OS1/7/9/71
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACHRASKER (In Ruins) | Achrasker | Hugh McKay, Blairmore. William Sinclair, Achullan. George Sinclair, Achenebest. |
010 | The ruins of an old Farmsteading, situated about half a mile east of Loanscorribest, well known by this name. the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
| BLARMORE | Blarmore | Hugh McKay. Tenant. George Sinclair, Achenebest. William Sinclair Achullan. |
010 | Is a Shepherds dwelling. it is in good repair. situated about 30 chains east of Achreskel Farm in ruins, the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
| GRAY CAIRN | Gray Cairn Pictish House (Remains of) | Hugh McKay. Tenant. George Sinclair, Achenebest. William Sinclair Achullan. |
010 | This a large heap of stones collected together by the Shepherd of that district. it is situated in west Shebster, & has every appearance of having been a Pictish House A burning light has been often seen in the Cairn, after night, said to be & believed by a number of the inhabitants. This is a ''Pictish House'', and the stones on the top forming the sheep shelter are all that the Shepherd collected. - Part of the building is still visible. |
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[Page] 71County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achrasker] 2nd
[Note Blarmore] 3rd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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