Caithness volume 13

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Caithness OS Name Books, 1871-1873
  4. Caithness volume 13
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/7/13/1 WICK [parish] Wick Wick Wick Wick Wick Wick Wick Wick New Statistical Account BlacK's Map of Scotland Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Census Returns for 1871 published in the Daily Scotsman Newspaper 19th April 1871 Valuation Roll 1871 & 72 James Brims Procr [Procurator] Fiscal, Thurso William Miller Esq Town ClerK Grainger & Miller's Map of Caithness 013 The Parish of WicK is in the presbytery of Caithness, and Synod of Sutherland & Caithness, Patron Sir G Dunbar Bt. [Baronet] of AcKergill; its is bounded on the north by the parish of Canisbay, on the south by the parish of Latheron, on the West by the parishes of Bower & Watten and on the east by the Moray Firth. The greatest length of the parish from north to south is about 16 miles and its greatest breadth from east to west is about 7 1/2 miles; it contains about 48625 statute acres. There are no detached portions of the parish of WicK, nor are there any detached portions of any other parishes situated within it. " The surface of the parish is in general flat, or but very gently sloping in different directions. The northern parts generally face the south, and the southern have a northern & north-eastern exposure as shewn by the run of the water, Its aspect is bleaK unpicturesque, and tame. The heights of Yarrow & Camster, towards the south-west of the parish, are the only hills deserving the name. Their elevation above the sea is considerable, but their appearance is dull & heavy". (New Stat Acct [New Statistical Account] The town of WicK is situated on the Moray Firth about half way between the extreme northern & southern limits of the parish, besides the town the parish contains the important fishing villages Staxigoe, Keiss, & Sarclet.
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OS1/7/13/3 RED BRAES Red Braes Estate Plan Sir J, Sinclair Mr H. Bain Howe 013 A large brae or Slope Situate along the Burn of Alterwall the property of Sir J. Sinclair
OS1/7/13/3 MORAY FIRTH Moray Firth 013 For Authorities & descripti [descriptive] remarKs see the Name lists of Latheron Psh [Parish]
OS1/7/13/3 [Page] 3 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/5 BURN OF ALTERWALL Burn of Alterwall William Steavon John Gunn John Bain 013 A Small Burn commencing at the ends of Kirk Burn and the Burn of SlicKley flowes into the Burn of Lythe about a Mile north of the Bridge of Lythe
OS1/7/13/5 [Page] 5 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes CA [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/7 KIRK STONES Kirk Stones A. Steveson. GameKeeper William McEwan GameKeeper 013 Supported remains of an old Chapel or Church situated on A slight eminence beside the KirK Burn. No part of the building is now standing but the foundation of two small structures can be traced near to Stones and other debris supposed to have been the Site of the Chapel No further information than the above can be obtained
OS1/7/13/7 CHAPEL [Supposed Site] 013 Supported remains of an old Chapel or Church situated on A slight eminence beside the KirK Burn. No part of the building is now standing but the foundation of two small structures can be traced near to Stones and other debris supposed to have been the Site of the Chapel No further information than the above can be obtained
OS1/7/13/7 [Page] 7 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/8 KIRK BURN KirK Burn A Steveson. GameKeeper Mr McEwen GameKeeper 013 A stream rising on the south side of Strubster in the parish of Canisbay it changes its name after passing the KirK Stones where it is joined by the burn of SlicKly into the Burn of Alterwall
OS1/7/13/8 ENAG HILLOCK Enag or Crow HillocK A Steveson. GameKeeper Mr McEwen GameKeeper 013 A slight natural Heathy eminence on the Parish Boundary between Canisbay & WicK It being an important boundary point
OS1/7/13/8 CROW HILLOCK Enag or Crow HillocK A Stevenson. GameKeeper Mr McEwen GameKeeper 013 A slight natural Heathy eminence on the Parish Boundary between Canisbay & WicK It being an important boundary point
OS1/7/13/8 [Page] 8 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/9 BRIDGE OF LYTH Bridge of Lyth A. Swanson James Dixon John Miller 013 A Stone Bridge of one arch. Crossing the Burn of Lythe. A Short Distance north of the Mill of Lythe on the County Road Repaired by the County
OS1/7/13/9 [Page] 9 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/11 RUTHERS OF HOWE Ruthers of Howe M J. Miller; occupier Mr J. Waters; occupier Mr A. Shearer; occupier 013 Six Crofters dwellings the property of Sir John Sinclair Bart [Baronet] of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/11 SWANSIGREW Swansigrew M J. Miller; occupier Mr J. Waters; occupier Mr A. Shearer; occupier 013 A Crofters dwelling in the district of Ruthers of Howe
OS1/7/13/11 [Page] 11 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/12 MOSS OF QUINTFALL Moss of Quintfall John Miller John Gunn George Swanson 013 A large extensive moss Situated a short distance north of the district of Howe The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/12 MOSS OF QUINTFA [1895] For 1" purposes only. See remarK in Index. 1895 Moss of Quintfa Mr D Nicolson. Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/12 BLACK LOCH Black Loch John Miller John Gunn George Swanson 013 A Sheet of water about half a mile in circumference Situated about a Mile west of the Hill of Quintfall The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/12 [Page] 12 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Note] -- Over [Signed] James Innes CA. [civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/13 RED MIRE Red Mire Robert Sinclair Shepherd Mr BrocK. AuKhorne Mr Morrison InnKeeper 013 A small stream rising About half A mile west of the Green Hill of Clayton flows into the Burn of AuKhorne near its source
OS1/7/13/13 GREEN HILL OF CLAYTON Green Hill of Clayton Robert Sinclair Shepherd Mr BrocK. AuKhorne Mr Morrison InnKeeper 013 A small green Mound Supposed to be the remains of an Old Picts House No part of the building is Visible the whole being overgrown with grass. Situation. about half A mile south of the Hill of Clayton
OS1/7/13/13 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Green Hill of Clayton] 013 A small green Mound Supposed to be the remains of an old Picts House No part of the building is Visible the whole being overgrown with grass. Situation. about half A mile south of the Hill of Clayton
OS1/7/13/13 WHITE RASHES Whiterashes Robert Sinclair Shepherd Mr BrocK. AuKhorne Mr Morrison InnKeeper 013 A green spot situated A [at] Junction of Cart Tracts about half A mile east of the Hill of Clayton
OS1/7/13/13 [Page] 13 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/14 HILL OF CLAYTON Hill of Clayton Robert Sinclair Shepherd A Stevison GamKeeper Mr BrocK AuKhorne 013 A heathy eminence situated about two miles north west of the Village of Keiss The Property of the Duke of Portland
OS1/7/13/14 HILL OF CLETTON [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remarK in Index. 1895 Hill of Cletten. Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/14 [Page] 14 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [South Spot of Green crossed out] [North Spot of Green crossed out] [Signed] James Hoyle C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/15 BURN OF SWANSIGREW Burn of Swansigrew Mr P, Sinclair; Howe Mr J, Manson; Howe Mr W Robertson Howe 013 A Small Burn Issuing out of a large Mill Dam and flowing with the Burn of Lythe near BarrocK Mill
OS1/7/13/15 THORNY HILLOCK Thornyhillock Mr P, Sinclair; Howe Mr J, Manson; Howe Mr W Robertson Howe 013 A green Mound Situate a Short distance East of Barrock Mill It is generally supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/15 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Thorny Hillock] Picts House 013 A green Mound Situate a Short distance East of Barrock Mill It is generally supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/15 [Page] 15 County of Caithness-- Parish of Wick [Signed] D, Campbell C. A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/16 BARROCK MILL (Corn) Barrock Mill Alexander Stevon George Swanson Gorge Gunn 013 A Meal and barley mill occupied by A. Smith The property of Sir John Sinclair Barrock
OS1/7/13/16 BRIDGE OF SWANSGREW Bridge of Swansigrew Alexander Stevon George Swanson Gorge Gunn 013 A Stone Bridge with one arch erected across the Burn of Swansiegrew repared by the County
OS1/7/13/16 HOWE Howe Alexander Stevon George Swanson Gorge Gunn 013 A Small district containing a number of crofters dwellings The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/16 [Page] 16 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Note] -- Over [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/17 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Quintfall] Picts House Mr J, Miller Ruthers of Howe Mr J, Waters Ruthers of Howe Mr A Shearer Ruthers of Howe 013 A green mound Situated to the north of the farm of Quintfall it has all the appearance of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/17 [Page] 17 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C/a. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/18 HILL OF QUINTFALL Hill of Quintfall Hill of Quintfall Hill of Quintfall Alexander Stevon George Swanson John Gunn 013 A heathy Hill Situated in the north west end of the parish of WicK The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/18 HILL OF QUINTFA For 1" purposes only, see remark in Index 1895 [1895] Mr D. Nicolson Montpellier House. Wick N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/18 QUINTFALL Quintfall Alexander Stevon George Swanson John Gunn 013 A farm Steading occupied by M. Gunn Marquis of Culgower The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/18 QUINTFA [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remark in Index. 1895 Quintfa Mr. D. Nicolson Montpellier House. Wick. N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/18 [Page] 18 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Note] -- Over [Signed] James Innes C A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/19 LONGREEN Longreen Thomas Barnie Longreen George Bremner Longreen David CormacK 013 Three or four small Farms and dwelling Houses situated on the south side of the district of Keiss The Property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/19 LANG GREEN [1895] For 1" purposes only see remarK in Index 1895. Mr D. Nicolson. Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/19 SANDYGATE Sandygate Thomas Barnie Longreen George Bremner Longreen David CormacK 013 Three small crofts situated on the south side of Longreen The property of His Grace the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/19 MANSE [Quoad Sacra Church, Keiss] Manse (Estbd) [Established] (Quoad Sacra) Thomas Barnie Longreen George Bremner Longreen David CormacK 013 A small stone edifice situated at the south end of the Village - Occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr Stobie Established Church Minister
OS1/7/13/19 [Page] 19 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Notes Manse] -- Not to be stamped at present [It is not correct] I have Cautioned Mr Hoyle to be a little more Careful in future [??] Complete this description. a very slovenly way of [doing] worK -- [Initialled] W.P. [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/19 Manse -- This is Free Church Manse.
OS1/7/13/20 BURN OF AUKHORNE Burn of Aukhorne Mr BrocK Farmer Aukhorne Mr Morrison Schoolmaster Thomas Barnie Longreen 013 A large stream taking its rise from several Drains and small streams some distance from the Hill of Clayton flows into the Loch of Wester A short distance below the Farm of Aukhorne
OS1/7/13/20 SCHOOL [Keiss] School (Estbd)[Established] Boys & Girls (Quoad Sacra) Mr BrocK Farmer Aukhorne Mr Morrison Schoolmaster Thomas Barnie Longreen 013 A small stone building situated A short distance west of the Village of Keiss The school is supported by Goverment Grant and Childrens Fees Average attendance of Scholars about 60
OS1/7/13/20 [Page] 20 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note School] -- not to be stamped at present [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/21 A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS, STONE WEAPONS & IMPLEMENTS FOUND HERE A.D. 1866 [Keiss] Human remains in Stone Cist, Spear head, Arrow heads & Stone vessels (found here A,D 1866,) James Miller, Stain. John CormacK, Keiss. Donald Leith, Keiss. 013 These antiquities were discovered by Mr Laing of OrKney who was then M.P. [Member of Parliament] for the Northern Boroughs, at that period residing at Keiss House. There were several excavations made and sKeletons disclosed, all in the immediate neighbourhood of the above, The one referred to being the only one enclosed in a Cist. The remains were Considered to have been of a Chief of the early settlers of this part of scotland. There having been a colony of these ancient inhabitants in the district, apparantly at the place indicated on trace 4 Plan 9 Sheet 14. and in all probability the portion of ground where the remains were found was used as their place of sepulture. The place of discovery being on the sea coast at the south end of Stain. See above sketch of cist as locally authenticated.
OS1/7/13/21 [Page] 21 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Sketch of Cist inserted]
OS1/7/13/22 ROUGH OF STAIN Rough of Stain Rough of Stain John CormacK, Keiss, James Millar Stain, Donald Leith. Keiss. 013 A cluster of flat rocKs forKing into the sea [toward] the North East, being near the commencement of the Strata on this side of 'Sinclair Bay' the remaining portion of the Beach to near 'AcKergill Tower' being a sandy foreshore
OS1/7/13/22 RUFF OF STAIN [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/22 STAIN Stain Stain Stain Stane Stane Stain John CormacK, Keiss, James Millar Stain, Donald Leith. Keiss. Johnstons Map of Caithness Map of Caithness - supplement to John o' Groat Journal 1872 BlacK's Map of Scotland 013 A small district of about 5 Crofts stretching along the shore from Keiss for about half a mile Southward, occupied by several Crofters, fishermen, Propy [Property] of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. Berriedale.
OS1/7/13/22 [Page] 22 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness.
OS1/7/13/23 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Burn of Lyth] Picts House Mr J. Bain; Mireland Mr J. Waters; Mireland Mr A Bain; Mireland 013 A Small green Mound Situate near the Burn of Lythe and in the district of mireland It is generally supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/23 [Page] 23 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/13/25 FORD OF THE ROADS Ford of the Roads Estate Plan Sir J. Sinclair Mr W. Bain Howe 013 A Meeting of two lairds land and the Burn of Lyth Changes its name to the Burn of Hobbiegill the property of Sir J Sinclair and Sir G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/25 BURN OF HOBBIEGILL Burn of Hobbiegill Burn of Hobbigill Estate Plan Sir J. Sinclair Mr W. Bain Howe Contr [Contract] of Marches in B [Boundary] Report No 10 013 A large burn Commencing at the end of the Burn of Lyth and flows into the Loch of Wester
OS1/7/13/25 [Page] 25 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C, A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/27 MIRELAND Mireland John Bain George Gunn William McEwen 013 A Small district embracing a farmsteading & A number of Crofters dwellings The property of Sir John Sinclair of BarrocK
OS1/7/13/27 [page] 27 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick Mireland [crossed out] Moss of Quintfall [crossed out] [signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/28 BURN OF LYTH Burn of Lyth John Bain William Gunn George Gunn 013 A large Burn rising in the Parish of Bower And flowes towards the Loch of Wester to the "Ford of the Roads" where it changes to the name of Burn of Hobbiegill
OS1/7/13/28 [Page] 28 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Faint Note] -- toward the Loch of Wester to the Ford of the Roads where it changes to the name Burn of Hobbiegill [Signed] James Innes C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/29 AUKHORNE Aukhorne John BrooK John Miller Charles Bain 013 A farm Steading occupied by John Brook The property of his Grace The DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/29 AUCKHORN [1895] For 1" purposes only see remarK in Index 1895. Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 013
OS1/7/13/29 [Page] 29 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Bridge of Aukhorne crossed out] [Signed] James Innes C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/31 GRAY STONE Gray Stone A Begg; Nybster J. Green; Nybster D. Nicolson; Nybster 014 A Graystone Situated on the Parish boundary between WicK and Canisbay and it is well Known in the district It is only a boundary stone [Initialled] W.C
OS1/7/13/31 [Page] 31 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Faint Note] -- A most imperfect Description - this absolutely gives no information whatever the following information is require what is its origin? is it a boundary stone merely or something more. in addition may it not be a sepulchral monument? [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/13/33 SUMMER BANK Summer BanK Summer BanK Summer BanK Alexander Begg (Nybster) Donald Leith (Keiss) Robert Murray (Nybster) 014 A small extent of fore-shore, near the parish boundary, opposite the Half way House (for the accomodation of a few fishing boats.
OS1/7/13/33 HELBERRY Helberry Helberry Helberry Alexander Begg (Nybster) Donald Leith (Keiss) Robert Murray (Nybster) 014 A prominent portion of flat rocK at the mouth of Sandy Goe, beside Summer BanK.
OS1/7/13/33 SANDY GOE Sandy Goe Sandy Goe Sandy Goe Alexander Begg (Nybster) Donald Leith (Keiss) Robert Murray (Nybster) 014 A narrow entrance of about 6 chains in length with a shingly bottom into which the small boats come to discharge their cargoes of fish
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OS1/7/13/34 HORSE GOE Horse Goe Horse Goe Horse Goe Alexander Begg. Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A small narrow inlet entering the land about 3 chains, having several isolated flat rocKs in the opening toward the sea.
OS1/7/13/34 DOUNAL Dounal Dounal Dounal Alexander Begg. Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A narrow opening in the banK of no extent near to the above.
OS1/7/13/34 TORRY GOE Torry Goe Torry Goe Torry Goe Alexander Begg. Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A small creeK, partly filled at high water, on the Coast about 1/4 mile south from the Ph [Parish] Boundary
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OS1/7/13/35 HALFWAY HOUSE Halfway House John Nicolson Nybster Robert Begg Nybster John Manson Nybster 014 A farm Steading occupied By John Nicolson. The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair FreswicK
OS1/7/13/35 STANDINGSTONE Standingstone John Nicolson Nybster Robert Begg Nybster John Manson Nybster 014 A farm Steading occupied By Robert Begg The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of FreswicK The origin of this name is from a Standing Stone which formerly stood near the present farm steading; it was removed at some former period & no one can point out the exact site.
OS1/7/13/35 NYBSTER Nybster John Nicolson Nybster Robert Begg Nybster John Manson Nybster 014 A Number of farm Steadings And Crofters dwellings The property of Mrs Thomson Sinclair of FreswicK
OS1/7/13/35 [Page] 35 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/37 BROUGH HEAD Brough Head Brough Head Alexander Begg Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A small promontory about 3 Chains in length, Separating Haven of Nybster from 'Torry Goe"
OS1/7/13/37 HAVEN OF NYBSTER Haven of Nybster Haven of Nybster Alexander Begg Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A small creeK of about 4 chains in length, on the coast in the district of Nybster, filled at high tide.
OS1/7/13/37 DIAS GOE Dias Goe Dias Goe Dias Goe Alexander Begg Nybster Robert Murray Nybster Donald Leith Keiss 014 A pretty long narrow creeK of about 6 chains, running inland betwixt the flat rocKs, having a shingly bottom. Filled at high water.
OS1/7/13/37 [Page] 37 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/38 SCARTANS GOE Scartans Goe Scartans Goe Alexander Begg, Nybster Robert Murray, Nybster Donald Leith, Nybster 014 A straight inlet dividing the flat rocKs and running inland about 5 Chains. Is on the Coast, having a croft called Standing Stone on the face of the slope to the west.
OS1/7/13/38 LADY'S HOLE Lady's Hole Lady's Hole Lady's Hole Alexander Begg, Nybster Robert Murray, Nybster Donald Leith, Nybster 014 A small fissure in the rocK, being met by a small stream at its mouth on the North side South of the above.
OS1/7/13/38 HOBBIE GOE Hobbie Goe Hobbie Goe Hobbie Goe Alexander Begg, Nybster Robert Murray, Nybster Donald Leith, Nybster 014 An inlet near the 'Lady's Hole' having a winding entrance between the flat rocKs. Filled at high water.
OS1/7/13/38 [Page] 38 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/39 HAWKHILL Hawkhill Hawkhill Hawkhill Mr Bremner. Hawkhill Mr Thompson. Hawkhill Mr John CormacK. Keiss 014 Two small Farms occupied by Mssrs Bremner & Thompson. the property of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. Berriedale &c
OS1/7/13/39 [Page] 39 Parish of WicK -- County of Caithness [Signed] Robert Dobson Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/41 KEISS HOUSE Keiss House Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Very commodious dwelling used in the Shooting Season by the DuKe of Portland also the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/41 COOLHILL Coolhill Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr S. Reaich the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/41 [Page] 41 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Kirk Tofts crossed out] [Signed] D Campbell
OS1/7/13/42 SQUARE OF KEISS Square of Keiss Rev [Reverend] Mr Scott. B. [Baptist] Minister Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn: F. [Free [Church] Minister Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A large farm Steading occupied by the DuKe of Portland the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/42 BAPTIST CHAPEL [Keiss] Chapel (Baptist) Rev [Reverend] Mr Scott. B. [Baptist] Minister Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn: F. [Free [Church] Minister Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A plain Stone building Containing 300 Sittings used as a place of Worship by the Baptists
OS1/7/13/42 MANSE [Baptist Church, Keiss] Manse (Baptist) Rev [Reverend] Mr Scott. B. [Baptist] Minister Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn: F. [Free Church] Minister Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Comfortable dwelling occupied by the Rev [Reverend] Mr Scott the property of the Congregation
OS1/7/13/42 [Page] 42 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/43 SEAL SKERRY Seal SKerry Seal SKerry Seal SKerry John CormacK Keiss. Robert Murray Keiss Donald Leith Keiss 014 A flat double pointed portion of rocK projecting into the Low water, on the Coast about 1/4 of a mile beyond or North of Castle of Keiss.
OS1/7/13/43 LITTLE SEAL SKERRY Little Seal SKerry Little Seal SKerry John CormacK Keiss. Robert Murray Keiss Donald Leith Keiss 014 A flat rocK almost surrounded at ebb tibe, a short distance south of the above.
OS1/7/13/43 THE LOUP The Loup The Loup The Loup John CormacK Keiss. Robert Murray Keiss Donald Leith Keiss 014 A little flat sKerry surrounded at low water & almost attached to the flat rocKs stretching along the coast. Nearly opposite the Baptist Chapel
OS1/7/13/43 [Page] 43 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/44 FULLIE GOE Fullie Goe Fullie Goe Fullie Goe John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray, Keiss. Donald Leith, Keiss. 014 A creeK about 4 chains in length and 1 1/2 broad Having stony bottom and filled at high water, Near 'Castle of Keiss' South Side.
OS1/7/13/44 LOBSTER ROCKS Lobster RocKs Lobster RocKs Lobster RocKs John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray, Keiss. Donald Leith, Keiss. 014 Two small sKerries lying near the margin of the fore shore, the tops of which are visible at an ordinary tide, two others on the outside of them, seen only at low water.
OS1/7/13/44 SKERHARDIES SKerhardies SKerhardies SKerhardies John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray, Keiss. Donald Leith, Keiss. 014 A very conspicuous large portion of rocK, projecting into the sea and almost surrounded by water, Pointing towards the N. [North] East. Is about 1/4 of a mile South of the Castle of Keiss.
OS1/7/13/44 [Page] 44 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/45 POLICE STATION [Keiss] Police Station G. Miller Ploiceman [Policeman] occupier Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn Minister Mr Morrison InnKeeper 014 A Stone building occupied by G. Miller Policeman the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/45 [Page] 45 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/13/47 KIRK TOFTS Kirktafts (Site of Chapel) Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn Free Church Mr Banks Schoolmaster Mr John Cormack, Keiss 014 From local information obtained on the ground from one or two of the oldest inhabitants the name Kirktafts is applied to a square piece of ground near the present Grave-Yard of Keiss so called from there having been a Roman Catholic place of worship up to the reformation, and generally supposed to have been used for potestant [protestant] worship for a short time after that period. The date of its Complete demolition is uncertain
OS1/7/13/47 CHAPEL (Site of) 014 From local information obtained on the ground from one or two of the oldest inhabitants the name Kirktafts is applied to a square piece of ground near the present Grave-Yard of Keiss so called from there having been a Roman Catholic place of worship up to the reformation, and generally supposed to have been used for potestant [protestant] worship for a short time after that period. The date of its Complete demolition is uncertain
OS1/7/13/47 [Page] 47 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
OS1/7/13/48 SCHOOL [Keiss] School (Boys and Girls) Rev [Reverend] Mr Stobie Estab [Established] Church Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn Free Church Miss Gauld, Teacher 014 Supported by the Society for the difusion of Christian Knowledge and School fees property of the Duke of Portland under the Superintendence of the Established Church (Miss Gauld Teacher)
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OS1/7/13/49 KEISS INN Keiss Inn Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A dwelling licensed to Sell Spirits, Porter and ales, occupied by Mr Morrison the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/49 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [SE of Keiss] Picts House Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 Two green mounds Situate a short distance northeast from the Village of Keiss It is generally Supposed they have been Pictish dwellings
OS1/7/13/49 POST OFFICE [Keiss] Post office Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Post office, receiving and delivery daily. The property of the DuK [Duke] of Portland
OS1/7/13/49 [Page] 49 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Post office] -- C [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/50 FREE CHURCH [Keiss] Church (Free) Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Small Stone building Containing 371 Sittings the property of the Congregation
OS1/7/13/50 CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) [Keiss] Church (PARISH) Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A plain Stone building built in 1827, under the patronage of the Crown. Containing 338 Sittings made a quad [quoad] Sacra church in the year 1833 out of the Parishes of Wick and Canisbay.
OS1/7/13/50 [Page] 50 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Free Church] -- A [Note] Parish Church] -- B [School crossed out] [Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/51 KEISS CASTLE (Remains of) Keiss Castle (IN RUINS) Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Stobie; Minister Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 An old castle in Ruins, its Walls are Standing about 60 feet in height and what is Shown in the plan is in good preservation; It is Said this Castle was occupied by the Sinclair's of Keiss about the year 1670 No further information Can be obtained respecting this Castle
OS1/7/13/51 KEISS Keiss Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Stobie; Minister Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 An eastate inthe northeast extremity of the Parish of Wick Comprising of a number of Small farms and Crofters dwellings the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/51 [Page] 51 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/52 MANSE [Free Church, Keiss] Manse (FREE) Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Comfortable dwelling occupied the Rev. [Reverend] Mr Gunn the property of the congregation
OS1/7/13/52 SCHOOL [Keiss] School (MIXED) (FREE ch) [church] Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A plain Stone building used as a School, Supported by the Childrens pence and 20 pounds from the Educational fund, The average number of Scholars attending School 70
OS1/7/13/52 KEISS KEISS Rev [Reverend] Mr Gunn; Minister Mr Morrison; InnKeeper Mr BanKs; Schoolmaster 014 A Small Village Situated about 8 Miles from Wick, Comprising two Churches two Schools one Inn and two public Houses, the property of the DuKe of Portland
OS1/7/13/52 [Page] 52 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/53 MIDDLE POINT Middle Point Middle Point Alexander Begg, Nybster John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray Keiss. 014 Applies to a short projection in the flat rocK, at low water, half way between "Tang Hide" and 'SKerhardies'
OS1/7/13/53 GRAVE YARD [Keiss] Grave Yard Alexander Begg, Nybster John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray Keiss. 014 A small enclosure near the village of Keiss used as a public burial ground for the district.
OS1/7/13/53 [Page] 53 Parish of WicK -- Co: of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/55 TANG HEAD Tang Head Tang Head Tang Head John CormacK (Keiss) Robert Murray (Keiss Donald Leith (Keiss 014 A large portion of insular shaped flat rocK dipping in to the sea, A short distance North from Keiss Harbour.
OS1/7/13/55 HARBOUR [Keiss] Harbour Harbour Harbour John CormacK (Keiss) Robert Murray (Keiss Donald Leith (Keiss 014 A substantially built harbour, Constructed by two Piers of masonry in the form of a quadrilateral, having high parapet walls on the outer margin bending inwards at the entrance, also a small jetty from the land side forming an inner and outer basin. It accomodates a number of fishing boats there being about 16 large and nearly the same amount of small ones, belonging to fish curers & fishermen of the district, the former paying an annual rent of nearly £100. It is visited occasionally by Coasting vessels for farm produce, potatoes chiefly, Is also one of the Harbours of refuge for the N. [North] East coast. Was erected about 60 years ago at Government expense. Now the Propy [Property] of His Grace the DuKe of Portland. of Langwell Berriedale &c.
OS1/7/13/55 [Page] 55 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/56 EIG GOE Eig Goe Eig Goe Eig Goe John CormacK, Keiss Robert Murray, Keiss Donald Leith, Keiss 014 A small entrance for boats at highwater a little to the west of the Harbour
OS1/7/13/56 HATLIEGROW Hatliegrow Hatliegrow Hatliegrow John CormacK, Keiss. Robert Murray, Keiss Donald Leith, Keiss 014 Applies to a rough piece of flat rocK, opposite Stain at low water and about halfway between 'Eig Goe' and 'Rough of Stain'.
OS1/7/13/56 [Page] 56 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/57 NEWLANDS OF SEATER Newlands of Seater Ceter Mr A Manson occupier Mr A Alexander. Myrelandhorn George Bruce Myrelandhorn Johnstone's Map of Caithness 014 A small Farm steading Occupied by Mr A Manson The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/57 [Page] 57 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle CA [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/59 MOSS OF WESTER Moss of Wester John Malcolm James Malcolm William Farquar 019 A large extensive moss situated north of the Moss of Kilminster and South West of the Loch of Wester. The property of Sir G. Dunbar of AcKergill and Cpt. [Captain] D.S. Weymss of South Dunn
OS1/7/13/59 BURN OF RIROA Burn of Riroa John Malcolm James Malcolm William Farquar 019 A Small Burn rising about half a mile north of Black Hill and flows into loch of wester about a mile west of the Farm of westerloch
OS1/7/13/59 BURN OF KIRK Burn of Kirk John Malcolm James Malcolm William Farquar 019 A small Burn rising about a mile north of Brown Hill and flows into the Blind Burn in the parish of Bower
OS1/7/13/59 HILL OF WESTER Hill of Wester John Malcolm James Malcolm William Farquar 019 A few Crofters houses & land near the Loch of Wester on the estate of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/59 [Page] 59 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/61 RED BRAES Red Braes Estate Plan Sir J. Sinclair Mr G. Dunbar 019 A Mof Two proprietors property at the Blind burn no braes visible now the property of Sir J Sinclair and Mr Wymess
OS1/7/13/61 FORD OF THE MEETINGS Ford of the Meetings Estate Plan Sir J. Sinclair Mr G. Dunbar 019 A Meeting of property between Sir J Sinclair and Sir G. Dunbar at a point where it crosses the Kirk burn
OS1/7/13/61 BLIND BURN Blind Burn Estate Plan Sir J. Sinclair Mr G. Dunbar 019 A small stream wholly on Bower Ph [Parish] it touches the parish boundary at the Red Braes
OS1/7/13/61 [Page] 61 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/63 LOCH OF WESTER Loch of Wester Wester Loch Wester Loch Wester Loch Bengiman Alexander Donald Miller William Bruce Johnstones Map of Caithness BlacKs Map of Caithness Map of Caithness Supplement to John o' Groats Journal 019 A Sheet of water about a Mill [Mile] and half in circumference. The property of Sir G Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/63 WESTER Wester Benjiman Alexander Donald Miller William Bruce Valuation Roll 019 A farm Steading occupied by Benjiman Alexander The property of Sir G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/63 WATER OF WESTER Water of Wester Benjiman Alexander Donald Miller William Bruce 019 A large Burn rising out of Loch of wester floes into the Sea about mile north of the Quoys of Reiss
OS1/7/13/63 BRIDGE OF WESTER Bridge of Wester (County) Benjiman Alexander Donald Miller William Bruce 019 A stone bulding [building] crossing the water of wester about Six miles on the County Road From WicK Repaired by the county
OS1/7/13/63 [Page] 63 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/65 SINCLAIR'S BAY Sinclair's Bay Sinclair's Bay John Fane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett AcKergill Shore 013 Sinclair's Bay includes The Bay of Keiss and AcKergill: extends from Nosshead to where the Nybster district joins Keiss district It maKes a circular sweep along the shores of AcKergill & Keiss. Leaving a beautiful Sandy foreshore from a little beyond AcKergill tower to the latter at low water. it is about 6 miles in width from point to point, but does not form a very sheltered anchorage for shipping, if the wind is Easterly, but well protected from other points.
OS1/7/13/65 [Page] 65 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/67 KEISS LINKS Keiss LinKs Keiss LinKs Keiss LinKs John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore James Flett AcKergill Shore 013 ; 019 A large area of pasture land lying betwixt the County Road and the Sea, Stretching from near the village of Keiss to the water of Wester Southward. The name is more commonly spoKen of as applying to that part immediately behind the sandy hillocKs which abound in one Continuous line on the side of the bay. Propy. [Property] of His Grace the DuKe of Portland, Langwell Houce &c. &c. Berriedale.
OS1/7/13/67 [Page] 67 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/68 BIRKLE HILLS or CASTLES LINGLAS (Remains of) Site of Castles Linglas Birtle Hills Birtle Hills BirKle Hills BirKle Hills John Thane (AcKergill shore) William Thane (AcKergill shore) James Flett (AcKergill shore) New Statl acct. [Statistical Account] List of Illustrations in Journal of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 1870 019 About half a mile north from the 'Water of Wester" SKirting the shore are two small KillocKs [HillocKs] about 100 yds [yards] apart, one of a circular and the other of an oval form, both sloping gradually to the base. They were probably large sand heaps at one time. and artificially increased in Size by a collection of boulders. There is supposed to have been a building on each of them at a very early date, in fact it is said that they were Danish or Norwegian Strongholds. whose occupants were surprised by the natives and their Castles burnt to the ground, there being still discernable calcined pieces of stone. Such is the traditional account. but it is more liKely that by their general uniform shape they were those Duines' or Tullochs that were used as places of abode by the early Pictish Chiefs. They are now Known by the above names, particularly so by the "Birtle Hills".
OS1/7/13/68 [Page] 68 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/69 KIRK O' MOSS (Remains of) Kirk O Moss Mr George Gunn Winless Mr A Alexander Myrelandhorn Mr Donald Miller 019 Supposed remains of an old Place of Worship situated on A little Green Knoll at the side of the Burn of Kilmster, and in the centre of the Moss of that name. The remains of several Building are visable on the Knoll but it is not Known which of the ruins was used for Worship. It is generally supposed from its remote & sequestered situation to have belonged to the Culdees,
OS1/7/13/69 MYRELANDHORN Myrelandhorn Mirelandorn Mirelandorn Myrelandorn Myrelandhorn Mr George Gunn - Winless Mr A Alexander Myrelandhorn Mr Donald Miller Johnston's Map of Caithness New Statl Acct. [Statistical Account] Copy of Contract of Marches in Boundary Report No. [--] Mr Morris Ground Officer 019 An extensive District containing A number of small Farms & crofters dwelling The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/69 [Page] 69 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/70 BURN OF MYRELANDHORN Burn of Myrelandhorn Mr Donald Millar Myrelandhorn Mr George Bruce - Myrelandhorn Mr A. Alexander - Myrelandhorn 019 A small stream gathering its water from several drains & springs at the north side of the Kilmster enters the Burn of Kilmster A short distance below the Remains of Kirk Moss
OS1/7/13/70 [Page] 70 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/71 SKITTEN Skitten George Malcolm George Bruce Robert Bruce 019 A farm Steading occupied by George Malcolm. The property of Sir G. Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/71 BLACK HILL Black Hill George Malcolm George Bruce Robert Bruce 019 A Slight heathy emmence [eminence] Situated about half a mile west of the Farm of Skitten
OS1/7/13/71 BROWN HILL Brown Hill George Malcolm George Bruce Robert Bruce 019 A Slight heathey emmence [eminence] Situated about a mile north west of Loch Kilminster
OS1/7/13/71 [Page] 71 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes CA. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/73 HILLHEAD OF WESTER Hill Head of Wester James Harpar George Bruce William Bruce 019 A number of crofters dwellings A Small district containing A number of Crofters dwellings The property of Sir G. Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/73 KILMINSTER Kilminster James Harpar George Bruce William Bruce 019 A number of Crofters dwellings A Small district containing A number of Crofters dwellings The property of Sir G. Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/73 BURNTHOUSE OF REISS Burnthouse of Reiss James Harpar George Bruce William Bruce 019 A farm Steading occupied by Donald Miller. the property of Sir G. Dunbar AcKergill
OS1/7/13/73 QUOYS OF REISS Quoys of Reiss James Harpar George Bruce William Bruce 019 A farm Steading occupied by Sir G. Dunbar the property of Sir G. Dunbar AcKergill
OS1/7/13/73 [Page] 73 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/75 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Picts House James Harper Kilminster J McKensie Reiss J. Sutherland - Kilimnster 019 A large green Knowe supposed to be a "Picts House" - never been opened - on the estate of Sir G Dunbar -
OS1/7/13/75 [Page] 75 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/77 TUMULUS (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) James Henderson Esqr, Bilbster Mr Henry Taylor, Bilbster Mr William Smith Wick 019 The remains of a Mound of earth Stones, similar to many others that are to be found in this County & evidently the remains of a Tumulus.
OS1/7/13/77 [Page] 77 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick ]Signed] Charles J. Fearnside Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/79 LOCH OF WINLESS Loch of Winless Mr George Gunn Winless Mr John Morris Bilbster Mr James Taylor Bilbster 019 A small sheet of water on the North west side of the Parish of Wick. It recieves into it the water of the Loch of Kilmster & Burn of StirKingale
OS1/7/13/79 KNAPPERBUSS WELL Knapperbuss Well Mr George Gunn Winless Mr John Morris Bilbster Mr James Taylor Bilbster 019 A spring well situated on A small green Knowe at the north end of the Loch of Winless
OS1/7/13/79 BURN OF WINLESS Burn of Winless Mr George Gunn Winless Mr John Morris Bilbster Mr James Taylor Bilbster 019 A small stream rising at North West end of the Moss of Kiminester & flows into Loch of Winless. *See page 90 for description of remainder of stream
OS1/7/13/79 [Page] 79 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] J Hoyle
OS1/7/13/80 MOSS OF KILMINSTER Moss of Kilminster Kilminster. Kiliminster or Kilmster. Killminster Kilmster Mr Gunn Sibster Mr George Gunn Winless Mr Donald Miller Myrelandhorn New Statl Acct. [Statistical Account] Johnston's Map of Caithness Contract of Marches in Boundary Report No 10 019 ; 024 A large extensive Moss or Moor situated in the North West Part of the Parish of WicK. The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill. Sir. R. Anstruther & James Henderson Esq of Bilbster
OS1/7/13/80 MOSS OF KILLIMSTER [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index 1895 Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019 ; 024
OS1/7/13/80 [Page] 80 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] J Hoyle
OS1/7/13/81 BEAL HILL Beal Hill Beal Hill Beal Hill William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 A Slight Heathy emmence [eminence] situated A short distance South of the Ruins of KirK - O - Moss
OS1/7/13/81 BIEL HILL [1895] Biel Hill Mr D. Nicolson. Montpellier Ho. [House] WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/81 BURN OF KILMINSTER Burn of Kilminster William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 A Small Burn rising about half a mile South of the Farm of Kilminster North. and flows westward. into the Loch of Kilminster.
OS1/7/13/81 LOCH OF KILMINSTER Loch of Kilminster William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 A Sheet of water about a mile in circumference. situated about a mile west of the Farm of Kilminster
OS1/7/13/81 LOCH OF KILLIMSTER [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remarK in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson. Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/81 KILMINSTER NORTH Kilminster North William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 A farm Steading occupied by George Leith - The property of Sir G. Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/81 KILLIMSTER NORTH [1895] For 1" purposes only. see remarK in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson. Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/81 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Kilminster] Pict's House William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 A Small green mound situated about a mile South West of the Farm of Kilminster Said to be the remains of a pictish dwelling - No part (Turn over) [Continued on Page 82]
OS1/7/13/81 [Page] 81 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK
OS1/7/13/82 PICT'S HOUSE Pict's House William Grant George Swanson George Leitch 019 Cont [Continued from Page 81] of the Building is visible being completely overgrown with grass
OS1/7/13/82 [Page] 82 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Innes C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/83 UPPER KILMINSTER Upper Kilminster William Grant George Draver Thomas Mowat 019 A farm steading occupied by George Leith the property of Sir G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/83 UPPER KILLIMSTER [1895] For 1" purposes only &c Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier Ho. [House] WicK. N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/83 HILLHEAD OF REISS Hillhead of Reiss William Grant George Draver Thomas Mowat 019 A farm steading unoccupied the property of Sir. G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/83 KILMINSTER Kilminster William Grant George Draver Thomas Mowat 019 A farm steading occupied by William Grant. The property of Sir. G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/83 KILLIMSTER [1895] For 1"purposes only. see remarK in Index Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/83 HEATHERQUOY Heatherquoy William Grant George Draver Thomas Mowat 019 A Small croft occupied by Thomas Mowat the property of Sir. G. Dunbar. of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/83 [Page] 83 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK
OS1/7/13/84 REISS Reiss Thomas Mowat William Grant George Swanson 019 A number of small Crofters dwellings. the property of Sir G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/84 SCHOOL [Reiss] School (Boys and Girls) Thomas Mowat William Grant George Swanson 019 A small stone building used as a School. Supported by the School fees and the Heritors average number of Scholars 45
OS1/7/13/84 REISS LODGE Reiss Lodge Thomas Mowat William Grant George Swanson 019 A large farm steading in the occupation of the owner. Sir G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/84 UPPER REISS Upper Reiss Thomas Mowat William Grant George Swanson 019 A large farm steading in the occupation of the owner. Sir. G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/84 [Page] 84 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
OS1/7/13/85 OLDCROOK OldcrooK G. Campbell; N. [North] Bilbster Mr Macalster; N. [North] Bilbster Mr Bain; N. [North] Bilbster 019 A Cottars dwelling occupied by Miss Taylor the property of Mr Henderson of Bilbster House
OS1/7/13/85 [Page] 85 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/87 NORTH BILBSTER North Bilbster G. Campbell; occupier Mr McAlister; occupier Mr Bain; occupier 019 One Small dwelling, and also Comprising a large tracK of arable land: the property of Mr Henderson of Bilbster House
OS1/7/13/87 IMGSTER Imgster G. Campbell; occupier Mr McAlister; occupier Mr Bain; occupier 019 A Small farm Steading occupied by G. Campbell the property of Mr Henderson of Bilbster House
OS1/7/13/87 INGBISTER [1895] For 1" purposes only see remarK in Index. 1895. Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier House. WicK N.B. [North Britain] 019
OS1/7/13/87 BILBSTER HOUSE Bilbster House G. Campbell; occupier Mr McAlister; occupier Mr Bain; occupier 019 A Comfortable dwelling occupied by Mr Henderson the property of Mr Henderson
OS1/7/13/87 [Page] 87 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/88 WICK WATER Wick Water Gazetteer of Scotland Mr Sutherland; Schoolmaster Mr McAuly; Bilbster Mr Bain: N. [North] Bilbster 019 ; 024 WicK Water, after being formed by head Streams from Watten and Toftingall laKes in the Conterminous Parish of Watten, moves Sluggishly down the great low Central Strath, a distance of about 9 Miles and enters the Sea at WicK
OS1/7/13/88 STANDING STONE Standing Stone Gazetteer of Scotland Mr Sutherland; Schoolmaster Mr McAuly; Bilbster Mr Bain: N. [North] Bilbster 019 A large Standing Stone: about 5 feet above the Surface of the ground, no information respecting the fore mention Stone Could be obtained
OS1/7/13/88 BRIDGE OF BILBSTER Bridge of Bilbster Gazetteer of Scotland Mr Sutherland; Schoolmaster Mr McAuly; Bilbster Mr Bain: N. [North] Bilbster 019 A Stone Bridge with one arch erected across the Bilbster Burn - Repaired by the County
OS1/7/13/88 [Page] 88 Caithness County -- WicK Parish [Note Standing Stone] -- It is Supposed to be antiquity of some description but of what Kind not Known by the inhabitants [Signed] D. Campbell. [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/89 BILBSTER BURN Bilbster Burn J Henderson Esqr Bilbster Ho [House] Mr McCauly Esqr Bilbster Mr J Munro Bilbster 019 A small stream having its source & falling into Wick Water on the Estate, & near to Bilbster House.
OS1/7/13/89 [Page] 89 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
OS1/7/13/90 BURN OF WINLESS Burn of Winless Loch of Winless Mr Donaldson; quoyshaKes Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster New Statisl Acct. [Statistical Account] p [page] 123 019 A Small Burn flowing out of Loch Winless and it enters the WicK Water a little below the farm of Imgster
OS1/7/13/90 BRIDGE OF WINLESS Bridge of Winless Mr Donaldson; quoyshakes Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster 019 A Stone Bridge with one Arch erected across the Burn of Winless Repaired by the County
OS1/7/13/90 [Page] 90 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Loch of Winless crossed out] [Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/91 SQUARE OF SIBSTER Square of Sibster J. Donaldson; Sibster J. Bain; Winless, A. Doull; Winless 019 A Square of houses partely occupied by Cottars, and partely used as office houses, the property of Mr D. Bremner
OS1/7/13/91 CROFT OF SIBSTER Croft of Sibster J. Donaldson; Sibster J. Bain; Winless, A. Doull; Winless 019 A Crofters dwelling Occupied by James Donaldson the property of Mr D. Bremner
OS1/7/13/91 WINLESS Winless J. Donaldson; Sibster J. Bain; Winless, A. Doull; Winless 019 A district comprising a number of Small farms and Crofters dwellings the property of Sir G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/91 [Page] 91 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/93 HILL OF HARLAND Hill of Harland Mr Malcolm. Harland. Mr James Gunn. Sibster Mr W Budge Gillock 019 A commanding emmence situated about. 3 1/2 Miles North west of the Town of WicK The whole of the Hill is under cultivation and is the Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/93 WHITEFIELD Whitefield Mr Malcolm. Harland. Mr James Gunn. Sibster Mr W Budge Gillock 019 A small Farm steading occupied by Mr J Brown. The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/93 [Page] 93 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] J. Hoyle. C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/94 GILLOCK Gillock Valuation Roll 1871 - 2 Mr W Miller Writer Wick G M Sutherland Wick 019 Two farm houses in the occupation of William Grant & another the property of Sir George Dunbar. Ackergill.
OS1/7/13/94 BRIDGE OF GILLOCK Bridge of Gillock (County) Valuation Roll 1871 - 2 Mr W Miller Writer Wick G M Sutherland Wick 019 A Stone Bridge of one Arch across the Burn of Gillock.
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OS1/7/13/95 SIBSTER Sibster Mr James Gunn occupier Mr A Malcolm Harland Mr William Budge Gillock 019 A large Farm Steading Occupied by Mr James Gunn The property of Mr Bremner
OS1/7/13/95 HARLAND Harland Mr James Gunn occupier Mr A Malcolm Harland Mr William Budge Gillock 019 A large Farm Steading occupied by Mr Alexander Malcolm The property of Sir George Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/95 NORWALL Norwall Mr James Gunn occupier Mr A Malcolm Harland Mr William Budge Gillock 019 A small Farm Steading occupied by Mr D Harrold The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/95 [Page] 95 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] J Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/96 GREEN HILL Green Hill Mr Grant Kilminister Mr A Sutherland Tayfield Mr A Malcolm Harland 019 Remains of an old Pictish dwelling. No Part of the Building is now visible but A small Mound of Rubbish surrounded or nearly so by what appears to have been A Moat or Ditch which is now Ploughed up
OS1/7/13/96 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Green Hill] 019 Remains of an old Pictish dwelling. No Part of the Building is now visible but A small Mound of Rubbish surrounded or nearly so by what appears to have been A Moat or Ditch which is now Ploughed up
OS1/7/13/96 TAYFIELD Tayfield Mr Grant Kilminister Mr A Sutherland Tayfield Mr A Malcolm Harland 019 A small Farm Steading occupied by Mr J Sutherland The property of Sir George Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/96 [Page] 96 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle
OS1/7/13/97 ACKERGILL TOWER AcKergill Tower AcKergill Tower John Thane, AcKergill Shore. William Thane, AcKergill Shore James Flett AcKergill Shore 020 The rural habitation of a country gentleman, handsomely constructed & adorned by art with what nature could not supply. Pleasantly situated on the sea shore at the foot of a gently sloping plain, abounding in cultivation. In distance from WicK about 3 miles, a carriage drive of about a mile in length, and quite straight, leading to the county road. The present building is of modern construction, all but the massive tower in the centre which dates bacK from the twelfth century. Said to have belonged at that period - and probably erected by him - to a scion of the Sutherland family. By inter marriage possessed by Earl Marischal Keith, and eventually by the same process now in possession of the present owner who is an old man on the verge of eternity, into whose hands it will fall latterly is very uncertain. It faces the paternal acres. overlooKing the ornamental ground which is beautifully adorned by floral decoration, also a substantial Kitchen Garden. From one side of the rectangular tower a splendid view of Sinclair's Bay is to be had. stretching out seaward on both Sides, presenting a lovely aspect in a calm summer evening, when the shades of [Continued on Page 98]
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OS1/7/13/98 ACKERGILL TOWER 020 [Continued from Page 97] twilight are falling, all this is at the Command of one of Scotlands honoured sons. Sir George Dunbar, Bart. [Baronet] AcKergill, Hempriggs, &c.
OS1/7/13/98 CASTLE HAVEN Castle Haven Castle Haven Castle Haven John Thane, William Thane, James Flett. 020 A small entrance, seems to have been artificially cut out in the rocK, for the accomodation of a small boat, for the use of the occupants of AcKergill Tower, it being almost in front of the same.
OS1/7/13/98 ACKERGILL LINKS AcKergill Links John Thane, William Thane, James Flett. 019 A piece of rough pasture with a number of sandy Hillocks belonging to Sir G Dunbar.
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OS1/7/13/99 ACKERGILL HAVEN AcKergill Haven AcKergill Haven AcKergill Haven John Thane. AcKergill Shore William Thane. AcKergill Shore James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 A small natural port, beside AcKergill shore. giving shelter to a few fishing boats owned by the fishermen of the neighbourhood. It is here where passengers & cargoes are embarKed & disembarked from the Steamer Calling weekly from Edinr [Edinburgh] when there is no shelter in the bay of WicK. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar, AcKergill Tower.
OS1/7/13/99 SEALS' ROCK Seal's RocK Seal's Rock Seal's RocK John Thane. AcKergill Shore William Thane. AcKergill Shore James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 A prominent reef forming the East side of the above port, extending into the sea about 150 Yards. So named from the Seals sticKing on the point of it with only their heads above water, being very instinctive creatures, they are afraid to shew any other part of their body Knowing man their enemy is at their bacKs.
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OS1/7/13/100 DECOY Decoy Decoy Decoy John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett, AcKergill Shore 020 A circular enclosure, in the centre of a field sKirting the Coast, about 1/4 of a mile N. [North] West, of the Castle. having been erected for the breeding of swans, and the harbouring of wild birds, now quite forsaKen excepting being visited by an occasional solitary Snipe.
OS1/7/13/100 ACKERGILLSHORE Ackergill Shore AcKergill Shore John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett, AcKergill Shore 020 Two houses a little to the west of where the public road joins the shore, and in close proximity to AcKergill Tower, occupied by the families of several poor fishermen.
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OS1/7/13/101 STANE BERRY Stane Berry Stane Berry Stane Berry John Thane. AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 A flat SKerry about 10 chains to the west of Ackergill Shore. submerged at high water. running seaward from low water about 2 chains.
OS1/7/13/101 CASTLE STONE Castle Stone Castle Stone Castle Stone John Thane. AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett. Ackergill Shore 020 A Conspicuous isolated rugged rocK, lying out about two chains from the mouth of the "Castle Haven.
OS1/7/13/101 BLACK POINT Black Point Black Point Black Point John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore, James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 A long narrow piece of stratified rocK, running into the sea from the Shore about 20 chains, so named from the blacK appearance it presents. A short distance to the East of AcKergill Shore.
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OS1/7/13/102 ISLEYS GOE Isleys Goe Isleys Goe Isleys Goe John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore James Flett, AcKergill Shore 020 A natural creeK about half a mile along the Coast from AcKergill, Eastward. being the safest refuge for a small boat in this vicinity
OS1/7/13/102 RED KILNS Red Kilns Red Kilns Red Kilns John Thane, AcKergill Shore, William Thane, AcKergill Shore James Flett, Ackergill Shore 020 A small round rocKy promontory on the shore near the above, retaining the name from its probably been used as a Kelp Kiln. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar, Hemprigs. &c.
OS1/7/13/102 [Page] 102 Ph. [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/103 ST TEAR'S CHURCH (Remains of) Site of Chapel of St Tears Site of Chapel of St Tears John Thane, William Thane, James Flett 020 The site of this Chapel is still visible on the ground, being marKedly a rectangular furrow. Is on the west side of a small drain, dividing the arable fields & About 100 yards to the South of Red Kilns, also about 1/2 a mile to the East of AcKergill Tower. It was much resorted to as a place of penitential offering during the darK days of Papacy, and even after the introduction of the religion of liberation, into this distant part of the then benighted north, the deluded peasantry of the district would come and leave a meat of offering and drinK offering for the propitiation of their Patron Saint. When they became somewhat more en lightened they found that the Saint did not accept their offering but that so soon as they turned their bacKs, a few greedy half starved mangy dogs who were watching their opportunity close by, voraciously pounced upon it and ate it up, even before the poor priest could claim it for himself. It is spoken of as having been the scene of an encounter between two hostile Chiefs resident in the County with their respective retainers, i.e. the Clans Keith & Gunn. The feud is said to have come to the sticKing point by reason of the Keith's carrying off clandestinely a daughter of Gunn of Ulbster & Halberry well Known throughout the county as the "fair Helen of Braemore" Over - other side. [Continued on Page 104]
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OS1/7/13/104 ST TEAR'S CHURCH (Remains of) 020 [Continued from Page 103] There was no method or means remaining of settling their differences but by an appeal to arms which in those semi civilised days was the common and legal way of squaring accounts. A day was appointed for the combat and place of meeting mentioned which was to be near the Chapel in question, and with an equal number of followers. The Gunn's arrived first, being twelve souls in all, and were liKe true followers of their spiritual adviser Kneeling at the foot of a wooden cross, when suddenly their opponents the Keith's were upon them with a double number of troopers, the Gunn's had barely time to rise from their prostrate position and taKe the defensive, when their hearts blood was flowing down the altar steps and pouring in a stream out at the door. They Cut and slashed each other until there were left hewen to pieces. What of them remained in life gathered them selve's together and escaped. It is currently reported that Priest hid himself until the fray was ended, behind the only bush that was growing near, there being a few natural scrubs in those days, he emerged from his place of concealment as soon as things looKed quiet and prescribed for the dying the last offices of the church. LucKily was he to Keep out of the way or in all liKelihood he would have shared the same fate.
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OS1/7/13/105 CASTLE HAVEN Castle Haven Castle Haven Castle Haven John Thane. AcKergill Shore William Thane. AcKergill Shore James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 A deep CreeK separating Giringo & Sinclair Castles from the land, from the extreme end to the point of the SKerry at low water it is about 10 chains long. Cliff quite precipitous on both sides. Two large isolated Cletts of rocK, being near the mouth of it on the East Side, but are unKnown by any name.
OS1/7/13/105 OTTERS' CAVE Otter's Cave Otter's Cave Otter's Cave John Thane. AcKergill Shore William Thane. AcKergill Shore James Flett. AcKergill Shore 020 An opening in a small CreeK a short distance beyond the above.
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OS1/7/13/106 SANDY GOE Sandy Goe Sandy Goe Sandy Goe John Thane, James Flett, William Thane. 020 A small natural bay on the shore about 1/4 of a mile from Noss head Light house, forming a safe haven for fishing boats in stormy weather, also used during the herring fishing, So named from having a small foreshore of land joining the low water.
OS1/7/13/106 THE CLETT The Clett The Clett The Clett John Thane, James Flett, William Thane. 020 A large isolated piece of Cliff rock, separated only a few yards from the shore, and rising to the same height with it. In the vicinity of Noss head.
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OS1/7/13/107 LONG GOE Long Goe Long Goe Long Goe John Thane, AcKergill Shore William Thane AcKergill Shore James Flett AcKergill Shore 020 A small creeK on the Coast about 3/4 of a mile East from AcKergill. Is about 5 Chains long and about 2 wide at entrance, about half filled at high water.
OS1/7/13/107 POW FEET Pow Feet Pow Feet Pow Feet John Thane, AcKergill Shore William Thane AcKergill Shore James Flett AcKergill Shore 020 A portion of flat rocK, about a quarter of a mile in length and average breadth of 3 chains. Lies parallel to the cliff, about 1/4 of a mile beyond "Long Goe" There is a sharp projection near the middle on which stands a Clett about 100 feet high.
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OS1/7/13/108 CASTLE GIRNIGOE (In Ruins) Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair (in ruins) John Thane, AcKergill Shore. James Flett, AcKergill Shore William Thane, AcKergill Shore 020 The ruins of these two strongholds are situated on a rocKy peninsula, on the south side of Sinclair's Bay and about a mile to the west of Nosshead, Castle Girnigo was built at a very early date probably about the twelfth century and Castle Sinclair about the Year 1606. It is on the land side and appears to have been connected by a drawbridge to the land: little of it remains, it is almost a broKen mass of ruins. Of the former Castle there are several rooms quite solid in their walls and roofs. It extends to the extreme point of the rocKy promontory, about 3 Chains in length, on the side facing the Bay there is still visible two archways having been used for Sea Communication. From its present appearance, it must have been in its pristine strength quite impregnable before the invention of Artillery. It was the Baronial residence of the ancient Earls of Caithness of the Sinclair family, but was disused as such about the year 1690. Now the Property of Sir George Dunbar Bart [Baronet] of AcKergill Tower.
OS1/7/13/108 CASTLE SINCLAIR (In Ruins) 020 The ruins of these two strongholds are situated on a rocKy peninsula, on the south side of Sinclair's Bay and about a mile to the west of Nosshead, Castle Girnigo was built at a very early date probably about the twelfth century and Castle Sinclair about the Year 1606. It is on the land side and appears to have been connected by a drawbridge to the land: little of it remains, it is almost a broKen mass of ruins. Of the former Castle there are several rooms quite solid in their walls and roofs. It extends to the extreme point of the rocKy promontory, about 3 Chains in length, on the side facing the Bay there is still visible two archways having been used for Sea Communication. From its present appearance, it must have been in its pristine strength quite impregnable before the invention of Artillery. It was the Baronial residence of the ancient Earls of Caithness of the Sinclair family, but was disused as such about the year 1690. Now the Property of Sir George Dunbar Bart [Baronet] of AcKergill Tower.
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OS1/7/13/109 MUSLEY Musley Musley Musley James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 020 A narrow creeK about 3 chains in length, high cliff on both sides, filled at low water, forming the N. [North] West side of the Promontory of Noss head
OS1/7/13/109 NOSS HEAD Noss Head Noss Head Noss Head James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 020 A small promontory, lying to the N. [North] East of WicK, forming the south point of Sinclair's Bay. Cliff very precipitous, a piece of sKerry rocK attached and uncovered at low water. On the summit overlooKing the cliff stands the handsomely constructed light house of Nosshead.
OS1/7/13/109 COVE OF BARBERRY Cove of Barberry Cove of Barberry Cove of Barberry James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 020 A naturally formed bay, running in a short distance betwixt the SKerrys, to the base of the Cliff. S. [South] East of Nosshead Light house.
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OS1/7/13/110 NOSSHEAD LIGHTHOUSE Nosshead Lighthouse Nosshead Lighthouse Mr Harp, Light house. James Dunnet. Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar Staxigoe, 020 A strong built circular tower, rising to a hight of about 70 feet from the centre of one of the sides of a rectangular enclosure of masonry. Erected about 1847 on the point of the promontory of Noss head, about 3 miles N. [North] East of WicK. Gives forth a brilliant flash every half minute, having a steady bright light during the interval, the former being visible about 15 miles at sea. A splendid view Can be had from the summit in a clear day, both of the Surrounding Country and to Seaward. The cliff here being about 200 or 300 feet above sea level. In the interior of the square opposite to the tower, and built to the wall are the dwelling houses of the Keepers There are also in connexion, several acres of Arable and pasture lands, enclosed by a Strong stone & lime wall. Propy [Property] of the Light House Commissioners
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OS1/7/13/111 TUMULUS [Noss Head] Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus James Dunnet, Staxigoe Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 020 A small circular mound of earth and stones, thicKly overgrown by pasture; about 2 chains from the side of the public road leading to the Light-house and within view of the latter. Supposed to have been a place of sepulture used by the Aboriginies of the Country. On the Propy [Property] of the Lighthouse Commissioners.
OS1/7/13/111 [Page] 111 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/112 [Page] 112 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Hole of the Head crossed out] [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/113 ACKERGILL AcKergill Mr Robert Morris Reiss Mr J. CormacK AcKergill Mr A Miller AcKergill 020 Four or five small crofts or dwelling Houses - The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/113 UPPER ACKERGILL Upper AcKergill Mr Robert Morris Reiss Mr J. CormacK AcKergill Mr A Miller AcKergill 020 A large Farm Steading Occupied & owned by Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/113 GILLFIELD COTTAGE Gillfield Cottage Mr William Miller Wick Captain Wemyss Ackergill Mr W Henderson Wick 020 A small cottage in the occupation of A Munro & the property of Sir G Dunbar Ackergill
OS1/7/13/113 [Page] 113 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/114 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Ackergill Tower] Picts House Mr Robert Morris. Reiss Mr J. CormacK AcKergill Mr A McPherson Shorelands 020 A small green Knoll Situated A short distance West of AcKergill Tower - Supposed to be the remains of A Picts House No traces of the building are to be seen as the whole is completely overgrown with Grass
OS1/7/13/114 SHORELANDS Shorelands Mr Robert Morris. Reiss Mr J. CormacK AcKergill Mr A McPherson Shorelands 020 A large Farm Steading Occupied by Mr A McPherson The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/114 GILLFIELD Gillfield Mr Robert Morris. Reiss Mr J. CormacK AcKergill Mr A McPherson Shorelands 020 A Farm Steading occupied by Captain Wemyss of AcKergill The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/114 [Page] 114 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/115 NOSS Noss Mr Scott; occupier Mr Bremner Field Mr Sutherland Staixgoe 020 A large farm Steading occupied by Mr Scott the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/115 BLACKBRIDGE Blackbridge Mr Scott; occupier Mr Bremner Field Mr Sutherland Staixgoe 020 A Small farm Steading unoccupied the property of Sir. George Dunbar
OS1/7/13/115 FIELD Field Mr Scott; occupier Mr Bremner Field Mr Sutherland Staixgoe 020 A large farm Steading occupied by Mr Bremner the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/115 [Page] 115 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D Campbell. c/a [civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/13/117 SCHOLL Scholl Scholl Scholl James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Farquhar Staxigoe William Anderson Staxigoe 020 A pretty large creeK, formed by broKen sKerrys on both sides, having a small piece of shingly beach at the extreme end,
OS1/7/13/117 SWALLOW GOE Swallow Goe Swallow Goe James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Farquhar Staxigoe William Anderson Staxigoe 020 In the same creeK and projecting about the same distance inland, is a similar feature called Swallow Goe. both being about half a mile South from Noss Head Lighthouse.
OS1/7/13/117 SKYOLL [1895] Skyoll For 1" purposes only, see remarK in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 020
OS1/7/13/117 POWMAD Powmad Powmad Powmad James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Farquhar Staxigoe William Anderson Staxigoe 020 A sinuous opening in the flat rocKs lying out from the banK, nearly 10 chains long, but very narrow. Is about half a mile North of the farm of Field.
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OS1/7/13/118 SKERRY HElM SKerryheim SKerryheim SKerryheim SKerryheim James Dunnet. Staxigoe Peter Farquhar. Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 020 A large broad & solid piece of flat rocK, forming the South point of the above bay. Can be reached from the shore at low water. Opposite this and almost in the mouth of the bay, are two prominent isolated pieces of rocK, named respectively, "SealKy Head and "Sgodmurin"
OS1/7/13/118 SEALKY HEAD SealKy Head SealKy Head 020 A large broad & solid piece of flat rocK, forming the South point of the above bay. Can be reached from the shore at low water. Opposite this and almost in the mouth of the bay, are two prominent isolated pieces of rocK, named respectively, "SealKy Head and "Sgodmurin"
OS1/7/13/118 SELCHIE HEAD [1895] For 1" purposes only, see Index. Mr Charles Bruce, WicK N.B. [North Britain] 020
OS1/7/13/118 SGODMUIRN 020 A large broad & solid piece of flat rocK, forming the South point of the above bay. Can be reached from the shore at low water. Opposite this and almost in the mouth of the bay, are two prominent isolated pieces of rocK, named respectively, "SealKy Head and "Sgodmurin"
OS1/7/13/118 [Page] 118 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Haven of the Field crossed out]
OS1/7/13/119 LONG BERRY Long berry Long berry Long berry James Dunnet. Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 020 A pointed sKerry, stretching outward from the land into the sea, about 6 chains. Is on the North side of a natural bay. The opposite point, forming the north head of the 'Haven of the Field' is well, being also a pointed sKerry is well Known as the "Long Tail"
OS1/7/13/119 LONG TAIL Long Tail Long Tail James Dunnet. Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 020 A pointed sKerry, stretching outward from the land into the sea, about 6 chains. Is on the North side of a natural bay. The opposite point, forming the north head of the 'Haven of the Field' is well, being also a pointed sKerry is well Known as the "Long Tail"
OS1/7/13/119 MANEY GOE Maney Goe James Dunnet. Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 020 A deep Goe near to the Castles Sinclair and Girnigoe -
OS1/7/13/119 [Page] 119 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County of Caithness] [Kettley crossed out]
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OS1/7/13/121 BILBSTER Bilbster Mr Donaldson; QuoyshaKes Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster 019 ; 024 A large district Comprising a number of farm Steadings and Crofters dwellings the property of Mr Henderson of RosebanK
OS1/7/13/121 THUSTER Thuster Mr Donaldson; QuoyshaKes Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster 024 A district Comprising a number of Large and Small farm Steadings the property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/121 NETHERTON Netherton Mr Donaldson; QuoyshaKes Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster 024 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Douglas the property of Mr Henderson of RosebanK
OS1/7/13/121 [Page] 121 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Bilbster] -- Bilbster for Wick Parish Bylbster for Watten Parish adopted at the wish of the Proprietor and ratified by Col. [Colonel] Bayly R.E. [Royal Engineers] 25th Sep [September] 1875. See Plan Journal p. [page] 1 [Initialled] W.S. 6.8.91 [6 August 1891] [Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/122 QUOYSHAKES QuoyshaKes Mr Donaldson; occupier Mr Douglas; Netherton Mr Macauly; Bilbster 024 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr. Donaldson the property of Mr Henderson of RosebanK
OS1/7/13/122 SCHOOL [Quoyshakes] School Boys and Girls School Boys and Girls Mr Sutherland; Schoolmaster Mr Donaldson; quoyshaKes Mr Macauly; Bilbster 024 A Side School Supported by the childrens pence, and also £4 ... from the Educational found The average number of Scholars [attending] the above School 45
OS1/7/13/122 THUSTER HOUSE Thuster House Mr Sutherland; Schoolmaster Mr Donaldson; quoyshaKes Mr Macauly; Bilbster 024 A large farm steading the property of Major Horne of StirKoKe.
OS1/7/13/122 [Page] 122 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/123 BATTLE OF ALTlMARLACH A.D. 1675 (Site of) Battle Field (Site of) Mr J, Barnetson Milton Mr W. Sutherland Milton Mr B Sutherland Milton 024 A battle was fought about A.D. 1675 between the Campbells of Genorchy of Perthshire and the Sinclairs of Keiss. Sinclair advancing he prepared for battle by drawing up 500 of his men on the haugh, some 200 yards farther up the river than where it is joined by the burn of Altimarlach. This burn, or rather water-course, which in the summer season is quite dry, has steep banks on each side, and may be described as a huge gully. It lies about two miles to the west of Wick. Nothing could be better adapted for an ambuscade, of which Glenorchy with great tact availed himself. He accordingly ordered the remainder of his men to lie down and conceal themselves in this deep gorge, and not to stir from the spot until their officers should give them the word to rise. As the Sinclairs advanced, they made a detour to the right at some little distance from the head of the ravine, and of course did not see the ambuscade that was laid for them. Their object in this movement was to have the advantage of the higher ground, and thus to place the enemy between them and the river. When the two hostile bodies were within a few yards of each other, Glenorchy gave his men the signal for the attack, and the deadly struggle commenced. The onset of the Campbells was so furious, that the Sinclairs, enfeebled as they were, with the debauch of the previous evening, instantly gave way, and fled with precipitation in the direction of the burn of Altimarlach. At this moment the reserve corps of the Highlanders, starting up from their ambush with a savage shout, met the fugitives in the face, and being thus pressed in front and rear, and at the same time outflanked on the left, the Sinclairs in desperation made a rush for the river. The Campbells chased them into the water, as they attempted to escape to the other side, and committed such dreadful havoc, that it is said they passed dry shod over their dead bodies. Not a few of the Sinclairs were drowned in the deeper part of the stream; and nearly [Continued on Page 124]
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OS1/7/13/124 BATTLE OF ALTIMARLACH A.D. 1675(Site of) [Continued from Page 123] the whole of those who endeavoured to save their lives by running for the open plain were cut down by the murderous battle-axe and broadsword of the infuriated victors. Sinclair of Keiss himself, and the other leaders of his party, who were all on horsebacK, owed their safety to the fleetness of their chargers. The engagement did not last above a few minutes and was as bloody as brief. Such was the issue of the famous battle of Altimarlach, so disastrous to the county, and so humiliating to the pride of the Sinclairs. It was the last great fight of the kind originating in a family quarrel - in Scotland, and in this respect it possesses a general as well as local interest. Copied from the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness P.P. [Pages] 162, 163,164,
OS1/7/13/124 [Page] 124 [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/125 ST MARY'S CHURCH (Remains of) Mary Kirk St Mary's KirK Mr Gunn Sibster Mrs Clark Sibster Mr A. Shearer Bilbster New Statis Acct. [Statistical Account] 024 Remains of an ancient Chapel or Place of Worship situated on A slight green eminence beside Wick Water about 100 yards farther down the River then [than] the Point where it is Joined by the Burn of Haster No Part of the Building is now standing, but the foundation & traces of an Old BanK forming an inclosure around the Ruin are still Visible The inclosure is said to have been A Burying Place No information can be obtained as to the age or origin of the Chapel, but it is well Known in District as Mary KirK
OS1/7/13/125 GRAVE YARD (Remains of) [St Mary's Church] 024 No Part of the Building is now standing, but the foundation & traces of an Old BanK forming an inclosure around the Ruin are still Visible The inclosure is said to have been A Burying Place No information can be obtained as to the age or origin of the Chapel, but it is well Known in District as Mary KirK
OS1/7/13/125 [Page] 125 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/126 BURN OF ALTIMARLACH Burn of Altemarlach Burn of Altimarlach Mr A. Grant Gillock Mr J. Gunn Sibster Mr George Dunnet Newfield New Statl Acct [Statistical Account] 024 A small Burn or Watercourse which in Summer is quite dry. It taKes its rise from the south side of the Hill of Harlands, but it is covered up untill it crosses the County Road some distance below the Farm of Sibster - The Battle of Altimarlach taKing its name from the Burn, was fought here in the Year 1680 between Lord Glenorchy & followers & the Sinclairs of Caithness which ended in the defeat of the latter with great slaughter. The hostile parties met on the Haugh; about 200 Yards farther up the River than the Point where it is Joined by the Burn of Altimarlach. Previous to this Glenorchy had taKen the precaution of concealing A number of Men in the Deep Gorge of the Burn of Altimarlach. The first onset of the Campbells was so furious that the Sinclairs instantly gave way, & fled with precipitation towards the Burn of Altimarlach. At this moment the reserve corps of the Highlanders starting from their Ambush, met the fugitaves in the face, (being thus pressed front & Rear the Sinclairs made A rush for the river, The Campbells chased them into the river, and as they attempted to escape to the other side committed such dreadfull havoc, that it is said they passed dry Shod over the dead bodies This was the last great fight of the Kind - originating in A family quarrel - in Scotland (See History of Caithness)
OS1/7/13/126 [Page] 126 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/127 TUMULUS [Burn of Altimarlach] Grave Mr James Gunn Sibster Mr George Dunnet Mrs ClarK Sibster 024 A mound situated on an eminence above the Burn of Altimarlach about ten chains from where it enters WicK Water It is supposed to contain the remains of some of the Men who fell in the Battle of Altimarlach
OS1/7/13/127 BURN OF GILLOCK Burn of Gillock Mr A Grant Gillock Mr George Budge Upper Gillock Mr George Grant Upper Gillock 024 A small stream takes it rise from several drains near the Farm of Gillock above the County Road flows into WicK water near the Farm of GillocK below the County Road
OS1/7/13/127 [Page] 127 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Faint Note Tumulus] -- Describe its appearance [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/129 FAIRY HILLOCK Fairy HillocK Picts House Mr J Barnetson, Milton Mr W Sutherland; Milton Mrs B Sutherland; Milton 024 An artificial Mound Situate about half a mile South of the farm of Miltown It is generally Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/129 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Fairy Hillock] 024 An artificial Mound Situate about half a mile South of the farm of Miltown It is generally Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/129 [Page] 129 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, C.A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/131 [Page] 131 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Fairy Hillock, crossed out] -- see p [page] 129 [Authorities] - William Allen Newfield Mr A Grant Gillock Mr George Grant Wick [Gillock crossed out] [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/132 MARY FORD Mary Ford Mr Gunn Sibster Mrs Clark Sibster Mr George Dunnet Newfield 024 A Public Ford crossing Wick Water A short distance below the Burn of Haster; & near the Remains of Mary Kirk from which it is supposed to have derived its name
OS1/7/13/132 NEWFIELD Newfield Mr Gunn Sibster Mrs Clark Sibster Mr George Dunnet Newfield 024 Two Farm Steadings half a mile distant occupied by Mr George Dunnet & Mr W Allen. The property of Sir George Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/132 RED FORD Red Ford (Stepping Stones) Mr Gunn Sibster Mrs Clark Sibster Mr George Dunnet Newfield 024 A ford & Stepping Stones crossing the Water of Wick A short distance above the South Farm of Newfield
OS1/7/13/132 [Page] 132 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/133 LOWER WATHEGAR Lower Wathegar Mr Gunn; Upper Wathegar Mr Sutherland; Upper Wathegar Mr McCauly Bilbster 024 A large farm Steading occupied by Mr Miller, the dwelling is used as a Shooting lodge the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/133 UPPER WATHEGAR Upper Wathegar Mr Gunn; Upper Wathegar Mr Sutherland; Upper Wathegar Mr McCauly Bilbster 024 Two Small dwellings occupied by Mr Gunn and Mr Sutherland the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/133 [Page] 133 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/135 HEISWELL (In Ruins) Heiswell (A Ruin) Major Horne, Mr W. Grant; Graystones Mr G. Gunn; Housequay 024 A farm house now in ruins the property of Major Horne of StirKoKe House
OS1/7/13/135 STIRKOKE HOUSE StirKoKe House Major Horne, Mr W. Grant; Graystones Mr G Gunn; Housequay 024 A Commodious dwelling commanding a very fine view of all the Surrounding district; occupier and proprietor Major Horne
OS1/7/13/135 HOME FARM Home Farm Major Horne, Mr W. Grant; Graystones Mr G Gunn; Housequay 024 A large farm Steading occupied by Major Horne also the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/135 [Page] 135 County of Caithness -- Wick Parish [Note Heiswell, crossed out] -- to Remain [Initialled] W.P. [Signed] D, Campbell C,A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/136 HOUSEQUOY Housequoy Mr G. Gunn; occupier Mr W. Grant; Graystone Mr Bremner; Achairn 024 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr G. Gunn the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/136 ACHAIRNPARK Achairn Park Mr G. Gunn; occupier Mr W. Grant; Graystone Mr Bremner; Achairn 024 Three Small farm Steadings and a Cottars dwelling the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/136 LOWER ACHAIRN Lower Achairn Mr G. Gunn; occupier Mr W. Grant; Graystone Mr Bremner; Achairn 024 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Bremner the property of Major Horne
OS1/7/13/136 [Page] 136 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell C,A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/137 GRAYSTONES Graystones W. Grant occupier G, Doul Hillhead James Sutherland Achairn 024 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr W Grant the property of Major James Horne of StirKoKe House origin unKnown
OS1/7/13/137 [Page] 137 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C, A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/139 HILLHEAD Hillhead Valuation Roll 1871 - 2 Mr W Mitchell. Puldagen Mr R Sinclair. Wick 024 A crofters dwelling on the Estate of Stirkoke & in the occupation of George Duoll.
OS1/7/13/139 [Page] 139 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant R E [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/141 HASTER Haster Mr Abbey occupier Mr McGregor Mr James Gunn 024 A Smiths Shop & Croft, on the County road about two & A half miles from WicK occupied by Mr G Abbey The property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/141 BRIDGE OF HASTER Bridge of Haster Mr Abbey occupier Mr Donald McGregor Mr James Gunn 024 A Stone Bridge on the County Road between Wick & Thurso It crosses The Burn of Haster about two & A half miles from WicK.
OS1/7/13/141 NEWLANDS Newlands Valuation Roll 1871. 2 Mr W Mitchell Puldagon Mr R Sinclair, Wick 024 A crofters Dwelling, School, & Mill on the estate of Stirkoke & in the occupation of Mr P Smith & others.
OS1/7/13/141 [Page] 141 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/143 WATERLOO Waterloo Waterloo Waterloo Donald Nicolson. Steward, Mr Sandison, Tenant, William Sutherland, Drumdry. 024 A farm steading and dwelling house, on the north side of the County Road to Thurso, and about 2 miles from wicK. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar Achergill
OS1/7/13/143 MILTON Milton Milton Milton Donald Nicholson, William Sutherland. John Phimster, 024 A small district Comprising several dwelling houses on the north side of the County Road to Thurso occupied by various Tenants. Extends from the One mile stone from WicK 1/2 a mile along the road. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar Achergill.
OS1/7/13/143 [Page] 143 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/144 UPPER MILTON Upper Milton Upper Milton Upper Milton Donald Nicholson, William Sutherland, Drumdry, John Phimster, Tenant, 024 A neat farm steading and dwelling house, with a small garden, about 8 chains South of the main road and opposite "Milton" Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar Ackergill.
OS1/7/13/144 STEMSTER Stemster Stemster Stemster Donald Nicholson, William Sutherland, Drumdry, John Phimster, Tenant, 024 A small farm steading and dwelling house, about 1/4 of a mile, south from the County road, and the same distance west of "Upper Milton" In the occupation of Mr Sandison Post Master WicK Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar AcKergill
OS1/7/13/144 DRUMDRY Drumdry Drumdry Drumdry Donald Nicholson, William Sutherland, Drumdry, John Phimster, Tenant, 024 Applies to three separate houses, one of these a Croft on the North side of the County road, having a small garden behind. About 1 3/4 Miles from WicK
OS1/7/13/144 [Page] 144 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/145 HILL OF STEMSTER Hill of Stemster Hill of Stemster Donald Nicholson, Waterloo William Sutherland, Drumdry. John Phimster, Upper Milton, 024 A prominent hill feature above the farm of Upper Milton overlooKing the valley of the river WicK. It is chiefly lying in heath. Is on the same range with a district of Crofts called "Newton" being about 1/4 of a Mile to the West. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/145 CAIRN (Site of) [Stemster] Site of Cairn Site of Cairn Site of Cairn Donald Nicholson, Waterloo William Sutherland, Drumdry. John Phimster, Upper Milton, 024 This Cairn is said to have stood in a small piece of rough ground, Near the angle of a field S. [South] East, from the farm of Stemster. It was probably removed many years ago for building purposes. but the exact period cannot be ascertained. It must have been of considerable extent, as the foundation still remains, and is overgrown by the heath. so that the portion represented in Trace Cannot be ploughed. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar AcKergill.
OS1/7/13/145 [Page] 145 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/147 THE LEANAS The Leanas Mr John Gill Blingery Mr A Waugh Toffgun Colin McKay Shepherd Toffgun 024 A small green Patch on the Parish Boundary between WicK & Watten
OS1/7/13/147 [Page] 147 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK
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OS1/7/13/149 ALLT BEAG-AIRIDHE Allt Beag Airidhe Mr A Waugh - Shepherd Mr Lynn. Camster Mr John Gill. Blingery 024 A large Stream rising at Crocan Buidhe & flows into the Burn of Achairn A short distance below the Shepherds dwelling of Achairn
OS1/7/13/149 [Page] 149 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/151 BLINGERY Blingery Mr John Gill Occupier Mr McLeod. Refathy Mr Campbell. Refathy 024 A large Farm Steading Occupied by Mr John Gill The property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/151 REFATHY Refathy Mr John Gill Occupier Mr McLeod. Refathy Mr Campbell. Refathy 024 Two farm steadings Occupied by Mr Donald Campbell & A McLeod The Property of Major J Horne StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/151 BLINGERY HILL Blingery Hill Mr John Gill Occupier Mr McLeod. Refathy Mr Campbell. Refathy 024 A heathy Hill situated A short distance west of the farm of Blingery - The Propery of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/151 [Page] 151 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [signed] James Hoyle. C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/152 ACHAIRN BURN Achairn Burn Mr John Gill. Blingery Mr Waugh Shepherd Toffgunn Mr McLeod Refathy 024 A large Stream rising A Short distance South of the Shepherds dwelling of Toffgum flows into the River WicK at Haster about two miles from WicK
OS1/7/13/152 [Page] 152 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/153 SCHOOL [Stirkoke] School (Estab) [Established] Boys & Girls Mr James McKiver Mr A Mitchell Puldagon Mr John Sutherland 024 A small Stone building average number of scholars attending school about forty Supported by Goverment Grant & School fees
OS1/7/13/153 WOOLLEN MILL [Stirkoke] Wool Mill Mr James McKiver Mr A Mitchell Puldagon Mr John Sutherland 024 A small stone building used as A Woolen Manufactory Occupied by Peter Smith The property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/153 [Page] 153 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Stirkoke crossed out] [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/154 OLD STIRKOKE Old Stirkoke Mr John Sutherland Occupier Mr Mitchell Poldagon Mr James McKiver Stirkoke 024 Two farm Steadings Occupied by Mr John Sutherland & others The Property of Major Horne Stirkoke
OS1/7/13/154 CAIRN HILL Cairn Hill (Picts House) Mr John Sutherland Occupier Mr Mitchell Poldagon Mr James McKiver Stirkoke 024 A large mound situated on an eminence above the Burn of Haster A short distance south west of the farm of Old Stirkoke The mound has been excavated & found to be the remains of an Old Pictish dwelling several relics were found in the interior of the Building among them some flint Arrows beads Bones etc. A Spring well was also discovered in the centre of the tower but it is now intirely buried with debris
OS1/7/13/154 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn Hill] 024 A large mound situated on an eminence above the Burn of Haster A short distance south west of the farm of Old Stirkoke The mound has been excavated & found to be the remains of an Old Pictish dwelling several relics were found in the interior of the Building among them some flint Arrows beads Bones etc. A Spring well was also discovered in the centre of the tower but it is now intirely buried with debris
OS1/7/13/154 BROUGH [1895] [ Cairn Hill] Archaeologic Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 p. [part] 1. pp [pages] 142. 187 024
OS1/7/13/154 [Page] 154 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/155 PULDAGON Puldagon Mr A Mitchell Occupier Mr A Sutherland Mr P. Smith 024 A farm Steading occupied by Mr A. Mitchell the property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/155 MUIRFIELD Muirfield Mr A Mitchell Occupier Mr A Sutherland Mr P. Smith 024 A small crofters house Occupied by Mr M Bain The property of Sir G. Dunbar of Ackergill
OS1/7/13/155 NEWTON Newton Mr A Mitchell Occupier Mr A Sutherland Mr P Smith 024 ; 025 A number of small farms & Crofters dwellings The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/155 [Page] 155 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/156 CAIRN OF STIRKOKE Cairn of StirKoKe Mr John Sutherland Mr A. George Mr William Bain 024 A Farm steading Occupied by Mr J Sutherland The property of Major Horne of StirKoKe
OS1/7/13/156 CAIRN OF STIRKOKE Cairn of StirKoKe Mr John Sutherland Mr A. George Mr William Bain 024 A small cairn of Stones situated on A Heathy eminense about twenty five chains north east of the farm of Cairns of StirKoKe no information can be obtained as to the origin of the Cairn but it has the appearance of A Shepherds Cairn or Land marK
OS1/7/13/156 [Page] 156 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/157 DHU LOCH Dhu Loch Mr William Bain Muirfield Mr A George Newtown Mr John Sutherland 024 A large Marsh situated about one mile South of the Loch of Hemprigs. (Formerly a Loch)
OS1/7/13/157 DHULOCH Dhuloch Mr William Bain Muirfield Mr A George Newtown Mr John Sutherland 024 Two small farm Steadings occupied by Donald [Gunn] The property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/157 [Page] 157k County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/158 UPPER PULDAGON Upper Puldagon Valuation Roll, 1871. 2 Mr W Mitchell, Puldagon Mr A Sinclair. Wick 024 A small farm steading in [the] occupation of John McKay & [the] property of Major Horne, [Stirkoke]
OS1/7/13/158 BURNSIDE Burnside Valuation Roll, 1871. 2 Mr W Mitchell, Puldagon Mr A Sinclair. Wick 024 A crofters Dwelling in the occupation of M Larnach & the property of Major Horne, [Stirkoke]
OS1/7/13/158 [Page] 158 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/159 ALLT BEAG-AIRIDHE Allt Beag àiridhe Mr Donaldson Wick Mr G Gunn Roster Mr D Gunn Swiney 024 A small stream having its source in the Parish of Watten & falling into Achairn Burn
OS1/7/13/159 TUMULUS [Achairn] Tumulus Mr Donaldson Wick Mr G Gunn Roster Mr D Gunn Swiney 024 A small Mound of Earth & Stones on the Camster Estate & near to Achairn Shepherds House.
OS1/7/13/159 [Page] 159 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/160 [Page] 160 Crocan Buidhe -- For Authorities and descriptive remarKs see the name list of Watten Psh [Parish]
OS1/7/13/161 UPPER ACHAIRN Upper Achairn Thomas Marshall (Tenant) Mr John Sinclair (Yarrows) Valuation Roll 1870. 71 024 A small dwelling house in good repair having outhouses and garden attached, The Property of His Grace The DuKe of Portland)
OS1/7/13/161 [Page] 161 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Burn of Achairn, crossed out] -- see p [page] 152 [Allt Beag-airidhe crossed out]
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OS1/7/13/163 TANNACH HILL Tannach Hill Colin McKay Tannach Mr George Grant Mr Sinclair 024 A Heathy eminenc on the south Part of the Parish of WicK The Boundarys of three estates meet on its summit The Properties of Major Horne StirKoKe. Sir George Dunbar. AcKergill. F.S Bentley Innes of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/163 TANNACH Tannach Colin McKay Tannach Mr George Grant Mr Sinclair 024 A few small farm Steadings the Property of Sir G Dunbar, Ackergill Tower & in the occupation of H & P Mill & others.
OS1/7/13/163 [Page] 163 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/165 GRUDGES Grudges Magnus Bain. Tennant H Mill. Tannach D Henderson. Swarthouse 024 A small farm steading the property of Sir George Dunbar of Hempriggs
OS1/7/13/165 SWARTHOUSE Swarthouse Magnus Bain. Tennant H Mill. Tannach D Henderson. Swarthouse 024 a small farm steading the property of Sir G Dunbar. in the occupation of D Henderson
OS1/7/13/165 [Page] 165 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Faint Note Tannach, crossed out] -- Not to be Stamped [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/166 LOCH HEMPRIGGS Loch Hempriggs Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 H Mill. Tannach D Henderson. Swarthouse 024 ; 025 An extensive Loch bounded by the estates of Hempriggs Tannach and Thumster. supplies Pulteneytown with water, by means of an open Water Course to the Reservoir at Pulteneytown.
OS1/7/13/166 [Page] 166 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Note Hempriggs, crossed out] -- see p. [page] 215 [Tannach crossed out]
OS1/7/13/167 Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Tannach] Picts House (site of) H Mill Tannach P Mill Tannach D Henderson Swarthouse 024 A high artificial mound. cultivated, supposed site of a Picts house. on the farm of Tannach. belonging to Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/167 BROUGH [1895] [Tannach] Archaeologia Scotica Vol. [Volume] 5 p. [part] 1 page 187 024
OS1/7/13/167 [Page] 167 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Faint Note] -- Imperfect a wall round it. see traces [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/168 CAIRNQUOY Cairnquoy A Grant. Tennant H Mill. Tannach Magnus Bain. Grudges 024 A small farm steading the property of Sir G Dunbar.
OS1/7/13/168 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairnquoy] Picts House (Remains of) A Grant. Tennant H Mill. Tannach Magnus Bain. Grudges 024 A circular wall a few inches above the ground. supposed remains of a Picts house on the estate of Sir G Dunbar. Near the farmhouse of Cairnquoy.
OS1/7/13/168 KINLOCH Kinloch A Grant. Tennant H Mill. Tannach Magnus Bain. Grudges 024 A small farm steading in the occupation of H & J Sinclair the property of Sir G Dunbar.
OS1/7/13/168 [Page] 168 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick
OS1/7/13/169 UPPER GILLOCK Upper Gillock Mr William Budge. occupier Mr A. Grant. Gillock Mr Harrold Gillock 025 A Farm Steading occupied by Mr W Budge The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/169 LOCHSHELL Lochshell Mr William Budge. occupier Mr A. Grant. Gillock Mr Harrold Gillock 025 A small Farm steading occupied by Mr J. Bain The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/169 AIKERNESS AiKerness Mr William Budge.occupier Mr A. Grant. Gillock Mr Harrold Gillock 025 A Farm steading occupied by James Henderson Esqr Bilbster The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/169 [Page] 169 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/170 INKERMAN InKerman Mr D Lavach occupier Mr Sinclair Miller Clayquoys Mr R Morris Reiss 025 A Farm Steading - Occupied by Mr D Lavach The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/170 WESTERSEAT Westerseat Mr D Lavach occupier Mr Sinclair Miller Clayquoys Mr R Morris Reiss 025 A large Farm Steading Occupied by James Henderson Esqr of Bilbster. The Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergill
OS1/7/13/170 BELLEVUE COTTAGE Bellevue Cottage Mr D Lavach occupier Mr Sinclair Miller Clayquoys Mr R Morris Reiss 025 A commodious dwelling House occupied by & owned by Mr William Miller - Town ClerK. WicK
OS1/7/13/170 [Page] 170 County of Caithness Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/171 CLAYQUOYS Clayquoys Sinclair Miller occupier Mr R Morris Reiss Mr J Morris Westerseat 025 A Farm Steading occupied by Mr Sinclair Miller The Property of Sir George Dunbar AcKergill
OS1/7/13/171 GALLOWHILL Gallowhill Sinclair Miller occupier Mr R Morris Reiss Mr J Morris Westerseat 025 A stone building occupied & owned by Mr Dallis. There is no Hill near hand, from which this dwelling could take its name [Initialled] C.J.F.
OS1/7/13/171 [Page] 171 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/173 BURN OF PAPIGOE Burn of Papigoe Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Hepburn: Pilotrow 025 A Small Burn Commencing about 20 chains West of Staxigoe, and flows into the Sea at Broadhaven
OS1/7/13/173 JUPE Jupe Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Hepburn; Pilotrow 025 A number of fishers dwellings the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/173 HILLHEAD Hillhead Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Hepburn; Pilotrow 025 A large farm Steading occupied by Mr McAdie the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/173 [Page] 173 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell. c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/174 STAXIGOE Staxigoe Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 A Small fishing Village Situated about 2 Miles northeast of WicK, the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/174 ELSAY Elsay Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 Two dwelling; one a comfortable dwelling the other a Small farm Steading the property of Sir George Dunbar
OS1/7/13/174 SCHOOL [Staxigoe] School (Mixed) Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Riach; Elsay Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 A Small Stone building used as a School, The Average number of Scholars Attending. 80. Supported by the childrens pence and £24 from the Society
OS1/7/13/174 [Page] 174 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, c/,a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/175 SANDY GOE Sandy Goe Sandy Goe Sandy Goe James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 025 A small naturally formed creeK on the North side of the "North Tails" at Staxigoe.
OS1/7/13/175 NORTH TAILS North Tails North Tails North Tails James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe. William Anderson, Papigoe 025 The Northern point of SKerry which forms one Side of the entrance to 'Staxigoe Harbour', extending from the base of the banK into the sea about 10 chains, wholly covered at high water.
OS1/7/13/175 SOUND SKERRY Sound SKerry Sound SKerry Sound SKerry James Dunnet, Staxigoe. Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson, Papigoe 025 A rugged piece of flat rocK, almost separated from, the mass of flat rocK facing the cliff. MarKs the Southern point of entrance to the harbour.
OS1/7/13/175 [Page] 175 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/176 HARBOUR [Staxigoe] Harbour Harbour James Dunnet. Staxigoe Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 025 A small breast worK of masonry at the end of a creeK about 10 chains in length. Giving harbourage for a small fleet of boats, used in herring fishing, also a number of a smaller size for the prosecution of the white fishing, Owned by Curers and residents in Staxigoe (fishermen) The ground slopes in cliff and banK to the shore all round. On the top of this slope is Situated the village of Staxigoe, Lies about 2 miles to the North of WicK. Propy [Property] of Sir George Dunbar Bart. [Baronet] Ackergill Tower.
OS1/7/13/176 [Page] 176 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/177 JUPE Jupe Jupe Jupe James Dunnet, Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 025 A wide opening in the flat rocKs opposite a row of houses bearing the same name. A considerable portion of flat SKerry projects from the Cliff on the inside of the haven. Gives shelter for a small boat or two.
OS1/7/13/177 TAILS OF ELSAY Tails of Elsay Tails of Elsay Tails of Elsay James Dunnet, Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar, Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 025 Applies to a large portion of rugged flat rocK, lying from the banK to seaward about 5 Chains, and stretching in length from Jupe to Elsay Goe.
OS1/7/13/177 OTTER GOE Otter Goe Otter Goe Otter Goe James Dunnet, Staxigoe Peter Farquhar Staxigoe William Anderson Papigoe 025 A creeK on the coast in the district of Papigoe, having a small piece of fore shore at low water. near Broadhaven.
OS1/7/13/177 [Page] 177 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/178 GREENIE GOE Greenie Goe Greenie Goe Greenie Goe James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Anderson, Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A narrow CreeK of about 5 Chains in length, forming accomodation for a small boat or two. In the district of Papigoe adjoining Broad Haven
OS1/7/13/178 ISEBERRY HEAD Iseberry Head Iseberry Head Iseberry Head James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Anderson, Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 The point of the flat sKerry, which forms the North side of Broad Haven
OS1/7/13/178 BROAD HAVEN Broad Haven Broad Haven Boat Haven James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Anderson, Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A small bay, well protected by the adjoining headlands. Has a breast of masonry at the S. [South] west angle, with a small projecting piece for a pier. inside of which the boats come at high water to deliver their Cargoes of fish. The end of it Cannot be used on account of flat rocKs lying out sea ward. It is surrounded by the village of the same name. Is about 1 Mile from WicK.
OS1/7/13/178 [Page] 178 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/179 ROUND ROCK Round RocK Round RocK Round RocK James Dunnet. Staxigoe. William Anderson. Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A hugh isolated piece of flat rocK rising about 30 feet from the water, separated by a narrow Channel from the shore, At the entrance to Rams Goe.
OS1/7/13/179 ELSAY GOE Elsay Goe Elsay Goe or [Manzay] Goe James Dunnet. Staxigoe. William Anderson. Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A creeK about 10 chains in length, in the district of Papigoe. Serves a few boats with accomodation.
OS1/7/13/179 LINE GOE Line Goe Line Goe Line Goe James Dunnet. Staxigoe. William Anderson. Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A narrow opening in the flat rocKs, adjoining Elsay Goe.
OS1/7/13/179 POWE Powe Powe Powe James Dunnet. Staxigoe. William Anderson. Papigoe. Alexander Sutherland, Broadhaven 025 A short inlet running into the SKerrys. separated from Line Goe, by a large peice of flat rocK.
OS1/7/13/179 [Page] 179 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/180 PAPI GOE Papi Goe Papi Goe Papi Goe James Dunnet. William Anderson, Alexander Sutherland, 025 A narrow Channel of Considerable length, frequented by a few boats. In the district of Papigoe, adjoining Broad haven.
OS1/7/13/180 WHALES' HOLE Whales' Hole Whales' Hole Whales' Hole James Dunnet. William Anderson, Alexander Sutherland, 025 An opening in the East end of Fas-Skerry, at the entrance to 'Papy Goe' So named from whales having been Killed in it.
OS1/7/13/180 FAS SKERRY Fas-Skerry Fas-Skerry Fas-Skerry James Dunnet. William Anderson, Alexander Sutherland 025 The face of a considerable portion of flat rocK, lying out from the shore about 10 chains. Extending between the entrance to 'Papy Goe' and 'Otter Goe'.
OS1/7/13/180 [Page] 180 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/181 PAPIGOE BRIDGE Papigoe Bridge (County) & Burgh Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Reach; Elsay. Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 A Stone Bridge with one arch, across the Burn of Papigoe Reparied by the County
OS1/7/13/181 PAPIEGOE Papigoe Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Reach; Elsay. Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 A Small district Comprising a number of dwellings. the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/181 PILOTROW Pilotrow Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Reach; Elsay. Mr Stephen Pilotrow 025 A number of fishers dwellings the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/181 [Page] 181 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell. c/,a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/182 THE PAP The Pap Picts House Mr McAdie; Hillhouse Mr Stephen; Pilotrow Mr Reach; Elsay 025 A green Mound Situate a Short distance East of the farm of hillhead, It is a good Specimen of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/182 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [The Pap] 025 A green Mound Situate a Short distance East of the farm of hillhead, It is a good Specimen of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/182 BROUGH [1895] [The Pap] Archaeologia Scotica, Vol [Volume] 5 p [part] 1. page 186 025
OS1/7/13/182 BROADHAVEN Broadhaven Mr McAdie; Hillhead Mr Stephen; Pilotrow Mr Reach; Elsay 025 A Small fishing village Situate about 1 Mile northeast of WicK the property of Sir George Dunbar
OS1/7/13/182 GREENIEGOE Greeniegoe Mr McAdie; Hillhead Mr Stephen; Pilotrow Mr Reach; Elsay 025 A Comfortable dwelling occupied by J. Sutherland Esq the property of J Sutherland Esq
OS1/7/13/182 [Page] 182 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell. c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/183 CAIRN OF ELSAY Cairn of Elsay Mr Stephen; Pilotrow Mr Bremner; Staxigoe Mr Stephen; Pilotrow 025 A large green Mound Situate immediatly to the East of Elsay Harbour It is generally Supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/183 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn of Elsay] Picts House 025 A large green Mound Situate immediatly to the East of Elsay Harbour It is generally Supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/183 BROUGH [1895] [Cairn of Elsay] Archaeologia Scotica. Vol [Volume] 5 p [part] 1 p [page] 186 025
OS1/7/13/183 [Page] 183 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/184 [Page] 184 [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/185 WHITEBRIDGE Whitebridge Mr Sinclair; occupier Mr Swanson; West BanKs Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Sinclair the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/185 WHITE BRIDGE White Bridge district Mr Sinclair; occupier Mr Swanson; West Banks Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs 025 A Stone Bridge with one arch built across the Burn of Newton
OS1/7/13/185 CEMETERY [Harrow Park] Cemetery Mr W Miller Solicitor Mr J Nimmo Solicitor Mr J.M Sutherland Solicitor 025 A large enclosure recently bought by the Town Council of Wick for the burial of the dead. It is at present undergoing great improvements, such as draining, Making walks. &c. The enclosure was formerly called Harrow Park. [Initialled] C.J.F.
OS1/7/13/185 [Page] 185 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/186 FEVER HOSPITAL Fever Hospital Mr William Miller, Solicitor Mr J Nimmo, Solicitor Mr J M Sutherland, Solicitor 025 A small building in Wick Cemetery used as an Hospital in cases of Fever. The property of the Town Council of Wick.
OS1/7/13/186 PULTENEYTOWN WATER WORKS Pulteneytown Water Works Mr William Miller, Solicitor Mr J Nimmo, Solicitor Mr J M Sutherland, Solicitor 025 A large Reservoir with filters &c for supplying Pulteneytown & Harbour with water. The Reservoir is supplied by means of an open Water Course from Loch Hempriggs, but it is intended shortly to lay down pipes, so that the water may be kept more pure. The Town Council of Wick are trying to procure a supply from the same source.
OS1/7/13/186 [Page] 186 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/187 JANETSTOWN Janetstown Mr Leach; Guoltiquoy Mr Swanson; West Banks Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs 025 A number of dwellings Situate along the County Road WicK to Thurso. the property of, Sir, G, Dunbar
OS1/7/13/187 GUOLTIQUOY Guoltiquoy Mr Leach; Guoltiquoy Mr Swanson; West BanKs Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Leach the property of Sir, G, Dunbar
OS1/7/13/187 WEST BANKS West Banks Mr Leach; Guoltiquoy Mr Swanson; West BanKs Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs 025 Two Crofters dwellings occupied by Mr Swanson & Mr McCormacK, the property of Sir, G, Dunbar
OS1/7/13/187 [Page] 187 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Faint Note West Banks] -- West BanKs [s underlined] on trace? [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/188 MILTON Milton Mr Ware; Aqua vita Meadow Mr Swanson; West Banks Mr McCormacK. W. [West] BanKs Valuation Roll 1871. 72 025 A district Comprising a number of Small farm Steadings and Crofters dwellings the property of, Sir, G, Dunbar
OS1/7/13/188 BRIDGE OF MILTON Bridge of Milton County Mr Ware; Aqua vita Meadow Mr Swanson; West Banks Mr McCormack; W. [West] BanKs Valuation Roll 1871.72 025 A Stone Bridge With one arch built across the Burn of Newton. On the County Road from Wick to Thurso.
OS1/7/13/188 AQUAVITA-MEADOW Aqua Vita Meadow Mr Ware; Aqua vita Meadow Mr Swanson; West Banks Mr McCormacK; W. [West] BanKs Valuation Roll 1871.72 025 A Crofters dwelling occupied by Mr Ware the property of Sir, G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/188 [Page] 188 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, C,A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/189 BLACK ROCKS Black RocKs Black RocKs Black RocKs James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Anderson, Staxigoe Alexander Sutherland, Staxigoe 025 A range of rocK about 3 Chains in breadth, extending from a Cave in the cliff opposite Broadhaven. Is about [20] chains in length and in close proximity to the town of WicK.
OS1/7/13/189 RAMSGOE Ramsgoe Ramsgoe Ramsgoe James Dunnet, Staxigoe, William Anderson, Staxigoe Alexander Sutherland Staxigoe Rent Receipt Rent Receipt 025 A few dwelling houses on both sides of the public road from Broadhaven to Proudfeet. The district of buildings bears the name of Broadhaven, but this name is also well Known as applying to the aforesaid, and also to the houses on the South side of the road leading to WicK. terminating at the last house in Traces.
OS1/7/13/189 [Page] 189 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/190 RAMS GOE Rams Goe Rams Goe Alexander Sutherland William Anderson 025 A small bay contiguous to Broadhaven. with a small breast worK of stone; used by some of the fishing boats
OS1/7/13/190 BATTERY (4 Guns) [Proudfoot] Battery (4 Guns) Battery (4 Guns) Alexander Sutherland William Anderson 025 For the drilling, in big gun practice, the 1st Caithness Artillery Volunteers, Inside parapet wall of Stone, Sloping embanKment outward. Situated about half a-mile from WicK, in the corner of the field overlooKing Proudfeet.
OS1/7/13/190 [Page] 190 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/191 PROUDFOOT Proudfeet Proudfoot Proudfoot Alexander Sutherland Broadhaven Mr Millar, Assessor, Wick William Anderson. Papigoe Mr G M Sutherland Wick 025 Applies to a broad piece of flat rocK attached to the shore, and lying out to the Sea about 8 chains. forming the north head or extremity of WicK Bay.
OS1/7/13/191 WICK BAY WicK Bay WicK Bay WicK Bay Alexander Sutherland Broadhaven Mr Millar, Assessor, WicK William Anderson. Papigoe Mr G M Sutherland Wick 025 Extends from the above or North Head to the 'South Head beyond the 'LooKout House' being nearly 2 miles from point to point. Seldom used as a place of anchorage for shipping being quite open to N. [North] Easterly gales. Serves as an entrance to a very substantially built harbour, which accomodates the shipping of the port.
OS1/7/13/191 [Page] 191 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/192 NORTH HEAD North Head North Head Alexander Sutherland William Anderson 025 This name is given to the SKerry point at the northern extremity of WicK Bay, the coast here taKing a sudden turn towards the N. [North] West into Broad Haven.
OS1/7/13/192 [Page] 192 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness [Goe of North Head crossed out]
OS1/7/13/193 OLD MAN OF WICK Old Man o' WicK Rock (Supposed Remains of) Alexander McGregor, Pulteney David Petrie, Pulteney James Miller, Wick 025 This is supposed to be the Remains of a prominent Rock or Stack which has long since disappeared with the exception of its base. Mr McGregor one of the Authorities given recollects quarrying portions of it away 40 Years ago & is well satisfied of the site & name. The name does not appear to be well known in the locality, & I have had much difficulty in getting any information on the subject. In 1868 there was a law suit about this object, when it was found that no person could be relied upon for giving the exact position. Mr Miller Town Clerk can give no information futher than what is stated above.
OS1/7/13/193 [Page] 193 County Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/194 HILL OF MAN Hill of Man Alexander McGregor, Pulteney David Petrie, Pulteney James Miller Wick 025 A slight eminence on the South Side of Wick Bay & on which the Lookout House is built. The name is well known to a number of the old inhabitants of the locality.
OS1/7/13/194 MAN ROCK Man Rock Alexander McGregor, Pulteney David Petrie, Pulteney James Miller Wick 025 A shelving rock which projects into the Sea on the south side of Wick Bay. A Well known Name.
OS1/7/13/194 THE COVE The Cove Alexander McGregor, Pulteney David Petrie, Pulteney James Miller Wick 025 An inlet to the South of the above mentioned Rock & in close proximity to a large Cave.
OS1/7/13/194 [Page] 194 County Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/195 LOOKOUT HOUSE LooKout House LooKout House Watch House John Forbes, Tenant, John Waugh, Castle ParK George Anderson. Sarclet. John Forbes Tenant 025 Consists of an Octagonal Tower & dwelling house attached, inclosed by garden ground: On the South side of the main road from WicK to the Coast, and about 1/4 of a mile from the former. Used by Pilots as a Signalling station for vessels for the Port of WicK. It is in the district of "Old WicK" Propy [Property] of "The British Fishery Society".
OS1/7/13/195 [Page] 195 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/196 SOUTH HEAD South Head South Head South Head John Waugh, Castle ParK George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson Sarclet 025 A point of flat rocK, projecting seaward about 5 Chains, forming the South Eastern boundary of the "Bay of WicK". Is about 1/4 of a mile S. [South] East from the LooKout House.
OS1/7/13/196 SCARFS' CRAIG Scarfs Craig John Waugh, Castle ParK George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson Sarclet 025 A projecting reef of flat rocK. on the foreshore near to Southhead Quarries.
OS1/7/13/196 [Page] 196 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/197 NEWTON MOSS Newton Moss Mr Hamilton Mr BaKie Mr McDonald 025 A large peat Moss Situate near the Doolochs the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/197 RIFLE RANGE [Newton Moss] Rifle Range Mr Hamilton Mr BaKie Mr McDonald 025 A volunteer Rifle Range of 1000 yds [yards] used by the Wick Corps
OS1/7/13/197 [Page] 197 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell. c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/198 HUMSTER Humster Mr Hamilton occupier Mr BaKie Northfield Mr McDonald; Charity 025 Three Small farm Steadings the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/198 BLIND BURN Blind Burn Mr Hamilton occupier Mr BaKie Northfield Mr McDonald; Charity 025 A Small Burn rising near Dhulochs and flows into the Burn of Newton; near Whiteraw Near the Crofts of Whiteraw
OS1/7/13/198 [Page] 198 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Dhuloch, crossed out] -- see p. [page] 157 [Signed] D. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/199 CROFT OF NORTHFIELD Croft of Northfield Mr BaKie; Northfield Mr Craw; Newton Mr Davidson Newton 025 A Crofters dwelling; occupier William Cooper the property of Sir. G. Dunbar.
OS1/7/13/199 BARNYARDS Barnyards Mr BaKie; Northfield Mr Craw; Newton Mr Davidson Newton 025 Two Small farm Steadings occupiers Mr Nicol. & Mr Bremmer the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/199 [Page] 199 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Newton, crossed out] -- see page 155 [Signed] D Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/200 HARDEN Harden Mr Nicholson; occupier Mr CormacK; RocKhill Mr BaKie; Northfield 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Nicholson the property of the Fishery Board
OS1/7/13/200 OLD WICK Old Wick Mr Nicholson; occupier Mr CormacK; RocKhill Mr BaKie; Northfield 025 A district Comprising a number of Small farm Steadings and Crofters dwellings, the property of the Fishery Boad [Board]
OS1/7/13/200 ROCKHILL RocKhill Mr Nicholson; occupier Mr CormacK; RocKhill Mr BaKie; Northfield 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr CormacK the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/200 [Page] 200 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/201 BROUGH [houses] Brough A. Miller occupier J. Donaldson Brough J. BaKie Northfield 025 Six Crofters dwellings the property of. Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/201 CASTLEPARK Castle Park A. Miller occupier J. Donaldson Brough J. BaKie Northfield 025 A Crofters dwelling occupied by John Waugh the property of Sir, G, Dunbar
OS1/7/13/201 CAIRN OF HUMSTER Cairn of Humster Picts House A. Miller occupier J. Donaldson Brough J. BaKie Northfield 025 A large mound surmounted by A Cairn of Stones; Situate a short distance South of the farm of Humster. Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/201 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn of Humster] 025 A large mound surmounted by A Cairn of Stones; Situate a short distance South of the farm of Humster. Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/201 BROUGH [1895] [Cairn of Humster] Archaeologia Scotica Vol. [Volume] 5 p [part] 1. page 186 025
OS1/7/13/201 [Page] 201 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/202 NORTHFIELD Northfield Mr BaKie; occupier Mr McDonald; Charity Mr Waugh; Castle ParK 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr BaKie the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/202 WHITEROW Whiterow Mr BaKie; occupier Mr McDonald; Charity Mr Waugh; Castle ParK 025 Five Crofters dwellings the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/202 CHARITY Charity Mr BaKie; occupier Mr McDonald; Charity Mr Waugh; Castle ParK 025 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr McDonald the property of Sir. G. Dunbar
OS1/7/13/202 [Page] 202 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell. c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/203 TAIL O' BROUGH Tail O' Brough Tail O' Brough Tail O' Brough J. Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. J. Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A double piece of flat sKerry attached to the base of the Cliff, lying out Sea wards about 3 chains. Is at the North entrance of the 'Gote O' Tram'.
OS1/7/13/203 GOTE O' TRAM Gote o' Tram Gote o' Tram Gote o' Tram J. Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. J. Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A narrow CreeK running inland about 20 Chains, having high rugged cliff on the South Side, and banK and cliff on the North Side. The ebb tide flows nearly to its end, leaving a small piece of shingle at the extreme end uncovered. It is a fearful Chasm, and the depth from the natural level on top, on both sides, cannot be less that 200 feet.
OS1/7/13/203 [Page] 203 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/204 THE BROUGH The Brough The Brough The Brough John Waugh, Castle ParK George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet 025 A large natural bay, opposite a district of crofts so called, about a mile South from 'Castle of Old WicK' Access is had to it by a small winding path down the steep banK at the west end. It is little used for boating purposes, being full of flat rocKs, and shallow water at all tides.
OS1/7/13/204 STACK O' BROUGH Stack O' Brough Stack O' Brough Stack O' Brough John Waugh, Castle ParK George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet 025 The above Brough is protected on the S. [South] East by this stacK. It is about 200 yards in length, and rises to the same height as the opposite coast, lies in a parallel direction to it, is about 150 feet high, Rough pasturage on summit.
OS1/7/13/204 [Page] 204 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/205 CASTLE GOE Castle Goe Castle Goe Castle Goe John Waugh, Castle ParK, George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A creeK about 8 chains in length, formed by a spit of land, extending sea ward, parallel to the main land, on which the Castle of Old WicK stands. A fence running westward to the County Road from the end of the "Goe", forms the Property boundry of the "British Fishery Society. and the extent of the district of Old WicK on the South West side.
OS1/7/13/205 THE SHOALS The Shoals The Shoals The Shoals John Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet 025 Describes more particularly a flat reef of rocK running out under the water from the conspicuous flat rocKs seen at low water. Hence the Common name "The Castle Shawels"
OS1/7/13/205 [Page] 205 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/206 DOG'S HAVEN Dog's Haven Dog's Haven John Waugh, Castle ParK, George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A narrow fissure in the shelving flat rocK feature, about 6 chains in length, extending to near the Public Road. Partly filled at Low Water.
OS1/7/13/206 THE POWE The Powe The Powe The Powe John Waugh, Castle ParK, George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A small inlet filled at low tide, at the North end of a large Stone Quarry, where the main road from WicK terminates.
OS1/7/13/206 LONG BERRY Longberry Longberry Longberry John Waugh, Castle ParK, George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A piece of flat rocK about 13 chains in length, projecting from the main feature about 1 chain. Quite smooth and level on the top. In the district of Old WicK.
OS1/7/13/206 [Page] 206 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/207 SOUTH POINT South Point South Point South Point John Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A small peninsula of rocKy cliff, a short distance S. [South] East of the 'Castle of Old WicK'.
OS1/7/13/207 BRIG O' STACK Brig O' Stack Brig O' Stack Brig O' Stack John Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet. 025 A natural bridge of rocK, connecting a table of cliff about 2 chains long and 1 broad, So named from a tall Clett rising from a flat smooth rocK, joining the two, standing at the entrance to 'May berry' surrounded at high water.
OS1/7/13/207 MAY BERRY Mayberry Mayberry Mayberry John Waugh, Castle ParK. George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet 025 A small rocKy inlet. About 5 Chains S, [South] West of 'Brig O' StacK', the tide flows in a short distance at Low Water. The broKen feature extending in land about 5 chains.
OS1/7/13/207 [Page] 207 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/208 [Page] 208 [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/209 CASTLE OF OLD WICK (Remains of) Castle of Old WicK (Remains of) John Waugh, Castle ParK, "Civil and Traditional History of Caithness". Mr Finlayson Moray Street, Pultney town, Wick. 025 The remains of this Ancient stronghold, Consisting of a roofless tower about three Storeys high, is situated on a small promontory, on the coast about 2 miles to the south of WicK. It is well Known to mariners who navigate the sea coast as the "Auld man O' Wick" forming a Conspicuous land marK from a considerable distance at sea. In the front toward the sea are, the remains of what appears to have been an attached part or range of buildings, used for culinary purposes, and between these and the point of the peninsula is an open piece of ground, said to have been the garden, now Known as the "Castle Walk". The whole at one time appears to have been enclosed by a wall. small portions of the foundation can still be traced around the Cliff-top. [Continued on Page 210]
OS1/7/13/209 MOAT (Remains of) [Castle of Old Wick] 025 The whole at one time appears to have been enclosed by a wall. small portions of the foundation can still be traced around the Cliff-top. On the side facing the land, is the 'Moat' now nearly filled up, but still about 6 feet deep, with a small outcrop of rocK on either side, now Known as "Lord Oliphant's Leap'.
OS1/7/13/209 LORD OLIPHANT'S LEAP 025 On the side facing the land, is the 'Moat' now nearly filled up, but still about 6 feet deep, with a small outcrop of rocK on either side, now Known as "Lord Oliphant's Leap'. This name originates from the following anecdote. - Lord Oliphant was proprietor of the catle [castle] in 1497 A.D. it having been Conferred on the family by Charter of James IV. bearing that date. A deadly feud having after this period existed between him and the nieghbouring proprietor the "Earl of Caithness", he the Earl was awaiting his opportunity for revenge. over [Continued on Page 210]
OS1/7/13/209 CASTLE WALK 025 In the front toward the sea are, the remains of what appears to have been an attached part or range of buildings, used for culinary purposes, and between these and the point of the peninsula is an open piece of ground, said to have been the garden, now Known as the "Castle Walk".
OS1/7/13/209 [Page] 209 Parish of WicK -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/13/210 LORD OLIPHANT'S LEAP [Castle of Old Wick] [Continued from Page 209] Oliphant being exceedingLy keen of the Chase, was hunting one day in the vicinity, without attendants, he was surprised by his enemy the Earl, with a band of armed followers, not being able to maKe a stand against so many, and having been fortunately mounted on a fleet Steed, he promptly fled toward the Castle, with his pursuers close at his heels, not having time to give the usual intimation of his approach, the drawbridge was not lowered. Knowing that it was a race for life, nearing the chasm at every step, he urged his horse to the leap, when the noble animal cleared the open space at one bound, being a distance of 25 feet and landed both itself and master safely on the opposite side of the 'Moat'. The same bears the name of 'Lord Oliphant's leap' unto this day . . . . . . The Castle and lands was first inherited by Ronald Cheyne a celebrated caithness Chieftain. Supposed to have Come over with William the Conqueror. Also by Lord Duffus. Lord Oliphant. Earls of Caithness, and by Lord Glenorchy, who sold the possession to Dunbar of Hemprigs, in the Lands of whose decendants it has remained since, being now the Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergil Tower"
OS1/7/13/210 [Page] 210 Parish of WicK -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/13/211 GIRSTON Girston Girston Girston Anton Davidson. Iresgoe, George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 025 A small bay on the Coast about 1/4 of a mile south of Brough, it is about 1/8 of a mile broad at the entrance and about the same in length, having a piece of Foreshore on the south side and a part of a steep sloping banK on the North.
OS1/7/13/211 SOUTH STACK South StacK South StacK South StacK Anton Davidson. Iresgoe, George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 025 This is a similar stacK to Dunbar's StacK but larger, it is connected with the Foreshore at Low Water, Stands at the south entrance to the above bay.
OS1/7/13/211 [Page] 211 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/212 BRIG O' TRAM Brig O' Tram Brig O' Tram Brig O' Tram Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Ellensgoe 025 A long narrow CreeK of about 5 chains. shelving rocK on the S. [South] East Side and rugged perpendicular cliff on the opposite side. On the coast East of the public road passing thro' [through] the Brough
OS1/7/13/212 RUSSELL HOLE Russell Hole Russell Hole Russell Hole Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Ellensgoe 025 A small CreeK about a chain in length and separated from the above by a small clett attached to the cliff.
OS1/7/13/212 DUNBAR'S STACK Dunbar's StacK Dunbar's StacK Dunbar's StacK Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Ellensgoe 025 A long narrow isolated clett about 3 chains, almost joined to the main land and rising to the same height, stands at the North entrance of a small bay called Girston.
OS1/7/13/212 [Page] 212 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] Caithness
OS1/7/13/213 HOME FARM Home Farm Donald Sanderson. Occupier Mr Phimster. Hempriggs J Bremner. Thrumster 025 A large farm steading situate near to Hempriggs House belonging to Sir G Dunbar -
OS1/7/13/213 [Page] 213 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/215 BROUGH [district] Brough Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 J Wares Tenant J Rae Tenant 025 a small district consisting of 7 small steadings. the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/215 BURN OF NEWTON Burn of Newton Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 J Wares Tenant J Rae Tenant 025 A small stream out of the "Loch Hempriggs" and flowing into the River of WicK east of the Burn of Hauster [Haster]
OS1/7/13/215 HEMPRIGGS Hempriggs Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 J Wares Tenant J Rae Tenant 025 A farm house on the County Road from Wick South; in the occupation of William Phinster & the property of Sir G Dunbar, Hempriggs House.
OS1/7/13/215 [Page] 215 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/216 HEMPRIGGS HOUSE Hempriggs House Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 Mr Bremner Hempriggs A Swanson Hempriggs 025 A large commodious family dwellinghouse with gardens and ornimental grounds. the property of Sir George Dunbar
OS1/7/13/216 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Hempriggs House] Tulloch Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 Mr Bremner Hempriggs A Swanson Hempriggs 025 A large mound in the grounds of "Hempriggs House" supposed Picts House. not been opened
OS1/7/13/216 BROUGH [1895] [Hempriggs House] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 p. [part] 1. p [page] 187. 025
OS1/7/13/216 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Tulloch Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 & 71 Mr Bremner Hempriggs A Swanson Hempriggs 025 A small mound of earth & stones supposed Picts House on the estate of Sir G Dunbar - not been opened -
OS1/7/13/216 [Page] 216 County Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick
OS1/7/13/217 KETTLE GOE Kettle Goe Kettle Goe Kettle Goe Anton Davidson, Iresgoe. George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 025 This CreeK begins near The "South StacK" runs inland about 5 chains. There is a natural feature of land and rocK across it about the middle thro, [through] which the tide flows at High water to the extreme end by means of a Cavern.
OS1/7/13/217 FASBERRY Fasberry Fasberry Fasberry Anton Davidson, Iresgoe. George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 025 A small shelving rocKy headland in which there is a small inlet, also flat rocK on the cliff top.
OS1/7/13/217 SCLAITY FACE Sclaity Face Sclaity Face Sclaity Face Anton Davidson, Iresgoe. George Falconer, Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 025 A piece of Cropping cliff about 6 chains in length running parallel with the banK from "Kettle Goe" South ward.
OS1/7/13/217 [Page] 217 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] Caithness
OS1/7/13/218 HELMAN HEAD Helman Head Helman Head Helman Head Halliman Head A. Davidson, Iresgoe. G. Falconer Iresgoe D. Henderson, Rowan. BlacKs Map of Scotland 025 A Conspicuous broad rocKy point, having a creeK on the North side, separating it from Fasberry, all in the district of Hemprigs.
OS1/7/13/218 [Page] 218 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/219 BULLBREST Bullbrest James Lynn; Shepherd Mr Waugh; Taffgun Mr McKay Roster 029 A Small patch of Pasture land Situate about 1 mile north of Toffgun the property of Mr Strang
OS1/7/13/219 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Tulloch (Remains of) James Dunn, Shepherd Mr R Shearer, Thrumster Mr C Reid, W [West] Clyth 029 The remains of one of the numerous Pict's Houses which are to be found in this Parish. It has been partly Destroyed for building purposes.
OS1/7/13/219 BROUGH [1895] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 p [part] 1. p [page] 187. 029
OS1/7/13/219 [Page] 219 County of Caithness -- Parish of Latheron [Signed] D, Campbell c./a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/219 Bullbrest in Parish of Wick.
OS1/7/13/220 CAMSTER BURN Camster Burn James Lynn; Shepherd Mr McKay; Roster Mr Sutherland, Roster Mr W Miller WicK 029 A large Burn rising Near the rising of Clyth Burn and it flows into the Burn of Auchingale at the Village of Auchingale
OS1/7/13/220 CAMSTER Camster James Lynn; Shepherd Mr McKay; Roster Mr Sutherland, Roster Mr W Miller WicK 029 A large tracK of Moor land, and a few patches of arable & pasture Situate partly in the Parish of Latheron and Partly in the Parish of WicK. the property of Mr Strang
OS1/7/13/220 STANDING STONE [Camster] Standing Stone James Lynn; Shepherd Mr McKay; Roster Mr Sutherland, Roster Mr W Miller WicK 029 A large Stone; Standing about 6 feet above the Surface of the ground; Erected by the Shepherds (No Antiquity)
OS1/7/13/220 [Page] 220 County of Caithness -- Parish of Latheron [Signed] D, Campbell. c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/220 Camster in both Latheron and Wick parishes; boundary Camster Burn.
OS1/7/13/221 HILL OF OLICLETT Hill of Oliclett James Gunn Camster Mr Waugh, Toftgun J Donaldson, WicK 029 A rough heathy hill on the farm of Olliclett.
OS1/7/13/221 [Page] 221 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/222 [Page] 222 [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/223 OLICLETT Oliclett Oliclate Oliclett Oliclett Mr George McKay occupier Johnstons Map of Caithness Valuation Roll David Taylor Hempriggs 029 Two farms Occupied by Mr George McKay The Property of Mrs Bently Innis of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/223 BURN OF SWARTIGILL Burn of Swartigale Mr George McKay occupier Johnstons Map of Caithness Valuation Roll David Taylor Hempriggs 029 A small Burn taKes its rise from several Drains A short distance from the Farms of Oliclatt and flows into the Loch of Hemprigs at the South end
OS1/7/13/223 [Page] 223 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Burn of Swartigill] -- Swartigill [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/224 [Page] 224 [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/225 Supposed Site of CHAPEL Chapel (Site of) Captn [Captain] Bentley Innes Thumster J Bremner. Factor. Thumster J Tulloch Thumster 029 The site of an old chapel is supposed to have been in the grave yard dedicatory name or date unknow [unknown]
OS1/7/13/225 [Page] 225 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/226 [Page] 226 [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/227 THRUMSTER HOUSE Thrumster House Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Factor J Bremner Thrumster Little 029 A large commodious built house with garden ornimental grounds and outbuildings the Residence and property of Mrs B Innes.
OS1/7/13/227 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Tulloch Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Factor J Bremner Thrumster Little 029 A circular built wall about 12ft. in thickness. supposed Picts House in the estate of Mrs B Innes
OS1/7/13/227 BROUGH [1895] Archaelologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1 pp. [pages] 132 187. 029
OS1/7/13/227 THRUMSTER MAINS Thrumster Mains Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Factor J Bremner Thrumster Little 029 A large farm steading, in the occupation of A & G Alexander, the property of Mrs B Innes Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/227 [Page] 227 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/228 BURN OF THRUMSTER Thrumster Burn Burn of Thrumster Mr R Shearer, Thrumster Mr R Shearer, Thrumster Mr W Miller, Wick Map of County 029 A small stream having its source in the Loch of Yarehouse & after supplying the Mill of Thrumster runs in a Northerly direction to the Loch of Hempriggs.
OS1/7/13/228 [Page] 228 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/229 THRUMSTER MILL (Corn) Thrumster Mill (Corn) Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Thrumster House Factor A Alexander Thrumster Mains 029 A large flour mill in the occupation of J Shearer belonging to Mrs B Innes Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/229 THRUMSTER LITTLE Thrumster Little Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Thrumster House Factor A Alexander Thrumster Mains 029 A farm steading in the occupation of John Bremner belonging to Mrs B Innes. Thrumster House
OS1/7/13/229 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Picts House (Remains of) Val [Valuation] Roll 1869 & 70 J Shearer. Thrumster House Factor A Alexander Thrumster Mains 029 A circular built wall, partly opened on the South side, where some deers horns and bones were found supposed Picts house
OS1/7/13/229 BROUGH [1895] Archaeologia Scotica vol. [volume] 5 p. [part] 1 pp. [pages] 142. 187. 029
OS1/7/13/229 [Page] 229 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick
OS1/7/13/230 GRAVE YARD Grave Yard J Shearer, Factor J Bremner. Thrumster Little D Sutherland Upper Thrumster 029 A small piece of enclosed ground, used for a burying ground, by the servants on the adjoining estates. belonging to Mrs B Innes, Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/230 UPPER THRUMSTER Upper Thrumster J Shearer, Factor J Bremner. Thrumster Little D Sutherland Upper Thrumster 029 A farm steading in the occupation of D Sutherland. belonging to Mrs B Innes. Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/230 POST OFFICE [Upper Thrumster] Post Office J Shearer, Factor J Bremner. Thrumster Little D Sutherland Upper Thrumster 029 a receiving house in the Wick District. J Shearer Post master. belonging to Mrs B Innes Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/230 [Page] 230 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/231 CNOC NA BAN-TIGHEARNA Cnoc na Ban tighearn Mr G Gunn, Roster Mr J Gunn Swiney Mr A Donaldson Wick 029 An elongated eminence on the North side of the County Road leading from Lybster to Watten.
OS1/7/13/231 ALLT NA BAN-TIGHEARNA Allt nan Bain tighearn Mr G Gunn, Roster Mr J Gunn Swiney Mr A Donaldson Wick 029 A small stream forming a part of the Parish boundary, it flows into Camster Burn.
OS1/7/13/231 [Page] 231 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/232 [Page] 232 County of Wick -- Parish of [Blank Page]
OS1/7/13/233 LOCH OF CAMSTER Loch of Camster Mr Mr Hardy [McHardy] GameKeeper Mr Lyne Shepherd Camster Mr George McRyrie 029 A small sheet of Water on the east side of the Public Road at Camster the Property of E Strong Esqr of Camster
OS1/7/13/233 HORNYBACH Hornybach Mr McHardy GameKeeper Mr Lyne Shepherd Camster Mr George McRyrie 029 A small green eminence on the east side of the Public Road A short distance North of the Big Loch. A House of some Kind once stood on it which was called Hornybach hence the name. The Property of E Strong Esqr of Camster
OS1/7/13/233 LOCH CARNLIA Loch Hornybach Loch Carnlia Mr McHardy GameKeeper Mr Lyne Shepherd Camster Mr George McRyrie Capt [Captain] Bentley Innes, Thrumster Mr J. Bremner, Factor Mr J. Tulloch 029 A small marshy Loch A short distance north of Loch of Camster The Property of E Strong Esqr of Camster
OS1/7/13/233 [Page] 233 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/234 GREY CAIRNS OF CAMSTER (Remains of) Grey Cairns of Camster (Remains of) Mr McHardy. Gamekeeper Mr Lyne. Shepherd Camster Mr McRyrie. Badlibster Mr R Shearer, Thrumster Sir Henry Dryden Bart [Baronet] 029 This name applies to three Cairns two of which are chambered. The north cairn has the appearance of A hugh heap of Stones about fifteen feet in height, There is an entrance to the interior on the east side of the Cairn the middle Cairn is of A circular form which also contains A small chamber The south Cairn is very small and only A few Stones marK the spot it was built on, It is built on A slight eminence Probably as A watch tower as it commands A better View of the South Part of the Strath the [than] the larger Cairns supposed to be sepulchral.
OS1/7/13/234 [Page] 234 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/235 McCOLE'S CASTLE McColes Castle (Tumulus) Mr William Mowat Mr George McKay Mr John Gunn 029 A large heap of stones & other debris It appears to be the remains of A Tumulus as some Part of the wall can still be traced, There is also A small compartment in the centre of the Cairn the walls of which are about ten feet in height
OS1/7/13/235 TUMULUS [McCole's Castle] 029 A large heap of stones & other debris It appears to be the remains of A Tumulus as some Part of the wall can still be traced, There is also A small compartment in the centre of the Cairn the walls of which are about ten feet in height
OS1/7/13/235 BURN OF BRICKIGOE Burn of BricKigoe Mr William Mowat Mr George McKay Mr John Gunn 029 A small stream flowing from the Loch of Brickigoe into the Loch of Yarrows [Yarehouse]
OS1/7/13/235 STANDING STONES Standing Stones Sir Henry Dryden Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr A Donaldson Thrumster 029 A number of Stones in Lines, supposed to mark the site of a Battle; they are not very prominent, the highest not being more than two feet above the surface: Sir H Dryden calls them, (Lines)
OS1/7/13/235 [Page] 235 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/236 STANDING STONES [Yarehouse] Standing Stones Mr Farquhar Mr George McKay Mr William Mowat 029 Two stones about four feet in height situated at the Farm steading of Yarrows. They are the remains of A Picts House which formerly stood here the stones of which has been used for building the present dwelling house and steading
OS1/7/13/236 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Yarehouse] 029 Two stones about four feet in height situated at the Farm steading of Yarrows. They are the remains of A Picts House which formerly stood here the stones of which has been used for building the present dwelling house and steading
OS1/7/13/236 BROUGH [1895] [Yarehouse] Archaelogia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1 page 131 029
OS1/7/13/236 BATTLE MOSS (Supposed Site of Battle) Battle Moss Battle Moss Mr R Shearer, Thrumster Sir Henry Dryden Mr A Donaldson Thrumster 029 A large district of Peat Moss on the East shore of the Loch of Yarehouse. A Battle is supposed to have been fought here, a number of Stones in Lines to be distincly seen on the ground.
OS1/7/13/236 [Page] 236 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/237 NORTH YAREHOUSE North Yarrows North Yarehouse William Mowat North Yarrows John Gunn George McKay Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr G Nimmo Solicitor Wick Mr G M Sutherland Wick 029 two small farms occupied by W Mowat & John Gunn The property of Bently Innes of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/237 SOUTH YAREHOUSE E South Yarrows South Yarehouse William Mowat North Yarrows John Gunn George McKay Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr G Nimmo Solicitor Wick Mr G M Sutherland Wick (Also ancient Documents. 029 A small farm steading occupied by John Sinclair The property of Caprain Bently Innis of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/237 YAREHOUSE Yarrows Yarehouse William Mowat North Yarrows John Gunn George McKay Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr G Nimmo Solicitor Wick Mr G M Sutherland Wick (Also ancient Documents 029 A small farm steading Occupied by John Farqhuar The property of Bently Innes of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/237 [Page] 237 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/238 RAGGRA Raggra William Mowat George McKay North Yarrows James Gunn North Yarrows 029 A small district comprising four or five small farms The Property Bently Innes Esqr of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/238 LOCH OF YAREHOUSE Loch of Yarrows Loch of Yarehouse William Mowat George McKay North Yarrows James Gunn North Yarrows Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr G Nimmo Solicitor Wick Mr G M Sutherland Wick Ancient Documents 029 A large Sheet of Water at the foot of the Hills of Yarrows, It is supplied by numerous small streams from the surrounding district A stream at the north end of the Loch carrys of the waste water into the Loch of Hemprigs - The Property of Bently Innes of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/238 [Page] 238 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/239 LOCH BRICKIGOE Loch BricKigoe (Drained) William Mowat Mr George McKay Mr John Gunn 029 The bed of A small Loch which as been drained for the Purpose of obtaining Marl of which its bed is conposd [composed] The property of Bently Innes of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/239 BLACK LOCH BlacK Loch William Mowat Mr George McKay Mr John Gunn 029 A small Loch situated A short distance south of the farm of Yarrows The Property of Bently Innes Esqr of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/239 TUMULUS (Remains of) Tulloch (Remains of) William Mowat Mr George McKay Mr John Gunn 029 A small circular Mound. It appears to be the Remains of A Picts House This is supposed to be a Tumulus by Sir H Dryden & Mr Shearer of Thrumster.
OS1/7/13/239 [Page] 239 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/240 CAIRNREAIN Cairnreain Mr Mowat Mr John Gunn Mr George McKay 029 A small farm Steading Occupied by John Gunn The property of Bently Innes Esqr of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/240 CAIRN REAIN Cairnreain (Remains of) Mr Mowat Mr John Gunn Mr George McKay 029 The remains of an old Pictish dwelling, it appears to have been circular and is built upon A slight eminence (Much destroyed)
OS1/7/13/240 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn Reain] 029 The remains of an old Pictish dwelling, it appears to have been circular and is built upon A slight eminence (Much destroyed)
OS1/7/13/240 BRICKIGOE BricKigoe BraKegoe BricKigoe Mr Mowat Mr John Gunn Mr George McKay Johnstons Map of Caithness New Statis acct [Statistical Account] page 124 029 Three farm steadings occupied by Thomas Black & others, and The property of Bently Innes Esqr of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/240 [Page] 240 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] James Hoyle C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/241 CAIRNS OF YAREHOUSE Cairns of Yarehouse Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer, Thrumster. 029 The following is a descriptive account of this Picts Tower from the pen of Sir Henry Dryden, Dated September 21st 1871. "This is on the South Shore of Yarhouse Loch in the Parish of Wick. A description of it has been published by Mr Anderson in the memoirs of the Anthropological Society. Vols [Volumes] 2 & 3, to which the reader is referred for further particulars. It was Explored in 1868. 9 by Messrs Anderson & Shearer. They found in the upper part of the Mound several graves of Slabs, about 4 ft [feet] 6 in [inches] long, containing unburnt Skeletons. No Mortar was used in the broughs but probably the builders used some clay, It is likely that the Absence of Mortar in these buildings, has enabled the pressure to break so many Stones. The Tower is of the usual size, being 32 feet Diameter internally, with a wall varying from 11 feet 2 Inches to 13 feet 6 Inches in thicKness (over) [Continued on Page 242]
OS1/7/13/241 PICT'S TOWER (Remains of) [Cairns of Yarehouse] 029 The following is a descriptive account of this Picts Tower from the pen of Sir Henry Dryden, Dated September 21st 1871. "This is on the South Shore of Yarhouse Loch in the Parish of Wick. A description of it has been published by Mr Anderson in the memoirs of the Anthropological Society. Vols [Volumes] 2 & 3, to which the reader is referred for further particulars. It was Explored in 1868. 9 by Messrs Anderson & Shearer. They found in the upper part of the Mound several graves of Slabs, about 4 ft [feet] 6 in [inches] long, containing unburnt Skeletons. No Mortar was used in the broughs but probably the builders used some clay, It is likely that the Absence of Mortar in these buildings, has enabled the pressure to break so many Stones. The Tower is of the usual size, being 32 feet Diameter internally, with a wall varying from 11 feet 2 Inches to 13 feet 6 Inches in thicKness (over) [Continued on Page 242]
OS1/7/13/241 [Page] 241 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
OS1/7/13/242 CAIRNS OF YAREHOUSE Cairns of Yarehouse (Continued) [from Page 241] The highest part is 18 feet above the floor. The main Entrance is to S [South] by E [East] & a second one, (perhaps later) East. Midway in the passage forming the Main Entrance is, on the East side the [cast] of a long chamber & on the W, [West] the stair ascending W, [West], to upper Chambers or Galleries now removed. There is an opening from a landing into the court 7 feet 3 inches above the floor. On the N W, [North West] is a long chamber the entrance to which was latterly, if not originally, at 3 feet above the floor of the Tower & the same above the Chamber. Probably a part of the wall has been rebuilt & the entrance changed in level. Internal fittings testify a second occupation. In the Centre of the Court is a fire-place. Outside the Tower are extensive out-works of the usual irregular chambers, so that the whole collection of buildings is 110 feet Diameter. Beyond the builds was a ditch with bank on the outside of it, but the bank has been destroyed by Cultivation. In this Brough were found various remains which are now in the Museum in Edinburgh." John O'Groat Journal, October 19th 1871
OS1/7/13/242 [Page] 242 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note] -- A Plan of the Tower herewith forwarded. [Initialled] C.J.F.
OS1/7/13/243 GANSCLET Gansclet Val [Valuation] Roll 1869. 70 D Henry - Tenant W Stewart Tenant 029 A small district comprising six small farms on the estate of Mr B Innes. Thrumster
OS1/7/13/243 BORROWSTON Borrowston Val [Valuation] Roll 1869. 70 D Henry - Tenant W Stewart Tenant J Craig Tenant 029 A small farm steading the property of Mr B Innes Thrumster
OS1/7/13/243 BORROWSTON COTTAGE Borrowston Cottage Val [Valuation] Roll 1869. 70 D Henry - Tenant W Stewart Tenant J Craig Tenant 029 A small cottage adjoining the farm of Borrowston - with ornemental grounds the property of Mr B Innes - Thrumster
OS1/7/13/243 [Page 243] County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/244 OLIQUOY Oliquoy Widow McCartley. Tenant H Morrison. Raggra J Shearer. Thrumster 029 A small crofters dwelling belonging to Mrs B Innes Thrumster
OS1/7/13/244 PICT'S TOWER (Remains of) [Yarehouse] [Tulloch] (Remains of) Widow McCartley Tenant H Morrison. Raggra J Shearer. Thrumster 029 Two stone circular built walls with two flights of stone steps supposed remains of a Picts Tower on the estate of Mrs Bentley Innes Thrumster - See Plan of Tower sent herewith.
OS1/7/13/244 BROUGH [1895] [Yarehouse] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1 pp [pages] 142 & 187 029
OS1/7/13/244 BURNSIDE Burnside Widow McCartley. Tenant H Morrison. Raggra J Shearer. Thumster 029 A small crofters dwelling on the Thrumster estate belonging to Mrs B Innes. Thrumster.
OS1/7/13/244 [Page] 244 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick
OS1/7/13/245 STANDING STONE Standing Stone D Henry Gansclet W Stewart Gansclet A Oag Gansclet 029 A large flat upright stone standing about 8 ft in height about 2 feet in breadth and about 4 inches thick. no inscription or mark visible. date or origin unknown
OS1/7/13/245 SCHOOL [Yarehouse] School Boys & Girls D Henry Gansclet W Stewart Gansclet A Oag Gansclet 029 A school supported by a Government Grant childrens pence and the established Church. average attendance about 60 -
OS1/7/13/245 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Pict's House D Henry Gansclet W Stewart Gansclet A Oag Gansclet 029 A large mound of earth and stones only a small part of a wall visible. supposed Picts House
OS1/7/13/245 BROUGH [1895] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1. p. [page] 187. 029
OS1/7/13/245 [Page] 245 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/246 MELBOURNE COTTAGE Melbourne Cottage Mr A Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr G Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A small farm steading in the occupation of A & G Donaldson & the property of Captain Bentley Innes. Thrumster House.
OS1/7/13/246 BURN OF WHITELEEN Burn of Whiteleen Mr A Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr G Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A small stream having its source at Whiteleen & flowing [into] the Loch of Sarclet.
OS1/7/13/246 BROWNABAN Brownaban Mr A Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr G Donaldson Occ [Occupier] Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A cottars house on the Thrumster Estate the property of Capt [Captain] Bently Innes of Thrumster Ho [House]
OS1/7/13/246 [Page] 246 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/247 [Page] 247 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Standing Stane O' Thrumster crossed out] [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/249 HILL OF TOFTGUN Hill of Toftgun W. Waugh Shepherd Mr J Miller Whalligoe Mr Sutherland Ulbster 029 A rough heathy eminence Situate, about 1 mile East of Taffgun the property of Mr Bently of Thumster
OS1/7/13/249 EASAN BURN Easan Burn For Authorities & descriptive remarKs see the name BooK of Watten Psh [Parish]
OS1/7/13/249 [Page] 249 WicK Parish -- County of Caithness [Signed] D. Campbell C/a [Civilian assistant]
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OS1/7/13/251 TOFTGUN Toftgun W. Waugh Shepherd Mr J. Miller Whalligoe Mr Sutherland Ulbester Valuation Roll 1870. 71 029 A Shepherds dwelling occupied by W. Waugh the property of Mr Benntely of Thumster.
OS1/7/13/251 PICT'S HOUSE (Site of) [Toftgun] Tulloch W. Waugh Shepherd Mr J. Miller Whalligoe Mr Sutherland Ulbester Valuation Roll 1870. 71 029 A green Circle Situate a Short distance South of Toftgun Supposed to be the site of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/251 BROUGH [1895] [Toftgun] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1 p. [page] 187. 029
OS1/7/13/251 [Page] 251 WicK Parish -- County of Caithness [Achairn Burn crossed out] [Signed] D, Campbell C.A, [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/253 LOCH OF WAREHOUSE Loch of Warehouse Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr Nimmo Writer Wick Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A small loch on the Parish boundary, it is principally supplied from springs & its waters flow N.E. [North East] to the Loch of Yarehouse.
OS1/7/13/253 [Page] 253 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/255 TUMULUS [South Yarehouse] Tumulus Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster 029 A very peculiarly formed Mound near the farm of South Yarehouse. The side walls are of Stone Work & in the interior are several chambers which have been opened & remains of skeletons found in them
OS1/7/13/255 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, South Yarehouse] 029 A very peculiarly formed Mound near the farm of South Yarehouse. The side walls are of Stone Work & in the interior are several chambers which have been opened & remains of skeletons found in them
OS1/7/13/255 TUMULUS Tumulus Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster 029 A small heap of Stones covering a stone cist or chamber composed of flag Stones, about 4 feet 6 Inches long. a few bones were found here.
OS1/7/13/255 A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Tumulus, ... ] 029 A small heap of Stones covering a stone cist or chamber composed of flag Stones, about 4 feet 6 Inches long. a few bones were found here.
OS1/7/13/255 STANDING STONES [Battle Moss] Standing Stones Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer. Thrumster 029 Two large Standing Stones placed within a few yards of each other: evidently ereccted to commemorate some particular event; perhaps a Battle, the Moss in the vicinity being Called "Battle Moss"
OS1/7/13/255 [Page] 255 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/256 HILL OF YAREHOUSE Hill of Yarrow Hill of Yarrow Hill of Yarrow Hill of Yarehouse Hill of Yarehouse Hill of Yarehouse Mr G. Sinclair Mr John Sinclair Mr W Miller. Town Clerk, Wick Mr Nimmo, Writer Wick Mr G M Sutherland Wick 029 A large Hill, 58 chains south west of South Yarrows. well Known by this name
OS1/7/13/256 CAIRNS OF YAREHOUSE Cairns of Warehouse Tumuli Cairns of Warehouse Tumuli Cairns of Warehouse Tumuli Mr John Sinclair Mr George Sinclair Mr J Shearer. Thrumster 029 A number of Cairns or Tumuli near the Loch of Warehouse & on the open Moors. Most of them have been opened but nothing of importance found in them.
OS1/7/13/256 [Page] 256 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note South Yarehouse, crossed out] -- see p. [page] 237
OS1/7/13/257 NEW CRAIG New Craig New Craig New Craig George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 029 Applies to the head of a small creeK, having two branches, very rugged and high. A short distance N, [North] East from "StacK of Ubster"
OS1/7/13/257 HIETHE Hiethe Hiethe Hiethe George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 029 Applies also to a narrow Channel, near the above, separated from it by a broad piece of Shelving rocK, projecting into the Sea about 5 Chains.
OS1/7/13/257 [Page] 257 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/258 STACK OF ULBSTER StacK of Ulbster StacK of Ulbster StacK of Ulbster George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 029 An isolated rocKy islet, about 200 feet high opposite the confluence of the "Mill Burn with the sea, Surrounded at all tides.
OS1/7/13/258 OUPINGAIL Oupingail Oupingail Oupingail George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 029 A narrow inlet, where the "Mill Burn" joins the Sea, precipitons on both sides, rising very high on the East side.
OS1/7/13/258 MILL BURN Mill Burn Mill Burn Mill Burn George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 029 This stream issues from "Loch Sarclet" near the South West end, being the only outlet, runs South ward a distance of about 3/4 of a mile, falls into the sea at "Oapingal" TaKes its name from there having been a Mill which it drove in its course, the ruins of which still remain.
OS1/7/13/258 [Page] 258 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/259 BURN OF JUBIDALE Burn of Jubidale Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr D Henderson, Rowans Mr D Grant, Field 029 A small streamlet rising near the farm house from which it derives its name & falling into the Morray Firth in a Cove called Swallach.
OS1/7/13/259 BLACKFOLD BURN Blackfold Burn Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr D Henderson, Rowans Mr D Grant, Field 029 A small Streamlet rising near the farm house from which it derives its name & falling into the Burn of Jubidale, near the sea.
OS1/7/13/259 [Page] 259 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/260 JUBIDALE Jubidale Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr D Henderson, Rowans Mr D Grant, Field 029 A crofters dwelling in the occupation of Donald Reid & the property of A Sharpe Esqr Bruan Lodge.
OS1/7/13/260 BLACKFOLD Blackfold Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr D Henderson, Rowans Mr D Grant, Field 029 A crofters dwelling in the occupation of Widow Bain & the property of A Sharpe Esqr Bruan Lodge.
OS1/7/13/260 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Field] Tulloch Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr D Henderson, Rowans Mr D Grant, Field 029 A Green hillock near the farm houses of Field. It has the usual resemblance of a Pict's House.
OS1/7/13/260 [Page] 260 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/261 WHITELEEN Whiteleen D Sutherland. Tenant J Shearer Ulbster J Donaldson Whiteleen 029 A small farm steading on the Thrumster estate belonging to Mrs B Innes
OS1/7/13/261 THRUMSTER Thrumster D Sutherland. Tenant J Shearer Ulbster J Donaldson Whiteleen 029 An extensive district consisting of a number of small crofters dwellings belonging to Mrs B Innes. Thrumster
OS1/7/13/261 [Page] 261 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Two entries Whiteleen, second description] -- A small farm steading on the Ulbster estate belonging to A Shapre Esqre Clyth [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/262 TUMULI [Ulbster] Tumuli (Remains of) Sir Henry Dryden Mr J Shearer. Thrumster Mr R Shearer. Thrumster 029 Two small hillocks composed of Stones & earth & near to a Tulloch on the farm of Ulbster Mains.
OS1/7/13/262 TUMULUS [Ulbster] Tumulus (Remains of) Sir Henry Dryden Mr J Shearer. Thrumster Mr R Shearer. Thrumster 029 The remains of a Tumulus or Grave composed of slabs of stone &c. it is now nearly destroyed.
OS1/7/13/262 FIELD Field Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Mr Donald Grant. Occ [Occupier] Mr Donald Reid. Jubidale 029 Two small farms in the occupation of D Grant & A Young & the property of A Sharpe Esqr Bruan Lodge.
OS1/7/13/262 [Page] 262 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/263 HILL OF ULBSTER Hill of Ulbster J Shearer Mains J Reid Ulbster B Donaldson Whiteleen 029 A high heathy hill. the property of Sir J Sinclair. Ulbster.
OS1/7/13/263 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Tulloch J Shearer Mains J Reid Ulbster B Donaldson Whiteleen 029 Two circles of built walls without either cement or mortar. supposed to be the remains of a Picts house on the estate of Mrs B Innes. Thrumster
OS1/7/13/263 LOCH SARCLET Loch Sarclet J Shearer Mains J Reid Ulbster B Donaldson Whiteleen 029 An extensive loch the property of Mrs Bentley Innes. Thrumster
OS1/7/13/263 [Page] 263 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick
OS1/7/13/264 ULBSTER Ulbster J Shearer Mains of Ulbster J Reid Ulbster J Donaldson Whiteleen 029 A district consisting of a number of small crofters houses belonging to Sir J Sinclair & A. Sharpe Esqre Clyth -
OS1/7/13/264 MAINS OF ULBSTER Mains of Ulbster J Shearer Mains of Ulbster J Reid Ulbster J Donaldson Whiteleen 029 A large farm steading with out buildings the property of Sir J Sinclair.
OS1/7/13/264 GRAVE YARD Grave Yard J Shearer Mains of Ulbster J Reid Ulbster J Donaldson Whiteleen 029 A small grave yard used by the tenants on the estate. formerly used as the burial place of the Sinclair family -
OS1/7/13/264 [Page] 264 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/265 ST MARTIN'S CHAPEL (Remains of) Chapel (site of) Capn [Captain] Bentley Innes Thrumster J Bremner - Factor Thrumster J Tulloch. Thrumster 029 The site of an old chapel is supposed to have been on the spot were [where] there is now a tomb erected for the Ulbster family, in the grave yard at Ulbster. dedicatory name St Martins. in the grave yard is a large red stone marked with the figure of a Raven. supposed to mark the grave of a Danish Princess who was said to have wrecked on the coast not far from here, and buried here.
OS1/7/13/265 [Page] 265 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/267 SITHEAN FUAR Sithean Fuar Mr C Reed, West Clyth Mr G Gunn, Roster Mr J Lunn. Camster 029 A prominent heathy hill on the parish boundary of Wick and Latheron.
OS1/7/13/267 [Page] 267 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Note] -- cold hill [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/269 [Page] 269 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Note Garry Whin, crossed out] -- see p. [page] 271 [Authorities] -- Mr Donaldson; Ostiehill Mr Sutherland Whalligoe Mr Miller Lochend Mr W Miller Town ClerK WicK Mr J Shearer Thrumster [Signed] D, Campbell C,A [Civilian Assistant] See P [Page] 271
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OS1/7/13/271 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Garrywhin] Pict's House Remains of Mr Donalson; Ostiehill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller Lochend 029 A Circular Stone Wall Situate on a Slight eminence and is generally Supposed to be the remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/271 BROUGH [1895] [Garrywhin] Archaeologia Scotica Vol [Volume] 5 Part 1 page 117. 029
OS1/7/13/271 STANDING STONES [Garrywhin] Standing Stones Mr Donalson; Ostiehill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller Lochend 029 Three Stones Standing about 5 feet above the Surface of the ground; Situate at the north entrance to Garryfun
OS1/7/13/271 GARRYWHIN Garry Whin Mr Donalson; Ostiehill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller Lochend Mr W Miller Town Clerk Wick Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A Small patch of Ground Surrounded by a very old Stone Wall; there is a visible entrance at the north and South end, at the former there are three large Standing Stones - The Supposed remains of a fort
OS1/7/13/271 FORT (Remains of) [Garrywhin] 029 A Small patch of Ground Surrounded by a very old Stone Wall; there is a visible entrance at the north and South end, at the former there are three large Standing Stones - The Supposed remains of a fort
OS1/7/13/271 [Page] 271 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell c./a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/272 BROUGHWHIN Brough Whin Mr J. Donaldson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Lochend Mr W Miller, Town Clerk Wick Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A Small Glen Situate a short distance to the North of Garryfun the property of A Sharp, Esq of Clyth
OS1/7/13/272 CLASH-AN-DAM Clash.an.Dam Mr J. Donaldson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Lochend Mr W Miller, Town Clerk Wick Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A Marshy Glen Situate a short distance north of KnocKgunie the property of Sharp Esq of Clyth
OS1/7/13/272 CROWS' STONE Craw's Stone Mr J Donaldson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Lochend Mr W Miller, Town Clerk Wick Mr J Shearer Thrumster 029 A large stone partly standing and partly laying; this Name is Well Known in the district a large boulder
OS1/7/13/272 [Page] 272 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Faint Note Crows' Stone] -- Refer Is it a boulder or antiquity? [Signed] D, Campbell C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/273 FORT (Remains of) Fort (remains of) J Bremner. Thrumster J Tullock Thrumster Captn [Captain] B Innes Thrumster 029 Two mounds of earth and stones supposed to be the remains of two Pictish Forts - Sir H Dryden in a letter to the John O Groats Journal. Sept [September] 21st 1872. says The main entrance, if not the only one is on the north end, The end of the two walls appear to have returned inwards a few feet, and four large slabs (one gone) formed the angles of the entrance passage The highest point of the area is near the north end. The enclosure is now a ridge of stones about 15 ft [feet] wide and 3 ft [feet] high from the inside; but was probably a wall 4 ft [feet] thick and 5 ft [feet] or 6 ft [feet] high. The ground on the inside has been scooped away inside the wall
OS1/7/13/273 FORT (Remains of) 029 Two mounds of earth and stones supposed to be the remains of two Pictish Forts - Sir H Dryden in a letter to the John O Groats Journal. Sept [September] 21st 1872. says The main entrance, if not the only one is on the north end, The end of the two walls appear to have returned inwards a few feet, and four large slabs (one gone) formed the angles of the entrance passage The highest point of the area is near the north end. The enclosure is now a ridge of stones about 15 ft [feet] wide and 3 ft [feet] high from the inside; but was probably a wall 4 ft [feet] thick and 5 ft [feet] or 6 ft [feet] high. The ground on the inside has been scooped away inside the wall
OS1/7/13/273 [Page] 273 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Faiint Note] -- Stamped twice [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/275 LOCH WATENAN Loch Watenan Mr Donalson: Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller; Ulbster Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A large Sheet of Water Situate a Short distance East of Osties Hill
OS1/7/13/275 WATENAN Watenan Waitnean Mr Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller; Ulbster Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr J Shearer, Thrumster Johnstons Map of Caithness 029 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mrs Miller the property of. A. Sharp Esq.
OS1/7/13/275 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [WatenanJ Picts House Mr Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller; Ulbster Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A Circular Mound Situate a Short distance north of Wattnean Farm The Remains of a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/275 WAREHOUSE HILL Warehouse Hill Mr Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Sutherland; Whalligoe Mr Miller; Ulbster Mr W Miller Town Clerk, Wick Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A rough heathy eminence Situate a Short distance South of Garryfun, the property of. A. Sharp, Esq
OS1/7/13/275 [Page] 275 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D. Campbell, c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/276 STANDING STONES [Watenan] (Standing Stones) Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson, Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A number of standing stones, none of them more than 2 1/2 feet in height & at Each end a Tumulus. Supposed to be an ancient burial place.
OS1/7/13/276 TUMULI [Watenan] Tumuli (Remains of) Sir Henry Dryden Mr Anderson Antiquarian Museum Edinburgh Mr J Shearer, Thrumster 029 A number of small hillocks of loose stones & earth, some of which have been opened, discovering small stone graves of slabs of stones about 4 1/2 feet to 5 feet in length. Remains of skeletons found in some of them.
OS1/7/13/276 [Page] 276 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Faint Note] -- near the Lines [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/277 OSTIES HILL Ostieshill Mr Donalson; occupier Mr J. Miller; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith 029 Two Crofters dwellings occupiers F. Donalson and J. Miller, the property of A. Sharp. Esq [Esquire] also the name applies to A Slight eminence upon which the houses are situated.
OS1/7/13/277 OSTIES HILL Osties Hill Mr Donalson; occupier Mr J. Miller; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith 029 A Slight eminence situate, a short distance South of Ostieshill Crofts, the property of A. Sharp of, Clyth
OS1/7/13/277 FACE OF LOCHS (In Ruins) Face of Lochs Mr Donalson; occupier Mr J. Miller; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith 029 An old farm Steading in ruins the property of A, Sharp, Esq of Clyth
OS1/7/13/277 GROAT'S LOCH Groat's Loch Mr Donalson; occupier Mr J. Miller; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith 029 A large Sheet of Water Situate between Osties Hill and the face of Lochs
OS1/7/13/277 [Page] 277 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, c/.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/278 KNOCKGUNIE KnocKgunie Mr A. Sinclair; occupier Mr F. Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Miller; Ulbster 029 A Small Crofters dwelling occupied by A. Sinclair the property of A. Sharp Esq.
OS1/7/13/278 BLACKSTOBBS Blackstobbs Mr A. Sinclair; occupier Mr F. Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Miller; Ulbster 029 Two Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Bremner the property of, A.Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/278 CAIRN HANACH (Remains of) Cairn Hannach (Tumulus) Mr A. Sinclair; occupier Mr F. Donalson; Ostieshill Mr Miller; Ulbster 029 A large Cairn of Stones, Situate a Short distance south of Broughfun; Tumulus
OS1/7/13/278 [Page] 278 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, c/,a [civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/279 WHALE GOE Whaligoe Whaligoe Whaligoe Whalegoe Whalegoe Whaliegoe Falligoe J. Millar, Whaligo William Wares, Ellensgoe, Donald Henderson, Rowan, Map of Caithness. Supplement to John O' Groat Journal 1872 Johnston's Map of Caithness BlacKs Map of Scotland. BlacKs Map of Caithness 029 A large CreeK opposite the "square of Whaligoe" It forms a small natural Harbour and is used for the accomodation of about 9 fishing boats, belonging to the fishermen in the neighbourhood. Access is had to it by means of an zigzag flight of narrow stone steps. Propy [Property] of Adam Sharp Esq. of Rothes & Clyth.
OS1/7/13/279 WHALIGOE [1895] For 1" purposes only. 1895. D. Nicolson Esq., Montpellier Ho. [House], Wick. N.B. [North Britain] 029
OS1/7/13/279 SANDY CAVE Sandy Cave Sandy Cave Sandy Cave J. Millar, Whaligo William Wares, Ellensgoe, Donald Henderson, Rowan, 029 A Cave in the base of the cliff, in the Southern corner of the above.
OS1/7/13/279 [Page] 279 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/280 LAND COVE Land Cove Land Cove Land Cove John Millar, Whaligo. William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson Rowan 029 A small CreeK at the end of which there is a Cave, formed by a bend in the Cliff on the west and a long rugged SKerry on the East. It is about 8 chains S.W. [South West] from where the "Mill Burn" joins the Sea
OS1/7/13/280 SELLIFAR Sellifar Sellifar Sellifar John Millar, Whaligo. William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson Rowan 029 A small piece of Ebb shore. flat rocK interspersed, opposite where a small burn which passes "Ulbster Mains" joins the Sea.
OS1/7/13/280 HEAD OF ROW Head of Row John Millar, Whaligo. William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson Rowan 029 Applies to two sKerries, one a large and conspicuous piece, rugged on the South East edge, the other scarcely appearing at Low Water. Lies opposite a [spit] of narrow cliff. They are both surrounded at Low Water
OS1/7/13/280 [Page] 280 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/281 BRIDGEND Bridgend Mr Miller; occupier Mr John; Henderson MarKwell Mr Ryrie; MarKwell 029 A Small farm Steading occupied by Mr Miller the property of. A.Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/281 MARKWELL MarKwell Mr Miller; occupier Mr John; Henderson MarKwell Mr Ryrie; Markwell 029 Three Crofters dwellings occupied by M. Ryrie John Henderson and George Granger the property of A Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/281 THORNYBUSH Thornybush Mr Miller; occupier Mr John; Henderson MarKwell Mr Ryrie; MarKwell 029 A Small farm Steading occupied by D. Ryrie the property of A Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/281 ROW Row Roo Mr Miller; occupier Mr John; Henderson MarKwell Mr Ryrie; MarKwell Valuation Roll 1870. 71 029 Three Crofters dwellings in the occupation of William Miller & others & the property of A Sharp Esqr [Esquire] Bruan Lodge.
OS1/7/13/281 [Page] 280 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Note Markwell] -- The origin of this name was specially enquired into, but nothing is Known regarding it in the locality. [Signed] D, Campbell. c/.a [civilian assistant]]
OS1/7/13/282 WARD Ward Mr Henery; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller Bridge 029 Two Crofters dwellings occupied by Mrs Miller and A. Henery the property of, A. Sharp, Esq
OS1/7/13/282 ROWANS Rowans Mr Henery; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller Bridge 029 A Crofters dwelling occupied by D Henderson the property of, A. Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/282 STANDING STONE Standing Stone Mr Henery; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller Bridge 029 A large Stone, Standing about 6 feet above the Surface, and it has the appearance of a druidical Circle or Monumental Stone.
OS1/7/13/282 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Picts House (Remains of) Mr Henery; occupier Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller Bridge 029 The remains of a rough Mound Situate in MarKwell, it is generally Supposed to have been a Pictish dwelling
OS1/7/13/282 [Page] 282 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell, C/,a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/7/13/283 POST OFFICE Post Office Mr Sutherland, BlacKsmith Mr Miller, Bridgend Mr Miller, Lochend 029 A receiving office Situate half way on the County [Road] between WicK and Lybster occupied by Mr Sutherland
OS1/7/13/283 SQUARE OF WHALEGOE Square of Whaligoe Mr Sutherland, BlacKsmith Mr Miller, Bridgend Mr Miller, Lochend 029 A large Stone building occupied by G Miller and D Taylor the property of A Sharp Esq of Clyth
OS1/7/13/283 BRAEHEAD Braehead Mr Sutherland, BlacKsmith Mr Miller, Bridgend Mr Miller, Lochend 029 Two Crofters dwellings occupied by Ann Miller and G Horne the property of A Sharp of Clyth
OS1/7/13/283 [Page] 283 Parish of WicK -- County of Caithness [Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/284 WHALEGOE Whaligoe Whaligoe Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Bridgend Mr Miller; Lochend Statistical Account 029 A district Comprising a number of Small farms and Crofters dwellings the property of. A. Sharp Esq.
OS1/7/13/284 ELLENSGOE Ellensgoe Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Bridgend Mr Miller; Lochend 029 A Crofters dwelling occupied by James Miller the property of A. Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/284 LOCHEND Lochend Mr Sutherland; BlacKsmith Mr Miller; Bridgend Mr Miller; Lochend 029 Two Crofters dwellings occupied by Mr Henderson and J Miller the property of A Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/284 [Page] 284 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Ulbster crossed out] [Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/285 SWALLACH Swallach Swallach Swallach J. Millar, Whaligo. William Wares Ellensgoe. D. Anderson, Rowan. 029 A small inlet nearly opposite "Rowans Croft" in the entrance to which is a small SKerry visible at Low water. Two rivulets meet a small distance above, and flow over the Cliff at the apex
OS1/7/13/285 SKEPS GOE SKeps goe SKeps goe SKeps goe J. Millar, Whaligo. William Wares Ellensgoe. D. Anderson, Rowan 029 A small bay, formed on the East side by rugged shelving rocKs becoming flat towards the low water. There is a huge Cavern at the extreme end into which the Tide flows at high water with great fury.
OS1/7/13/285 SEA COVE Sea Cove Sea Cove Sea Cove J. Millar, Whaligo. William Wares Ellensgoe. D. Anderson, Rowan 029 An arm formed by projecting Cliff on the East, and headland dividing SKepsgoe. A small Cave is here into which the sea rushes at all tides hence the name.
OS1/7/13/285 [Page] 285 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/286 ELLENS GOE Ellensgoe Ellensgoe Ellensgoe John Millar, Whaligo. William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson, Rowan 029 A CreeK about 10 chains long and 3 broad, at the end of which there is a small piece of Fore shore. The cliff on both sides is very precipitous and about 200 feet high. Situated opposite the N [North] end of the district of Crofts Called the "Row".
OS1/7/13/286 CLASH Clash Clash Clash John Millar, Whaligo William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson, Rowans. 029 A small inlet, separated by a broad headland of about 5 chains from the above, very high Cliff on both sides
OS1/7/13/286 THE ROWANS The Rowans The Rowans The Rowans John Millar, Whaligo. William Wares, Ellensgoe. Donald Henderson, Rowan 029 Applies to a considerable extent of Flat rocK cropping toward the south East. Lying betwixt "Clash" & Rowans' Croft. Extending in several places to the cliff top.
OS1/7/13/286 [Page] 286 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/287 HILL OF TOFTCARL Hill of Toftcarl Mr Doul Thuster Mr Andrews Thuster Mr Miller Thuster 030 a heathy hill the property of Sir G Dunbar
OS1/7/13/287 IRESGOE Iresgoe Mr Doul Thuster Mr Andrews Thuster Mr Miller Thuster Valuation Role 1871-2 030 Four crofters dwelling in the vicinity of the Goe or Creek from which they Derive their name; occupied by James Falconer & others, & the property of Mrs B Innes of Thrumster.
OS1/7/13/287 [Page] 287 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/288 MOSS OF IRESGOE Moss of Iresgoe James Doul Thurster A Andress [Andrews] Thurster K Miller Thurster 030 An extensive peat moss the property of Mrs Bentley Innes Thrumster.
OS1/7/13/288 TOFTCARL Toftcarl James Doul Thurster A Andress [Andrews] Thurster K Miller Thurster 030 Two farm steading in the occupation of Mr Henderson the property of Sir G Dunbar.
OS1/7/13/288 MOSS OF TOFTCARL Moss of Toftcarl James Doul Thurster A Andress [Andrews] Thurster K Miller Thurster 030 An extensive peat moss the property of Sir G Dunbar.
OS1/7/13/288 [Page] 288 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick
OS1/7/13/289 LUISHAL GOE Luishalgoe Luishalgoe Luishalgoe Anton Davidson (Iresgoe) George Falconer (Iresgo) Donald Henderson (Rowan) 030 An inlet in the Cliff on the shore opposite the "Hill of Toftcarl" And about a 1/4 of a mile North East from "Iresgoe".
OS1/7/13/289 [Page] 289 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/291 CRAIG HAMMELL Craig Hammel Craig Hammel Craig Hammel Anton Davidson, Iresgoe. George Falconer Iresgoe. Donald Henderson, Rowan, 030 A Prominent piece of flat Craig projecting into the sea about 3 chains, forming a CreeK on the South West side. It is about 1/2 a mile N, [North] East from "Iresgoe".
OS1/7/13/291 IRES GOE Iresgoe Iresgoe Iresgoe Anton Davidson, Iresgoe. George Falconer Iresgoe. Donald Henderson, Rowan, 030 A CreeK of considerable extent, in a district of Crofts having the same name. The Cliff is very high on both sides. Enclosed at the end by a broken rocKy banK down which there is a winding foot path used by the fishermen, the bay affording shelter to a few fishing boats owned by the crofters in the neighbourhood. Propy. [Property] of A. Sharp Esqr of Rothes & Clyth.
OS1/7/13/291 [Page] 291 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/292 THE NEEDLE The Needle The Needle The Needle A. Davidson Iresgoe. G. Falconer Iresgoe. D. Henderson, Rowan 030 A point of Cliff, attached to the mainland by a natural bridge of rocK through which the tide sweeps at all times. In the district of Iresgoe.
OS1/7/13/292 ASHY GOE Ashygoe Ashygoe Ashygoe A. Davidson Iresgoe. G. Falconer Iresgoe. D. Henderson, Rowan 030 A long narrow CreeK of about 10 chains, and one wide at the bottom. "The Needle" described above is at the north point of the entrance. It has an almost perpendicular cliff on the N. [North] West side, on the opposite face a sloping banK very steep. with pieces of cliff interspersed.
OS1/7/13/292 [Page] 292 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/293 WHITECAIRN Whitecairn J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G. Downie; oldhall Mr A. More; Spardens 030 A Crofters dwelling occupied by Mrs Miller the property of F. S. Bently Innes Esq of Thrumster
OS1/7/13/293 THURSTER Thurster J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G. Downie; oldhall Mr A. More; Spardens Valuation Roll 1871. 2. 030 A Number of Crofters dwellings the property of F. S. Bently Esq
OS1/7/13/293 EASTER HILL Easter Hill J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G. Downie; oldhall Mr A. More; Spardens Valuation Roll 1871. 2. 030 A Very Slight eminence Situate a Short distance south of iresgoe the property of F. S. Bently Esq
OS1/7/13/293 [Page] 293 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell, C, A, [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/295 BATTERY (2 Guns) Battery (2 guns) Capt McDonald R A Drill Instr [Royal Artillery Drill Instructor] J Bremner. Thrumster. Captn [Captain] Bentley Innes Thrumster 030 A two gun battery used by the 6th Caithness Vol [Volunteer] Artillery on the estate of Captn [Captain] Bentley Innes - Thrumster -
OS1/7/13/295 RIFLE RANGE Rifle Range Capt McDonald R A Drill Instr [Royal Artillery Drill Instructor] J Bremner. Thrumster. Capt [Captain] Bentley Innes Thrumster 030 A rifle range used by the 6th Caithness V. A. [Volunteer Artillery] range 300 yards. on the estate of Captn [Captain] Bentley Innes. Thrumster
OS1/7/13/295 [Page] 295 County of Caithness -- Ph [Parish] of Wick [Signed] A.J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/13/297 TOD'S GOTE Tod's Gote Tod's Gote Tod's Gote Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 030 A narrow CrooKed creeK running inland about 5 Chains, having a small piece of Foreshore at the end. Is opposite the last Croft of Iresgoe
OS1/7/13/297 BROAD GOE Broad Goe Broad Goe Broad Goe Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 030 A creeK about 7 chains long. Cliff about 300 feet high on both sides, Is on the South Side of "Easter Hill"
OS1/7/13/297 CORBIE GOE Corbie Goe Corbie Goe Corbie Goe Anton Davidson, Iresgoe, George Falconer Iresgoe Donald Henderson, Rowan, 030 A very narrow inlet, in the cliff, adjoining the above on the South side.
OS1/7/13/297 [Page] 297 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/299 THE HAVEN The Haven The Haven The Haven George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A small bay about 10 Chains in length and 5 in width at the mouth, extending from "Sarclet Head" and "The StacK" on the opposite side inward to the Harbour, bending to the left, forming a better protection for the latter.
OS1/7/13/299 THE STACK The StacK The StacK The StacK George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson, Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A large Clett extending along the north side of "The Haven" and lying parallel to the coast, divided from it by a narrow gorge, partly filled at low water. The clett is wholly surrounded at high tides.
OS1/7/13/299 [Page] 299 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/300 HARBOUR [Sarclet] Harbour George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson - Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 Situated opposite the extreme end of the County Road, which passes through the village of "Sarclet" and about a stones throw from its end. Enclosed on all sides by a rocKy face, and high broKen banK at the end. It was erected as it at present stands, about the Year 1830. Is in excellent repair, and has been well constructed, by strong Moles and protective piers at the entrance, with sloping masonry towards the sea, which completely resist the action of the waves. Shortly after it was constructed there was an average fleet of fishing boats to the amount of 35, a few of these being of large size, they are now reduced to about 24 all sizes. There is a want of beaching ground at the end, which is the means of curtailing the number of large boats used at the summer fishing. Property. of Frederick StocKs Bently Innes Esqr of Thrumster.
OS1/7/13/300 [Page] 300 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/301 SARCLET Sarclet Mr J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr More; Spardens 030 A Small Village Comprising one Street, running north and south, The inhabitants follows after the fishing and each of them occupies a Small portion of land; the property of F. S, Bently Innes Esq of Thumster
OS1/7/13/301 HILLHEAD Hillhead Mr J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr More; Spardens 030 A Small district comprising a number of Crofters dwellings the property of F. S. Bently Innes Esq of Thumster
OS1/7/13/301 DALLQUOY Dallquoy Mr J. Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie oldhall Mr More; Spardens 030 A Small farm Steading occupied by J Bain the property of F. S. Bentley [Innes] Esq
OS1/7/13/301 [Page] 301 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell C, A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/302 CORBIEGOE Corbiegoe Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A. More Spardens 030 Three Crofters dwellings the property of F. S. Bently Esq of Thumster
OS1/7/13/302 OLDHALL Oldhall Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A. More Spardens 030 Two Crofters dwellings occupied by D. Corner and G. Downie, the property of F. S. Bently. Esq
OS1/7/13/302 SPARDENS Spardens Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A. More Spardens 030 A Crofters dwelling occupied by A. More, the property of F. S. Bently Esq
OS1/7/13/302 [Page] 302 County of Caithness -- WicK Parish [Signed] D, Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/303 MUIRI GOE Muirigoe Muirigoe Muirigoe George Anderson, Sarclett John Anderson Sarclett James Ogg Sarclett 030 A crooked creeK on the South side of the Battery, shelving rocks on both sides. Filled at high water.
OS1/7/13/303 THE LOUPS The Loups The Loups The Loups George Anderson, Sarclett John Anderson Sarclett James Ogg Sarclett 030 A rugged sKerry, seen at Low water, joined to the rocKy shore, immediately opposite the "Battery".
OS1/7/13/303 BRAID HELL Braid Hell Braid Hell Braid Hell George Anderson, Sarclett John Anderson Sarclett James Ogg Sarclett 030 A small narrow CreeK, on the North side of the Battery, having two forKings at the end, into which the tide dashes with a fearful sound during a storm.
OS1/7/13/303 [Page] 303 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/304 SKERRY SKARVEL SKerry SKarvel SKerry SKarvel George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A large broadpiece of flat smooth rocK, projecting into the sea about 2 Chains, on the South entrance to "Rieragoe"
OS1/7/13/304 RIERA GOE Rieragoe Rieragoe Rieragoe George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A long narrow gulf of about 10 chains inclosed by Cliff on both sides, flooded at high tide. Is about a 1/4 of a mile north East from 'Sarclet'
OS1/7/13/304 [Page] 304 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/305 OILY GOE Oilygoe Oilygoe Oilygoe George Anderson, Sarclett John Anderson Sarclett James Ogg Sarclett 030 A narrow inlet in the rocKs, a little south of Turriegoe Hill, at a distance of about 2 chains from the outlet, bends southward at right angles, to the extent of about 3 chains. Full at all tides.
OS1/7/13/305 LUMMERS GOE Lummersgoe Lummersgoe Lummersgoe George Anderson, Sarclett John Anderson Sarclett James Ogg Sarclett 030 A small CreeK about 3 chains in length and two wide. Is between the above and "The Voute"
OS1/7/13/305 [Page] 305 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/306 THE VOUTE The Voute The Voute The Voute George Anderson, Sarclet. John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 An opening in the rocK on the top of the banK above the Cliff, Is about a Chain long and 50 linKs broad. Has access with the sea, by means of two Caverns, but thro' [through] one only at low water. Is about half way betwixt "Hiethe" and "Lummersgoe.
OS1/7/13/306 [Page] 306 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/307 TURRIEGOE HILL Turriegoe Hill Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A, More; Spardens 030 A Slight eminence, Situate a short distance South of Loch Sarclet the property of F. S. Bently Innes Esq
OS1/7/13/307 HOLE OF TROUPA Hole of Troupa Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A, More; Spardens 030 A Very remarKable Hole Situate a short distance South of the Village of Sarclet, depth about 250 feet
OS1/7/13/307 LOCHSIDE Lochside Mr J, Bain; Dallquay Mr G, Downie; oldhall Mr A, More; Spardens 030 A Small district Comprising a number of Small farms and Crofters dwellings the property of F S Bently Innes Esq
OS1/7/13/307 [Page] 307 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C,A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/13/309 WHALE'S BACK whale's BacK whale's BacK whale's BacK George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A flat rocK opposite the mouth of a narrow inlet, seen at low water, so named from its similitude to a whale rising to the Surface.
OS1/7/13/309 THE BUINNS The Buinns The Buinns The Buinns George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 Applies to several flat rocKs, unseen at high water, lying betwixt two CreeKs. This name is supposed to originate from the division of Currents about these creeKs.
OS1/7/13/309 LITTLE TURRIE GOE Little Turriegoe Little Turriegoe Little Turriegoe George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A CreeK about 4 chains in length, which is filled at High Water. On all sides quite precipitous. "The Buinns lies at its outlet.
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OS1/7/13/310 TURRIE GOE Turriegoe Turriegoe Turriegoe George Anderson, Sarclet John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A CreeK of Considerable length measuring from "Gearty Head" to the extreme end about 12 chains. In average width about a chain. A long clett about 50 feet high, near the South East point, also one or two small isolated rocKs all surrounded at low water. The property divisional wall from Loch Sarclet side joins the End of this CreeK.
OS1/7/13/310 GEARTY HEAD Gearty Head Gearty Head Gearty Head George Anderson, Sarclet John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 Applies to the point of shelving rocK on the south side of the above, at the base of the "Hill of Turriegoe".
OS1/7/13/310 [Page] 310 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/311 SARCLET HEAD Sarclet Head Sarclet Head Sarclet Head George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A large flat piece of rocK, broken on the S. [South] East side, forms the Southern extremity of "The Haven" It is surrounded at Low Water and therefore isolated from the main features. Situated about a 1/4 of a mile South East from the "Village of Sarclet"
OS1/7/13/311 HERRING CRAIG Herring Craig Herring Craig Herring Craig George Anderson, Sarclet John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A flat SKerry of no great size, submerged at High Water. Is at the S. [South] East side or extremity of a small bay, scarcely a 1/4 of a mile from "Sarclet Head".
OS1/7/13/311 [Page] 311 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/312 HILL O' HOWE Hill O' Howe Hill O' Howe Hill O' Howe George Anderson, Sarclet, John Anderson Sarclet James Ogg Sarclet 030 A flat sKerry projecting from a broKen rocKy point, close beside "Sarclet head" and opposite the "Hole of Troupa". I am of opinion that this name applies more properly to the eminence above the "Hole of Troupa". However, the rocK in question bears the designation by the inhabitants of this neighbourhood at the present time. There is a Communication betwixt the "Hole of Troupa" and the Sea, by means of a large Cave shewn on Trace, thru' [through], which there is a continual flow of Current at full tide.
OS1/7/13/312 [Page] 312 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/313 RED GOE Redgoe Redgoe Redgoe John Millar, Whaligo, William Wares, Ellensgoe, Donald Henderson, Rowan 034 A long narrow CreeK opposite the Church of Bruan, The cliff on the south side rises to nearly 300 feet in height and becomes Shelving on the outside, to the Ph [Parish] Boundary.
OS1/7/13/313 GOTE A' SLY Gote a' Sly Gote a' Sly Got a' Sly John Millar, Whaligo, William Wares, Ellensgoe, Donald Henderson, Rowan 034 A small inlet of about 2 chains, into which the tide flows a small way. Is about 13 chains North. E. [East] of the above.
OS1/7/13/313 GOLDAIN Goldain Goldain Goldain John Millar, Whaligoe, William Wares, Ellensgoe, Donald Henderson, Rowan 034 A flat sKerry attached to the cliff at one end, but covered at high tide Is opposite a Croft called ParK in the district of Whaligoe.
OS1/7/13/313 [Page] 313 Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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OS1/7/13/315 BRUAN Bruan Valuation Roll 1870. 71 Mr C Reid. West Clyth Mr J Douglas Clyth Mains 034 Several Crofters houses, Church, School & Lands partly in this Parish & partly in the Parish of Latheron. The property of A Sharp Esqr Bruan Lodge.
OS1/7/13/315 [Page] 315 County of Caithness -- Parish of Wick [Signed] Charles J Fearnside Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/13/316 FREE CHURCH Church Free Rev [Reverend] Mr Murray Mr Waters Schoolmaster Mr Miller Reigoe 034 A plain Stone building Containing 516 Sittings used as a place of Worship
OS1/7/13/316 SCHOOL School Boys and Girls Rev [Reverend] Mr Murray Mr Waters Schoolmaster Mr Miller Reigoe 034 A Small School house. Supported by the childrens pence
OS1/7/13/316 REDGOE Redgoe Rev [Reverend] Mr Murray Mr Waters Schoolmaster Mr Miller Reigoe 034 A Crofters dwelling occupied by Mr Miller the property of A. Sharp. Esq of Clyth.
OS1/7/13/316 PARK ParK Rev [Reverend] Mr Murray Mr Waters Schoolmaster Mr Miller Reigoe 034 A Crofters dwelling occupied by Mr McCormicK the property of A Sharp Esq
OS1/7/13/316 [Page] 316 County of Caithness -- Parish of WicK [Signed] D, Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/13/317 WESTER WHALE GOE Wester Whaligoe Wester Whaligoe John Millar (Whaligo) William Wares (Ellensgoe) Donald Henderson (Rowan) 034 A large CreeK having two branches, very high rugged cliff on both sides also flat rocKs projecting from its base upon one of which there is a small cleft about 30 feet high, with another of larger size at the foot of the cliff on the North side, but surrounded at low Water.
OS1/7/13/317 WESTER WHALIGOE [1895] (For 1" purposes only. 1895.) D. Nicolson Esq., Montpellier Ho. [House] WicK N.B. [North Britain] 034
OS1/7/13/317 MUCK LE ROBERRY MucKle Roberry MucKle Roberry MucKle Roberry John Millar (Whaligo) William Wares (Ellensgoe) Donald Henderson (Rowan) 034 A flat piece of rocK, projecting seaward, but attached to the Cliff, on a small headland betwixt the above and "Leac an Oir"
OS1/7/13/317 [Page] 317 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/318 LEACAN OIR Leacan Oir Leacan Oir Leacan Oir J. Millar, Whaligoe. William Wares. Ellensgoe. D Henderson, Rowan 034 A piece of projecting flat rocK, at the entrance to a narrow creeK, having communication with Wester Whaligoe by means of a subterraneous passage thro' [through] which the tide flows. "The [gold] Slab"
OS1/7/13/318 [Page] 318 Ph [Parish] of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
OS1/7/13/319 [Page] 319 OS1/7/13 13 NAME BOOK of the PARISH OF WICK CO [COUNTY] CAITHNESS [Signed] F.W. Nixon Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 19/72 Sept. 19 September 1872]
OS1/7/13/320 [Page] 320 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Achairn Burn -- 152 AchairnparK -- 136 AcKergill -- 113 AcKergill Haven -- 99 AcKergill LinKs -- 98 AcKergillshore -- 100 AcKergill Tower -- 97 AiKerness -- 169 Allt Beag-airidhe -- 149 Allt na Bau-tighearna -- 231 Aquarita-meadows -- 188 Ashy Goe -- 292 A Stone Cist found here &c -- 21 AuKhorn -- 29 Baptist Chapel -- 42 Barnyards -- 199 BarrocK Mill (corn) -- 16 Battery (4 Guns) -- 190 Battery (2 Guns) -- 295 Battle Moss (supposed site of Battle) -- 236 Battle of Altimarlach site of A.D. 1675 -- 123 Beal Hill -- 81 Bellevue Cottage -- 170 Bilbster -- 121 Bilbster Burn -- 89 Bilbster House -- 87 BirKle Hills or Castle Linglas -- 68 BlacKbridge -- 115 BlacKfold -- 260 BlacKfold Burn -- 259 BlacK Hill -- 71 BlacK Loch -- 12 BlacK Point -- 101 BlacK RocKs -- 189 Blackstobbs -- 278 Blind Burn -- 198 Blind Burn -- 61 Blingery -- 151 Blingery Hill -- 151 Borrowston -- 243 Borrowston Cottage -- 243 Braehead -- 283 Braid Hell -- 303 BricKiegoe -- 240 Bridgend -- 281 Bridge of Bilbster -- 88 Bridge of GillocK -- 94 Bridge of Haster -- 141 Bridge of Lyth -- 9 Bridge of Milton -- 188 Bridge of Swansigrew -- 16 Bridge of Wester -- 63 Bridge of Winless -- 90 Brig O' Stack -- 207 Brig O' Tram -- 212 Broad Goe -- 297 Broad Haven -- 178 Broadhaven -- 182 Brough -- 201 Brough -- 215 Brough Head -- 37 Broughwhin -- 272 Brownaban -- 246
OS1/7/13/321 [Page] 321 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Brown Hill -- 71 Bruan -- 315 Bullbrest -- 219 Burn of Alterwall -- 5 Burn of Altimarlach -- 126 Burn of AuKhorn -- 20 Burn of Gillock -- 127 Burn of Hobbiegill -- 25 Burn of Kirk -- 59 Burn of Kilminster -- 81 Burn of Jubidale -- 259 Burn of Lyth -- 28 Burn of Myrelandhorn -- 70 Burn of Newton -- 215 Burn of Papigoe -- 173 Burn of Riroa -- 59 Burn of Swansigrew -- 15 Burn of Swartigill -- 223 Burn of Thrumster -- 228 Burn of Whiteleen -- 246 Burn of Winless -- 79. 90 Burnside -- 244 Burnside -- 158 Burnthouse of Reiss -- 73 Cairn (site of) -- 145 Cairn Hanach (Remains of) -- 278 Cairn Hill Pict's House (Remains of) -- 154 Cairn of Elsay Pict's House (Remains of) -- 183 Cairn of Humster Pict's House (Remains of) -- 201 Cairnquoy -- 168 Cairn Reain Pict's House (Remains of) -- 240 Cairnreain -- 240 Cairn of StirKoKe -- 156 Cairn of StirKoKe -- 156 Cairn of Yarehouse (Pict's Tower Remains of) -- 241 Cairns of Yarehouse -- 256 Camster -- 220 Camster Burn -- 220 Castle Girnigoe (In ruins) -- 108 Castle Goe -- 205 Castle Haven -- 98 Castle Haven -- 105 Castle of Old WicK (Remains of) -- 209 CastleparK -- 201 Castle Sinclair (In ruins) -- 108 Castle Stone -- 101 Castle WalK -- 209 Cemetery -- 185 Charity -- 202 Church (Quoad Sacra) -- 50 Clash -- 286 Clash-an-dam -- 272 Clayquoys -- 171 Cnoc na Ban-Tighearna -- 231 Coolhill -- 41 Corbie Goe -- 297 Corbiegoe -- 302 Cove of Barberry -- 109
OS1/7/13/322 [Page] 322 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Craig Hammell -- 291 Croft of Northfield -- 199 Croft of Sibster -- 91 Crows' Stone -- 272 Dallquoy -- 301 Decoy -- 100 Dhu Loch -- 157 Dhuloch -- 157 Dias Goe -- 37 Dog's Haven -- 206 Dounal -- 34 Drumdry -- 144 Dunbar's Stack -- 212 Easan Burn -- 249 Easter Hill -- 293 Eig Goe -- 56 Ellens Goe -- 286 Ellensgoe -- 284 Elsay -- 174 Enag or Crow HillocK -- 8 Face of Lochs -- 277 Fairy HillocK (Pict's House Remains of) -- 129 Fasberry -- 217 Fas SKerry -- 186 Fever Hospital -- 186 Field -- 115 Field -- 262. Ford of the Meetings -- 61 Ford of the Roads -- 25 Fort (Remains of) -- 271 Fort (Remains of) -- 273 Fort -- 273 Free Church -- 50 Free Church -- 316 Fullie Goe -- 44 Gallowhill -- 171 Gansclet -- 243 Garrywhin -- 271 Gillfield -- 114 Gillfield Cottage -- 113 Gillock -- 94 Girston -- 211 Gearty Head -- 310 Goldain -- 313 Gote a' Sly -- 313 Gote O' Tram -- 203 Grave Yard -- 53 Grave Yard -- 125 Grave Yard -- 230 Grave Yard -- 264 Gray Stone -- 31 Graystones -- 137 Green Hill (Pict's House Remains of) -- 96 Green Hill of Clayton (Pict's House Remains of) -- 13 Greenie Goe -- 178 Greeniegoe -- 182 Grey Cairns of Camster (Remains of) -- 234 Groat's Loch -- 277 Grudges -- 165
OS1/7/13/323 [Page] 323 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Guoltiquoy -- 187 Halfway House -- 35 Harbour -- 55 Harbour -- 176 Harbour -- 300 Harden -- 200 Harland -- 95 Haster -- 141 Hatliegrow -- 56 Haven of Nybster -- 37 Hawkhill -- 39 Head of Row -- 280 Heatherquoy -- 83 Heiswell (In ruins) -- 135 Helberry -- 33 Helman Head -- 218 Hempriggs -- 215 Hempriggs House -- 216 Herring Craig -- 311 Hiethe -- 257 Hillhead -- 139 Hillhead -- 173 Hillhead -- 301 Hillhead of Reiss -- 83 Hillhead of Wester -- 73 Hill of Clayton -- 14 Hill of Harland -- 93 Hill o' Howe -- 312 Hill of Man -- 194 Hill of Oliclett -- 221 Hill of Stemster -- 145 Hill of Toftcarl -- 287 Hill of Toftgun -- 249 Hill of Quintfall -- 18 Hill of Ulbster -- 263 Hill of Wester -- 59 Hill of Yarehouse -- 256 Hole of Troupa -- 307 Home Farm -- 135 Home Farm -- 213 Hobbie Goe -- 38 Hornybach -- 233 Horse Goe -- 34 Housequoy -- 136 Howe -- 16 Humster -- 198 Imgster -- 87 InKerman -- 170 Ires Goe -- 291 Iresgoe -- 287 Iseberry Goe -- 178 Isleys Goe -- 102 Janetstown -- 187 Jubidale -- 260 Jupe -- 173 Jupe -- 177 Keiss -- 51 Keiss -- 52 Keiss Castle (Remains of) -- 51 Keiss House -- 41
OS1/7/13/324 [Page] 324 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Keiss Inn -- 49 Keiss LinKs -- 67 Kettle Goe -- 217 Kilminster -- 73 Kilminster -- 83 Kilminster North -- 81 Kirk Burn -- 8 KirK o' Moss -- 69 Kirk Stones -- 7 Kirk Tofts -- 47 Kinloch -- 168 Knapperbuss Well -- 79 Knockgunie -- 278 Lady's Hole -- 38 Land Cove -- 280 Leacan Oir -- 318 Line Goe -- 179 Little Seal SKerry -- 43 Little Turrie Goe -- 309 Lobster Rock -- 44 Loch Brickigoe -- 239 Loch Carulia -- 233 Lochend -- 284 Loch Hempriggs -- 166 Loch of Camster -- 233 Loch of Kilminster -- 81 Loch of Sarclet -- 263 Loch of Warehouse -- 253 Loch of Wester -- 63 Loch of Winless -- 79 Loch of Yarehouse -- 238 Lochshell -- 169 Lochside -- 307 Loch Wateman -- 275 Long Berry -- 119 Long Berry -- 266 Long Goe -- 107 Long Tail -- 119 Longreen -- 19 Lookout House --194 Lord Oliphant's Leap -- 209 Lower Achairn -- 136 Lower Wathegar -- 133 Luishal Goe -- 289 Lummers Goe -- 305 Mains of Ulbster -- 264 Maney Goe -- 119 Man Rock -- 194 Manse -- 19 Manse -- 42 Manse -- 52 Markwell -- 281 Mary Ford -- 132 May Berry -- 207 Melbourne Cottage -- 246 McCole's Castle (Tumulus) -- 235 Middle Point -- 53 Mill Burn -- 258 Milton -- 143 Milton -- 188
OS1/7/13/325 [Page] 325 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Mireland -- 27 Moat -- 209 Moss of Iresgoe -- 288 Moss of Kilminster -- 80 Moss of Quintfall -- 12 Moss of Toftcarl -- 288 Moss of Wester -- 59 Moray Firth -- 3 MucKle Roberry -- 317 Muiri Goe -- 303 Musley -- 109 Myrelandhorn -- 69 Netherton -- 121 New Craig -- 257 Newfield -- 132 Newlands -- 141 Newlands of Seater -- 57 Newton -- 155 Newton Moss -- 197 North Bilbster -- 87 Northfield -- 202 North Head -- 192 North Tails -- 175 North Yarehouse -- 237 Norwall -- 95 Noss -- 115 Noss Head -- 109 Nosshead Lighthouse -- 110 Nybster -- 35 Oily Goe -- 305 OldcrooK -- 85 Oldhall -- 302 Old Man of Wick -- 193 Old StirKoKe -- 154 Old Wick -- 200 Oliclett -- 223 Oliquoy -- 244 Osties Hill -- 277 Otters' Cave -- 105 Otter Goe -- 177 Oupingail -- 258 Papigoe -- 181 Papie Goe -- 180 Papiegoe Bridge -- 181 Park -- 316 Brough in Old English -- 236 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 17 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 23 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 49 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 75 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 81 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 114 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 168 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 216 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 216 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 219 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 227 (Brough in Old English) -- 227 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 229 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 230 Pict's Tower (Remains of) -- 244 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 245
OS1/7/13/326 [Page] 326 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Pict's House (Site of) -- 251 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 260 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 263 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 271 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 275 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 282 Pilotrows -- 181 Police Station -- 45 Post Office -- 49 Post Office -- 230 Post Office -- 283 Powe -- 179 Pow Feet -- 107 Powmad -- 117 Proudfoot -- 191 Puldagon -- 155 Pulteneytown Water WorKs -- 186 Quintfall -- 18 Quoys of Keiss -- 73 QuoyshaKes -- 122 Raggra -- 238 Rams Goe -- 190 Ramsgoe -- 189 Red Braes -- 3 Red Braes -- 61 Red Ford -- 132 Red Goe -- 313 Redgoe -- 316 Red Kilns -- 102 Red Mire -- 13 Refathy -- 151 Reiss -- 84 Reiss Lodge -- 84 Riera Goe -- 304 Rifle Range -- 295 Rifle Range -- 196 Rockhill -- 200 Round Rock -- 179 Rough of Stain -- 22 Row -- 281 Rowans -- 282 Russell Hole -- 212 Ruthers of Howe -- 11 Sandy Cave -- 279 Sandygate -- 19 Sandy Goe -- 33 Sandy Goe -- 106 Sandy Goe -- 175 Sarclet -- 301 Sarclet Head -- 311 Scarfs' Craig -- 196 Scartans Goe -- 38 Sclaity Face -- 217 Scholl -- 117 School -- 20 School (Boys & Girls) -- 48 School (Boys & Girls) -- 52 School (Boys & Girls) -- 84 School (Boys & Girls) -- 122 School (Boys & Girls) -- 153 School (Boys & Girls) -- 174
OS1/7/13/327 [Page] 327 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page School (Boys & Girls) -- 245 School (Boys & Girls) -- 316 Sea Cove -- 285 Selchie Head -- 118 Seal SKerry - 43 Seals' Rock -- 99 Sellifar -- 280 Sgodmuirn -- 118 Shorelands -- 114 Sibster -- 95 Sinclair's Bay -- 65 Site of Chapel -- 47 Site of Pict's House -- 167 Sithean Fuar -- 267 SKeps Goe -- 285 SKerhardies -- 44 SKerry Heim -- 118 SKerry SKarvel -- 304 SKitten -- 71 Sound SKerry -- 175 South Head -- 196 South Point -- 207 South Stack -- 211 South Yarehouse -- 237 Spardens -- 302 Square of Keiss -- 42 Square of Sibster -- 91 Square of Whalegoe -- 283 Stack o' Brough -- 204 St Martin's Chapel (Remains of) -- 265 St Mary's Church (Remains of) -- 125 St Tear's Church (Remains of) -- 103 Stain -- 22 Stack of Ulbster -- 258 Standingstone -- 35 Standing Stone -- 88 Standing Stone -- 220 Standing Stone -- 245 Standing Stone -- 282 Standing Stones -- 255 Standing Stones -- 271 Standing Stones -- 235 Standing Stones -- 236 Standing Stones -- 276 Stane Berry -- 101 Staxigoe -- 174 Stemster -- 144 StirKoKe House -- 135 Summer Bank -- 33 Supposed site of Chapel -- 7 Supposed site of Chapel -- 225 Swallach -- 285 Swallow Goe -- 117 Swansigrew -- 11 Swarthouse -- 165 Tail of Brough -- 203 Tails of Elsay -- 177 Tannach -- 163 Tannach Hill -- 163 Tang Head -- 55 Tayfield -- 96 The Brough -- 204
OS1/7/13/328 [Page] 328 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page The Buinns -- 309 The Clett -- 106 The Cove -- 194 The Haven -- 299 The Leans -- 147 The Loup -- 43 The Loups -- 303 The Needle -- 292 The Powe -- 206 The Pap Pict's House (Remains of) -- 182 The Shoals -- 205 The Stack -- 299 The Rowans -- 286 The Voute -- 306 Thornybush -- 281 Thorny Hillock Pict's House (Remains of) -- 15 Thrumster -- 261 Thrumster House -- 227 Thrumster Little -- 229 Thrumster Mains -- 227 Thrumster Mill (Corn) -- 229 Thurster -- 293 Tod's Gote -- 297 Toftcarl -- 288 Toftgun -- 251 Torry Goe -- 34 Tumuli -- 262 Tumuli -- 276 Tumulus -- 262 Tumulus (Remains of) -- 77 Tumulus -- 111 Tumulus -- 127 Tumulus -- 159 Tumulus (Remains of) -- 239 Tumulus -- 255 Tumulus -- 255 Turrie Goe -- 310 Turriegoe Hill -- 307 Ulbster -- 264 Upper Achairn -- 161 Upper Ackergill -- 113 Upper Gillock -- 169 Upper Kilminster -- 83 Upper Milton -- 144 Upper Puldagon -- 158 Upper Reiss -- 84 Upper Thrumster -- 230 Upper Wathegar -- 133 Ward -- 282 Warehouse Hill -- 275 Watenan -- 275 Waterloo -- 143 Water of Wester -- 63 Wester -- 63 Westerseat -- 170 Wester Whale Goe -- 317 West BanKs -- 187 Whale's Back -- 309 Whales' Hole -- 180 Whale Goe -- 279
OS1/7/13/329 [Page] 329 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Whalegoe -- 284 White Bridge -- 185 Whitebridge -- 185 Whitecairn -- 293 Whiteleen -- 261 Whitefield -- 93 White Rashes -- 13 Whiterow -- 202 Wick Bay -- 191 Wick Water -- 88 Winless -- 91 Woollen Mill -- 153 Yarehouse -- 237 Hill of Cletten -- 14 (Altered by Authority of Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier. House. N.B. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only. further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger scales. By order of the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95) [12 August 1895] Hill of Quintfa -- 18 (See remark below) Quintfa -- 18 (See remark below) Moss of Quintfa -- 12 (remark as below) Ruff of Stain -- 22 (RemarK as below) Lang Green -- 19 (RemarK as below) AuKhorn -- 29 (RemarK as below) SKyoll -- 117 (RemarK as below) Moss of Killimster -- 80 (remarK same as "Hill of Cletton") Upper Killimster -- 83 (remarK same as "Hill of Cletton") Killimster -- 83 (remarK same as "Hill of Cletton") Killimster North -- 81 (remarK same as "Hill of Cletton") Loch of Killimster -- 81 (Remark same as "Hill of Cletton") Ingbister -- 87 Biel Hill -- 81 Brough -- 219 Brough -- 167 Brough -- 229 Brough -- 154 Brough -- 182 Brough -- 183 Brough -- 201 Brough -- 216 Selchie Head -- 118 (See remarK to Hill of Cletton) Whaligoe -- 279 (See Remark to Hill of Cletten) Wester Whaligoe -- 317 (See Remark to Hill of Cletten) Brough (in Old English) -- 244. Brough (in Old English) -- 245. Brough (in Old English) -- 251 Brough (in Old English) -- 271
OS1/7/13/330 [Page] 330 List of the principal Proprietors in Wick Parish Names -- Residence -- Nearest Post Town Mrs Thomson Sinclair -- Freswick House -- WicK His Grace The DuKe of Portland -- Berriedale Castle -- Latheron, Caithness Sir John Sinclair -- BarrocK House -- Bower. WicK Sir George Dunbar -- AcKergill Tower -- WicK James Henderson Esq -- Bilbster House -- WicK Major Horn -- StirKoKe House -- WicK Leonard Strong Esq -- Hayes Common -- BecKenham, Kent Captn [Captain] Bently Innes -- Thrumster House -- WicK Adam Sharp Esqr -- Rothes -- Elginshire Sir J. Tollemache Sinclair Bt M.P. [Baronet, Member of Parliament] -- Thurso Castle -- Thurso