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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOOCOT [natural] | The Doocot | Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle |
005 | A small Goe a little to the East of East Rae Berry - Much frequented by Wild Pigeons hence the name - |
| PUDDING GOE | Pudding Goe | Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle |
005 | A small goe with precipitous sides - in the crevices of it are to be found stallactites - which much resemble - what the Scotch call ''puddings'' - i.e. the entrails of a sheep or pig - filled with a composition of oatmeal, fat, etc etc - These are hung from the rafters of the houses - and are taken down when required The stallactites hanging from the ledges of the rock - strongly resemble the puddings in highland Houses. - hence the name |
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[page] 73Ph [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
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