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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SHEBSTER QUARRY | Shebster Quarry | Hugh McKay, Blairmore. William Sinclair Achullan. J. McDonald, Isauld. |
010 | Is an old flagstone quarry situated in West Shebster, & Close to the road side that is leading between Thurso and Reay. well known by this name. the property of His grace the Duke of Portland. |
THE BIELD | The Bield | Hugh McKay, Blairmore. William Sinclair Achullan. J. McDonald, Isauld. |
010 | Is an enclosed piece of moorland and planted with whins. the same being in rows. it is situated in West Shebster & East of Shebster Quarry about 50 Chains the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. These whins were planted for shelter for the sheep. |
THE BIEL [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remark in Index | Mr. D. Nicholson, Montpelier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] | 010 | ||
CREAGAN LIATH | Creagan Liath | Hugh McKay, Blairmore. William Sinclair Achullan. J. McDonald, Isauld. |
010 | This is a small hillocK with a few flat rocks upon it. well known by this name, and is situated East of Loanscorribest about 25 Chains the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
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[Page] 70County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Shebster Quarry] 2nd
[Note The Bield] 3rd
[Note Creagan Liath] (Little Gray Craig)
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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