OS1/7/11/92
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOW HILL | Gallow Hill | Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr B. Henderson, Thurso Mr John Doul, Thurso |
005 | A Slight eminence Situated about half a mile west of Thurso. MacKay in his History of the House, and Clan MacKay, mentions the following Viz:- There was a large Stone on this hill at one time, and it was erected to commemorate the hanging of the last two of the band of Highlandmen who took part in a Skirmish in Thurso, between Donald Macalister - an Irish-man, who fought under Montrose, - and the Thurso men. This affair happened on a Sunday in the Year 1649. |
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[page] 92County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
[Note] -- This is an historical
fact - MacKay in his
History of the House and
Clan MacKay mentions this.
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