OS1/7/12/15
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND BAY | Sand Bay | Alexander Andrew. Lynegar. Donald Henderson. Dunn Inn. John Waters. Quoynee. |
018 | Is a point of land which jut out a short way in Loch Watten. this is a old name and is very well known. but is pronounced Sandbaw by the inhabitants of the district it is situated on the Farm of Lynegar. |
| FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Dunn Inn] | School | William Meiklejohn, School Master. John Waters, Quoynee. Donald Henderson. Dunn Inn. |
018 | This is a free church school. it was built in 1835. there is a dwelling house and garden attached all of which is in good repair. there is of scholars 40 Boys and 30 Girls. Situated near to Dunn Inn. |
| SHEARER'S POOL | Shearer's Pool | William Meiklejohn, School Master. John Waters, Quoynee. Donald Henderson. Dunn Inn. |
018 | This pool is Situated at the junction of Quoynee Burn with Loch Watten. it is a very dangerous place for anyone who might attempt to cross from one side to the other, as there is a deep bed of mud at the bottom of the Stream. a man named Shearer, was once drowned here when trying to cross. Hence the name, |
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[Page] 15Caithness -- Parish of Watten
[Signed] Matthew Banks c/a. [civilian assistant]
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