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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CÀRN A' CHLADHA Carn a' Chladh Mr McKinnon Sheilton
Mr D. Williamson Scouthil
Revd [Reverend] A. Gunn F.C. [Free Church] Manse.
023 This name applies to a fine specimen of a pictish dwelling situated on a natural ridge. which is nearly parallel with the scouthil Burn It is round in shape, but is slightly conical near the top - there is a sligh [slight] appearance of a terrace having been round it - no proper excavation has been made in it - but some parties years ago opened a small hole in the side of it, but the superstitious ideas of the people in the district caused them to desist from their undertaking Its appearance on the south east side, from a distance, is something like this: [sketch inserted]
PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Càrn a' Chladha] 023 This name applies to a fine specimen of a pictish dwelling situated on a natural ridge. which is nearly parallel with the scouthil Burn It is round in shape, but is slightly conical near the top - there is a sligh [slight] appearance of a terrace having been round it - no proper excavation has been made in it - but some parties years ago opened a small hole in the side of it, but the superstitious ideas of the people in the district caused them to desist from their undertaking Its appearance on the south east side, from a distance, is something like this: [sketch inserted]

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Watten Parish -- Caithness

[Note Càrn a' Chladha] -- (Cairn of the Graveyard)

[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]

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