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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURG RUADH (Remains of) | Burg Ruadh | Mr. Campbell; Shepd. [Shepherd] Carichoich Mr. Pollson; Shepd. [Shepherd] Burgh Mr. Gunn; Crofter Braemore |
038 | With the exception of Dùn Beath this is the finest specimen of a Pictish dwelling in this part of the Country. It consists of a Conical shaped mound, built of large stones, the walls being partly covered with soil overgrown with rich pasture. The summit has been partly broken open, & its stones utilised for building purposes, it contains an inner chamber the entrance to which is at the north east side. It is about 12 feet high and 40 broad, its base is surrounded by very large stones all mossed and lichened over. Situated on the Berriedale Estate, proprietor His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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[Page] 177Latheron Parish -- Caithness-shire
Burg Ruadh - Red Burrow
[Signed] James Archbold
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