OS1/7/12/119
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKIE-VILL | Knockievill | Revd [Reverend] Mr Gunn, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Mr McKinnon, shielton Mr D Williamson, scouthil |
023 | This name applies to the north end of a ridge which runs parallel to the scouthil Burn - it is covered with Rough pasture and whins (as shewn in Trace) The name is a corruption of two Gaelic Words meaning "the Knock (small round hill) of the Town" |
| MARKET STANCE [Knockie-vill] | Market Stance | Revd [Reverend] Mr Gunn, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Mr McKinnon, shielton Mr D Williamson, scouthil |
023 | A yearly cattle market was held on Knovkievill in December for many years and was known by the name of the Knockievill Market but it has ceased be be held, for the last three Years - |
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[Page] 119Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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