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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR A' BHOTHAIN | Meur a' Bhothan | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | A small stream which rises about 20 chains north east of Loch na h-Ealaiche Mhoir into which it discharges itself. |
| CNOC BEUL NA FAIRE | Cnoc Beil na Faire | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | A pretty large hill of moderate elevation; Covered with heath and has two small lakes near the summit. The Sutherland cattle Dealers used to watch their cattle on this hill all night on their way to and from the Markets which is said to be the origin of the name. |
| LEATHAD AN FHRAOICH GHAIRBH | Leathad an Fhraoich Gharbh | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | This name applies to the south side of Cnoc Beil na Faire which is of, rather a gentle slope; Covered with heath. Proprietors Sir J.G.T. Sinclair, Thurso and the Crown. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 13County of Caithness -- Parishes of Reay Hallkirk and Thurso
[Note Meur a Bhothan] -- Hut or Bothie branch
[Note Cnoc Beil na Faire] -- Knoll of the Watch mouth
[Note Leathad an Fhraoich Ghairbh] -- Hillside of the rough, or thick heath.
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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