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REAY [parish] |
Reay
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New Statl [Statistical] Account.
Census Returns for 1871 published in the daily Scotsman newspaper 19th April 1871
Oliver & Boyds Almanac
Blacks Map of Scotland
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Morrison's Map of Sutherland
James Brims, Procurator Fiscal Thurso
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The parish of Reay is in the presbytery of Caithness, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness. Patron the Crown, it is bounded on the north by the North Sea, on the west by the parish of Farr. Co. [County] Sutherland, on the south by the parish of Kildonan Co. [County] Sutherland and HalKirK Co. [County] Caithness, and on the east & south east by the parishes of HalKirK and Thurso. The parish is partly situated in the Co. [County] of Caithness and partly in the Co. [County] of Sutherland, the portion in Caithness contains about 45519 Statute acres and also the parish Church and the village of Reay, the portion situated in Sutherland contains about 46324.271 Statute acres, this portion contains the populous fishing village of Melvich. There are no detached portions of the parish of Reay, nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it. The surface is very irregular presenting a series of heath covered hills & valleys among which are ensconced a number of laKes of considerable size, the [continued on page 2] |
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Reay Ph [Parish] -- Counties of Caithness & Sutherland
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[continued from page 1] largest of which are, Loch Calder, Loch Shurrery and Loch Callum; the coast line is very rugged and much indented, it's principle bays are Sandside & Bighouse, it's principle headland is Fresgoe Head, near Sandside, a very small proportion of the area of the parish is under tillage comprising only a narrow strip of land along the coast. |
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ST MARY'S CHAPEL (Remains of) |
Chapel
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Mr. G. McKay Esqr. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore.
Hugh Campbell, Reay. |
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This chapel appears to be of considerable antiquity. The smallness of its size, its being built with undressed and uncemented stones - and its having no traditionary dedication - are all indications of this, but the fact of its being divided into nave and chancel forbids the supposition of its belonging to the very earliest period of Ecclesiastical buildings in Scotland. This is said to be the oldest Chapel known in Caithness with Nave and Chancel, and the Revd [Reverend] Mr Muir - assigns it to the 12th and Sir Henry Dryden to the Eleventh Centuary. Both these gentlemen are great antiquaries and belong to the society of Antiquaries in Scotland - the latter made several antiquarian researches in this district in the summer of '71. This sketch; from memory will give a better idea of what remains of the building than if I were to explain. The Portion (Chancel) marked a. has been wholly rebuilt about a year ago as a tomb for some of the Gunn Family. Although thas Chapel has no traditionary dedication yet it may have been dedicated to St. Mary, as the well belonging to the Chapel which is 15 chains south of it is called St. Mary's Well. |
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GRAVE YARD [St Mary's Chapel] |
Graveyard |
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A graveyard surrounds this chapel which is still used as a place of interment - it is enclosed with stone walls. |
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GOE CROICHE |
Goe Croiche (Scaffold Goe) |
Robert Stephen - Fresgoe.-
William Henderson - Dunreay
Niel Henderson - Dunreay |
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A small narrow Goe with Precipitous sides - not high - which terminates in a cave formed by huge stones falling - as it were, on the narrow End of the Goe - or as if a scaffolding of stones had been placed on it - hence the name. |
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HING GOE |
Hing Goe |
Robert Steven, Fresgoe
William Henderson, Dunreay
Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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A large Goe with very high and precipitous cliffs - some of which are overhanging - and this fact is probably the origin of the name - Hing Goe - i.e. Hanging Goe. |
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SANDY GOE |
Sandy Goe |
Robert Steven, Fresgoe
William Henderson, Dunreay
Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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A small Goe a few chains to the East of Chapel Goe the bottom - or rather the bed of which is sand an shingle - hence the name. |
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WARE GOE |
Ware Goe |
Robert Steven, Fresgoe
William Henderson, Dunreay
Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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A small Goe a few chains East of Sandy Goe - into which the sea throws up a great quantity of sea weed - or Ware as it is called here. |
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Parish of Reay - County of Caithness
[Note Hing Goe] 2nd
[Note Sandy Goe] 2nd
[Note Ware Goe] 3rd
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CHAPEL GOE |
Chapel Goe |
Robert Stephen. Fesgoe
William Henderson. Dunreay
Niel Henderson. Dunreay |
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A small narrow goe - near the ruins of an old Catholic Chapel hence the name. |
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CHAPEL POOL |
Chapel Pool |
Robert Stephen. Fesgoe
William Henderson. Dunreay
Niel Henderson. Dunreay |
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A small hollow in the rock - a few feet in depth - at the mouth of the Chapel Goe - in which when the tide recedes - a quantity of water is left. |
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GOE BUlLA |
Goe Buila |
Robert Stephen. Fesgoe
William Henderson. Dunreay
Niel Henderson. Dunreay |
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A long narrow Goe - about 3 Chains west of Chapel Goe Cannot give any reason for this Goe having such a name - however it is well Known by this appellation. |
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Parish of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Chapel Goe] 3rd
[Note Chapel Pool] 3rd
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ST MARY'S WELL |
St. Mary's Well |
Mr G. McKay, Esq. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson Dunreay |
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A fine spring of water which is said to have been the Holy Well belonging to the Chapel near it. Medicinal and healing qualities are atributed to it and to this it is visited by people who believe in its virtue of healing diseases. The Well is a natural hollow in the rock and has no traces of building about it. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (remains of) |
Mr G. McKay, Esq. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson Dunreay |
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All that remains of this Pictish house is a circular embankment of earth and stones - it seems from its appearance to have been a Chambered Cairn - the embankment is divided into compartments - which have long since fallen in - like the rest of the Chambered Cairns of Caithness |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay, -- County of Caithness
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CRAIGAN WELL |
Craigan Well |
Mr G. McKay, Esq. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson Dunreay |
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A fine spring of water issuing from the rock - forming a small stream which flows into the river. |
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CROSSKIRK BAY |
CrossKirk Bay |
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GLING GLANG |
Gling Glang |
Robert Stephen, Fresgoe
John McDonald, Reay
Neil Henderson, Dunreay |
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A very deep and very narrow Goe terminating in a cave - which can only be exposed at extreme low water - and which is said to go a great distance inland. The sides of this Goe are very rough and uneven and when a stone is cast into it - in its descent it strikes against the Projections - emitting a hollow echoing sound resembling that of "Gling - Glang" - which is the name given it by the inhabitants of the surrounding district. |
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GLUPEIN NA DROCHAIDE |
Glupein-na-drocheid |
Robert Stephen, Fresgoe
John McDonald, Reay
Neil Henderson, Dunreay |
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On the same range of cliffs is a strong natural arch, covered with Green turf, on a level with the adjacent ground and leading over a chasm about 40 feet deep - into which the tide flows Clubin - pronounced Glupein - sometimes "Glupe" - is a common name to many of the Goes or creeks - in Orkney - vide - "Torfaeus" |
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GEODH NAM FITHEACH |
Geo - na Fhithich |
Robert Stephen, Fresgoe
John McDonald, Reay
Neil Henderson, Dunreay |
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A long narrow Goe with steep and precipitious sides near Equidistant between "Gling Glang" and "Clubin na drocheid" |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Gling Glang] 3rd
[Note Glupein-na-drocheid] (The Glupe (or Goe) of the Bridge)
[Note Geo - na Fhithich] "Ravens Goe" 2nd
[Signed] George Hobson
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GIE-UISG GOE |
Gie - Uisg - Goe |
Robert Stephen - Fresgoe
William Henderson - Dunreay
Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
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A large Goe with preciptious sides is oftern used as a haven or harbour for boats. The word "Gie" - I have written as it is pronounced. I probably means - "Guide" - as a "Guy rope" |
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GREENY GOE |
Greeny Goe |
Robert Stephen - Fresgoe
William Henderson - Dunreay
Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
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A small goe about 20 chains west of "Gie Uisg goe" - the rocks near it are sometime covered with a greenish sea weed - hence the name |
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OIGINS GOE |
Oigins Goe |
Robert Stephen - Fresgoe
William Henderson - Dunreay
Neil Henderson - Dunreay |
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A narrow Goe about 20 chains south west of "Gling Glang" - "Oigin" was the name of a Great smuggler who used to hide in the Goe. |
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Parish of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Gie - Uisg - Goe] (I have written this name as it is pronounced) G.H.
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BORROWSTON MAINS |
Borrowston Mains |
Mr G. McKay, Esqr. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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A large arable farm - with steading, dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Munkle, Bart. [Baronet] |
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HILL OF LYBSTER |
Hill of Lybster |
Mr G. McKay, Esqr. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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A slight Eminence. situated in the north west corner of the Ph [Parish] between the turnpike road which connects the Phs [Parishes] and the Forss Water - it is almost all in cultivation and takes its name from the farm to which it belongs. |
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TULLOCH OF LYBSTER |
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A slight Eminence. situated in the north west corner of the Ph [Parish] between the turnpike road which connects the Phs [Parishes] and the Forss Water - it is almost all in cultivation and takes its name from the farm to which it belongs. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulloch of Lybster] |
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On the north side of the hill and within 10 chains of its summit are the remains of a very large Pictish House - a considerable portion of the wall of the internal chamber are still to be seen - from its appearance and frm what remains of it - I imagine - (fro I can get no information about it) that there were outer chambers surrounding the inner one. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Tulloch of Lybster] |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Borrowston Mains] 1st
[Note Hill of Lybster] 2nd
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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GREEN TULLOCHS |
Green Tulachs (Pictish Houses remains of) |
Mr G. McKay Esq. Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters. Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson, Dunreay |
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About 64 chains west of the chapel - along the shore and close to the edge of the cliff is a pictish cairn - all of which has been removed but the principal wall of the building - that - through time and exposure has now become an Embankment of loose Earth and stones - and is about 8 or 10 feet high - |
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PICTS' HOUSES (Remains of) [Green Tullochs] |
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a few paces to the south west a small conical mound stands - another Pictish-house almost entire. It has like the rest - no doubt - an internal chamber - no Excavation has been made in it - a quantity of earth has been taken out of the side of it but the building remains untouched - no information can be obtained about the other one - what so ever |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1871 [nr. Green Tullochs] |
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LYBSTER |
Lybster |
Mr G. McKay, Esq Borrowston Mains
Mr Waters, Bulmore
Mr Niel Henderson Dunreay. |
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An ordinary sized arable farm - with dwelling house and outhouses near it. The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle, Bart [Baronet] |
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CLASHDOIN |
Clashdoin |
Estate Plan
Mr Tait. Factor.
Mr Scott, Gunn. Clerk to Factor Tait. |
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A small arable farm with dwelling house and outhouses attached - the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle Bart [Baronet] |
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KENNACHY |
Kennachy |
Estate Plan
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Mr Scott, Gunn. |
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A small arable farm similar to the above, with dwelling house and outhouses attached. The Property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle Bart. [Baronet] |
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LYBSTER MILL (Corn) |
Lybster Mill (corn) |
Mr Donald Campbell
Mr John Campbell
Mr John Dunnet |
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A large corn, - or meal Mill: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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BRIDGE OF FORSS |
Bridge of Forss (County) |
Mr Donald Campbell
Mr John Campbell
Mr John Dunnet |
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A large stone bridge over Forss Water near to Forss House It is a county bridge, and is about half way between Reay and Thurso 5 1/2 miles to each - nearly. |
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[Note Lybster Mill (corn)] 2nd
[Signed] Robert Kane
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KENNACHY BURN |
Kennachy Burn |
Mr Donald Campbell Keanachy
Mr John Cambpell Keanachy
Mr John Dunnet Hallum
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A small stream from the farm of Keanachy to Forss Water - about 20 chains above the Bridge of Forss. |
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DALCLAGIE |
Dalchlagy
Dalclagy
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Mr Donald Campbell Keanachy
Mr John Cambpell Keanachy
Mr John Dunnet Hallum
Valuation Roll
Estate Plan
Mr Tait, Factor.
Rent Roll of Estate |
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Formerly a Croft, but now a labourer's residence: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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[Note Kennachy Burn] 3rd
[Signed] Robert Kane
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LOWER DOUNREAY |
Lower Dounreay |
Mr J. Miller - Tenant
Mr David Henderson - Dunreay
Mr Robert Stephen - Fresgoe
Mr Tait, Factor.
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A large farm steading with a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle, Bart [Baronet] |
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CRAIGTON |
Craigton |
Mr J. Miller - Tenant
Mr David Henderson - Dunreay
Mr Robert Stephen - Fresgoe
Mr Tait, Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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Once a small farm steading now joined to Dunreay - the houses are inhabited by the servants of the above named farm. |
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[Note Lower Dounreay] 1st
[Note Craigton] 2nd
"Graves of sailors who were wrecked near this point - A.D. 1800." [crossed out]
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GOE CUINGE |
Goe Cuinge |
Mr Bain, Isauld
Sergt [Sergeant] Ross Reay
Innes McKay, Reay |
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A small narrow Goe or fissure in the rocks, up which the tide comes at high water. |
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LING GOE |
Ling Goe |
Mr Bain, Isauld
Sergt [Sergeant] Ross Reay
Innes McKay, Reay |
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This can scarcely be called a Goe - as it is only a slight indentation in the rocks. It is 15 chains west of Goe Cuingich. |
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SCARBACH GOE |
Scarbach Goe |
Mr Bain, Isauld
Sergt [Sergeant] Ross Reay
Innes McKay, Reay |
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A small fissure in the rocks a few chains west of the Old House of Dounreay. In a small crevice at the foot of the Cliff in the east side of the Goe there issues a tiny stream of water which falls into an artificially cut basin a foot and a half in diameter - and about 6 inches deep. This is supposed to be the holy well belonging to a Catholic Chapel which stood on the rising ground about 40 yards from the edge of the cliff. N.B. The Basin in the rock is roughly cut - and not at all like what the action of water wd [would] make it - and besides the water has not a sufficient fall or quantity to perform such work. |
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[Note Goe Cuinge] (Narrow Goe)
[Note Ling Goe] 3rd
[Note Scarbach Goe] 2nd
[Signed] George Hobson, C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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GRAVE YARD (Site of) [Chapel, Dounreay House] |
Graveyard (Site of) |
Mr J. Miller - Dunreay
Mr David Henderson, Dunreay
Mr Robert Stephen, Fresgoe |
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A graveyard in connection with an old Catholic Chapel - it is situated on a rising ground near the shore - and about 14 chains due west of the chapel - no information can be obtained of it - Except of the fact of it being there - While levelling part of the stackyard about 8 years ago - several Coffins were uncovered - which caused the Present Tenent to desist from touching it. |
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CHAPEL (Remains of) [Dounreay House] |
Chapel (remains of) |
Mr J. Miller - Dunreay
Mr David Henderson, Dunreay
Mr Robert Stephen, Fresgoe |
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All that remains of this Chapel is an angle of the fooundation a foot or two above the ground no information can be obtained of when it ceased to be used as a place of worship - or to what particular saint it was dedicated - only it is well Known in the district that a Chapel stood there |
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DOUNREAY HOUSE (In Ruins) |
Dounreay House (in ruins) |
Mr James Sutherland Mary's Cottage
Mr William Innes. Reay
Mr George Ross. Reay
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An Old Grey weather-beaten structure of four stories the walls of which are about 7 feet thick and built with clay and comparatively small stones for such a large building It is supposed to be more than three hundred years old and from its appearance seems to have been built more for strenght than comfort as nearly all the windows are mere arrow slits - and seem to have been Iron barred. The sea during a storm broke down and washed away part of a thick wall which surrounded it. The remaining portion of it forms the front wall of a dwelling house attached to the old House on the south side. From its name "Dunreay" it seems to have been at one time the principle "Dun" or Castle in the district - and is said to have been the residence of Lord Reay. It is almost entire but uninhabitable. |
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[signed] George Hobson, C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BALMORE |
Balmore |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Innes - Bouldhu
Mr George Ross - Reay |
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This name applies to four small crofts situated on both sides of the Turnpike road leading to Thurso and about 7 miles from the above named town - Formerly it was a large tract of Rough pasture - used as a grazing ground for the cattle of Dunreay. It is no doubt a corruption of Clas-Duin. The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
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BULLDOO |
Bulldoo |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Innes - Bouldhu
Mr George Ross - Reay
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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A number of small crofts south west of Clashdon and bordering with it. It is on the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] The name is a corruption of Boulla dhu the Black walls |
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BUAILDHU [1895] For 1" purposes only. see Index |
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DOUNREAY QUARRY |
Dounreay Quarry |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Innes. Bouldhu
Mr George Ross, Reay
Mr Tait. Factor |
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A small slate quarry by the side of the turnpike road leading to Thurso and near the south side of boundary of Bouldhu The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle. Bart [Baronet] |
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ACHREAMIE |
Achreamie |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Innes. Bouldhu
Mr George Ross, Reay
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan.
Rent Roll of Estate |
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A large district East of Clashdon and north East of Bouldhu - consisting of small crofts - and heathy Pasture - The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle. |
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ACHREAMIE QUARRY |
Achreamie Quarry |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Innes. Bouldhu
Mr George Ross, Reay
Mr Tait. Factor |
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A small slate quarry in the west corner of the above district - not in operation. The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle. |
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[Note Achreamie] 1st
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NORTH CAIRN |
(Site of) North Cairn (Pictish House) |
Mr Donald Hamilton, Achreamie,
Mr Neil Henderson, Bulldoo. |
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The remains of this Pictish dwelling was cleared away by Mr Donald Hamilton in the year 1866, and he informs me that there was a considerable quantity of bones (animal) and red ashes, as well as a great number of round stones resembling small cannon balls, in the centre of the floor of this building. Small sea shells were discovered in great quantities, mixed with a deposit of blackish earth. The building itself was in very good order, the cells &c. being complete, the stones of which were all removed for building purposes. |
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The remains of this Pictish dwelling was cleared away by Mr Donald Hamilton in the year 1866, and he informs me that there was a considerable quantity of bones (animal) and red ashes, as well as a great number of round stones resembling small cannon balls, in the centre of the floor of this building. Small sea shells were discovered in great quantities, mixed with a deposit of blackish earth. The building itself was in very good order, the cells &c. being complete, the stones of which were all removed for building purposes. |
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Site of PEAS CAIRN |
(Site of) Peas Cairn (Pictish House) |
Mr Donald Hamilton, Achreamie,
Mr Neil Henderson, Bulldoo. |
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This as well as the "North Cairn" appears to have been very large, and must have been a good land-mark, as it was situated only a short distance from the coast, and formed a very prominent feature. This mound was removed about 40 years ago, and small sea shells & round stones, similar to those described above, were found in abundance lying on the floor of the building. It got the name "Peas Cairn" from the quantity of wild peas which used to grow on it. |
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This as well as the "North Cairn" appears to have been very large, and must have been a good land-mark, as it was situated only a short distance from the coast, and formed a very prominent feature. This mound was removed about 40 years ago, and small sea shells & round stones, similar to those described above, were found in abundance lying on the floor of the building. It got the name "Peas Cairn" from the quantity of wild peas which used to grow on it. |
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BROUGH [1895] [North Cairn] |
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WESTER BORROWS TON |
Wester Borrowston
Wester Borrowston
Wester Borrowston |
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan.
Rent Roll of Estate |
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A small farmsteading situated between the farms of "Mains of Borrowston", and "Lower Dounreay"; the property of Sir Robert Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] Reay &.c. |
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ACHREAMIE MOSS |
Achreamie Moss |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr John McDonald Achramey
Mr George Innes Bouldhu
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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A small peat moss in the south west corner of Achramey used by the surrounding tenants for cutting peat and turf in. |
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CNOC NA H-UISEIG |
Cnoc na h-Uiseig
(Pictish House) |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr John McDonald Achramey
Mr George Innes Bouldhu
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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A small Pictish dwelling a short distance north of Bouldhu. It has the appearance of a round green Knoll and is about 9 feet in height no excavation has been made in it. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cnoc na h-Uiseig] |
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A small Pictish dwelling a short distance north of Bouldhu. It has the appearance of a round green Knoll and is about 9 feet in height no excavation has been made in it. |
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LOCH OF SKIALL |
Loch of Skiall |
Mr. George Dunnet
Mr. John Campbell
Mr. Donald Campbell
Mr Tait. Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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A small fresh-water loch in the district of SKaill: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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HALLAM |
Hallam |
Mr. George Dunnet
Mr. John Campbell
Mr. Donald Campbell
Mr Tait. Factor. Estate Plan. |
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A large farm-steading: the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Loch of Skiall] 2nd
[Note Hallam] 2nd
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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SKIALL |
Skiall |
Mr. Alexander McKay Achreamie
Mr. John Dunbar Buolfruach
Mr. W. Laing SKiall
Mr. Tait Factor
Estate Plan |
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A large farm-steading the property of Sir Robert Sinclair of Reay. |
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SKAIL [1895] |
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Mr D. Ncolson Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] |
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BUOLFRUACH |
Bulofruach |
Not on Estate Plan |
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A small house - laborers dwelling. the property of Sir. R. Sinclair of Reay. |
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[Note Skiall] 1st
[Note Bulofruach] 3rd
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sappr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) |
Pictish House Site of |
Robert Brown Esq. Upper Dounreay
James Sutherland Mary's Cottage
William Innes Reay |
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This Pictish House was removed in 1868, and with the exception of some broKen querns calcined bones (probably animal) and burnt wood, nothing of any importance was found in it it resembles the rest of the chambered cairns of Caithness so often described. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) [N of Upper Dounreay] |
Pictish House (Site of) |
Robert Brown Esq. Upper Dounreay
James Sutherland Mary's Cottage
William Innes Reay |
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At the north end of a ridge of ground called Druim na Ceud, and about 13 chains north of Upper Dounreay, is the site of a large Pictish House. It was removed about 7 years ago while the land was in course of cultivation - nothing of any importance was found in it The place where it stood presents the appearance of a slight mound a foot or two higher than the surrounding land. Burnt bones, sea shells burnt wood &c can still be picked up on it. |
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HALLAM BURN |
Hallam Burn |
Mr. George Dunnet Hallam
Mr. John Dunnet
Mr. David Henderson Camster
Estate Plan
Mr. Tait, Factor. |
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A small Burn issuing from the ''Yellow Moss'' and running into Forss Water at the farm of Hallam. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. George Dunnet Hallam
Mr. John Dunnet
Mr. David Henderson Camster
Estate Plan
Mr. Tait, Factor. |
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A small Mound: the ruin of a ''Pictish House'': the property of the Crown. |
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BROUGH [1895] |
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STEMPSTER HILL |
Stempster Hill |
Mr. George Dunnet Hallam
Mr. John Dunnet
Mr. David Henderson Camster
Estate Plan
Mr. Tait, Factor
Mr McKay, Occupier of the farm of Stempster and Factor for the Crown property. |
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A broad, but low, uncultivated hill: the property of the Crown |
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STEMSTER HILL [1895] |
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OLD BRIDGE OF FORSS |
Bridge of Forss (old) |
Mr. George Dunnet Hallam
Mr. John Dunnet
Mr. David Henderson Camster
Estate Plan
Mr. Tait, Factor |
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An old stone Bridge of Forss Water over which a public road formerly crossed, but it is now seldom used except as a pass for Sheep from one farm to another across this Water. |
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[Note Hallam Burn] 2nd
[Signed] Robert Kane
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ISAULD |
Isauld |
Mr Bain - Isauld
Mr George Ross - Reay
Mr Sutherland - Mary's Cottage |
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A small district on the Estate of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair composed of small crofts and patches of rough pasture. |
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MARY'S COTTAGE |
Mary's Cottage |
Mr Bain - Isauld
Mr George Ross - Reay
Mr Sutherland - Mary's Cottage |
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A neat little cottage with outhouses and garden attached - built by the late proprietor of Laudside for an invalid sister - it is now the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland |
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BRIDGE OF ISAULD |
Bridge of Isauld (County) |
Mr Bain - Isauld
Mr George Ross - Reay
Mr Sutherland - Mary's Cottage |
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A strong and substantially bult bridge of two arches which spans the Isauld Burn On the turnpike road leading to Thurso it is held in repair by the County |
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[Note Isauld] 1st
[Note Mary's Cottage] 2nd
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Site of CHAPEL [Isauld] |
Site of Chapel |
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Ross, Reay
Mr Sutherland, Mary's Cottage |
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At the mouth of the Isauld Burn and within a few chains of the high water mark stood a chapel Portions of the walls of which were to be seen a few years ago. but the sand has drifted so much that nothing but a small mound covered with bent is to be seen now. There are traces of ruins near it of which I can get no account nor can I get any information about the Chapel further than that it was one and, like many more of them in the district, that it was a very primitive building |
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[Signed] George Hobson
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GUNNSCROFT |
Gunnscroft |
Mr Bain - Isauld
George Ross - Reay
Robert Steven - Fresgoe |
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A small croft - dwelling house with outhouses and garden attached. the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle Bart [Baronet]. |
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KNOCK URRAY |
Knock Urray (Pictish House) |
Mr Bain - Isauld
George Ross - Reay
Robert Steven - Fresgoe |
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A Pictish house almost entire - no part of which has been excavated - its appearance is a round green knoll - about 10 feet high. 'Urray' is the name of a pictish hero who is said to have inhabited it - vide -statistical account. No information can be obtained about it except that it is well known by the name given. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Knock Urray] |
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A Pictish house almost entire - no part of which has been excavated - its appearance is a round green knoll - about 10 feet high. 'Urray' is the name of a pictish hero who is said to have inhabited it - vide -statistical account. No information can be obtained about it except that it is well known by the name given. |
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BROUGH [1895] |
Brough |
Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5. p [part] 1. p [page] 185 |
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[Signed] George Hobson
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ISAULD PORT |
Isauld Port |
Mr Bain - Isauld
Sergt [Sergeant] Ross - Reay
James McKay - Reay |
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This name applies to a landing place for boats, situated south west of Isauld farm - from which it takes its name. |
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WHITE GOES |
White Geos |
Robert Stephen, Fresgoe
Niel Henderson, Downreay
William Henderson, Downreay |
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Two small goes 20 chains north of Isauld Port - up which in stormy weather the Ocean sends huge masses of spray - giving them a white appearance - hence the name. |
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ISAULD HOUSE |
Isauld House |
Robert Stephen, Fresgoe
Niel Henderson, Downreay
William Henderson, Downreay
Mr Tait, Factor
Mr Scott Gunn |
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A comfortable and commodious dwelling house - with large Farm steading - outhouses and garden attached - the property of Sir Robert C Sinclair of Murkle Bart [Baronet]. |
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Parish of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Isauld Port] 2nd
[Note White Geos] 2nd
[Note Isauld House] 1st
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) [Bridge of Isauld] |
Pictish House (Site of) |
Mr James Sutherland Mary's Cottage
Mr William Innes, Reay
Mr George Ross, Reay |
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About 12 years ago the tenant of that portion of arable land near the Bridge of Isauld removed a large sized Pictish house - nothing of any importance was found in it except some querns, bones of animals and other trifling traces of its primitive inhabitants - a very fine spring of water was in the centre of the building which is now conducted to the Isauld Burn by a drain - no traces remain of this Pictish house except a slight inequality of the ground. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) wBridge of Isauld] |
Supposed Stone Circle (remains of) |
Mr James Sutherland Mary's Cottage
Mr William Innes Reay
Mr Gunn, Schoolmaster Reay |
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About 15 Chains west of the Bridge of Isauld - and on each side of the turnpike road are several large stones which form a circle - some of them are imbedded in the sand - others have been knocked over and broken and by all appearance will be removed for building puposes - as several stones have been broken and taken away from this circle to build dykes. I can get little or no information about it as it is not many years since the sand drifted and partly uncovered the stones. I here give a sketch of the principal one - (marked Standing Stone in trace) Its height exceeds five feet - breadth 2 1/2 ft thickness about 1 3/4 ft - I may here mention that there are the remains of ancient middens at and near these stones - in which may be found sea shells, bones of animals, stones blackened and chared by fire - and bronze pins and needles are frequently found - there are also traces of ruins almost all the stones of which have been removed for building purposes. |
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No 1 No 2
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The others are almost
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[signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ISAULDGATE |
Isauldgate
Isauldgate
Isauldgate |
Mr Tait. Factor
Estate Plan
Rent Roll of Estate |
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Applies to a small croft situated close to the Lodge gate at the entrance to Achvarasdal Lodge: the property of Sir Robert C. Sinclair. Bart. [Baronet] |
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POST OFFICE [Isauld] |
Post Office |
Mr Tait. Factor
Estate Plan
Rent Roll of Estate |
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A Sub office for the Reay district. Kept in a private room rented for the purpose |
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Glebe [crossed out]
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SANDSIDE BAY |
Sandside Bay |
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For Authorities &c see the Six Inch Name Book of Reay. |
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BURN OF ISAULD |
Burn of Isauld or Isauld Burn |
James Sutherland Esq Mary's Cottage
William Innes, Reay Inn
Sergt. [Sergeant] Ross Post Office Reay |
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The continuation of the Achvarasdal Burn from its junction with Achiegallan Burn to the sea. Isauld some years ago was a small estate. this formed the boundary of it on the south & west sides - hence it was call the Isauld Burn. |
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STANDING STONE [Upper Dounreay] |
Standing Stone |
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan
H. MacKay Loanscorribest |
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This stone stands in hight about five feet and is about 3 feet square, it is upon the farm of Upper Dounreay and south about half a mile from where a battle had taken place upon the N. [North] West side of Shebster Hill. it is on arable ground. |
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STANDING STONE [Shebster Hill] |
Standing Stone |
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan
H. MacKay Loanscorribest |
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This stone stands seven feet above ground, in Breadth 3 feet, and about one and half thicK, it stands upon heathy ground, & is near the site of battle, upon the N. [North] west side Shebster Hill. the property of Sir R. C. Sinclair of Murkle. |
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ACHBUILIGAN TULLOCH |
Achbuiligan Tulloch
Pictish House Remains of |
J. McDonald. Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan
H McKay Loanscorribest |
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This is a large Pictish House, it rises to about 20 feet in the centre above the general level of the ground around it, it has been opened at the top some time ago. it is situated at the North end of Loch Builigan, on the property of Sir R. C. Sinclair of MurKle This Tulloch takes its name from a small farm which has long since been annexed to Upper Dounreay |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Achbuiligan Tulloch] |
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This is a large Pictish House, it rises to about 20 feet in the centre above the general level of the ground around it, it has been opened at the top some time ago. it is situated at the North end of Loch Builigan, on the property of Sir R. C. Sinclair of MurKle This Tulloch takes its name from a small farm which has long since been annexed to Upper Dounreay |
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BROUGH [1895] [Achbuiligan Tulloch] |
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UPPER DOUNREAY |
Upper Dounreay |
George Brown, Tenant
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan |
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This is a large Farmsteading and considered to be about the best one, in the County, Dwelling house & offices are all in the very best of repair, there is also a small but neat garden attached, & situated on the west side of Shebster Hill about one mile, the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair of MurKle |
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[Note Upper Dounreay] 1st
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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GLAODH ODHAR |
Glaodh Odhar |
R. Brown Esq. Dounreay
Mr William Henderson, Achramie
Mr W Innes, Reay |
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A long broad hollow in the hill side, of no great depth situated midway between the Hill of Shebster and Cnoc - Freiceadan. on the property of Sir Robert C. Sinclair of Murkle. |
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DRUIM NA CEUD |
Druim na Ceud |
R. Brown Esq. Dounreay
Mr William Henderson, Achramie
Mr W Innes, Reay |
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This name applies to a long low ridge on the farm of Dounreay North East of the Steading. The local tradition says that a hundred men fell fighting on this ridge in the conflict called ''Ruaig Haunsaid'' (Sandside Chace) A.D. 1437 - (see description of Conflict in namesheet - belonging to plan 10-3). This ''Druim'' is now all in cultivation and has been for some time and no traces of the graves are now visible - (for those who fell on it were interred there). They tell me that before the land was cultivated a great number of small stones set on End - a foot or so in height - might have been seen. These stones were erected no doubt to mark the spot where each combatant fell |
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[Note Glaodh Odhar] (Dun Hollow)
[Note Druim na Ceud] (ridge of the hundred)
[Signed] G.H. |
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CREAG BHREAC BHEAG |
Creag Breac Beag |
R. Brown Esq. Dounreay
Mr William Henderson, Achramie
Mr William Innes, Reay |
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A small round low hillock due East of Druim na Ceud a piece of cropping rock on the South side of it partly covered with heather has a speckled appearance - hence the name the remains of a pictish house is situated on the highest part of it - (described). |
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CREAG BHREAC MHÒR |
Creag Breac Mòr |
R. Brown Esq. Dounreay
Mr William Henderson, Achramie
Mr William Innes, Reay |
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A long low ridge near the above and somewhat similar in appearance to it - it has also a ridge of cropping rock on the south side of it which has a greyish speckled appearance. Both names are well known in the district. |
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STANDING STONES [Creag Breac Beag] |
(small standing stones) |
R. Brown Esq. Dounreay
Mr William Henderson, Achramie
Mr William Innes, Reay |
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On the south side of Creag Breac Beag may be seen - several small stones set on End about a foot and a half high which they tell me mark the graves of some of the Combatants of the ''Ruaig Haunsaid'' There is a very fine standing stone near them - but I think it belongs to a much earlier date than 1437 - (Date of Conflict) |
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[Note Creag Breac Beag] (Small speckled Craig)
[Note Creag Breac Mòr] (Great speckled Craig)
[Signed] G. Hobson. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Upper Dounreay] |
Pictish House No. 3 (Remains of) |
Mr J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan
Henry McKay Loanscorribest |
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A Pictish House situated upon the North of Upper Dounreay Farm & near to the Standing Stones in that district it has been very much destroyed, and at present has a small appearance. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Upper Dounreay] |
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DOUNREAY BURN |
Dounreay Burn |
Mr J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair Achullan
Henry McKay Loanscorribest |
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A small burn the continuation of Shebster Burn, it flows Northwards into Loch [Willigan], after which it is conveyed by a cut ditch to the Mill Lead of Lower Dounreay, it is well known by this name. |
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Pictish House (Remains of) No 1 [crossed out]
Mr Brown the tenant
of of Upper Dounreay
informed me that
what is shewn as
Pictish House (site of): is the site of an old turf and stone sheepfold
Erected by the late Mr Patterson when tenant
of Dounreay and Isauld - One of the oldest inhab-
itants in the district William Henderson, Achraemie and an intelligent man too - tells me the same
fact.
[signed] G. Hobson
[Note Pictish House No. 3 (Remains of)]
Large stones set on
End appear a foot
or two above the
surface. It seems
to have been a Cham-
-bered Cairn, divided
into compartments by
these upright stones
like the rest of the
Chambered Cairns of Caithness
[Signed] G. Hobson
[signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHUNABUST BRIDGE |
Achunabust Bridge (County) |
J. McDonald Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan
H. Mackay, Loanscorribest |
010 |
A small bridge in good repair upon the turnpiKe road leading through Shebster to Reay, & upon the Dounreay Burn, well known by this name. there is but on small arch. held in repair by the County |
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LOCH ACHBUILIGAN |
Loch Achbuiligan |
J. McDonald Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan
H. Mackay, Loanscorribest |
010 |
A small loch, situated in the North east corner of Isauld district, the Dounreay Burn flows into this loch, & from this loch Lower Dounreay is supplied with Mill water, the Loch is often called by the people here abouts, The Dam. it is the property of Sir R.C. Sinclair of MurKle.
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[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Picts House (Remains of) |
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill
John McDonald Reay |
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A small round knoll, the remains of a pictish House, Situated some little distance north of the Tri Sithean. Many of the stones, seem to have been taken away, from this one, but only from the top and base. Very probably the Stones which mark the graves in Same trace have been taken from here. |
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ACHIEBRAESKIALL BURN |
Achiebraeskiall Burn |
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill
John McDonald Reay |
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This Stream rises on the north west side of the yellow Moss, from which it pursues a north easterly course to a confluence with another small Stream, without name. Some little distance from where it passes through the cultivated land, after which it assumes the name of Halam Burn. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achiebraeskiall Burn] 3rd
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHIEBRAESKIALL |
Achiebraeskiall |
Mr. Tait Factor
Estate Plan
Rent Roll
Mr. Innes Reay |
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This name applies to the remains of two or three old farms, all of which are now under sheep and that which was cultivated is quite rough. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Picts House (Remains of) |
Mr Innes Reay
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A Small round knoll, the remains of a Picts House. Some of the stones have been taken away from the north side of it, but not to any extent. I can't get any information as to when it was done, or anything in connection with it. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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[Note Achiebraeskiall] 2nd
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN CLANS A.D. 1437 |
Site of Conflict |
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill
Mackay's History of the House and Clan Mackay |
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The engagement between the Caithness men, called ''Ruoig Haunsaid'' or the Sandside Chace, is said to have ended here, as well as begun, which will be seen from the following extrat, from ''Mackay's History of the house,'' and Clan Mackay. Page 76. ''The tradition regarding this invasion, is to the following effect: The people of Caithness had commited some depredations on the east parts of the Reay country, in return for which, Neil-wasse Mackay and his brother John Abrach with their men Marched into Caithness, and took a great spoil with them. The better to provide against an assault, they placed a reserve about the border beyond Drimholisten, to be ready to assist, if necessary. Niel and John were overtaken by a great company of Caithness-men at Downreay when a fierce conflict ensued; but at length the latter fled, and were pursued with Slaughter about four miles to the water of Forss, where Niel and John Saw a fresh company marching with speed down the hill of Forss, to assist their flying Country men. The Mackays then retired back as far as Sandside, before their opponents got up with them, and by that time, they were joined by their reserve. A most desperate engagement [continued on page 52] |
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Site of CONFLICT BETWEEN CLANS A.D. 1437 |
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STANDING STONES |
Standing Stones (Sepulchral monument) |
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. John Dunbar Skaill
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
010 |
The stones which mark the graves are nearly all Standing, and are from one to two feet high. The dead bodies seem to have been all, or at least all who were near gathered to this place to be interred, as there is so many graves, all quite near each other. |
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CNOC FREICEADAIN |
Cnoc Freiceadain |
Mr. Innes Reay
John McDonald Reay |
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A heath covered eminence of considerable elevation, situated north of Shebster Hill. From the name, the number of Picts Houses &c. this hill appears to have been a kind of fortified; no one could approach on any side of the hill, without being observed from one of the three Pictish houses. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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NA TRI SÌTHEAN |
Tri Sìthean |
Mr. Innes Reay
John McDonald Reay |
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Situated on and near the Summit of Cnoc Freiceadain. Small Knolls, the remains of three Pictish houses. Two of these are joined together by a Subterranean passage which is from 2 to 3 feet above the surface of the hill. No 1 the largest is about 10 feet high and appears to be almost complet; there is no appearance of any of it having fallen in. The entrance on the top, through filled in with stones &c. can partly be seen; formed by large flags into something like the top of hatch. There is also a Subterranean passage extending north eastward from No 3, which appears to have been the entrance to the house. this one has fallen in in several places along the passage, and a few of the stones which supported the roof can partly be seen standing in the hollows, where it has fallen in. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Na Tri Sithean] |
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Situated on and near the Summit of Cnoc Freiceadain. Small Knolls, the remains of three Pictish houses. Two of these are joined together by a Subterranean passage which is from 2 to 3 feet above the surface of the hill. No 1 the largest is about 10 feet high and appears to be almost complet; there is no appearance of any of it having fallen in. The entrance on the top, through filled in with stones &c. can partly be seen; formed by large flags into something like the top of hatch. There is also a Subterranean passage extending north eastward from No 3, which appears to have been the entrance to the house. this one has fallen in in several places along the passage, and a few of the stones which supported the roof can partly be seen standing in the hollows, where it has fallen in. |
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Situated on and near the Summit of Cnoc Freiceadain. Small Knolls, the remains of three Pictish houses. Two of these are joined together by a Subterranean passage which is from 2 to 3 feet above the surface of the hill. No 1 the largest is about 10 feet high and appears to be almost complet; there is no appearance of any of it having fallen in. The entrance on the top, through filled in with stones &c. can partly be seen; formed by large flags into something like the top of hatch. There is also a Subterranean passage extending north eastward from No 3, which appears to have been the entrance to the house. this one has fallen in in several places along the passage, and a few of the stones which supported the roof can partly be seen standing in the hollows, where it has fallen in. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Cnoc Freiceadain] The Watch Hill
[Note Tri Sìthean] Three Hillocks
This name is well
known and even
where spoken of in English
they are called theTri Sithean
pronounced Tre Shean
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STEMPSTER BURN |
Stempster Burn
Stemster |
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Val [Valuation] Roll |
010 |
Is formed by the union of a few drains at the north east base of the Yellow Moss from which it pursues a north easterly course to a Mill Dam at Stempster and afterwards joins the Bailee Burn. |
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[Note Stempster Hill] see page 33
[Note Stempster Burn] Correct
Pictish House (Remains of) [crossed out]
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BAILIE |
Bailie |
Mr. J. McLeod
Mr. D. Coghill
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill |
010 |
An old Farm steading, now the residence of a Shepherd. The property of J. Sinclair Esqr. of Forss. |
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BURN OF BAILIE |
Burn of Bailie |
Mr. J. McLeod
Mr. D. Coghill
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill |
010 |
A small stream, formed by the union of a few drains a short distance south east of Stempster |
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STRATH OF BAILIE |
Strath of Bailie |
Mr. J. McLeod
Mr. D. Coghill
Mr. J. Dunbar Skaill |
010 |
Extends Southwards from the Strath of Stempster and lies on the same side of the River. The property of J. Sinclair Esqr, Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Bailie] 2nd
[Note Burn of Bailie] 3rd
[Note Strath of Bailie] 2nd
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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STEMPSTER |
Stempster |
Mr. J. McLeod Stempster
Mr. John Dunbar Skiall
Mr. D. Coghill Stempster
Mr. McKay, Factor |
010 |
A Large Farm steading, dwelling house &c. The property of the Crown. |
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STEMSTER [1895] |
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TULLOCH OF STEMPSTER |
Tulloch of Stempster
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. J. McLeod Stempster
Mr. John Dunbar Skiall
Mr. D. Coghill Stempster
Mr. McKay, Factor |
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Situated a short distance South east of Stempster Farmsteading, A Small round knoll, covered with rough pasture. It has never been opened. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulloch of Stempster] |
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Situated a short distance South east of Stempster Farmsteading, A Small round knoll, covered with rough pasture. It has never been opened. |
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[Note Stempster] 2nd
Strath of Stempster cancelled
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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REAY INN |
Reay Inn |
William Innes Tenant
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
010 |
A small Inn, situated in Reay and near to the Parish Church. it is in good repair the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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CHURCH [Reay] |
Church |
Revd [Reverend] James Murray. Pastor
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
010 |
This is a very old church but is still in good repair. its small having sittings for only four or five hundred persons, it is situated a short distance east of Reay Village. it has a Gallery. |
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SCHOOL [Reay] |
Parish School |
John Gunn. Teacher.
J.McDonald. Isauld.
William Sinclair. Achullan. |
010 |
This a new building and is a large and good school house for a country district such as Reay. there is 130 scholars, 70 Boys and 60 Girls attending this school. it is situated near to the Parish Church. There is no dwelling house attached. |
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[Note Reay Inn] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TOR RAN NA CIRCE |
Torran-na-Circe |
Henry McKay, Loanscorribest
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
010 |
A small rocKy HillocK, situated about 30 chains west of the Parish Church well known by this name, the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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MANSE [parish] |
Parish Church Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] James Murray, Reay.
J. McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 |
Built about five years ago And is in very good repair. it is a large house and is a very comfortable liKe dwelling, its situated about 30 chains east of the Church, and a few chains from the public road. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
The Knowe's [crossed out]
[Note Torran-na-Circe] (the hens hillock) 3rd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BIG KEOLTAG |
Big Keoltag |
William Innes. Reay Inn.
J McDonald. Isauld.
William Sinclair. Achullan |
010 |
A small hill situated about 20 chains east of Reay Bridge. it is a nice green hill this and well known by this name the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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LITTLE KEOLTAG |
Little Keoltag |
William Innes. Reay Inn.
J McDonald. Isauld.
William Sinclair. Achullan |
010 |
A small hill situated about 10 chains east of Big Keoltag. well known by this name. the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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KEOLTAG WELL |
Keoltag Well |
William Innes. Reay Inn.
J McDonald. Isauld.
William Sinclair. Achullan |
010 |
A spring Well situated about 10 chains South of Big Keoltag. and is well known by this name. the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Big Keoltag] 2nd
[Note Little Keoltag] 3rd
[Note Keoltag Well] 3rd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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MILTON |
Milton |
William Innes. Reay Inn
J. McDonald. Isauld
William Sinclair. Achullan. |
010 |
Is a small district having 6 or 7 small crofts in it situated between Borlum and Achvaresdale Cottage, none of the dwellings is in very good repair, the property of His grace the Duke of Portland. |
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REAY BRIDGE |
Reay Bridge [County] |
William Innes. Reay Inn
J. McDonald. Isauld
William Sinclair. Achullan. |
010 |
A small bridge having but one arch. it was built about 60 years ago, and is still in good repair. situated upon the turnpiKe Road leading from Thurso to Reay and spans the Reay Burn, well known by this name, Kept in repair by the County. |
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[Note Borturn] see p. [page] 66
[Note Milton] 1st
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORR FÉILLE LEATHAN |
Torr Féil Leathan |
H. McKay, Loanscorribest
J McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 |
A small hillocK situated South of Achvaresdal Cottage about 15 chains, it is arable land and well known by this name, the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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BORLUM ROCK |
Borlum Rock |
H. McKay, Loanscorribest
J McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
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Is a small hill and is very rocKy the west side of which is also steep which gives that part of the hill, a bold appearance, situated south of Borlum, about 30 chains. |
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LITTLE ROCK |
Little Rock |
H. McKay, Loanscorribest
J McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
010 |
This name applys to part of the hill mentioned above, it is about 10 chains east of Borlum RocK, and is much smaller, but is rocky and well known by the name here given the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Torr Féil Leathan] Broad Market Knoll
Féille
[Note Borlum Rock] 2nd
[Note Little Rock] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHIEGALLAN BURN |
Achiegallan Burn |
Henry McKay Loanscorribest
J. McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
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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. |
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CNOC NA BANTRAICH |
Cnoc na Bantraich (Widow's Hill) |
Henry McKay Loanscorribest
J. McDonald, Isauld.
William Sinclair, Achullan. |
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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. |
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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. |
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HUMAN REMAINS AND QUERNS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Achvarasdal Lodge] |
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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. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Achvarasdal Lodge] |
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[Note Achiegallan Burn] 2nd
[Note Cnoc na Bantraich] (Widow's Hill)
[Signed] G.R.
Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHVARASDAL LODGE |
Achvarasdal Lodge |
Sir R.C. Sinclair Proprietor
Valuation Roll for 1872
J. McDonald, Isauld |
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Is a very neat and nice building it is almost new and therefore is in the best of repair, the grounds in connection have been tastefully laid out, with small belts of wood here and there, there is office houses and a fine garden attached it is situated about one mile south east of Reay Village. and is the property and Summer residence of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
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MILL OF MILTON (Corn) |
Mill of Milton |
John Ross. Tenant
Valuation Roll
J. McDonald. Isauld |
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This is a Meal and Barley Mill. part of which was formerly used as a lint Mill. it is situated in Milton and about 40 chains west from Achavaresdale Cottage, the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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[Note Achvarasdal Lodge] 1st
[Note Mill of Milton] corn 2nd
[Signed] Matthew Banks
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TORRAN DUBH |
Torran Dubh |
William Innes, Reay Inn.
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
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A Small hillocK well known by this name situated about seven chains South of Mill of Milton. the proproperty of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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TORR AN ATHAIN |
Torr an Athan |
William Innes, Reay Inn.
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
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A small hillocK situated in the district of Milton near to this hillocK at one time was a ford over a small burn, and from which the hillock was named. there is now a bridge where the ford used to be. the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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The HillocKs [crossed out]
[Note Torran Dubh] (Black Hillock)
[Note Torr an Athan] (Small Ford HillocK)
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CHURCH (Remains of) [old parish church] |
Old Church (Remains of) |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Murray Manse, Reay
Mr. H. Campbell Reay
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. Gunn Teacher,Reay |
010 |
This is said to be the remains of the old parish church, and is also supposed to have been a R. [Roman] Catholic Chapel, and is by some called ''the Aisle'' to this day, a name very often applied to the remains of old chapels. No person, however, can give me any Satisfactory information about it, as there is nothing about it in History. It has been kept in repair as the burial place of the MacKays of Bighouse, and many if not all of the ministers of the parish are also interred here. There are one or two very old Stones built in the walls, within the building. The oldest legible date on these tomb stones is 1691. On the property of the Duke of Portland. |
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BORLUM HOUSE |
Borlum House |
Mr. Rae Tenant
Mr. Innes Reay
Mr. Murray Manse Reay |
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A large and commodious mansion, at one time the residence of the McDonalds of Sandside. Office houses and garden attached. The Property of His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Borlum House] 2nd
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
Pictish House (remains of) |
Henry McKay, Loanscorribest
J. McDonald, Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
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This has been a small Pictish House. it is situated about 40 chains East of Chimmering Park, and upon high moorland ground, it has been opened in the centre and is now a heap of ruins, the property of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Big Keoltag] |
Pict's House (Remains of) |
Mr. H. Campbell Reay
Mr D. Campbell Reay
Mr. D. Innes Reay |
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Very little of this one remains, to be seen, as the greater part of it has been removed and nearly all the Stones carried away, many years ago. None of my authorities can tell, whether anything was found in it or not. Situated on the Summet of Big Keoltag. |
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[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CREAGAN WELL |
Creagan Well |
Henry McKay, Loanscorribest
J. McDonald Isauld
William Sinclair, Achullan |
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Is a fine spring well situated close to a small rocky hillock about 20 chains east of Borlum it is well known by this name in the district round about where it is the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Creagan Well] 3rd
Simmering Hill [crossed out]
Simmering ParK [crossed out]
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHIEGALLAN |
Achiegallan |
William Sinclair, Tenant.
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
George Sinclair, Achunabust.
Mr. Tait, Factor.
Estate Plan. |
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Two small Farmsteadings in bad repair situated in Isauld, & about 20 chains East of Achavaresdale Cottage. the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
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ACHUNABUST |
Achunabust |
Mr. Tait Factor
George Sinclair Tenant
Valuation Roll.
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
Estate Plan. |
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An ordinary sized Farmsteading in very good repair situated East of Achavaresdale Cottage, about 60 chains. the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKe. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Achunabust] |
Tulloch
Pictish House (remains of) |
Mr. Tait Factor
George Sinclair Tenant
Valuation Roll.
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
Estate Plan. |
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This is the remains of a very large Pictish House. it is situated close to Achenebest Farmsteading upon the highest part of that farm, it is seen for a long way of in its ruins are still visible. some of its chambers. the same being strongly built with all kinds of course stone. well known by this name. |
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BROUGH [1895] [Achunabust] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achiegallan] 2nd
[signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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SHEBSTER QUARRY |
Shebster Quarry |
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
William Sinclair Achullan.
J. McDonald, Isauld. |
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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. |
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THE BIELD |
The Bield |
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
William Sinclair Achullan.
J. McDonald, Isauld. |
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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. |
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THE BIEL [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remark in Index |
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CREAGAN LIATH |
Creagan Liath |
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
William Sinclair Achullan.
J. McDonald, Isauld. |
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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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County 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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ACHRASKER (In Ruins) |
Achrasker |
Hugh McKay, Blairmore.
William Sinclair, Achullan.
George Sinclair, Achenebest. |
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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. |
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BLARMORE |
Blarmore |
Hugh McKay. Tenant.
George Sinclair, Achenebest.
William Sinclair Achullan. |
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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. |
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GRAY CAIRN |
Gray Cairn Pictish House (Remains of) |
Hugh McKay. Tenant.
George Sinclair, Achenebest.
William Sinclair Achullan. |
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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.
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achrasker] 2nd
[Note Blarmore] 3rd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [W of Gray Cairn] |
Pictish House (remains of) |
Hugh McKay. Blairmore.
William Sinclair. Achullan.
George Sinclair. Achenebest. |
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This pictish house is so much destroyed that it is almost level with the ground it stands upon, situated about ten chains West of the Gray Cairn. the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
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LÀTHACH AN LÌN |
Làthach-na-Lin (lint Moss) |
Hugh McKay. Blairmore.
William Sinclair. Achullan.
George Sinclair. Achenebest. |
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A small peat moss, situated about 15 chains, North of Achenebest, well known by this name, the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair, of MurKle. |
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BEUL AN LOCHAIN |
Beul-an-Lochan |
Hugh McKay. Blairmore.
William Sinclair. Achullan.
George Sinclair. Achenebest. |
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This was formerly a very wet or marshy piece of ground, it is now well drained, but is still known by this name. situated about 20 chains west of Blairmore. the property of Sir Robert Charles Sinclair of MurKle. |
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[Note Beul-an-Lochan] (mouth of the small loch)
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
(Remains of) Pictish House
(Remains of) Pictish House
(Remains of) Pictish House |
Mr. William Innes. Reay.
Mr. Sinclair. Achunabust.
Mr. John McDonald. Milton. |
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All that remains of this house is a heap of stones. It is supposed to have been nearly all removed a century ago for building purposes. This ''Pictish House'' was about the usual size to all appearance, and of the same construction as the generallity of those in this district.- |
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ACHRASKER WELL |
Achrasker Well
Achrasker Well
Achrasker Well |
Mr. William Innes. Reay.
Mr. Sinclair. Achunabust.
Mr. John McDonald. Milton. |
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This is a very fine Spring well and its water is carried in pipes to supply the ''Achvarasdal Lodge''. This well is the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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LOANSCORRIBEST |
Loanscorribest
Loanscorribest
Loanscorribest |
Mr. Thomas Rae. Manager for h g [His Grace]
Mr Innes, Reay
Valuation Roll. |
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Applies to a small farm steading, situated close to ''Creagan Liath''; the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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YELLOW MOSS |
Yellow Moss |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro East Shebster
Evander Matheson, Teacher East Shebster
George Sinclair, Shebster |
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This is a large peat moss situated in East Shebster about half a mile North of Shebster Farmsteading, part of which belongs to J Sinclair of Forss, and part to the Duke of Portland. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Hill of Shebster] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro East Shebster
Evander Matheson, Teacher East Shebster
George Sinclair, Shebster |
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This Pictish House is very much broken down, but what remains of it, is seen and used by Fishermen as a land-mark when out on sea, it is situated upon the Highest part of the hill of Shebster. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [E of Hill of Shebster] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro East Shebster
Evander Matheson, Teacher East Shebster
George Sinclair, Shebster |
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This is a smaller Pictish House than the one mentioned above, it is also much destroyed, situated upon the East side of Shebster Hill. this one is not visible from the sea but there are three of them upon this hill known by the name of the Three Sheans, visible from the sea. The Tri Sithean is on the plan north of this, and not on this one as here stated. |
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SHEBSTER |
Shebster |
George Sinclair, Tenant Shepherd.
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster
Valuation Roll. |
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An ordinary sized Farmsteading in good repair, situated in West shebster, the whole of which is under sheep pasture, the property of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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HILL OF SHEBSTER |
Hill of Shebster |
George Sinclair, Tenant Shepherd.
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster
Valuation Roll. |
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This is not a very large hill, but as there is no other between the sea and it upon the West side, it gives it a higher appearance, situated in West Shebster, the property his grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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WEST SHEBSTER |
West Shebster |
George Sinclair, Tenant Shepherd.
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster
Valuation Roll. |
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Is a large district, but almost the whole of it is Sheep pasture, it is situated East of Reay Village, about three miles, the public Road between Reay and Thurso runs through it, it is the property of His Grace The DuKe of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Shebster] 2nd
[Note Hill of Shebster] 2nd
[Note West Shebster] 1st
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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THE FLOW |
The Flow |
Revd. [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster
Peter Henderson, Achimenach.
Mr D. McKay, East Shebster |
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Is a large piece of flat moorland, and in some parts marshy, situated in East Shebster & well known by this name the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [East Shebster] |
Pictish House (remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster
Peter Henderson, Achimenach.
Mr D. McKay, East Shebster |
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This Pictish is almost level with the ground having been destroyed many years ago. it is situated upon the East side of The Flow in East Shebster. the ruins of one small chamber is still visible |
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ACHIBEGG (In Ruins) |
Achibegg (in ruins) |
Revd. [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster
Peter Henderson, Achimenach.
Mr D. McKay, East Shebster |
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This Farmsteading is in ruins, and is attached to Mr. Hendersons Farm, Achimenach, it is situated in East Shebster the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forss. |
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ARCHIBEG [1895] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note The Flow] 1st
[Note Achibegg (in ruins)] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Achimoss Well [crossed out]
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Supposed Remains of CHAPEL |
(Supposed Remains of) Chapel
(Supposed Remains of) Chapel
(Supposed Remains of) Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro. F.C [Free Church] Shebster.
Mr. William Innes. Reay.
Mr. Hugh Campbell. Reay. |
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I am given to understand that this is the supposed remains of a Roman Catholic Chapel, and the New Statistical account mentions the fact of one having stood here; but nothing definite can be ascertained about it. The mass of stones at this place resemble the remains of a burial cairn; and are similar to those frequently discovered in Aberdeen-shire. I can discover nothing resembling the ruins of a building in this heap of stones. |
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TUMULUS (Remains of) |
Grave
Grave
Grave |
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro.
Mr William Innes.
Mr Hugh Campbell. |
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This was originally a small mound and many years ago the earth on its summit was removed, when a stone cist containing remains (human) were discovered. The Statistical account makes mention of this grave or tomb, and says a coffin formed of ur blocks of stone was found in it, which measured nearly 7 feet long, and was 2 1/2 feet broad. This stone cist is still visible. |
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A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, ... ] |
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This was originally a small mound and many years ago the earth on its summit was removed, when a stone cist containing remains (human) were discovered. The Statistical account makes mention of this grave or tomb, and says a coffin formed of ur blocks of stone was found in it, which measured nearly 7 feet long, and was 2 1/2 feet broad. This stone cist is still visible. |
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MANSE [Free Church] |
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro. Pastor
Evander Matheson, Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll. |
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This is a very nice Manse having office houses attached and all in good repair, it is quite near to the Church and to the public road it is about four miles East of Reay Village, built in the year 1845. |
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FREE CHURCH [East Shebster] |
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro. Pastor
Evander Matheson, Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll. |
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This is a neat little Church situated in East Shebster, it has no Gallery and has sittings for 665 persons. built in 1844 and is in good repair conveniently built for the inhabitants of the District. |
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ACHIMORE (In Ruins) |
Achimore (in ruins) |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro. Pastor
Evander Matheson, Schoolmaster
Valuation Roll. |
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This was once a large Farmsteading, it is now in ruins, it is situated about 20 chains North of the Free Church, and in the district of East Shebster the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Free Church] 2nd
[Note Achimore (in ruins)] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CROFTS OF ACHIMORE |
Crofts of Achimore |
Donald McKay, Tenant
Donald Gallie, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster |
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There are four of these crofts situated upon the South side of the Yellow Moss, and in the district of East Shebster they are all in bad repair the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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EAST SHEBSTER |
East Shebster |
Donald McKay, Tenant
Donald Gallie, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster |
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Is a large district situated in the East side of Reay Parish, there are several large Farms in this district but the greater part of it is under Sheep pasture, the property of J. Sinclair Esq. |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, East Shebster] |
Free Church School |
Evander Matheson, Teacher.
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro. East Shebster
Valuation Roll. |
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Is situated in the district of east Shebster, there is a dwelling house attached the whole house is in good repair, it was built in 1849. the number of Scholars attending School is 80 45 Boys and 35 Girls. it is very conveniently situated for the surrounding district. |
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[Note Crofts of Achimore] 2nd
[Note East Shebster] 1st
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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DUNCAN'S WELL |
Duncan's Well |
George Sinclair. Shebster
Mr Donald McKay, East Shebster
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster |
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Is a spring well situated at the East corner of the Leans of Shebster, and in the district of West Shebster, it is well known by this name, on the property of the DuKe of Portland. |
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LEANS OF SHEBSTER |
Leans of Shebster |
George Sinclair. Shebster
Mr Donald McKay, East Shebster
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster |
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This is a low lying piece of meadow land, by the side of the Burn of Shebster, and in the district of West Shebster, the property of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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BURN OF SHEBSTER |
Burn of Shebster |
George Sinclair. Shebster
Mr Donald McKay, East Shebster
Revd [Reverend] D. Munro, East Shebster |
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Is a small burn which taKes its rise from drains in the Flow, and flows westwards for about two miles, after which it joins the Dounreay Burn. it is well known by this name. |
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[Note Duncan's Well] 3rd
[Note Leans of Shebster] 2nd
[Note Burn of Shebster] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Burn of Shebster] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] Donald Munro, East Shebster
George Sinclair, Shebster.
Peter Henderson, Achimenach. |
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A small partly destroyed Pictish House, situated close upon the Burn of Shebster, in apearance it resembles other houses of the kind being green, and built with. all kinds of stone. |
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ACHIMENACH |
Achimenach |
Peter Henderson, Tenant
Revd. [Reverend] Donald Munro.
Valuation Roll. |
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Is an ordinary sized Farmsteading, not in very good repair, situated in East Shebster, the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss. |
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[Note Achimenach] 2nd
Shebester Village [crossed out]
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BAILIE HILL |
Bailie Hill |
Mr. James Robertson Shebster
Mr. D. Dick Shebster
Mr. Cairncross Thurso
Mr. McKay. Tenant of Bailie farm. |
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An uncultivated, medium hill the property of James Sinclair Esqr. Forss. |
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[Note Bailie Hill] 2nd
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BORAG (In Ruins) |
Borag (in ruins) |
John McDonald. Milton
John Ross. Mill of Milton
Hugh McKay, Clashmore. |
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This name applys to a small ruin, situated about 15 chains North of Claperon. the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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BORAG KNOWE |
Borag Knowe |
John McDonald. Milton
John Ross. Mill of Milton
Hugh McKay, Clashmore. |
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A small hillock well known by this name situated about ten chains North of Claperon. the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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BREAC-LEATHAD |
Breac - leathad |
John McDonald. Milton
John Ross. Mill of Milton
Hugh McKay, Clashmore. |
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This name applys to the whole of the west side of the hill called Cnoc-an-t-Samraidh, & is well known by this name, the property of His grace the DuKe of Portland. |
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[Note Borag (in ruins)] 3rd
[Note Borag Knowe] 3rd
[Note Breac - leathad] (Speckled Hill side)
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Leans of Reay Burn - Can [Cancelled]
Milton Moss Well - Can [Cancelled]
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CREAG LEATHAN |
Creag Leathan |
William Innes Esq Reay
Thomas Rae, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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A low broad - topped hill with a round rocky protuberance on the North East end of it - the ascent on the north side of Creag Leathan is steep - on the south side it slopes gradually from Claperon |
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MILTON MOSS |
Milton Moss |
William Innes Esq Reay
Thomas Rae, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
010 |
A large peat moss from which the tenants of Millton and the surrounding farms and crofts take their peats. it is on the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland |
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Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Note Creag Leathan] (Broad Craig) 2nd
[Signed] G. Hobson C A [Civilian Assistant] |
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SANDSIDE BURN |
Sandside Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] J Murray. Minister
Thomas Rae. Esq. Borlum
W Gunn. Schoolmaster Reay |
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The continuation of Allt Gleann Thorcaill from its junction with Alltan Nodha Mòr after a serpentine course of about four miles it enters the sea at Sandside Bay |
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CNOC AN T-SAMHRAIDH |
Cnoc-an-t-Samraidh |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq, Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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A long low hill covered with heather - which affords good pasturage for the cattle during the Summer Hence the name. |
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BRUACH BHREAC |
Bruach Bhreac |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq, Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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This name applies to the North end of the hill called Cnoc-an-t-Samraidh it is rugged and broken. A few cropping rocks shewing themselves above the heather gives it a speckled appearance - hence the name. |
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REAY BURN |
Reay Burn |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq, Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small stream which rises about a mile south of Claperon Its course is in a northerly direction and it falls into the sea a few chains west of Isauld Port. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Note Cnoc-an-t-Samraidh] (Summer Hillock) 2nd
[NoteBruach Bhreac] (Speckled Bank)
[Signed] G. Hobson
CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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HELSHETTER |
Helshetter |
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum House
William Innes Esq. Reay.
John McDonald, Millton |
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A shepherd's house about half a mile south of Reay Village, The property of His Grace The Duke of Portland |
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TORRAN DUBH |
Torran Dubh |
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum House
William Innes Esq. Reay.
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small round rocky hillock about 22 chains south of Helshetter, partially covered with heather. |
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CLAPERON |
Claperon |
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum House
William Innes Esq. Reay.
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small round rocky Knoll, a prominent feature on the moorland - the name is pronounced in two syllables - thus: Clape-ron, and may be a corruption of the Gaelic, meaning, ''Hook nose''. |
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Parish of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Helshetter] 2nd
[Note Torran Dubh] (Black Hillock) 3rd
[Note Claperon] 3rd
[Signed] G. Hobson
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CREAG LIATH |
Creag Liath |
John Campbell, Isauld
Thomas Campbell Isauld
Hugh McKay, Clashmore |
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A large flat rocK situated upon the east side of Creag Mor it is high up upon the hill, & is seen for a good distance, well known by this name the property of Sir R.C. Sinclair of MurKle. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Creag Liath] (Gray Craig) 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Achvarasdal Well (chalybeate) [crossed out] cancelled
CnocKfin Well (chalybeate) [crossed out]
Clashmore Well (chalybeate) [crossed out]
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CREAG BHEAG |
Creag Bheag |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small round hill the surface of which is rugged and broken - covered with heathy pasture - it is on the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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CREAG MHÒR |
Creag Mòr |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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Another round hill similar to the above but larger in size and a little more rugged and broken - both are striking features in the landscape - Creag Mòr is on the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle. |
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CLAIS AN TUIRC |
Clais an Tuirc |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae Esq. Borlum
John McDonald, Millton |
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This name applies to a small narrow valley at the foot of Creag Mòr It is one of those peculiar features which one cannot account for but it has probably been hollowed out by the action of water. |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Note Creag Bheag] (Little Craig)
[Note Creag Mòr (Big Craig)
[Note Clais an Tuirc] (Hollow of the Castrated Boar) 2nd
[Signed] G. Hobson CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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CLACH CLAIS AN TUIRC |
Clach-Clais-an Tuirc |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq. Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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A large standing stone a few chains North of Clais an Tuirc. It probably marks the spot where some pictish hero fell. Not far from it are what seems to be Tumuli but as no information whatever can be obtained of them I did not put them in the Plan. |
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KNOCKFIN |
Knockfin |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq. Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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The ruins of a small farm steading, at the foot of Creag Beag. on the property of his Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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CLASHMORE |
Clashmore |
William Innes, Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq. Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
010 |
This name applies to the ruins of a number of small farm steadings, on the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Note Clach-Clais-an Tuirc] (Stone of the Hollow of the Castrated boar) (Standing Stone)
Diagram/drawing on page
[Note Clashmore] 2nd
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ACHAVEILAN |
Achaveilan |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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A number of small farm steadings in ruins, on the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle |
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ACHAVEILAN BURN |
Achaveilan Burn |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
010 |
This burn issues from Loch Saorach - and pursues a North Westerly course joining the Achinabest Burn, almost opposite the farm of that name. |
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CREAGAN REAMHAR |
Creagan Reamhar |
William Innes Esq, Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small Eminence Covered with heathy pasture - it is only about 30 feet above the level of the surrounding moorland - there is a small craig on the East side of it. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Note Achaveilan Burn] 2nd
[Note Creagan Reamhar] (Fat or plump little Craig)
[Signed] G. Hobson CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHVARASDAL (In Ruins) |
Achvarasdal |
Mr N Innes, Esq Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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The ruins of a farm steading - situated at the foot of Creag Mòr. The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle |
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CNOC NA GAOITH |
Cnoc-na-Gaothe |
Mr N Innes Esq Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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A small round hill in the centre of an extensive peat moor although a prominent feature it is of no great height |
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BLAR CNOC NA GAOITH |
Blar-Cnoc-na Gaorthe |
Mr N Innes Esq Reay
Thomas Rae, Esq, Borlum House
John McDonald, Millton |
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An extensive peatmoss on the property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle Bart. [Baronet] |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note Cnoc-na-Gaothe] (Hill of the Wind)
[Note Blar-Cnoc-na Gaorthe] (Hill of the wind Moss)
[Signed] G Hobson C A [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHIBEGG MOSS |
Achibegg Moss |
George Sinclair. Shepherd Shebster
Angus Ross. Achreregan
John Ross. Mill of Milton. |
010 |
This is a peat moss, it is not very large, but the peats taKen from it are said to be very good, it is situated at the south end of East Shebster and is the property of James Sinclair of Forss. |
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ALLT RUADH |
Allt Ruadh |
George Sinclair. Shepherd Shebster
Angus Ross. Achreregan
John Ross. Mill of Milton. |
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A small burn which taKes its rise on the moor about 130 chains south of Broubster Cottage, a flows eastwards untill it joins the Forss Water, at the south corner of Blar-na-Craoibhe Moss, it is very well known by this name |
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[Note Allt Ruadh] (Red Burn)
Bard a' Ghunnach [crossed out]
[Signed] Matthew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHREREGAN MORE (In Ruins) |
Achreregan More [in ruins] |
George Sinclair, shepherd Shebster
Angus Ross, Ashreregan
John Ross Mill of Milton |
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This is the ruins of an old Farmsteading it is situate about 20 chains south of Achreregan Begg all the land that was attached to this farm is now under sheep pasture it is on Broubster & the property of Sir R.C Sinclair of MurKle. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Blar Clais an Fhearchair [crossed out]
[Note Achreregan More] 2nd
[Signed] Matthew BanKs. C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BROUBSTER COTTAGE |
Broubster Cottage |
Rent roll of estate
Mr Tait, Factor for Sir R.C. Sinclair
Mr Scott Gunn, Clerk , Thurso |
010 |
A small cottage by the side of the public road leading to Broubster and near the north end of Clais an Fearchair. The property of Sir R.C. Sinclair of Murkle |
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CLAIS AN FHEARCHAIR |
Clais an Fearchair
Clushna Farquhar |
William Innes - Reay Inn
John McDonald, Millton
Hugh McKay, Blarmore
New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] |
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A hollow at the foot of the Acheregan Hill - which is said to take its name from a pictish hero who was slain near it. There is nothing peculiar in its appearance - nor any standing stone in it - to confirm the tradition. |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note Broubster Cottage] 2nd
[Notes Clais an Fearchair] Farqahar's Hollow
[to be written] for
reference
The letter F always aspirated
after the genitive mas. [masculine] An
of the Article.
"Tradition states that, at the time when the Danes overran these northern parts,
a son of a Danish prince, named Alluva, was slain, and interred at a
place in Strathalladale, called after his name Dalalluva, and that
another Danish prince named Farquhar, was interred at Brubster,
in a place to this day demoninated Clashua Farquhar"
vide new Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] |
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LEANS OF ACHREREGAN |
Leans of Achreregan |
William Innes. Reay Inn
Sergt (Sergeant) Ross. Post Office
John McDonald - Reay |
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A long flat of marshy rough pasture land by the side of the Forss Water and about a mile north of Broubster Village, it takes its name from the farm of Achreregan |
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HILL OF ACHALONE |
Hill of Achalone |
Mr Innes, Reay Inn
John McDonald, Millton
Hugh McKay, Blarmore |
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A small round hill Covered with heathy pasture - on the property of Mr Sinclair of Forss. |
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BLAR NA CRAOIBHE |
Blar- na-Craiobe |
Mr Innes, Reay Inn
John McDonald, Millton
Hugh McKay, Blarmore |
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A large peat moss - at the foot of the Hill of Achalone It takes its name from a small farm near it - called Crieve (corruption of Croibh a tree) (The name of this farm has been altered to "Cruives" by the factor of the estate) The property of Sir R.C Sinclair of Murkle |
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CÙlL NA CRAOIBHE |
Cuil na Criathe |
Mr Innes, Reay Inn
John McDonald, Millton
Hugh McKay, Blarmore |
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A small hollow at the foot of the Hill of Achalone - and at the north corner of Blar na Craoibhe- it is on the property of Mr Sinclair of Forss |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note Hill of Achalone] 2nd
[Note Blar-na-Craiobe] (Moss of the tree)
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[Note Cuil na Criathe] 2nd
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ACHREREGAN BEGG |
Achreregan Begg |
Rent roll of Estate
Mr Tait, factor
Mr S. Gerrard, Thurso |
010 |
A small arable croft with dwelling house outhouses and gardens attached - the property of Sir R.C. Sinclair of Murkle |
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ACHREREGAN HILL |
Achreregan Hill |
Rent roll of Estate
Mr Tait, factor
Mr S. Gerrard, Thurso |
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A small round hill of no great eminence (covered with heather) -part of which is arable Sir R.C. Sinclair's property and part belongs to Mr Sinclair of Forss. |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- Co [County] of Caithness
[Note Achreregan Hill] 2nd
Allt Clais an [crossed out] Cancelled
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CRUIVES |
Cruives |
Mr Tait, Factor, Thurso
Mr Scott Gunn, Thurso
Rent roll of Estate |
010 |
A small croft with arable land and sheep pasture attached - situated on the Extreme south east end of the parish. The property of Sir R.C. Sinclair of Murkle |
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ACHALONE |
Achalone |
Sinclair Esq. of Forss.
Mr Swanson, Tenant.
William Campbell, Achalone |
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A small arable farm with a steading - dwelling house and outhouses attached. The property of Mr Sinclair of Forss. |
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MEUR GADACH |
Meur Gadach |
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FUARAN GEAL (Sulphureous) |
Fuaran Geal |
Mr. J. McDonald, Reay
Mr. G. Ross, Reay
Mr W. Burnett, Helshetter |
010 |
Situated about a mile South east of Helshetter. Its waters are Said to be medicinal, and are Supposed to contain about as much Sulphuretted hydrogen gas, as the mineral waters of Strathpeffer, though not so much used as a medicine, as very few know of it. |
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MEUR AN FHUARAIN GHIL |
Meur an Fluarain Ghile |
Mr. J. McDonald, Reay
Mr. G. Ross, Reay
Mr W. Burnett, Helshetter |
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Rises Some little distance South east of the White well, pursues a north westerly course to a confluence with the Reay Burn. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Fuaran Geal] White Well
[Notes Meur an Fluarain Ghile] Branch of the White Well
Mr Carpenter
Correct
J.C
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LEATHAD BREAC |
Leathad Breac |
John McDonald, Milton, Reay.
William McDonald, Shurrery
William Burnett, Helshetter |
010 |
Leathad Breac applies to the west side of Cnoc an Airidh. It is covered with heath. The property of His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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MEUR AI CHROCHAIN GHIL |
Meur a Chrocan Gheal |
John McDonald, Milton, Reay.
William McDonald, Shurrery
William Burnett, Helshetter |
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Rises some little distance north west of Cnoc an Fhraoich and flows northward to a confluence with Meur a' Chrochan Gheal and Meur Gadach, where they assume the name of Reay Burn. |
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CROCHAN GEAL |
Crochan Geal |
John McDonald, Milton, Reay.
William McDonald, Shurrery
William Burnett, Helshetter |
010 |
This name applies to a rushy piece of ground at the confluence of Meur an Fraoch with Meur a' Chrochan Gheal. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Leathad Breac] Spotted hill-side
[Notes Meur a Chrocan Gheal] Branch of the White Bog
See the name meur a chrochain Ghil page 29 Name Bk [Book] for sheet 16
[Note Crochan Geal] This name isn't in the dictionary. It is said to mean bog.
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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MEUR AN FHRAOICH |
Meur an Fhraoch |
G. Brydon Shurrery
G. Bain Achnacly
William McDonald Shurrery |
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A Small Stream, rising on the north base of Cnoc an Fhraoich, It flows northward to a confluence with Meur a' Chrochan Gheal. |
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MEUR BEINN RÀTHA |
Meur Beann Ràtha |
G. Brydon Shurrery
G. Bain Achnacly
William McDonald Shurrery |
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A Small Stream, rising on the South East base of Beinn Rath. It flows north eastwards, to a confluence with Sandside Burn. |
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ALLTAN NODHA BEAG |
Alltan Nodha Beag |
G. Brydon Shurrery
G. Bain Achnacly
William McDonald Shurrery |
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Rises east of Sithean Harry and runs to the South to a confluence with Meur Beann Ratha |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Meur an Fhraoich] -- The Heather Branch
[Note Meur Beinn Ràtha] -- The Ben Raw Branch or Branch of circle Hill.
[Note Alltan Nodha Beag] -- the Small New Streamlet
[Signed] George Rose C. A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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HELSHETTER STRATH |
Helshetter Strath |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. W. Burnett Helshetter
Mr. G. Ross Reay |
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This name, applies to a flat piece of ground, along the Sandside Burn some little distance above Helshetter. The property of His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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CNOCAN NAN EUN |
Cnocan an Eun |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. W. Burnett Helshetter
Mr. G. Ross Reay |
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A small rocky knoll north of Cnoc an Airidhe, The property of The Duke of Portland. |
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CNOCAN DUBH NAN EUN |
Cnocan Dubh an Eun |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. W. Burnett Helshetter
Mr. G. Ross Reay |
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A heath covered eminence north of Cnoc an Eoin The Property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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LOCHAN NAN EUN |
Lochan an Eun |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. W. Burnett Helshetter
Mr. G. Ross Reay |
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A small Lake west of Cnoc an Eoin, and South west of Cnocan Dubh an Eoin. |
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[Note Cnocan an Eun] -- Birds' Hillock
[Note Cnocan Dubh an Eun] -- The birds Black hillock
[Note Cnocan Dubh an Eun] -- The birds Black hillock
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ARYLEIVE |
Aryleive |
Mr. Rae, Borlum.
Mr. McDonald Reay
Mr. Brydon Shurrery |
010 |
This name applies to a piece of Green, Rough, pasture, part of which appears to have been, at one time, in cultivation. There is a lime Kiln at this place, in which lime is made for the land. The Stone is taken out of a quarry quite close to it. The property of the Duke of Portland. |
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ARYLEIVE MOSS |
Aryleive Moss |
Mr. Rae, Borlum.
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. Brydon Shurrery |
010 |
A peat moss extending northward from Aryleive. I think this name is a corrupton of Airidh Liath. Signifying Grey Sheiling. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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CNOC NAN AIRIDHE |
Cnoc an Airidh |
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Mr. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. William McDonald Shurrery |
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A heath covered eminence immediately west of Aryleive.
The property of His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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ACHVARASDAL LEANS |
Achvarasdal Leans |
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Mr. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. William McDonald Shurrery |
010 |
This name applies to a piece of rough pasture extending along the east bank of the Stream of that name
Proprietor Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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[Note Cnoc an Airidh] -- Sheiling Hill
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GLEANN SAOTHAIR AN ATHAICH |
Gleann Saothair an Athaich |
John McDonald Millton, Reay
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr. George Brydon Shurrery |
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This name applies to a deep narrow glen, near Loch Thormaid, which was believed by the old inhabitants to be made by a giant with thee [three] cuts of his Spade; hence the name. It was also believed to be haunted by Ghosts, and many of the old people Still Say ''That no person ever passed through it in the night without Seeing Something a Ghost. The glen appears to have been made by a land-slip, for there is no Stream passes through it, by which it might have been worn out.
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[Note Gleann Saothair an Athaich] -- Glen of the Giants Labour
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHVARASDAL BURN |
Achvarasdal Burn
Achvarasdal Burn
Achvarasdal Burn
Achvaresdale |
Mr. Tait Factor.
Rent Roll
Estate Plan
Valuation Roll |
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Rises on the north west base of Beinn nam Bad, from which it pursues a northerly course; passes Achvarasdal Lodge, near which the name is changed to Isauld Burn. |
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CNOC AN RUIGHEIN DUIBH |
Cnoc an Ruighean Duibh |
R. Sutherland Broubster
J. McDonald Reay |
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This name applies to a heath Covered eminence, west of Loch Tormaid. The property of Sir R. G. Sinclair. |
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CNOC SAOTHAIR AN ATHAICH |
Cnoc Saothair an Athaich. |
R. Sutherland Broubster
J. McDonald Reay |
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A heath covered eminence on the north side of the Glen so called. The Property of Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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[Pencil Note Achavarasdal Burn] -- Achvaresdale - It is written this on the 6 inch
south of this plan please alter it
[Initialled] G.R.
[Note Cnoc an Ruighein Duibh] -- Hill of the black base or side
[Faint Note] -- [??] ending n followed by an adjective
beginning with D the latter is not aspirated
[as a] rule [??] always followed but on
[??....] on [plans]
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LOCH THORMAID |
Loch Thormaid |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster |
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A large Lake, lying Some little distance north east of Loch Sigh. This Lake is very good for Trout fishing. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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LOCH SAORACH |
Loch Saorach |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster |
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Another long narrow Lake lying east of Loch Thormaid, the waters of which flows into this Lake. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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BARD AN EICH |
Bard an Eich |
Mr J. McDonald Reay
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster |
010 |
This name applies to an old park, which was at one time in cultivation, but is now quite rough. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Loch Thormaid] -- Norman's Lake
[Note Loch Saorach] -- Laborious Lake
[Notes Bard an Eich] -- The horse Park
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[Signed] George Rose
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BROUBSTER HILL |
Broubster Hill |
Mr. R. Sutherland
Mr. A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A heath covered eminence on the East Side of Loch Saorach.
The property of Sir R. G. Sinclair. |
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GÀRADH AN RÀTHA |
Gàradh an Ràtha |
Mr. R. Sutherland
Mr. A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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This name applies to the remains of a picts house round the base of which, Stones have been thrown off the land, and formed a rough fence; hence the name. The house has been a small one, and has no appearance of ever having been opened. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Gàradh an Ràtha] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
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BUALMORE (In Ruins) |
Bualmore |
Mr. R. Sutherland
Mr. A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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From Buaile Mòr Signifying large Fold. The remains of an old Farm-steading. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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MEANAVAL (In Ruins) |
Meinaval |
Mr. R. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Mr A. Elder Brubster |
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The remains of an old farm-steading. The name is derived from the gaelic words Meadhon a' Bhaile Signifying Middle of the town. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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CLABAN (In Ruins) |
Claban |
Mr. R. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Mr A. Elder Brubster |
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The remains of a Small Farm-steading. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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STAILL |
Staill |
Mr. R. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay
Mr A. Elder Brubster |
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An old Farm-steading, now the residence of a Shepherd. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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TORNAHEATEN (In Ruins) |
Tornaheaten |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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From - Torr an Eudainn; Signifying - Hillock of the face. Applies to the remains of A Small Farm-steading. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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CLACHVOL (In Ruins) |
Clachvol |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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From - Clach Bhuaile, Signifying - Stone-fold. Another Small farm-Steading, (in Ruin) The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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TORR AN T-SNIOMHA |
Torr an Sniomha |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr. G. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A Small round hillock, the remains of a Pictish House, There is a few Small burned Stones, to be Seen on this hillock, but there is no appearance of its having been opened. |
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[Note Torr an Sniomha] -- Hillock of Sadness
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LEANS OF BROUBSTER |
Leans of Broubster |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A large tract of Soft land, extending along the Forss water. The property of Sir R. G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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LOCHAN EALACH |
Lochan Ealach |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A Small lake, lying north east of the Village of Broubster, One half of which belongs to Mr. Sinclair Forss, and the other to Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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TORR NA CRAOIBHE |
Torr na Craoibhe |
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
Mr A. Elder Broubster
Mr. J. McDonald Reay |
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A large Knoll by the edge of the Public Road, near the Bridge of Broubster. Part of it on the north side, Seems to have been cut away, but it must have been may [many] years ago, as no person knows anything about it. Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster Says, ''there was a house of some kind stood at that end of it, which looked like an old Chapel, with a fence round it, this however is only supposition, and the stones of both house, and fence, have been taken away, for building purposes, many years ago. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr na Craoibhe] |
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A large Knoll by the edge of the Public Road, near the Bridge of Broubster. Part of it on the north side, Seems to have been cut away, but it must have been may [many] years ago, as no person knows anything about it. Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster Says, ''there was a house of some kind stood at that end of it, which looked like an old Chapel, with a fence round it, this however is only supposition, and the stones of both house, and fence, have been taken away, for building purposes, many years ago. |
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[Note Lochan Ealach] -- Small Swan Lake
[Note Torr na Craoibhe] -- Knoll of the tree
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ACHNACLY |
Achnacly |
Mr. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. G. Bain Brubster
Mr J. McDonald Reay |
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TORR A' CHÀISE |
Torr a Chaise |
Mr. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. G. Bain Brubster
Mr J. McDonald Reay |
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This name applies to a small knoll, covered with stones and rough pasture, on which the tenants were in the habit of drying their cheese in the sun. Hence the name. |
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[Tota na Drochaid crossed out]
[Notes Torr a' Chàise] -- The Cheese Knoll
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BRIDGE OF BROUBSTER |
Bridge of Broubster |
Mr. R. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. Bain Achnacly |
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A Stone Bridge which Spans the Forss Water on the public Road near the Village of Broubster. This bridge is held in repair by the County - |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Bridge of Broubster] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr. R. Sutherland Brubster
Mr. Brydon Shurrery
Mr. Bain Achnacly |
010 |
As this one has been taken down and cultivated some time ago, there is nothing of it to be seen except a kind of rise in the ground, where it Stood. Mr. Sutherland, who removed it, found Human bones in it, but as he only flatened the top of it, he can give no information about the interior of it. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Bridge of Broubster] |
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As this one has been taken down and cultivated some time ago, there is nothing of it to be seen except a kind of rise in the ground, where it Stood. Mr. Sutherland, who removed it, found Human bones in it, but as he only flatened the top of it, he can give no information about the interior of it. |
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AULTAN |
Aultan |
Mr. A. Elder Tenant
Mr. G. Bain. Tenant of Achnacly
Mr. Sutherland Achnacly |
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This name Applies to a Small croft, out houses & garden attached. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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TWO STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, Achnacly] |
Stone Cist found here - A.D. 1790
Stone Cist found here A.D. 1872 |
Mr G. Bain, Broubster
Mr C. Bain, Broubster
Mr Sutherland, Achnacly |
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About 80 years ago the present tenant's father of Achnacly while removing some Earth and stones from Tota Gharbhaig discovered a stone cist containing human remains - This cist, which was formed of four rough slabs set on edge - appears, from Mr Bain's description, to have been a Short one - The one found two years ago by his son (The present tenant) was of the same description and contained human remains - which were almost turned to Earth - I think that Tota Gharbhaig is a ''Grave Mound'' and not the remains of a pictish house - as there is nothing but a confused heap of Earth and stones - and no trace of building - but it is impossible to get any information about these antiquities without antiquarian notes on the different Broughs & picts Houses - I am afraid that many of these mounds which are no doubt ''Grave Mounds'' or Sepurchural cairns have in some cases been erroneously described as the remains of Pictish houses |
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About 80 years ago the present tenant's father of Achnacly while removing some Earth and stones from Tota Gharbhaig discovered a stone cist containing human remains - This cist, which was formed of four rough slabs set on edge - appears, from Mr Bain's description, to have been a Short one - The one found two years ago by his son (The present tenant) was of the same description and contained human remains - which were almost turned to Earth - I think that Tota Gharbhaig is a ''Grave Mound'' and not the remains of a pictish house - as there is nothing but a confused heap of Earth and stones - and no trace of building - but it is impossible to get any information about these antiquities without antiquarian notes on the different Broughs & picts Houses - I am afraid that many of these mounds which are no doubt ''Grave Mounds'' or Sepurchural cairns have in some cases been erroneously described as the remains of Pictish houses |
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STANDING STONES [Port an Eilein] |
Standing Stone No. 1 |
Alexander Elder Broubster
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
George Bain Achnacly |
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Is Situated on the north west of Port an Eilein, a Short distance east of Brubster Village. It is Supposed to be a Sepulchral monument. |
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STANDING STONES |
Standing Stone No 2 |
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STANDING STONES [Broubster] |
Standing Stone No.3 |
Alexander Elder Broubster
Mr. R. Sutherland Broubster
George Bain Achnacly |
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Another Similar to No 1 Situated, about half way between No 1 and the Village of Broubster |
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[Sketches of Standing Stones inserted, with measurements] -- 1. [Height] - 4 Feet 5 in [inches]; [Width] - 2 1/2 feet; [Depth] 1 F. [Foot]
2. [Height] - 3 feet; [Width] 1 1/2 [feet]; [Depth] - 1 F [Foot]
3. [Height] - 3 feet; [Width] - 2 ft [feet]; [Depth] - 1 1/2 [feet]
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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STANDING STONE |
Standing Stone No 4 |
Mr. Elder Broubster
Mr. R. Sutherland
Mr. Bain Achnacly |
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[Sketch inserted, with measurements] -- [Height] - 3 F [Feet]; [Width] - 2 1/2 feet; [Depth] - 1 foot
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BIG ISLAND |
Big Island |
William Falconer. Lochside.
James Bremner. Assary.
Robert McDonald Assary |
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A small Island in Loch Calder through which the parish boundary runs; it contains the ruins of a robers dwelling, who was supposed to have lived here about the year 1600. |
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RUDHA GAR |
Rudha Gar |
William Falconer. Lochside.
James Bremner. Assary.
Robert McDonald Assary |
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ALLT FORSIESCYE |
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FORSS WATER |
Forss Water |
George Brydon Shurrary
George Bain Achnacly
James Murray Brubster |
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Issues from Loch Shurrery, pursues a northerly course past the Village of Brubster, and after various windings falls into the bay of Crosskirk. Dividing this Parish on the east from the Parish of Thurso. |
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ALLT TORIGIL |
Allt Torigil |
George Brydon Shurrary
George Bain Achnacly
James Murray Brubster |
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This name applies to the lower part of the Stream - Allt Forciesigh, it is called Allt Torigil from where it joins Forss River to a small Island, some little distance west of Feranelan. |
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[Note Allt Torigil] -- meaning unknown
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[Signed] George Rose
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FERANELAN (In Ruins) |
Feranelan |
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly
James Murray Brubster |
016 |
This name applies to the remains of a small farm steading, how the word Island is applied to it, is not known unless it has been taken from a small one on the Stream Allt Torigil. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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BROUBSTER |
Broubster |
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly
James Murray Brubster |
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This name applies to a number of Small farms, and Crofts, some of which have other names besides, but the greater number have none except this. The property of Sir R.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. |
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CLAIS AN EICH |
Clais an Eich |
D. Sutherland
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly |
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A small hollow South of Monadh an Carn. The Property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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SHURRERY |
Shurrery
Shurrery
Shurery
Shurery
Shurery |
D. Suther;amd
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly
Valuation Roll.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
BlacKs Map of Caithness
Johnstones Map of Caithness |
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This name applies to a number of Small crofts, houses, and a large Sheep Farm. Some of them have other names besides this, but these names are only known among the inhabitants and neighbours. The proprietor his Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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[Note Clais an Eich] -- Horse's Hollow
[Signed] George Rose
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BLÀR AN T-SUIDHE |
Blar an t-Suidh |
D. Sutherland Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly
William Macdonald Shurrery |
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A large peat moss lying Some distance east of the Village of Brubster the Origin of the name is not known. Proprietor - Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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BROUBSTER VILLAGE |
Broubster Village |
D. Sutherland Shurrery
George Bain Achnacly
William Macdonald Shurrery |
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This name applies to a small Square of Dwelling houses, The tenants of which, have small pieces of land &c. Proprietor - Sir R.G. Sinclair. |
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[Note Blàr an t-Suidhe] -- Moss of the Seat, or Sitting
[Note Achnacly, crossed out] -- Twice des? [described]
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CHURCH (Chapel of Ease) [Monadh nan Carn] |
Church (Chapel of Ease) |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Brydon Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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Situated on Monadh an Carn, Was erected by William Innes Esqur of Sandside in 1838. The Tenants of all the Small farms now under Sheep were removed Soon after, and as there was very few left, the Church was Shut up, and has remained So ever since. It belongs to the Established Church and is kept in very good repair. |
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MANSE [Chapel of Ease, Monadh nan Carn] |
Manse |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Brydon Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Pencil Note Church] -- ? not [Chapel of Ease]
[Pencil Note Manse] -- ?
[Signed] George Rose
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CLAIS NAN GAIRBHEAL |
Clais nan Gairbheal |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Bryden Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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A Small hollow on the north side of Sithean Dubh, covered with heath. Stones for building purposes are taken out of this hollow, hence the name. |
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BURN OF BROUBSTER |
Burn of Brubster |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Bryden Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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A small Stream, formed by the union of two or three drains on the South west side of Port an Eilean, and flows north ward, to a confluence with Loch an Ealach |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Clais an Fhuaran crossed out]
[Notes Clais nan Gairbheal] -- Quarry Hollow of the freestones
of the Free stones?
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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MONADH NAN CÀRN |
Monadh nan Carn |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Brydon Shepherd Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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This name applies to an eminence Some little distance east of the Village of Brubster, part of it is covered with heath and part of [it] is cultivated. There is a church, Manse small croft, and the remains of a Pictish house on this hill; from the latter it has, no doubt, taken the name carn. The Property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Monadh nan Carn] |
Pictish House Remains of |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
George Brydon Shepherd Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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Situated on the top of Monadh an Carn, near the old church. A great number of the Stones of this cairn, have been taken away for building purposes, but it is Still about 8 feet high, covered with loose Stones. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Monadh nan Carn] -- Hill of the Cairns
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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SITHEAN DUBH |
Sithean Dubh |
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery |
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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. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sithean Dubh] |
Pictish House (Remains of ) |
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
John Sutherland Brawlbin |
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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. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Pict's House, Sithean Dubh] |
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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. |
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STANDING STONE [Sithean Dubh] |
Standing Stone |
George Brydon Shurrery
George Bain Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
John Sutherland Brawlbin |
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A Standing stone on the north west base of Sithean Dubh. It is Supposed to be a Sepulchral monument. |
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County 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] |
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CÀRN LIATH |
Carn Liath |
G. Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
D. Sutherland Shurrery |
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A green knoll, covered with Stones, the remains of a Pictish house, It is of no great height, as many of the Stones have been taken away. I can learn of nothing, being discovered in it. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Carn Liath] |
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A green knoll, covered with Stones, the remains of a Pictish house, It is of no great height, as many of the Stones have been taken away. I can learn of nothing, being discovered in it. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TOTA MÒR |
Tota Mòr |
G. Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
D. Sutherland Shurrery |
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Applies to the remains of an old house which is Said to have been the residence of one of the proprietors of the Shurrery estate. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TOTA AN DRANNDAIN |
Tota an Dranndan |
G. Brydon Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery
D. Sutherland Shurrery |
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A round green Knoll about 7 feet high Covered with Rough pasture and Stones, the remains of a Pictish house. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tota an Dranndain] |
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A round green Knoll about 7 feet high Covered with Rough pasture and Stones, the remains of a Pictish house. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Carn Liath] -- Gray Heap
[Note Tota Mòr] -- Great Ruin
[Note Tota an Dranndain] -- Ruin of the Buzzing
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TIGH-PHEASAIG (In Ruins) |
Tigh Pheasgaig |
G. Brydon Shurrery
David Campbell Shurrery
A. Mackay Cnocglas |
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The remains of a small farm Steading some little distance south east of Torr A Bhathaich. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TIGH AN FHRAOICH (In Ruins) |
Tigh an Fhraoich |
G. Brydon Shurrery
David Campbell Shurrery
A. Mackay Cnocglas |
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The remains of a small farm steading, now under Sheep. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Tigh Pheasgaig] -- House of the crevice
[Allt Tigh Pheasgaig crossed out]
[Note Tigh an Fhraoich] -- House of the heather
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TIGH-A-BHEANNAICH |
Tigh a' Bheannaich |
George Bryden Shurrery
William MacDonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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This name applies to a small Farm, or Croft, in Shurrery, It takes the name Beannaich - from the remains of the old Chapel called Creagan a' Bheannaich. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TOTA MHURCHAIDH |
Tota Mhurchaidh |
George Bryden Shurrery
William MacDonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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This name applies to a ruin some little distance west of Tigh an Fhraoch. The proprietor His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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BEN SHURRERY |
Ben Shurrery |
George Bryden Shurrery
William MacDonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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A heath covered eminence of considerable elevation situated west of Ben Frectan. Proprietors His Grace the Duke of Portland and J. Sinclair Esquire of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Tigh a' Bheannaich] -- House of Bless
[Note Tota Mhurchaidh] -- Murdoch's Ruin
[Pencil Note] -- See page 144 & 180 - this form in the gen. [genitive] is Correct
Nom. [Nominative] case Murcha.
gen. [genitive] case Mhurchaidh or Mhurchai?
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CNOC AN RÀTHA |
Cnoc an Ràth |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
A. Mackay Knockglas
George Brydon Shurrery |
016 |
This name applies to a heath covered eminence, some little distance south of Sithean Dubh, on the Summit of which is an old embankment, Supposed to be the remains of a fortification there are also some small circular places which is supposed to have been a kind of watch towers or something Similar. It is Situated some little distance nort of Ben Frectan, or Beinn Fruceadan and has no doubt some connection with the old fortification on that hill. Proprietor - James Sinclair Esqr. Forss. |
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Supposed Remains of FORT [Cnoc an Ratha] |
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This name applies to a heath covered eminence, some little distance south of Sithean Dubh, on the Summit of which is an old embankment, Supposed to be the remains of a fortification there are also some small circular places which is supposed to have been a kind of watch towers or something Similar. It is Situated some little distance nort of Ben Frectan, or Beinn Fruceadan and has no doubt some connection with the old fortification on that hill. Proprietor - James Sinclair Esqr. Forss. |
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Supposed Remains of WATCH TOWERS |
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This name applies to a heath covered eminence, some little distance south of Sithean Dubh, on the Summit of which is an old embankment, Supposed to be the remains of a fortification there are also some small circular places which is supposed to have been a kind of watch towers or something Similar. It is Situated some little distance nort of Ben Frectan, or Beinn Fruceadan and has no doubt some connection with the old fortification on that hill. Proprietor - James Sinclair Esqr. Forss. |
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LOCHAN DUBH |
Lochan Dubh |
Donald Sutherland Shurrery
A. Mackay Knockglas
George Brydon Shurrery |
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A small lake some little distance west of Cnoc an Rath. The Property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Cnoc an Ràtha] -- Hill of the Circle
[Note Lochan Dubh] -- Small Black lake
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CREAGAN A' BHEANNAICH |
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Creagan a' Bheannaich |
George Brydon Shurrery
David Campbell Shurrery
William McDonald Shurrery |
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A round low hillock covered with stones, the remains of a Chapel and graveyard, no one of the present age had Seen anyone interred here, but Some of them can point out, two or three graves with rough flat Stones over them Shown to them by their fore-fathers. There is nothing of the Chapel to be Seen, except a few large Scattered Stones; to whom it has been dedicated, is not know unless, as some say, there has been a Saint of the name Beannaich. A large Stone which Stood on end Some-where near this place was broken down for building purposes, part of it is still to be seen in a wall near Tigh a Bheannaich, cut on that part of this Stone which is in sight, is a cross and a Small circle. Besides this - there was an incription [inscription] on it, written in Hebrew. but that is not anywhere to be seen. |
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CHAPEL AND GRAVE YARD (Site of) [Creagan a' Bheannaich] |
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A round low hillock covered with stones, the remains of a Chapel and graveyard, no one of the present age had Seen anyone interred here, but Some of them can point out, two or three graves with rough flat Stones over them Shown to them by their fore-fathers. There is nothing of the Chapel to be Seen, except a few large Scattered Stones; to whom it has been dedicated, is not know unless, as some say, there has been a Saint of the name Beannaich. A large Stone which Stood on end Some-where near this place was broken down for building purposes, part of it is still to be seen in a wall near Tigh a Bheannaich, cut on that part of this Stone which is in sight, is a cross and a Small circle. Besides this - there was an incription [inscription] on it, written in Hebrew. but that is not anywhere to be seen. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Creagan a' Bheannaich] -- Small Rock of Bless
[Pencil Note Beannaich] -- Query Blessed
[Signed] George Rose
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TIGH NA CROITE (In Ruins) |
Tigh na Croite |
George Bryden Shurrery
David Campbell
Donald Sutherland Shurrery |
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This name apples to the remains of a house, and old park of arable land which is now in rough pasture. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TORR A' BHÀTHAICH |
Torr a' Bhàthaich |
George Bryden Shurrery
David Campbell
Donald Sutherland Shurrery |
016 |
This name applies to a green Knoll on the top of which Stands the residence of a shepherd. The name is sometimes applied to the houses but only by the neighbours. Shurrery is the name which is generally applied to all the houses about there. The property of his Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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ALLTAN MOINE-MHURCHAI |
Alltan Moine Mhurchad |
George Bryden Shurrery
David Campbell
Donald Sutherland Shurrery |
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A small stream which rises north of Torr a Bhathaich, it pursues an easterly course to a confluence with Forss River. |
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County of Ross -- Parish of Reay
[Note Tigh na Croite] -- House of the Croft
[Note Torr a' Bhàthaich] -- The Byre Knoll
[Notes Alltan Moine Mhurchad] -- Stream of Murdoch's Moss
Moine-Mhurchaidh
See page 141
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [E of Sithean Dubh] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. McKay Cnocglas
Donald Sutherland Shurrery |
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Situated some little distance east of Sithean Dubh and north of Cnoc an Rath. The highest part of it is only about 3 feet high, whether part of it has been taken away is not known. Perhaps it may have fallen in. The property of James Sinclair Esquire of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORR A' MHUILINN |
Torr a' Mhuilinn |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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Applies to a small Knoll some little distance east of Tigh an Fhraoch, by the river side. The remains of an old (corn) mill is Still to be Seen on the east base of it; hence the name.
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [S of Tulach Gorm] |
Pictish House (Remains of) |
George Brydon Shurrery
Peter Elder Shurrery Lodge
John McDonald Reay |
016 |
All that remains of this Pictish house is a circular mound a few feet in height, The stones which formed the interior building have long since been removed to build dyKes - nothing of any importance was found in it. It is situated near the side of the Forss Water about 16 chains due South from ''Tulach Gorm'' |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Torr a' Mhuilinn] -- The Mill Knoll
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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INNIS-A-MHUILINN (In Ruins) |
Innis a' Mhuilinn |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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The remains of a Small Farm. The name Muileann is taken from a Small corn mill which once Stood some little distance to the north. Proprietor His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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MEALL DUBH BEAG |
Meall Dubh Beag |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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A heath Covered eminence some little distance north of Shurrery Cottage. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Innis a' Mhuilinn [note]
Mill pasture
Meall Dubh Beag [note]
Little Black hill
[Signed] George Rose
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TULACH GORM |
Tulach Gorm |
George Bryden Shurrery
William MacDonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
016 |
A small green knoll by the river edge some little distance east of the place called Na h-Achadhean. It is about 8 feet high. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulach Gorm] |
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The remains of a Pict's Ho [House] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Na h-Achaidhean [crossed out]
[Bard] Beag [crossed out]
Tulach Gorm [note]
Green Knoll
[Signed] George Rose
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FÉITH BUIDHE |
Feith Buidhe |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
016 |
This name applies to a soft piece of ground, extending Southward along a Small Stream or drain which rises in Coire Buidhe and flows South ward to Loch Calder The property of J. Sinclair Forss. |
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ACHNABEINN (In Ruins) |
Achnabeinn or Achadh na Beinn |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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The remains of a Small Farm Steading, the land which was in cultivation at this place is now rough, and is all under sheep. Proprietor - His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Achnabeinn] |
Knoll of the Mountain Field |
George Brydon Shurrery
William Macdonald Shurrery
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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Is a low green knoll, the remains of a pictish house. The highest part of it, is not more than 4 feet high, It has every appearance of having cut down, but nothing is known about it |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Feith Buidhe] -- Yellow Mire
[Note Achnabeinn] -- Field of the Mountain
[Signed] G Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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SHURRERY COTTAGE |
Shurrery Cottage |
George Brydon Shurrery
A. Mackay Knocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
A Small Shooting Lodge almost concealed in a Small plantation on the west base of Loch Shurrery. This place before the lodge was errected was called Achscoriclate but as the houses so called, are taken away, this name extinct. Proprietor His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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SHURRERY PLANTATION |
Shurrery Plantation |
George Brydon Shurrery
A. Mackay Knocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
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A Small Plantation of Fir, and Forest trees, on the west base of Loch Shurrery. The property of His Grace the Duk [Duke] of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORR NA CRÌCHE |
Torr na Crìoch |
George Brydon Shurrery
A. Mackay Knockglass
D. Campbell Shurrery |
016 |
A Small heath covered hill on the north east base of Loch Shurrery. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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BARD NA CAILLICHE |
Bard na Cailleach |
George Brydon Shurrery
A. Mackay Knockglass
D. Campbell Shurrery |
016 |
A piece of Ground on the north east base of Loch Shurrery. Covered with heath and rough pasture The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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MEALL DUBH MÒR |
Meall Dubh Mòr |
George Brydon Shurrery
A. Mackay Knockglass
D. Campbell Shurrery |
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Applies to an eminence, South of Meall Dubh Beag, and north west of Shurrery Cottage. Proprietor His Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Torr na Crìche] -- The March Knoll
[Notes Bard na Cailliche] -- Old Woman's Park
Caillich without the final - e
See Mac Eachainns Dicty. [Dictionary]
[Note Meall Dubh Mòr] -- Great Black hill, or lump.
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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CLAIS NAN CAORACH |
Clais nan Caorach |
A MacKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
A Small hollow on the South side of Cnoc an Aireamh The property of J. Sinclair Esqur of Forss. |
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LOCH SHURRERY |
Loch Shurrery |
A MacKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
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A large lake lying west of Ben Shurrery, and some distance east of Beinn nam Bad. The River Forss flows out of the north end of it. Both Lake and River are very good for Trout fishing. |
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BUAILE NAN GOBHAR |
Buaile nan Gobhar |
A MacKay Cnocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
This name applies to the remains of a Smal Farm or Croft, also to a Sheepfold, and houses which once Stood near it. The property of his Grace The Duke of Portland. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Clais nan Caorach] -- The Sheeps' Hollow
[Note Buaile nan Gobhar] -- The Goats Fold
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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COIRE BUIDHE |
Coire Buidhe |
A. MacKay Knockglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
A large hollow on the east base of Druim na Calltuinneach, between Ben Frectan and Ben Shurrery. The property of J. Sinclair Esqur Forss. |
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DRUIM CALLTUINNEACH |
Druim Calltuinneach |
A. MacKay Knockglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
A long heath covered ridge, lying between Ben Shurrery and Cnoc an Aireamh. The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland and J. Sinclair Forss. |
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CNOC AN AIREIMH |
Cnoc an Aireamh |
A. MacKay Knockglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
R. Campbell Lambsdale |
016 |
A heath covered eminence west of Ben Frectan. From the name, it is supposed to have been made use of as a place of meeting by those who occupied the fort on the last named hill. Proprietor - J. Sinclair Esqur of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Coire Buidhe] -- Yellow Hollow
[Note Druim Calltuinneach] -- Ridge of the Hazels
[Note Cnoc an Aireimh] -- Hill of the numbering
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TORRAN WATER |
Torran Water |
Alexander McKay Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirK, Dorrery |
016 |
The continuation of KnocKglass Water
the name extends from where it is joined by Allt-na-h-Imriche to Loch Shurrery Its course is principally in a north westerly direction
An Artificial Channel has been cut by the present tenant of Dorrery to prevent the frequent flooding of the Pasture along its course in the Winter season - He was awarded the Highland & Agricultural society's Gold Medal for this Effective and Extensive improvement |
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ACHSTEENLATE BURN |
Achsteenlate Burn |
Alexander McKay Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirK, Dorrery |
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Rises in Blar-Mairi on the East base of Beinn nam-Bad. It pursues a serpentine course in a north Easterly direction and falls into Loch Shurrery |
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[Page] 155
Thurso Ph. [Parish] Detached -- County of Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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ACHSTEENCLATE (In Ruins) |
Achsteenlate (In ruins) |
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirk, Dorrery |
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This name applies to the ruins of two small farm steadings by the side of the Achsteenlate Burn and south of Loch Shurrery on the property of - His Grace The Duke of Portland |
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ACHSTEENLATE [1895] |
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BLARIFAULD (In Ruins) |
Blarifauld (In ruins) |
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirk, Dorrery |
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The ruins of two small farm steadings lying south of Achsteenlate - on the property of - His Grace the Duke of Portland |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness |
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TORRAN WATER |
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Alexander McKay Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirK, Dorrery |
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The continuation of KnocKglass Water
the name extends from where it is joined by Allt-na-h-Imriche to Loch Shurrery Its course is principally in a north westerly direction
An Artificial Channel has been cut by the present tenant of Dorrery to prevent the frequent flooding of the Pasture along its course in the Winter season - He was awarded the Highland & Agricultural society's Gold Medal for this Effective and Extensive improvement |
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ACHSTEENLATE BURN |
Achsteenlate Burn |
Alexander McKay Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam HopKirK, Dorrery |
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Rises in Blar-Mairi on the East base of Beinn nam-Bad - It pursues a serpentine course in a north Easterly direction and falls into Loch Shurrery |
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[Page] 155
Thurso Ph [Parish] Detached -- County of Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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LAMBSDALE LEANS |
Lambsdale Leans (Ph [Parish] of Reay) |
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk, Dorrery |
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The Lambsdale Leans are similar to the above - about 40 acres in extent, and are a continuation of the flat of rough pasture already described - The property of Mr Sinclair of Forss - |
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LAMBSDALE |
Lambsdale |
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Adam Hopkirk, Dorrery |
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A shepherd's house situated near the foot of the Dorrery Hill and on the north East side of Torran Water The property of Mr Sinclair of Forss - |
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[Page] 156
Ph [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Note Torran Leans, crossed out] -- Copied on name-sheet of halKirk Parish.
[Signed] George Hobson C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Lambsdale] |
Tulloch of Lambsdale Pictish House (remains of) |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Adam HopKirk, Dorrery |
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The remains of a small Pictish dwelling - on the bank of the Torran Water and southwest of Lambsdale Part of it has been removed, but it is so long ago that no information can be obtained if anything of any consequence was found or of the style of its formation the remaining portion of it is between 9 and 10 feet high |
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WHITE WELL (Petrifying) |
White Well |
Robert Campbell, Lambsdale
Alexander McKay, Knockglass
Adam HopKirk, Dorrery |
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A fine spring of water almost in a line between Lambsdale and ''The Tulloch'' - and about equidistant from both the qualities of which are slightly pertrifying - a small stream flows from it in which may be found weeds and grass quite hard and encrusted with a whitish substance |
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Ph [Parish] of Reay -- County of Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A [Civilian Assistant] |
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BLAR DEARG |
Blar Dearg |
A. Mackay Cnocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
George Brydon Shurrery |
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An extensive moor, covere [covered] with heath and rough pasture extending South eastward from the South end of Loch Shurrery. The Property of the Crown; Sinclair Forss, and His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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TORRAN DUBH MEADHON A' BHLAIR |
Torran Dubh Meadhon a' Bhlair |
A. Mackay Cnocglas
R. Campbell Lambsdale
George Brydon Shurrery |
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A Small round hill in Blar Dearg. The property of The Crown and Sinclair Forss. |
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[Page] 158
County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Blar Dearg] -- Red Moss
[Note Torran Dubh Meadhon a' Bhlair] -- Small Black hill of the Middle of the Moss.
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCH CALDER |
Loch Calder |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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A large fresh-water Loch, about three and a half miles long, and about half a mile broad; one half of it is in this ''Parish'' and the other half is in ''Halkirk'' Parish |
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PORT-AN-EILEIN |
Port an Eilein |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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An extensive moorland hill; so named from a harbour, or landing place having formerly been at it's base - at the shore of ''Loch Calder'' - in connection with an Island in that Loch, where a ''Freebooter once resided; the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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LORG AN FHAMHAIR |
Lorg an Fhamhair |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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A small ''Knowe'':- the summit of ''Puirt an h, Eilean Hill.'' The name is derived from a marK in a stone thereon resembling that of a human foot: the property of James Sinclair Esqr |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Port an eilein] -- Port of the Island
[Note Lorg an Fhamhair] -- Giant's Mark
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) |
The Tulloch |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie Achater
Mr George Gunn Brawlbin
Mr William Anson Calder |
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The ruins of a ''Pict's'' house the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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CARRISIDE FOLD |
Carriside Fold |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie Achater
Mr George Gunn Brawlbin
Mr William Anson Calder |
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A small rectangular Green: the remains of a sheep, and cattle ''fold'', or ''Pen'' attached to the land of Carriside from which the name arose: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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BURN OF ACHANAON |
Burn of Achanaon |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie Achater
Mr George Gunn Brawlbin
Mr William Anson Calder |
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A small ''Burn''from a junction of Streams at the South West of the lands of ''Achanaon'' to the ''Brawlbin Burn'' at the South East of said lands: this burn separates ''Brawlbin'' from ''Achanaon'' |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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FÉITH GHORM |
Feith Gorm |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
John Macdonald Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Applies to a soft green piece of ground on the south west side of Loch Calder. The property of J. Sinclair Esquire of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Notes] - Green Mire
should this be Gorm -
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No. [Initialled] J.C.
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Loch Calder crossed out]
[Note Port-an-eilein,crossed out] -- see p. [page] 160
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ACHANAON |
Achanaon |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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This was formerly a small farm-steading; but now a labouer's residence: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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CARRISIDE |
Carriside |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
017 |
This was formerly a small farm-steading but is now a labouer's residence:- the land having been converted into ''Sheep pasture'' the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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CREAG NAN UAN |
Creag nan Uan |
Mr Kenneth McKenzie
Mr George Gunn
Mr William Anson |
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A small ''Crag'' on the lands of Carriside the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Achanaon] -- from Achadh an Athain Field of the ford
[Note Creag nan Uan] -- (The Lambs Crag)
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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LITTLE ISLAND |
Little Island |
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For authorities and descriptive remarKs see the name lists of HalKirK Psh [Parish] |
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STONE CISTS CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Ceanheesaval] |
Stone Coffin found here |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
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A small hillock in the "top" of which several stone coffins have been found at different times each containing Human remains; the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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CEANHEESAVAL |
Ceanheesaval |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
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A small farm-steading in ''Brawlbin'' the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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BUAL |
Bual |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small ''Croft'' formerly - now a Shepherd's residence in Brawlbin: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Ceanheesaval] -- From Ceann Shios a Baile Signifying East end of the town
[Note Bual] -- from Buaile (a fold)
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Brawlbin] |
Tulloch |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
The ruins of a ''Picts'' house; in ''Brawlbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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SÌTHEAN BUIDHE |
Sìthean buidhe |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
An artificial hillock: the ruins of a ''Picts'' house, in ''Brawlbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forse |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sìthean Buidhe] |
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An artificial hillock: the ruins of a ''Picts'' house, in ''Brawlbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forse |
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CATTAG |
Cattag |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
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A large farm steading in Brawlbin. the property of James Sinclair Esqr. of Forse.
This name, was given to the Farm, by the people near it, while it was occupied by a man Gunn, from Cattag, near Dirlot, but the name is never written, nor well known, It is generally called after the Tenant.
[Initialled] G.R. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BRAWLBIN |
Brawlbin |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A large district - principally cultivated - the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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MILL BRIDGE |
Mill Bridge |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A Small stone Bridge - of a single arch of Seven foot Span - over a small burn on the Road from HalKirk to ''Doreay'' and ''Brawlbin'': Kept up by the County. |
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CLACHBIORACH |
Clachperach or Clach Biorach |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small ''croft'', in Brawlbin: the property of James Sinclair of Forse |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Clachbiorach] -- Signifying - Pointed Stone
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Brawlbin] |
An Tulloch Pictish House (Remains of) |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
The ruins of a - ''Picts'' - house, the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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SÌTHEAN MÒR |
Sìthean Mòr Pictish house (Remains of ) |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
The ruins of a large - ''Picts'' - house in ''Brawbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sìthean Mòr] |
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The ruins of a large - ''Picts'' - house in ''Brawbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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LOCH A' MHUILINN |
Loch a' Mhuilinn |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A Small ''Loch''; in ''Brawlbin'' the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Loch a' Mhuilinn] -- Mill Lake
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ALLT A' MHUILINN |
Allt a' Mhuilinn |
Donald Sutherland Brawlbin
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Is formed by the union of Alltie Vachlan with another Small Stream from Loch Olgney. It pursues a North westerly course past the old mill from which it derives the name, and falls into Brawlbin Burn near to Loch Calder. |
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ALLT A' BHACHLAIN |
Allt a' Vachlan |
Donald Sutherland Brawlbin
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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A small Stream rising on the South East side of Torr a' Gobhainn, and flows north eastward, to a confluence with Allt a' Mhuilinn. The meaning of the name is not known, but I think, from its connection with the old still (Tigh na Poite) that it is a corruption of - Allt a' Bhach Ghlaine - Signifying Stream of the Glass of drunkenness. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Allt a' Mhuilinn] -- The Mill Stream
[Pencil Note Allt a' Bhachlan] -- It would be better to use Gaelic letters
in the spelling - Allt a' Bhachlain
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRAWLBIN BURN |
Brawbin Burn |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small stream collected from the lands of ''Clochglas'' and ''Toramean'', and is emptied into ''Loch of Calder''. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Tigh na Poìte crossed out]
[Feithe buidhe crossed out]
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers |
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TORNAMEAL |
Tornameal |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A large farm-steading: the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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SITHEAN GLAS |
Sìthean Glas |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small hillock, supposed to have been inhabited by Fairies: the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forse |
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CLACHGLAS |
Clachglas |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small farm-steading: the property of James Sinclair Esqr. of Forse |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Tornameal] -- from Torr nam Mial
Hill of the Lice
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BALABING |
Balabing |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small ''Croft'': the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forse |
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SHINNERY |
Shinnery |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A medium farm-steading: the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forse |
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TORR A' GHOBHAINN |
Torr a' Ghobhainn |
Mr George Gunn
Mr George Dunbar
Mr James Manson |
017 |
A small hill in ''Brawlbin'': the property of James Sinclair Esq. of Forse. |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Shinnery] -- right
From - Sean Airidh
Sig [Signification] - Old Sheeling
[Note Torr a' Ghobhainn] -- Blacksmith's Hill
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BARDNAHUSAG |
Bardnahusag or Bard na h-Uiseig |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
William Mackay Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Applies to a small Cottage in Brawlbin, garden attached. The property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss. |
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BALNAHARD |
Balnahard |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
William Mackay Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
017 |
Applies to a Small Farm Steading garden attached. The property of James Sinclair Esqur of Forss. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Bardnahusag] -- Signifying - Larks' Park.
[Note Balnahard] -- Town of the height
[Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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LOCH OLGINEY |
Loch Olginey |
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For Authorities and descriptive remarks see the name book of HalKirK Ph [Parish] |
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Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
Torr na Culbhaige [crossed out]
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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CLAIS DHUBH |
Clais Dubh |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
017 |
A Small heath covered hollow north of Ben Dorrery. The Property of J. Sinclair of Forss. |
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TORR PHÀDRUIG |
Torr Phàdruig |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
017 |
The remains of a pictish house. a small round Knoll covered with rough pasture and stones. There are also a few small cairns a short distance South east of the Knoll, to which I have written ''Tumuli'', (Supposed to be Sepulchral.) |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torr Phàdruig] |
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The remains of a pictish house. a small round Knoll covered with rough pasture and stones. There are also a few small cairns a short distance South east of the Knoll, to which I have written ''Tumuli'', (Supposed to be Sepulchral.) |
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TUMULI [Torr Phàdruig] |
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The remains of a pictish house. a small round Knoll covered with rough pasture and stones. There are also a few small cairns a short distance South east of the Knoll, to which I have written ''Tumuli'', (Supposed to be Sepulchral.) |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay
[Note Clais Dubh] Black Hollow
[Note Torr Phàdruig] Patricks Knoll
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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TERRIGASH |
Terrigash |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Cnocglas |
017 |
A Small eminence, north of Ben Frectan. The property of J. Sinclair of Forss. |
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POLL ACHAIR |
Poll Achair |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Cnocglas |
017 |
Applies to a hollow north of Terrigash. Meaning unknown. The property of J. Sinclair Esqr. of Forss. |
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BALNABEINN |
Balna beinn or Baile-na-Beinn |
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Cnocglas |
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[Note Terrigash] meaning unknown
[Note Poll Achair] Poll - a hole Father's Hollow
[Note Balna beinn or Baile-na-Beinn] Town of the mount
[Signed] George Rose
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TORR MÒR |
Torr Mor |
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
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Torr Beag |
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
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A Small round Knoll the remains of a pictish house a Short distance north of Balnabeinn The Property of James Sinclair Esqur. of Forss. |
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Feith an Im |
A. Sinclair Brawlbin
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Mackay Knocglas |
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[Note Torr Mor] Large Knoll
[Note Torr Beag] Little Knoll
[Note Feith an Im] Butter Mire
[Signed] George Rose
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Buaile Oscar |
A. Mackay Knocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Applies to the old Fortification on top of Beinn Freiceadan. Oscar is Said to have been the name of a Giant who lived there. |
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FORT (Remains of) [Buaile Oscar] |
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Clais an Tuirc |
A. Mackay Knocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Applies to a large hollow, between Ben Frectan and Ben Dorrery. The property of James Sinclair Esqr. of Forss. |
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Mullach Uidh Mhurchadh |
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[Note Buaile Oscar] Oscar's Fold
[Note Clais an Tuirc] Hollow of the Castrated Boar.
[Note Mullach Uidh Mhurchadh] Top of Murdoch's Journey
See pages 141 &, 144.
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BEINN FRIECEADAIN |
Beinn Freiceadan |
A. Mackay Knocglas
William Sinclair Brawlbin
A. Sinclair Brawlbin |
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Situated between Ben Dorrery and Ben Shurrery. On the top of this hill (which is nearly flat) is the remains of an old fortification Called Buaile Oscar. The east, and South east Sides of the hill is very precipitous and no doubt served as a defence on that Side of the hill, on the north and west sides is the remains of an embankment which to all appearance has been of considerable strength. There is the remains of a Pictish house on the very Summet of it, as a small round knoll covered with rough pasture. Proprietor J. Sinclair of Forss. |
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PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Beinn Freiceadain] |
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Situated between Ben Dorrery and Ben Shurrery. On the top of this hill (which is nearly flat) is the remains of an old fortification Called Buaile Oscar. The east, and South east Sides of the hill is very precipitous and no doubt served as a defence on that Side of the hill, on the north and west sides is the remains of an embankment which to all appearance has been of considerable strength. There is the remains of a Pictish house on the very Summet of it, as a small round knoll covered with rough pasture. Proprietor J. Sinclair of Forss. |
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[Note Beinn Freiceadan] Watching Hill
[Signed] G. Rose
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Ben Dorrery |
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NAME BOOK
1.2500
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REAY P.H. [Parish]
CO. [COUNTY] CAITHNESS
[Signed] FW Nixon
Lt R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
1 Janry [January] 73 |
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(NAME BOOK).
REAY PARISH
INDEX
Name of Objects -- Page
Achalone -- 107
Achanaon -- 164
Achaveilan -- 99
Achaveilan Burn -- 99
Achbuiligan Tulloch Pict's House (Remains of) -- 44
Achibegg -- 77
Achibegg Moss -- 101
Achiebraeskiall -- 50
Achiebraeskaill Burn -- 49
Achiegallan -- 69
Achiegallan Burn -- 62
Achimenach -- 85
Achimore -- 81
Achnabeinn -- 150
Achnacly -- 122
Achrasker -- 71
Achrasker Well -- 73
Achreamie -- 24
Achreamie Moss -- 27
Achreamie Quarry -- 24
Achreregan Begg -- 106
Achreregan Hill -- 106
Achreregan More -- 102
Achsteenlate (In ruin) -- 154
Achsteenlate Burn -- 155
Achunabust -- 69
Achunabust Bridge -- 48
Achvarasdal (In Ruins) -- 100
Achvarasdal Burn -- 116
Achvarasdal Leans -- 114
Achvarasdal Lodge -- 63
Allt a' Mhuilinn -- 170
Alltan Moine-mhurchai -- 144
Alltan Nodha Beag -- 111
Allt a' Bhachlain -- 170
Allt Forsiescye -- 130
Allt Ruadh -- 101
Allt Torigil -- 131
Aryleive -- 113
Aryleive Moss -- 113
A Stone Cist containing Human Remains found here AD 1871 -- 14
Aultan -- 124
Bailie -- 55
Bailie Hill -- 85
Balabing -- 173
Balmore -- 23
Balna beinn -- 174
Balnahard -- 174
Bard an Eich -- 117
Bard na Cailliche -- 152
Bardnahusag -- 174
Beinn Freiceadain -- 181
Ben Dorrery -- 182
Ben Shurrery -- 141
Beul an Lochain -- 72
Big Island -- 127
Big Keoltag -- 59
Blàr Cnoc na Gaoith -- 100
Blàr Dearg -- 158 |
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Blar an t-Suidhe -- 134
Blarifauld (In Ruins) -- 154
Blàr na Craoibhe -- 105
Borag (In Ruins) -- 87
Borag Knowe -- 87
Borlum House -- 66
Borlum RocK -- 61
Borrowston Mains -- 13
Brawlbin -- 168
Brawlbin Burn -- 171
Breac-leathad -- 87
Bridge of Broubster -- 123
Bridge of Forss -- 17
Bridge of Isauld -- 35
Broubster -- 132
Broubster Cottage -- 104
Broubster Hill -- 118
Broubster Village -- 134
Bruach Bhreac -- 93
Buaile Oscar (Fort Remains of) -- 180
Bual -- 166
Bualmore (In Ruins) -- 118
Bual na Gabhar -- 153
Buolfruach -- 31
Bulldoo -- 23
Burn of Achanaon -- 161
Burn of Bailie -- 55
Burn of Broubster -- 136
Burn of Isauld -- 42
Burn of Shebster -- 83
Carriside -- 164
Carriside Fold -- 161
Carn Liath (Pict's House Remains of ) -- 139
Cattag -- 167
Ceanheesaval -- 166
Chapel (Remains of) -- 21
Chapel Goe -- 8
Chapel Pool -- 8
Church -- 57
Church (Remains of) -- 65
Church (Chapel of ease) -- 135
Claban (In ruins) -- 119
Clachbiorach -- 168
Clach Clais an Tuirc -- 98
Clachglas -- 172
Clachvol (In ruins) -- 120
Claperon -- 94
Clais an Eich -- 133
Clais an Fhearchair -- 103
Clais an Tuirc -- 97
Clais an Tuirc -- 180
Clashdoin -- 15
Clais Dhubh -- 176
Clashmore -- 98
Clash nan Caorach -- 153
Clais nan Gairbheal -- 136
Cnoc an Aireimh -- 153a
Cnocan Dubh nan Eun -- 112
Cnocan nan Eun -- 112
Cnoc an Ruighein Duibh -- 116
Cnoc an t-Samhraidh -- 93
Cnoc an Ràtha (Supposed Remains of Fort) -- 142
Cnoc Freiceadain -- 53
Cnoc na Bantraich -- 62
Cnoc na Gaoith -- 100
Cnoc na h-Uiseig (Pict's House Remains of) -- 27
Cnoc nan Airidhe -- 114
Cnoc Saothair an Athaich -- 116
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(NAME BOOK).
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Craigan Well -- 10
Craigton -- 19
Creagan Well -- 68
Creagan Liath -- 70
Creagan Reamhar -- 99
Creagan a' Bheannaich (Chapel Grave Yard site of) -- 143
Creag Bheag -- 97
Creag Bhreac Bheag -- 46
Creag Bhreac Mhòr -- 46
Creag Leathan -- 91
Creag Liath -- 70
Creag Mhòr -- 97
Creag nan Uan -- 164
Crochan Geal -- 110
Crofts of Achimore -- 82
CrossKirK Bay -- 10
Cruives -- 107
Cuil na Craoibhe -- 105
Dalclagie -- 18
Dounreay Burn -- 47
Dounreay House (In ruins) -- 122
Dounreay Quarry -- 24
Druim Calltuinneach -- 153a
Druim na Ceud -- 45
Duncan's Well -- 83
East Shebster -- 82
Fèith an Ime -- 178
Fèith Bhuidhe -- 150
Fèith Ghorm -- 162
Feranelan (In ruins) -- 132
Forss Water -- 131
Free Church -- 81
Fuaran Geal (Sulphurous) -- 109
Gàradh an Ràtha (Pict's House Remains of) -- 118
Geodh nam Fitheach -- 11
Gie-uisg Goe -- 12
Glasdh Odhar -- 45
Gleann Saothair an Athaich -- 115
Gling Glang -- 11
Glupein na Drochaide -- 11
Goe Buila -- 8
Goe Croiche -- 5
Goe Cuinge -- 20
Grave Yard -- 3
Grave Yard (site of) -- 21
Grave Yard -- 65
Gray Cairn (Pict's House Remains of) -- 71
Green Tullochs (Picts' Houses Remains of) -- 14
Greeny Goe -- 12
Gunnscroft -- 37
Hallam -- 29
Hallam Burn -- 33
Helshetter -- 94
Helshetter Strath -- 112
Hill of Achalone -- 105
Hill of Lybster -- 13
Hill of Shebster -- 76
Hing Goe -- 7
Innis-a-mhuilinn (In Ruins) -- 148
Isauld -- 35
Isauldgate 41
Isauld House -- 38
Isauld Port -- 38
Kennachy -- 15
Kennachy Burn -- 18
Keoltag Well -- 59
Knockfin -- 98
Knock Urray (Pict's House Remains of) -- 37
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Lambsdale Leans -- 156
Làthach an Lìn -- 72
Leans of Achreregan -- 104
Leans of Broubster -- 121
Leans of Shebster -- 83
Leathad Breac -- 104
Ling Goe -- 20
Little Island -- 165
Little Keoltag -- 59
Little Rock -- 72
Loanscorribest -- 74
Loch Achbuiligan -- 48
Loch a' Mhuilinn -- 169
Lochan Dubh -- 142
Lochan Ealach -- 121
Lochan na Eun -- 112
Loch Calder -- 160
Loch Olginey -- 175
Loch of SKaill -- 29
Loch Saorach -- 117
Lorg an Fhamhair -- 160
Lower Dounreay -- 19
Lybster -- 15
Lybster Mill (corn) -- 17
Manse -- 58
Manse -- 81
Manse -- 135
Mary's Cottage -- 35
Meall Dubh Beag -- 148
Meall Dubh Mòr -- 152
Meinaval (In ruins) -- 119
Meur a' Chrochain Ghil -- 110
Meur an Fhraoich -- 111
Meur an Fhuarain Ghil -- 109
Meur Beinn Ràtha -- 111
Meur Gadach -- 108
Mill Bridge -- 168
Milton -- 60
Milton Moss -- 91
Mill of Milton -- 63
Monadh nan Càrn -- 137
Mullah Uidh Mhurchai -- 180
Na Tri Sithean Picts' Houses (Remains of) -- 53
North Cairn Pict's House (Site of) -- 25
North Sea
Oigin's Goe -- 12
Old Bridge of Forss -- 33
Peas Cairn (Site of Pict's House) -- 25
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 9
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 33
Pict's House (Site of) -- 39
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 47
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 49
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 50
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 62
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 67
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 67
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 69
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 72
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 73
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 75
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 77
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 84
Pict's House (Site of) -- 123
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 137
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 138
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 145
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INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 157
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 161
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 167
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 169
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 181
Pict's House (Remains of) -- 147
Pict's House (Site of) -- 32
Pict's House (Site of) -- 32
Poll Achair -- 177
Port-an-eilein -- 160
Post Office -- 41
Reay -- 1
Reay Bridge -- 60
Reay Burn -- 93
Reay Inn -- 57
Rudha Gar -- 127
Sandside Bay -- 42
Sandside Burn -- 92
Sandy Goe -- 7
Scarbach Goe -- 20
School -- 57
School (Boys and Girls) -- 82
Shebster -- 76
Shebster Quarry -- 70
Shinnery -- 173
Shurrery -- 133
Shurrery Cottage -- 151
Shurrery Plantation -- 151
Site of Chapel -- 36
Site of Conflict between Clans -- 57
Sìthean Buidhe (Pict's House Remains of) -- 167
Sìthean Dubh -- 138
Sìthean Glas -- 173
Sìthean Mòr (Pict's House Remains of) -- 169
SKiall -- 31
Standing Stone -- 43
Standing Stone -- 43
Standing Stone -- 46
Standing Stones -- 52
Standing Stones -- 53
Standing Stone -- 53
Standing Stones -- 125
Standing Stones -- 125
Standing Stone -- 138
Staill -- 119
Stempster -- 56
Stempster Burn -- 54
Stempster Hill -- 33
St. Mary's Chapel (Remains of) -- 3
St. Mary's Well -- 9
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 40
Stone Cists containing Human Remains found here -- 166
Strath of Bailie -- 55
Supposed Remains of Chapel -- 79
Supposed Remains of Forts -- 142
Supposed Remains of Watch Tower -- 142
The Bield -- 70
The Flow -- 77
Tigh-an-bheannaich -- 141
Tigh an Fhraoich (In Ruins)- 140
Tigh na Croite (In Ruins) -- 144
Tigh-pheasgaig (In Ruins) -- 140
Torrigash -- 177
Torr a' Bhathaich -- 144
Torr a' Chàise -- 122
Torr a Ghobhainn -- 173 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
Torr a Mhuilinn -- 147
Torr an Athain -- 64
Torran Dubh- 64
Torran Dubh -- 94
Torran Dubh Meadhon a' Bhlair -- 158
Torran na Circe -- 58
Torran Water -- 155
Torr an t Sniomha (Pict's House Remains of) -- 120
Torr Beag. (Pict's House, Remains of) -- 178
Torr Fèille Leathan -- 61
Torr Mòr -- 121
Torr na Craoibhe (Pict's House Remains of) -- 121
Torr na Crìche -- 152
Tornaheaten (In Ruins) -- 120
Tornameal -- 172
Torr Phadruig (Pict's House Remains of) -- 176
Tota an Dranndain (Pict's House Remains of) -- 139
Tota Mhurchai -- 141
Tota Mòr -- 139
Tulach Gorm. (Pict's House Remains of) -- 149
Tulloch of Lybster (Pict's House Remains of) -- 13
Tulloch of Stempster (Pict's House Remains of) -- 56
Tumuli -- 176
Tumulus (Remains of) -- 80
Tumulus (Remains of) -- 124
Upper Dounreay -- 44
Ware Goe -- 7
Wester Borrowston -- 26
West Shebster -- 76
White Goes -- 38
White Well (Petrifying) -- 157
Yellow Moss -- 75
Brough -- 25
Brough -- 62
Brough -- 37
Brough -- 47
Achsteenclate -- 154
(Altered by Authority of Mr. D. Nicolson
Montpellier House, Wick N.B [North Britain]
to be used for 1''purposes only, further
investigation to be made during the
revision of the larger scales -- by order
of the D.G. [Diector General] 12.8.95.)
Torrovaich -- 144
(See Remarks above)
Brubster -- 132
(see remarks to 154)
Brubster Hill -- 118
(see remarks to 154)
See remarks to Achsteenclate
Brubster Village -- 134
Achreregan Beg -- 106
Skail -- 31
Stemster Hill -- 33
Stemster -- 56
Brough -- 33
Brough -- 37
Brough -- 44
The Biel -- 70
Archibeg -- 77
Buaildhu -- 23
Brough -- 13
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List of the principal Landowners, with their
Addresses, in the parish of Reay.
Names -- Residence -- Nearest Post Town
His Grace the Duke of Portland -- Sandside House, Reay or Berriedale Castle, Latheron. -- Thurso
Sir Robert Sinclair -- Achvarasdal Lodge, Reay -- Thurso
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