OS1/14/58/59
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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HEUGHS OF MACHIRN | Heughs of Machirn Heughs of Machirn Heughs of Machirn |
Property Plan Alexander McKenzie William McKenzie |
024 | A deep fissure of sliding stones lying between Monthrey and Machirn. |
CAT LAW | Cat Law | See Lintrathen Parish | 024 | See description in Lintrathen Ph. [Parish]. This name is probably derived from Cath a battle and names near it favour the supposition, as well as a large Cairn of stones on its top such as were usually thrown over the graves of Chiefs or heroes. The names referred to are Monthrey and Cathrey Burn the former doubtless derived from Monadh Righe the king's hill, the latter from Allt Catha Righe The stream of the king's battle. |
CAIRN [Cat Law] | 024 | a large Cairn of stones on its top such as were usually thrown over the graves of Chiefs or heroes. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 59Co. [County] Forfar
Cat Law [note]
Cairn to enter
[Initialled] CH
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Alice Bremner
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