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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULLS | The Dulls The Dulls The Dulls |
Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso |
005 | This name applies to three rocks two of which are detached from the foreshore, and the other is at the low water mark. The origin of this name is not known. |
| THE SHOPS | The Shops The Shops The Shops |
Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso |
005 | The cliff at this place is partly covered with green slime, and the ruggedness of the cliff has the appearance of a series of shop fronts, hence the name. It is sometimes called the Green Doors, and the shop Doors. |
| BROCH (Site of) [The Shops] | Broch Broch Broch |
Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso |
005 | Applies to a portion of land on the coast which is nearly isolated from the main cliff. Mr Banks, an old and very intelligent man, and Mr Cairncross informs me that this place was once fortified, and that it is not many years ago since portions of the fortification were visible - in fact cropping stones may now be seen here and there, similar to those at the old Camp at "Holburn Head". |
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[page] 51County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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