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A small burn originated at "The Mossy" and runs into Dunnet Bay at Castlehill |
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STANGERGILL |
Stangergill |
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
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A few small cottages at the east end of castletown, and forming a part of the Village - castletown: the property of Mrs Budge and John Swanson Occupiers. |
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TOWN HALL [Castletown] |
1. Town Hall
2. Public Library & Reading Room |
Mr B. Murray castlehill
Mr H. Reid castlehill
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin Olrig |
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This is a large hall built a [at] the expense of Miss Traill in the year 1867. The Artillery Volunteers are drilled in it and attached to it is a public Library and reading Room very tastefully finished and comfortable. |
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STANGERGILL BRIDGE |
Stangergill Bridge (county) |
Mr B. Murray castlehill
Mr H. Reid castlehill
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin Olrig |
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A medium stone Bridge of one Arch over Stangergill Burn on the road from Castletown to Wick. |
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MANSE [Original Seceders Church] |
Manse (Original seceders)
Manse (Original seceders)
Manse (Original seceders) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McBeath, Occupier
Dr. [Doctor] Sutherland, Castlehill
Mr Keith, Castlehill |
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This manse is occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr McBeath the officiating minister in the original seceders church. It is a farmhous looKing building and has no pretentions to architectural beauty. |
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SHELLY HILL |
Shelly Hill
Shelly Hill
Shelly Hill |
Mr Murray, Castlehill,
Mr Mowatt, Castletown,
Mr Gunn, Castlehill, |
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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. |
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KITCHEN MIDDEN (Site of) [Shelly Hillock] |
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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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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Castletown] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld. F.C. [Free Church] Minister
Mr Keith, Post master.
Mr Mowatt. |
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A substantial building occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Alexander Auld, F.C. [Free Church] Minister. |
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COMMERCIAL BANK [Castletown] |
Commercial Bank (Branch of)
Commercial Bank (Branch of)
Commercial Bank (Branch of) |
Capt. [Captain] McDonald, Agent.
Mr Keith.
Dr. [Doctor] Sutherland. |
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This house is being built and is to be the branch of the Commercial BanK of Scotland in Castletown. A temporary building is occupied for this purpose at present. |
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POLICE STATION [Castletown] |
Police Station
Police Station
Police Station |
Capt. [Captain] McDonald, Agent.
Mr Keith.
Dr. [Doctor] Sutherland. |
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This Police Station is being built, and when finished will contain "cells" and accommodation for the resident constable. |
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ST COOMB'S KIRK (Site of) |
St Coomb's Kirk |
John Cairnncross Thurso
William Purves Esq. Thurdistoft
John Murray, Murkle |
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About 30 Chains due north of Thurdistoft on the Links of Old Tain is a large sandy hillock about 12 feet in height almost overgrown with bent - There are traces of building - or at least- stones may be seen here and there when the surface is broken. This hillock is called "St Coomb's Kirk" (perhaps in honour of St Columba) "There is a tradition that this church and the Adjoining Manse, supposed to have been the parish church and Manse of the United Phs [Parishes] of Dunnet & Olrig, were, in the night season, suddenly overwhelmed with sand during the prevalence of a storm, the minister and his family effecting their escape with difficulty by the roof: and is is probable that it was at this period that the adjoining lands of the property of Tain shared the Same fate |
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LINKS OF OLD TAIN |
Links of Old Tain |
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"The district is now Known by the name of the Links of Old Tain" This large tract of sand is covered woth bent and a dryspecies of grass which is of little use for pasture, it extends Northwest & south East from the Boundary Wall of the Ph [Parish] of Olrig to the sea and north and south from the Burn of Midsand to the cultivation of Thursdistoft farm It is the property of J. C. Trail Esq. of Ratter. |
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LOWER GARTH |
Lower Garth |
James Cairncross, Thurso
William Purves Esq, Thurdistoft
James Murray. Murkle |
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A dwelling house with out houses and Garden attached - once a farm steading now belonging to the farn of Thurdistoft The property of James Trail Esq of Ratter |
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BURN OF MIDSAND |
Burn of Midsand |
James Cairncross, Thurso
William Purves Esq, Thurdistoft
James Murray. Murkle |
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A small stream which rises in the Parish of Dunnet and pursues a North Westerly Course flowing into Dunnett Bay. It forms the boundary of the parish for about a Mile from the bay to the boundary wall on the East side of the Links of Old Tain |
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DUNNET BAY |
Dunnet Bay |
William Purves, Esq. Thurdistoft
James Cairncross. Thurso
William Murray. Murkle |
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An imaginary line drawn from Clairdon Head to Dunnet Head wd [would] define the Extent of Dunnet Bay -
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DUNNET BAY |
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"magnitude of the breakers, presents a sublime spectacle - The huge, long white-crested billows, lashed into fury by the storm, seem to chase Each other, and as they hurry on towards the beach, burst with astounding force - The"broken surge churned into foam rushing up along the sand with speed of a race-horse and then rushing back again as rapidly, as if sucked down by the raging flood - Here and there a few Gulls. perhaps in quest of prey, may be seen vainly struggling with the blast, while from all sides of the bay is heard one continued roar like that of theloudest thunder."
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GOTHEGILL |
Gothegill |
Mr Robert McKay Sibmister
Mr Cairncross Thurso
Mr David Bruce Sibmister |
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A medium farm-steading; the property of J. Smith Esq, Olrig |
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SIBMISTER |
Sibmister |
Mr Robert McKay Sibmister
Mr Cairncross Thurso
Mr David Bruce Sibmister |
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A large farm-steading: the property of J. Smith Esq of Olrig |
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CAIRN OF SIBMISTER PICT'S HOUSE (REMAINS OF) |
Cairn of Sibmister (Remains of) Pictish House |
Mr Robert McKay Sibmister
Mr Cairncross Thurso
Mr David Bruce Sibmister |
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This cairn is the remains of a Picts house; it has not been opened nor explored so that there is nothing particular Known about it: It is the property of J. Smith Esq Olrig Ho [House] |
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MURKLE BURN |
Burn of Murkle
MurKle Burn |
Mr Robert McKay
Mr Cairncross
Mr David Bruce
See Authorities in Thurso Pah [Parish] Name BooK |
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A small stream that is collected in the farm of "Sibmister" and emptied into the Sea at "Murkle Sands" adjoining "West Murkle" |
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WHITEFIELD |
Whitefield |
Mr Robert McKay
Mr Cairncross
Mr David Bruce |
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A small farm-steading : the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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CROFTS OF BROYNACH |
Crofts of Broynach |
Mr Robert McKay
Mr Cairncross
Mr David Bruce |
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Two small crofts: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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CLINDRAG TULLOCH |
Clindrag Tulloch (Remains of) Pictish House |
Mr Robert McKay
Mr Cairncross
Mr D Bruce
Major Smith Of Olrig Ho. [House] |
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A small Mound - apparently artificial - similar in external appearance to those remains of Pictish houses in this country; but I can get no account of it further than that it is supposed "some sort of a building was in it." The property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Clinrdag Tulloch] |
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A small Mound - apparently artificial - similar in external appearance to those remains of Pictish houses in this country; but I can get no account of it further than that it is supposed "some sort of a building was in it." The property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Clindrag Tulloch] |
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MAINS OF OLRIG |
Mains of Olrig |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Sutherland Olrig |
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A large farm steading; the principal one on the estate - the dwelling house was formerly the parish Manse: the property of J. Smith Esqr |
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CHURCH HOUSE |
Church House |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Sutherland Olrig |
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The old parish Manse of this Parish it is now occupied by a labouring man, the property of J. Smith Esqr. |
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ST TROTHAN'S CHURCH (Remains of) |
Church (Remains of) |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Sutherland Olrig |
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The remains of the old parish church of this parish, it was of a very old date; dedicate to St Trothan - one of the ancient Bishops of locality. |
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse (Established) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid castletown |
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The residence of the established minister of this parish - the Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin
Mr B. Murray
Mr Hugh Reid castletown |
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The remains of one of those ancient Pictishs houses; it has not been opened nor any old remains found about it: its surface has been cultivated - laboured over. The property of J. Smith Esqr |
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MILLHILL |
Millhill |
Mr B. Murray
Mr J. Coghill
Mr J. Sutherland Coulag |
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A small Croft: the property of James Traill Esqr of Ratter |
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TANSFIELD |
Tansfield |
Mr B. Murray
Mr J. Coghill
Mr J. Sutherland Coulag |
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A few small crofts and labourers dwellings; the property of James Traill, Esqr of Ratter. |
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Coulag |
Mr B. Murray
Mr J. Coghill
Mr J. Sutherland Coulag |
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A small farm steading; the property of James Traill Esqr of Ratter. |
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Waitside |
Mr B. Murray
Mr J. Coghill
Mr J. Sutherland Coulag |
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A small farm steading; the property of James Traill Esqr |
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HARLAND |
Harland |
Mr B. Murray
Mr E. Cameron, Teacher, castletown
Mr John Murray Harland |
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A large farm steading: the property of James Traill Esqr |
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ST CLAIR COTTAGE |
St Clair Cottage |
Mr B. Murray
Mr E. Cameron Teacher, castletown
Mr John Murray Harland |
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A neat Cottage having a good garden attached: the property of James Traill Esqr |
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SCHOOL |
School (Parish) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr E. Cameron, Teacher, castletown
Mr John Murray Harland |
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A public School in receipt of Heritors Salary and Childrens' fees: average attendance of both sex is 55. Teacher Mr E. Cameron. The school is Kept in good repair and has a good dwelling house for the teacher and garden attached |
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GARTH |
Garth |
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown
Mr J. Coghill |
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This name applies to a substantial dwelling house which is situated near the seceder Church and is occupied by the Proprietor James Traill Esq. Castlehill &c. |
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CHAPEL (Original Seceders) |
Chapel (Seceder) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown
Mr J. Coghill |
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This is a neatly constructed building Seated to accommodate 300 sitters, stands in a small triangular plot of ground adorned with ever-greens and other ornamental trees. |
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MILLHILL BRIDGE |
Millhill Bridge (county) |
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn Castletown
Mr J. Coghill |
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A large stone Bridge having three arches over Burn of Garth on the County road from Thurso to Wick by Castletown |
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THE GILL |
The Gill |
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn
Mr Hugh Reid |
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A deep wooded Glen through which the Burn of Garth runs: the property of James Traill Esqr |
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BURN OF GARTH |
Burn of Garth |
Mr B. Murray
Mr William Gunn
Mr Hugh Reid |
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A small Burn extending from the Duran district to Dunnet Bay near to mill of Castlehill. |
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Supposed Site of MONASTERY |
(Supposed site of) Monastery
(Supposed site of) Monastery
(Supposed site of) Monastery |
Major Smith, Olrig House, |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Murray
Mr George Bain
Mr James Mowat |
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Remains of one of those ancient Pictish Houses so numerous in this county nothing worthy of note has been discovered about it. The property of James Smith Esqre |
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TROTHANMAS HILLOCK |
Trothanmas Hillock |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Murray
Mr George Bain
Mr James Mowat |
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A small green hillock, famous for marking the site of an ancient marKet called by that name: the Market was removed from this place a considerable time ago The property of James Smith Esqr |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Trothanmas Hillock] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
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Major Smith of Olrig Ho. [House] says that this "Pictish House" was partly opened by some of his servants some few Years ago, and that a stone cist was discovered near its summit. It was filled in with earth and stones and allowed to remain in its original position by the workmen |
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WHITEFIELD |
Whitefield |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Murray
Mr George Bain
Mr James Mowat |
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Two small farm steadings: the property of J. Smith Esqr of Olrig and James Traill Esqr of Ratter |
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OLRIG HOUSE |
Olrig House |
Mr George Bain Olrig
Mr James Mowat Olrig
Mr B. Murray castlehill
Major Smith, Proprietor. |
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The mansion house and residence of J. Smith Esqr of Olrig. This is a very beautifully constructed building, having gardens and ornamental grounds attached. |
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HAYFIELD |
Hayfield |
Mr George Bain Olrig
Mr James Mowat Olrig
Mr B. Murray castlehill
Major Smith, Proprietor. |
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A large farm steading: the property of J. Smith Esqr of Olrig. |
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NETHERSIDE |
Netherside |
Mr George Bain Olrig
Mr James Mowat Olrig
Mr B. Murray castlehill
Major Smith, Proprietor. |
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A small farm steading: the property of J. Smith Esqr of Olrig who is also the the occupier. |
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THURDISTOFT |
Thurdistoft
Thurdistoft
Thurdistoft |
Mr Purves (Tenant)
Mr Donald Allen (Middle Garth)
Mr John Murray (Tain) |
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A large farm Steading in good repair with garden and arable land attached. (The property of James Traill Esqr) |
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MIDDLE GARTH |
Middle Garth
Middle Garth |
Mr Purves (Tenant)
Mr Donald Allen (Middle Garth)
Mr John Murray (Tain) |
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A farm Steading in good repair with a small garden and Arable land attached (The property of James Traill Esqr) |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr Purves (Tenant)
Mr Donald Allen (Middle Garth)
Mr John Murray (Tain) |
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A large Mound near the farm of Thurdestoft - the remains of a Pictish House, (never opened.) |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
School
School
School |
Mr A. D. Sinclair, Teacher,
Mr A. Cameron, Castletown,
Mr J. Mowatt, Castletown |
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A small School in connection with the Free Church. This school was built for the accommodation of the children in the Tain district, and is partly supported by the farmers. The teacher receives the school fees and a small amount out of the funds of the Free Church. |
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MAYFIELD |
Mayfield |
Mr Donald Swanson
Mr John McKay Mayfield
Mr John Finlayson Estate Plan |
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A small farm-steading: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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WINDYHA' |
Windyha
Windyha
Windyha |
James Smith. Esq. Proprietor,
Mr Donald Waters. Tenant.
Mr John Mowatt, Castletown. |
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Applies to a small farmsteading which is situated close to the "Gallow Hill"; the property of James Smith Esq. of Olrig House. |
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SYSA |
Sysa (Supposed) Pictish House |
James Smith, Esq. Olrig House.
Mr John Mowatt. Castletown.
Calder's History of Caithness. |
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This name applies to a very large mound which is supposed to be artificial; and one of those very large "Pictish Houses". It has never been opened, and in consequence nothing can be said as regards its interior; but it is generally believed by the superstitious to be the dwelling of Fairies &c. &c. in fact there are some of the people in the neighbourhood (So I am informed,) who would not pass it after darK for anything, so great is their terror of its occupants. - This mound resembles the "Bass" at Inverurie, and several other mounds along the route from Aberdeen to Huntly, which were supposed to have been beacon hills; and from which justice was administered to the vulgar crowd in former days, & I am of opinion that this mound had similar origin, as the name would probably be a corruption of the Scotch word "Sise" Doom; judgement. see Jamiesons Dictionary of the Scottish Language. Calder in his History of Caithness, pages 46. 47. & 48. mentions this hillocK in connection with some local legends of Caithness, in connection with an extraordinary affair which happened on the day on which the battle of Clontarf was fought in Ireland. Calder in his History of Caithness says, when speaKing of the affair which "Torfaeus" has described in connection with the battle of Clontarf that, "The scene of this extraordinary legend is supposed to be a Knoll or
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or hillocK, in the parish of Olrig, called Sysa, which has been particularly celebrated, from time immemorial, as a favourite haunt of witches & fairies. Of late years its appearance has been somewhat altered by the agricultural improvements which have taKen place in the common in which it is situated. Sysa, originally, notwithstanding its bad name, possessed some features of interest. On gaining the top from the north, you saw the side fronting the south shaped into a beautiful green hollow, having a gentle slope downwards. This hollow contained a spring of delicious water, clear as crystal; and, in the summer season, the sward around it was of the richest green, thicKly sprinKled with wild-flowers, and contrasting strongly with the brown and stunted herbage of the surrounding moor. It was, on the whole, a rather pretty spot, and, situated as it was, it came upon the eye liKe an oasis in the desert." - The well, or spring mentioned above has been drained away, and nothing now remains to guide one to the belief that ever such a thing existed on it. |
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GHOUL LAW |
Gollaw
Ghoul Law
Ghoul Law |
James Smith, Esq. Olrig House.
Mr John Mowatt, Castletown.
Mr Keith Castletown. |
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This name applies to a very strange looKing natural hillocK of no great height, and which is situated between the "Gallow Hill", and "Sysa". Tradition says that this hillocK is the favourite resort of the fairies, witches &c. &c.: the property of James Smith Esquire. of Olrig House. |
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HILLICLAY |
Hilliclay |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr J. Milne MurKle
Mr William Miller Thurso |
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A large cultivated district the property of J. Smith Esqr, |
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STONEGUNN |
Stone Gunn |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr J. Milne MurKle
Mr William Miller Thurso |
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A high, partially cultivated hill on which extensive "Flag-stone" Quarries are in opperation: the property of J. Traill Esqr |
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STONEGUNN QUARRIES |
Stonegunn Quarries |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr J. Milne MurKle
Mr William Miller Thurso |
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Two large "Flag-stone" Quarries on "Stone Gunn", the property of James Traill Esqr |
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STONEGUNN |
Stonegunn |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr Donald Waters olrig
Mr J. Milne MurKle |
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A small farm steading: the property of James Traill Esqr of Rattar |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr Donald Waters olrig
Mr J. Milne MurKle |
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A small mound - apparently artificial - on which tradition shows that a man was hanged; but neither his name nor the date of the occurence is Known; the property of J. Smith Esqr of Olrig. |
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HILL OF OLRIG |
Hill of Olrig |
Mr W. Younger Hilliclay
Mr Donald Waters olrig
Mr J. Milne MurKle |
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A high, and partially cultivated hill - one from which the greatest range of view can be obtained in this parish. The property of J. Smith of olrig. |
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BIRKLE HILL |
Birkle Hill
Birkle Hill
Birkle Hill |
Major Smith of Olrig House,
Mr Swanson, London,
Mr Mowatt, Olrig |
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This name applies to a small uncultivated hill feature and is situated close to the "Hill of Whitefield"; the property of Mr Traill of Castlehill. |
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KIRKFIELD |
Kirkfield |
Major Smith of Olrig House,
Mr Swanson, London,
Mr Mowatt, Olrig |
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A medium sized farmsteading the property of Major Smith Olrig |
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DRAGS MOSS |
Drags Moss |
Major Smith of Olrig House,
Mr Swanson, London,
Mr Mowatt, Olrig |
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A small peatmoss on the Olrig estate the property of Major Smith Olrig Ho. [House] |
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HILL OF WHITEFIELD |
Hill of Whitefield |
Major Smith of Olrig House,
Mr Swanson, London,
Mr Mowatt, Olrig |
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A small eminence on the farm of Whitefield the property of Major Smith Olrig Ho [House] |
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BIRKLEHILL QUARRY |
Birklehill Quarry |
Mr. Smith Olrig
Mr. Mowat, Olrig
Mr. Swanson London Olrig |
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Takes the name from a slight eminence, Some little distance east of it. a pretty large flag Quarry the property of Mr. Trail of Castlehill. |
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DRAGSMOSS QUARRY |
Dragmoss Quarry |
Mr. Smith Olrig
Mr. Mowat, Olrig
Mr. Swanson London Olrig |
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A small flag Quarry on the opposite side of the road from the Birkel Hill quarry The property of Mr. Smith Olrig. |
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BORGIE |
Borgie |
Mr. Smith Olrig
Mr. Mowat, Olrig
Mr. Swanson London Olrig |
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A large farm-steading, in good repair. The property of Mr. Smith of Olrig. |
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LOCHSIDE |
Lochside
Lochside
Lochside |
Mrs Purves (Tenant)
Mr James Younger (Wester)
Mr James Swanson Tain |
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A large farm Steading in good repair having a small garden and arable land attached, (the property of James Traill Esqr) |
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WESTER |
Wester |
Mrs Purves (Tenant)
Mr James Younger (Wester)
Mr James Swanson Tain |
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A large farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable land attached. (The property of James Traill Esqr.) |
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COOPER'S HILL |
Cooper's Hill
Cooper's Hill
Cooper's Hill
Cooper's Hill |
Mrs Purves (Tenant)
Mr James Younger (Wester)
Mr James Swanson Tain
Mr John Mowatt Castleton. |
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A small cultivated hill feature situated a little south-east of "Lochside", and just above the T.P. [Turn Pike] Road at "Wester"; the property of James Traill. Esq. of Castlehill |
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RING HILLOCK |
Ring Hillock |
Major Smith Olrig Ho [House]
Mr Swanson. Tenant. London
Mr Mowat. Olrig |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Ring Hillock] |
Pict's House (Remains of) |
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LONDON |
London |
Major Smith Olrig Ho [House]
Mr Swanson. Tenant. London
Mr Mowat. Olrig |
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A cottars house on the farm of Borgie the property of Major Smith Olrig Ho [House] |
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TOFTS OF TAIN |
Tofts of Tain |
Mr Brims, Factor.
Mr J. Grant, Berryhill
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden |
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BERRY HILL |
Berryhill |
Mr Brims, Factor.
Mr J. Grant, Berryhill
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden |
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MOSS OF TAIN |
Moss of Tain |
Mr Brims, Factor.
Mr J. Grant, Berryhill
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden |
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A large peat moss Situated close to Berryhill. The property of James Traill, Esq, of Ratter. |
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BURN OF HUNSTER |
Burn of Hunster |
Mr J. Grant - Berryhill
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden |
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TAIN |
Tain |
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Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden |
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DURRAN |
Durran |
Mr W Durran, Durran Hall
Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy
Mr A. Macrae Bowermadden |
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FAIRY HILLOCK |
Fairy Hillock
Fairy Hillock
fairy Hillock |
Mr Durran, Hall of Durran,
Mr Durran, Lochquoys.
Mr Miller, Durran. |
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Bishops' Hill
Bishops' Hill
Bishops' Hill |
Mr Durran, Hall of Durran,
Mr Durran, Lochquoys.
Mr Miller, Durran. |
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This name applies to a small hill feature, the most of which is cultivated. The origin of this name is not Known, but it is supposed to have had some connection with the chapel which once stood near it. |
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Mr Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr Durran, Lochquoys.
Mr Miller, Durran, |
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This Chapel is supposed to have been of Roman Catholic origin, and of very old date. It was called the "Auld Kirk" by the people living in the vicinity, but no authentic information can be had in connection with it. Mr William Durran of Hall of Durran, says that he removed the remains of this "chapel" many years ago, to cultivate the land on which it stood. |
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Human bones found here A.D. 1852. |
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Mr Durran, Lochquoys.
Mr Miller, Durran, |
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FRISTER |
Frister |
Mr W. Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
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Lochquoy |
Mr W. Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy |
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This name applies to an ordinary sized farm-steading with dwelling house & garden attached. Property of The R.H. [Right Honourable] Earl of Caithness. |
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TOWS |
Tows |
Mr W. Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy |
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This name applies to a Small farm steading, with dwelling house attached . Property of the R.H. [Right Honourable] Earl of Caithness |
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Hall of Durran |
Mr W. Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy
Mr A. Mc Rae, Bowermadden |
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A large farm Steading - with dwelling house and garden attached. Property of The R. H. [Right Honourable] Earl of Caithness |
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HA' OF DURAN [1895] For 1" purposes, see remarK in Index 1895 |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Supposed Remains of) [Hall of Durran] |
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Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy
Mr A. Mc Rae, Bowermadden |
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This mound or Picts House is situated a little north of Hall of Durran and is a very large one. It was opened many years ago but never properly excavated and in consequence little can be said about it.
Mr Durran, of Hall of Durran, says, that he removed a lot of the building in this "Pictish House" many years ago, and that he came upon a lot of what he supposed to be grave stones, and as soon as he made this discovery, he discontinued worKing at it; as he thought it might ne a Grave Yard in connection with the Old Chapel which stood near it. |
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Durran Mains |
Mr W. Durran, Hall of Durran
Mr J. Durran, Lochquoy
Mr A. Mc Rae, Bowermadden |
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This name applies to a large farm-steading with dwelling house and garden attached. Property of The R.H. [Right Honourable] Earl of Caithness |
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BURN OF DURRAN |
Burn of Durran |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden
Mr W. Durran, Durran |
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Tnis Stream rises a little north of the farm called Hall of Durran, and running in a northerly direction, joins the Sea a Short distance from the village of Castleton. |
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HOY |
Hoy |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson Bowermadden.
Mr W. Durran, Durran. |
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This name applies to a large farm-steading with dwelling house attached - Situated a little south of the place called Wester. The property of James Traill Esq., of Ratter. |
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SWARCLETT |
Swarclett |
Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden
Mr H. Finlayson, Bowermadden.
Mr W. Durran, Durran.
Statistical Account of Ph [Parish] of Olrig |
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This name applies to what was once a farm-steading now only a dwelling house Situated about half a mile South of Hoy. The property of the Poor of Thurso |
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Durran Mains |
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NAME BOOK
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Parish of Olrig
CAITHNESS
[Signed] F.W. Nixon
Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
25/72 Oct. [25 October 1872] |
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
An Urn & Human Remains found here -- 21
Battery -- 28
Berry Hill -- 77
Birklehill Quarry -- 74
Bishop's Hill - 81
Black Clett -- 19
Borgie -- 74
Boughts -- 26
Bridge of Murkle -- 3
Broynach -- 5
Burn of Durran -- 85
Burn of Garth -- 56
Burn of Hunster -- 78
Burn of Midsand -- 44
Burnside -- 17
Cairn of Hattel Pict's House (Site of) -- 27
Cairn of Sibmister Pict's House (Remains of) -- 47
Castlehill -- 27
Castlehill Pavement Works -- 27
Castlehill Quarry -- 35
Castletown -- 36
Chapel (Original Seceders) -- 55
Church -- 39
Church House -- 51
Clindrag Tulloch Pict's House (Remains of) -- 49
Codlin Craig -- 29
Commercial Bank -- 42
Commercial Inn -- 37
Cooper's Hill -- 75
Coulag -- 53
Craig of Hattel -- 29
Craig Ware -- 9
Crofts of Broynach -- 48
Drags Moss -- 73
Dragsmoss Quarry -- 74
Dropping Brae -- 19
Dunnet Bay -- 45
Durran -- 79
Durran Mains -- 87
East Murkle -- 18
Earneyhillock -- 18
Fairy Hillock -- 81
Fernale School -- 35
Free Church -- 36
Free Church Manse -- 42
Free Church School -- 3
Free Church School -- 38
Free Church School -- 63
Frister -- 83
Gallow Hill -- 72
Garth -- 55
Ghoul Law -- 70
Gill of Broynach - - 5
Gothegill -- 47
Green Knows -- 10
Greens -- 18
Harbour -- 33
Hall of Durran -- 84
Harland -- 54 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
School -- 54
Sculptured Stone (Site of) -- 31
Shelly Hillock Kitchen Midden (Site of) -- 41
Sibmister -- 47
Site of Battle A.D. 1196 -- 15
Site of Nunnery -- 25
Site of Chapel -- 82
Standing Stone (Site of) -- 13
Standstone Gol -- 30
Stangergill -- 39
Stangergill Bridge -- 40
Stangergill Burn -- 39
Stonegunn -- 71
Stonegunn -- 72
Stonegunn Quarries -- 71
St. Clair's Cottage -- 54
St. Coomb's Kirk (Site of) -- 43
St. Trothan's Church (Remains of) -- 51
Summer Craig -- 20
Supposed Site of Monastery -- 57
Swarclett -- 86
Sysa -- 69
Tain -- 78
Tansfield -- 53
The Gill -- 56
The Holms -- 11
The Methow -- 9
The Mossy -- 38
The Slates -- 23
The Spur -- 10
Thurdistoft -- 61
Town Hall -- 40
Tows -- 83
Trothanmas Hillock Pict's House (Remains of) A Stone Cist found here -- 59
Trout Pool -- 4
Trowes' Goe -- 20
Tug Berries -- 11
Two Bronze Spearheads found here A.D. 1839 -- 32
Two Stone Cists containing Human Remains found here -- 37
Waitside -- 53
Well of Redlands -- 25
Wester -- 75
Weydale Strand -- 30
Whitefield -- 48
Whitefield -- 59
Windyha -- 67
Duran -- 79 -- Altered by authority of Mr D
Nicolson, Montpellier House,
WicK N.B. [North Britain] Blue to be used for 1"purposes
only, further investigation to be
made during the survey of the larger scales
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Names of Objects -- Page
Ha' of Duran (RemarK as to "Duran") -- 84
Hill of Clinrag (RemarK as to Duran) -- 49
Gothigill (see RemarK to Duran) -- 47
Fryster (RemarK as to Duran) -- 83
Brough -- 60
Brough -- 61
Brough -- 49
Brough -- 84
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Names and Addresses of the principal proprietors
in Olrig Parish Caithness.
Names -- Addresses -- Nearest Post Town
Sir Robert Sinclair Bt [Baronet] -- Achvarasdal Lodge. Reay. -- Thurso
James Traill Esq. -- Castlehill, Olrig -- Castletown
James Smith Esq. -- Olrig House. -- Castletown
The Righ Hon [Right Honourable] The Earl of Caithness -- Barrogill Castle Canisbay -- WicK. |
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