OS1/7/9/138
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITHEAN DUBH | Sithean Dubh | George Brydon Shurrery George Bain Shurrery William McDonald Shurrery |
016 | A heath covered eminence, Some little distance South of Monadh an Carn, on the Summet of which is the remains of a Pictish house, which when Spoken of, is Sometimes called Sithean Dubh but the hill on which it Stands is the object to which the name belongs. Proprietor His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sithean Dubh] | Pictish House (Remains of ) | George Brydon Shurrery George Bain Shurrery William McDonald Shurrery John Sutherland Brawlbin |
016 | Situated on the very summet of Sithean Dubh it is about 10 feet high, covered with loose Stones, Two Skeletons of gigantic Size (human) were taken out of this place, on or about the year 1831, and were Sent to Some Antiquarian Society in London, by the late Captain McDonald of Sandside Reay. |
| HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Sithean Dubh] | 016 | Situated on the very summet of Sithean Dubh it is about 10 feet high, covered with loose Stones, Two Skeletons of gigantic Size (human) were taken out of this place, on or about the year 1831, and were Sent to Some Antiquarian Society in London, by the late Captain McDonald of Sandside Reay. | ||
| STANDING STONE [Sithean Dubh] | Standing Stone | George Brydon Shurrery George Bain Shurrery William McDonald Shurrery John Sutherland Brawlbin |
016 | A Standing stone on the north west base of Sithean Dubh. It is Supposed to be a Sepulchral monument. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 138County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Sithean Dubh] -- Black Hill
[Sketch of Standing Stone inserted with measurements] -- [Height] 3 1/2 Feet; [Width] 2 1/2 Feet; [Depth] 4 inches
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, David Glass
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
