OS1/7/12/76
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATER TOBER (Site of) | Site of Catertober | Revd [Reverend] Alexander Gunn, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Watten Mr Sutherland, Scottag Mr Alexander, Crummiequoy |
019 | Catertober is a corruption of the Gaelic words meaning St Catherine's Well This Well which has been long ago filled in, is said to have had healing properties And people came from all parts of the country to visit it - Tradition affirms that a Nunnery stood near it dedicated to St Catherine of Sienna - but no traces are to be seen of the foundation, and no records to be had of it - |
| ST CATHERINE'S NUNNERY (Supposed Site of) | 019 | Tradition affirms that a Nunnery stood near it dedicated to St Catherine of Sienna - but no traces are to be seen of the foundation, and no records to be had of it - |
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[Page] 76Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Note Cater Tober] -- Not to be stamp
[Note St catherine's Nunnery] -- This is quite
correct.
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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