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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BODACH AN UIRD Bodach an Uird John McKay, Badbea,
Allan McPherson, Berriedale,
Angus Sutherland, Badbea,
042 A very prominent perpendicular rock, to be seen a great distance at sea on the N.E & S.E. [North East & South East] nearly opposite "Cnoc na Croiche" Sig [Signification] "Old man of Ord"
CREAG SKURLEY Creag Skurley
Creag Skurley
Creag Skurley
J. McKay.
Allan McPherson.
A.Sutherland.
042 A creag on each side of Langwell Water, commencing at a bend & finishing at the Bridge Sig. [Signification] "Unknown"
BERRIEDALE Berriedale
Berriedale

Berrydale
Berriedale
Valuation Roll,
A. Cameron.
New Statistical Account.
Johnstone's Map of Caithness
Black's Map of Scotland
042 A district, comprising church, school, Post Office &c, & several crofts. 6 miles from Dunbeath & 27 from Wick. Lies partly on the side of Berriedale River. P [Property] of His Grace the Duke of Gordon"
CAIRN [Langwell House] Cairn
Cairn
J. McKay.
A. McPherson.
042 A mound of stones so named on the top of the Brae over looking Berriedale River & opposite Langwell House. Said to have been a place of sepulture, used by the early inhabitants.

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Ph: [Parish] of Latheron -- Co: [County] of Caithness

Cairn - Incomplete W.P.

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