OS1/7/9/62
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACHIEGALLAN BURN | Achiegallan Burn | Henry McKay Loanscorribest J. McDonald, Isauld. William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 | A small burn that branches of from Dounreay Burn, and flows westwards until it joins the Isauld Burn. close to Achavaresdale Cottage, known by this name. |
| CNOC NA BANTRAICH | Cnoc na Bantraich (Widow's Hill) | Henry McKay Loanscorribest J. McDonald, Isauld. William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 | A small hill situated on the South of Mill of Milton about 20 chains well known by this name, the property of his grace the DuKe of Portland. |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Achvarasdal Lodge] | Pictish House (remains of) | Henry McKay Loanscorribest J. McDonald, Isauld. William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 | This Tulloch has been one of the largest sized in the district it was partly destroyed some time ago, for the purpose of erecting a Flag-staff in its centre, at which time a large KnocKing stone, and several small ones were found, and also bones and 2 or 3 human sculls, situated close to Achavaresdale Lodge the property of R.G.Sinclair of MurKle. |
| HUMAN REMAINS AND QUERNS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Achvarasdal Lodge] | 010 | The red circular line shown on trace is the wall of the inerior of the house. It was cleared out about two years ago, and a large Flag-pole planted in the rock in the centre of the apartment. The wall is from 5 to 6 feet high as it now stands, and with the exception of a few Stones, which have been built in to Keep it together the wall is the Same as when dug out. The entrance which is on the east side of it, is the original one. To all appearance the house has been destroyed by fire. The walls are burned right round. ''Human'' and other bones, and a number of small Querns were found in it. Also a large stone with a hole through it, the use of which is not known. | ||
| BROUGH [1895] [Achvarasdal Lodge] | Archaeologia Scotica vol [volume] 5. p. [part] 1 p [page] 186 | 010 |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 62County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achiegallan Burn] 2nd
[Note Cnoc na Bantraich] (Widow's Hill)
[Signed] G.R.
Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, David Glass
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
