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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOW HILLOCK | Gallow HillocK | Mr George Malcolm, Backlass Mr J. Bain, Backlass Mr A. Bremner, South Dunn |
018 | A small hill on the summit of Backlass Hill. (on which the Trig. [Trigonometrical] pole was placed) said to have been used in ancient times as a place of exicution, supposed to be artificial. |
| MARKET STANCE [Backlass Hill] | Market Stance Market Stance Market Stance |
Revd [Reverend] A. Gunn Watten Village David Bailley Watten Village Donald Bruce Watten Village |
018 | This name applies to a portion of Backlass Hill on which markets are held in the months of May and September for the sale of cattle. |
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[Page] 57Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson
C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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