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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUCKOO HILL | Cuckoo's Hill | Revd [Reverend] A. Gunn F.C. [Free Church] Manse Donald Williamson Scouthil Mr McKinnon Sheilton |
023 | This name applies to small round artificial hillock which seems from its appearance to be undoubtedly a tumulus - Its height is between four and 5 feet and is covered with pasture No one in the district can give any information about it - except that it has been there for generations, never was disturbed by Pick or shovel, and is held in the same awe as the Brochs or Pict's houses near it - The CucKoo is said to make its first appearance on this hillock - Hence the name |
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[Page] 122Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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