OS1/7/12/68
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FREE CHURCH [Watten] | Free Church | Revd [Reverend] Mr Gunn, Minister Mr McKay - Schoolmaster Mr J. Doul, Postmaster |
018 | A plain looking, low-built building with belfry, of no architectural beauty - situated on the side of the turnpike road which connects Thurso and Wick it is well sheltered on the east side by a small plantation of thriving Young trees - The energy and tase [taste] of the Minister has done a great deal, in MaKing the situation of it and the Manse more pleasant - The Church was built in 1844 - sittings 540 - |
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[Page] 68Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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