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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1830 [Borgie] | A stone Cist found here, A.D. 1830 | Mr McAdam Watten Mill Alexander Sutherland, Borgie William Flett, Strath of Wattenc |
019 | The action of the river on a bank (near the farm of Borgie) caused a portion of it to fall - disclosing a cist containing human remains - It was removed and buried in a field adjoining |
| RED HILL | Red Hill | Mr McAdam Watten Mill Alexander Sutherland, Borgie William Flett, Strath of Watten |
019 | This name applies to a small natural hillock nearly all in cultivation situated a few chains south of Tarroul - but on the opposite side of the stream - |
| CAIRDS HILLOCK | Cairds Hillock | Mr McAdam Watten Mill Alexander Sutherland, Borgie William Flett, Strath of Watten |
019 | A small natural hillock all in cultivation situated about 20 chains due north of Watten Mill - the origin of the name is from the fact of it being used as a camping ground by the travelling tinkers many years ago |
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[Page] 85Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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