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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRLOT CASTLE (Remains of) | Dirlot Castle (Remains of) Dirlot Castle (Remains of) Dirlit Castle Dirlet |
Captain Gunn Braehour New Statistical Acct [Account] Estate Plan of Strathmore Johnstone's Map of Caithness |
022 | Stands on the top of a large rock, by the side of the river Thurso, from two to three miles south of Westerdale. The walls appear to have been, from 5 to 6 feet thick. All that remains is part of wall on the south side in a dilapidated condition. It is supposed to have been built some time in the 13th century, by Sir Reginald Cheyne, who swore fealty to Edward I in 1296, when all in Scotland submitted except Sir William Wallace. Sir Reginald Cheyne was appointed one of the Justiciaries in the north parts of Scotland in 1305, and was succeeded by his Son Reginald who resided in this castle, and also at a hunting lodge at Loch mòr. As he had no male heirs he divided his estates between his two daughters, Marjory, and Mary, in 1350. In 1337 Nicholas, Second [continued on page 40] |
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[Page] 39County of Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk
Part of the wall are on the south side
but the Stones, are very worn. There is no appearance
of lime having been used in building it. [G.R]
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