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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TÒRR NAM BROC Tòrr nan Broc George Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
G. Bain Achnaclie
016 A small round heath covered Knoll, all over which is a number of holes, out of which young and old foxes have often been taken. From the name , it is probable that these holes have formerly been that of the Badger, but none of these animals are to be found in this part of the County.
TÒRR DUBH MÒR Tòrr Dubh Mòr George Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
G. Bain Achnaclie
016 A Small heath covered eminence some little distance South east of Beinn nam Bad Beag. The property of the Duke of Portland.
TÒRR DUBH BEAG Tòrr Dubh Beag George Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
G. Bain Achnaclie
016 Another of the Same, lying a little farther south east. Proprietor - His Grace the Duke of Portland.

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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Signed] George Rose C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
Tòrr nan Broc [note] Hill of the Badgers
Tòrr Dubh Mòr [note] Large Black Hill
Tòrr Dubh Beag [note] Small Black Hill

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