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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ALLT NAM FUATH Allt na Fuatha Mr McKinnon, Shielton
Mr Hugh McKay, Kensary
Mr G. Ryrie, Achalipster
023 A small stream the source of which is near the Dubh Lochs of Shielton - It flows in a northwesterly direction and joins the Burn of Shielton It is said to have been haunted in old times, Hence the name
CROCAN MÒR Crocan Mòr Mr McKinnon, Shielton
Mr Hugh McKay, Kensary
Mr G. Ryrie, Achalipster
023 This name applies to a bend formed by the junction of the Allt na Fuatha with the Allt na Fuatha Beag.
HILL OF ACHAROLE Hill of Acharole Mr McKinnon, Shielton
Mr Hugh McKay, Kensary
Mr G. Ryrie, Achalipster
023 A low hill covered with rough heathy pasture - of no great eminence

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[Page] 143
Watten Parish -- Caithness

[Note Allt na Fuatha] (Burn of the Ghosts, or Spectres)
[Note Crocan Mòr] (Big Crook)

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

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