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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPITAL QUARRIES | Spittal Quarries (Slate & Flag) | Alexander Munro. KnocKglass James Bain. HillparK. George Groot. HillparK. Torfeus' History of Caithness. |
018 | These Quarries. are Situated about half a mile South from Spittal hill, there are three divisions in worKing order. with about 60 men regularly employed in them. they are of a hard blue stone. a portion of which is cut into square flags upon the ground by a steam saw Engine erected close to the Quarries for that purpose. they were first opened in 1816. in the parish of HalkirK. but about one half of them is now in the parish of Watten. they are upon the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bridge. of Fingask, |
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[Page] 49Caithness -- Parish of Watten
[Signed] Matthew Banks, C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
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