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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRAES OF BRIMSIDE Braes of Brimside John Bruce, Lythmore,
Mr D. McKay. Lythmore.
William Sutherland. Lythmore.
004 These braes are situated upon the Farm of Lythmore and close upon the River Forss the name is well known & is the property of the Crown
LYTHMORE STRATH Lythmore Strath John Bruce, Lythmore,
Mr D. McKay. Lythmore.
William Sutherland. Lythmore.
004 This name applys to the low lying part of Lythmore Farm, the same being by the side of the River Forss - & is well known by this name the property of the Crown.
BRIMSIDE TULLOCH Brimside Tulloch
Remains of Pictish House
John Bruce, Lythmore,
Mr D. McKay. Lythmore.
William Sutherland. Lythmore.
The Rev. [Reverend] A. MacKay, Westerdale, Halkirk
004 Is the remains of what has been a large Pictish House. it was partly destroyed some Years ago, by the Tenant of Lythmore Farm there was copper coins found in it by William Sutherland Lythmore, it is situated upon the farm of Lythmore the property of the Crown -
"The coins found in this Tulloch were perfectly defaced & in consequence the date could not be ascertained; the tradition in connection with these coins is as follows viz That a certain number of coins were placed in the several Tullochs of this district by a Lady of very eccentric habits several ages ago, and she declared that she would procure a commission in the Army for the finder of any of these",
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BROUGH [1895] [Brimside-Yulloch] 004
PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Brimside Tulloch] 004 Is the remains of what has been a large Pictish House. it was partly destroyed some Years ago, by the Tenant of Lythmore Farm there was copper coins found in it by William Sutherland Lythmore, it is situated upon the farm of Lythmore the property of the Crown -
"The coins found in this Tulloch were perfectly defaced & in consequence the date could not be ascertained; the tradition in connection with these coins is as follows viz That a certain number of coins were placed in the several Tullochs of this district by a Lady of very eccentric habits several ages ago, and she declared that she would procure a commission in the Army for the finder of any of these",
additional information supplied by Examiner.

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