Inverness-shire Mainland volume 18

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/17/18/1 CROY AND DALCROSS Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy and Dalcross Croy Croy Croy Croy New Statistical Account Sheriff's List of Parishes Mr. Falconer, Croy Mr. H. Fraser, Factor, Cantray Arthur Forbes Esqr. Culloden House Major Rose, Kilravock Castle Registrar's Returns fro June 1862 Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Philip's County Atlas various The parish of Croy and Dalcross is in the Presbytery of Nairn, Synod of Moray. It is bounded on the north by the Ph. [Parish] of Petty in the County of Inverness and by the parish of Nairn in the County of Nairn; on the east by the parish of Cawdor in the counties of Inverness and Nairn; on the South by the parish of Moy and Dalarossie in the County of Inverness and by the parish of Daviot and Dunlichity in the County of Nairn; and on the west by the parish of Daviot & Dunlichity in the Counties of Inverness & Nairn. The parish is one entire part, but it is divided into six separate parts by the County Boundary passing through it between the Counties of Inverness and Nairn. The northern and Southern portions are in the County of Nairn, the middle and three separate portions in the extreme south west are in the County of Inverness one of which is detached of that County. A detached part of this parish is situated between the parishes of Inverness and Bona and Daviot and Dunlichity. There are no detached portions of another parish situated within the parish of Croy and Dalcross.
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OS1/17/18/3 LITTLE CROY Little Croy Little Croy Little Croy Revd. [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high partly thatched and partly slated in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
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OS1/17/18/4 MANSE Manse Manse Manse Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A commodious house with outoffices, vegetable garden and ornamental ground attached, it is from two to three storeys high slated and in good repair, property of the Heritors.
OS1/17/18/4 TIRFUGREAN Tirfugrean Tirfugrean Tirfugrean Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Falconer Croy Mr Munro Wester Cairnglass 005 A farmhouse and out offices one storey high the former thatched the latter slated, in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
OS1/17/18/4 WESTER CAIRNGLASS Wester Cairnglass Wester Cairnglass Wester Cairnglass Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Munro Tenant Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high thatched and in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
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OS1/17/18/5 AANDOW Aandow James Souter (occupier) Alexander Rose Knocknaba Hugh Rose Balnabua Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness Factor 005 A one storey thatched house with suitable office houses attached they Are on the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall
OS1/17/18/5 BALNABUAL Balnabual Rent Receipt Hugh Rose (occupier) James Souter Andow Alexander Rose Knocknaba Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness Factor 005 A one storey thatched house with suitable thatched office houses attached They are on the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall Co. [County] Inverness
OS1/17/18/5 KNOCKNABA Knocknaba Alexander Rose occupier James Souter Andrew Hugh Rose Balnabual Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness Factor 005 A very inferior thatched house with office houses in accordance It is occupied by Alexander Rose & Brothers and is on the property of MacKintosh of Mackintosh Moy Hall.
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OS1/17/18/6 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Croy] Free Church Manse Hugh Rose Balnabual James Souter Andow Alexander Rose Knocknaba Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Church St [Street] Inverness (Factor) 005 A good two storey slated house with a couple of small office houses and Hood Garden attached it is occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Adam Gordon Macleod Free Church Minister and is on the property of Mr Davidson Cantray House
OS1/17/18/6 GREYHILL Greyhill Hugh Rose Balnabual James Souter Andow Alexander Rose Knocknaba Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness (Factor) 006 A couple of small thatched houses occupied by labourers they are on the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall
OS1/17/18/6 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Croy] Stone Circle (Remains of) Hugh Rose Balnabual James Souter Andow Alexander Rose Knocknaba Charles James Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness Factor 005 One stone about three feet six inches high and inclining in a western direction at an angle of about 30º.
OS1/17/18/6 DRUIM NAN DEARCAG 029
OS1/17/18/6 DUN SCOLPEG 029
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OS1/17/18/7 FALCON COTTAGE Falcon Cottage Falcon Cottage Falcon Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer tenant 005 A handsome cottage situated at the Eastern end of the village of Croy, it is two storeys high slated and in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
OS1/17/18/7 SCHOOL [Croy] School School School Revd. [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Mr Falconer 005 The parish school to which is attached a teachers dwelling. The usual branches of Education are taught here by a master. There is average attendance of 50 Scholars property of the heritors
OS1/17/18/7 POST OFFICE [Croy] Post Office Post Office Post Office Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A post office to which is attached a grocers shop it is one storey high thatched and in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy. The arrivals at this office are at 10. a.m. & 4p.m. the departures at 6.50 a.m. and 12 noon.
OS1/17/18/7 [Page] 7 County of Inverness -- Parish of Croy & Dalcross
OS1/17/18/8 CROY Croy Croy Croy Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A small village situated at the Eastern end of the parish. There is a Post Office, Church, and School within the limits of the village, the houses vary from one to two storeys in height, partly slated and partly thatched and in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
OS1/17/18/8 MAINS OF CROY Mains of Croy Mains of Croy Mains of Croy Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and outoffices from one to two storeys high partly slated and partly thatched, in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
OS1/17/18/8 [Page] 8 County of Inverness -- Parish of Croy & Dalcross
OS1/17/18/9 CLACH NA SANAIS Clach na Sanais Clach na Sanais Clach na Sanais Clach na Sanais Mr Falconer Croy Mr McDonald Croy Mr McLennan Croy New Statistical Account, 005 A rock about 12 feet long by 6 in width and about 4 feet in height, it is situated on the North west side of the County Road which passes through the village of Croy. "Clach na Seanaish that is the "listening stone"commorative of those barbarous deeds which too frequently the memory of our ancestors. The Cummings conceiving they has received some offence from the MacKintoshes, were determined to be revenged, and concealing their bloody purpose invited the MacKintoshes to the castle of Raid, where all animosities should be buried in oblivion at the festive board. One of the Cummings from Compunction of conscience, or for regard for one of the intended victims, sent private notice to one of the MacKintoshes to meet his friend, he disclosed the bloody and treacherous intentions of his clan. The MacKintoshes being then made aware of the design of the rendezvous, nothing daunted repaired to the Castle at the appointed hour, and before the Cummings could give the signal for attack, each MacKintosh plunged a dagger in the bosom of a Cumming and only saved the life of the man who communicated the treachery to the Greystone"
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OS1/17/18/9 Note on page: Referred to the field and is now written in accordance with local usage
OS1/17/18/10 CHURCH [Croy] Church Church Church Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A plain substantial building two storeys high slated and in good repair, it was erected in 1767 and contains 527 sittings, property of the Heritors.
OS1/17/18/10 FREE CHURCH [Croy] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A plain substantial building two storeys high Slated and in good repair and is seated to contain 530 persons.
OS1/17/18/10 HOLME Holme Holme Holme Mr Rose proprietor Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy 005 A handsome mansion House situated on the North Western bank of the River Nairn. There is a vegetable garden and ornamental ground attached, it is 3 storeys high slated and in good repair, property of Mr Rose.
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OS1/17/18/11 HOLME BRIDGE Holme Bridge Holme Bridge Holme Bridge Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Fraser Easter Brae of Cantray Mr Falconer Croy 005 A substantial stone bridge Spanning the River Nairn on the private road from Holme to Cawdor. It was built by the later proprietor of Holme.
OS1/17/18/11 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Dalgrambich] Stone Circle (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) Hugh Fraser, Esq. Factor Cantray Estate, Mr James Fraser Newlands of Galcantray 005 Situated in a field on the farm of Dalgrambich, about half-a-mile westward of Cantray House: One stone only remains the remainder had been removed for building & other purposes, it is about 6 feet in height, quite erect and of an uneven surface measuring about 5½ feet in circumference and without any marks of the chisel or carvin-knife. over
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OS1/17/18/12 [Page] 12 It is similar in appearance as also in origin to those Druidical Stones whcih stand on the opposite bank of the river three miles further above where this one stands, and well known as the Clava Circles & Cairns.
OS1/17/18/13 GLEBE OF DALCROSS Glebe of Dalcross Donald Fraser Tenant Donald Primrose Glebe of Dalcross Donald McDonald Mains of Dalcross 005 A one storey thatched house with good thatched offices and range of Cot houses They are on the Glebe land belonging to the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Fraser Ph. [Parish] Church Minister Croy
OS1/17/18/13 LITTLE DALCROSS Little Dalcross Alexander Rose Tenant Hugh Rose Little Dalcross Donald McDonald Mains of Dalcross Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St. [Street] Inverness Factor 005 A good one storey thatched house with inferior thatched office houses attached they are the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall
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OS1/17/18/13 Dalcross Chapel (Remains of) this entry has been crossed out on original page. Note written on page: See page 30. This has been cancelled in error & refers to site at NH7747 4847 INVERNESS 5SW 5 [unable to transcribe signature] 15/7/63
OS1/17/18/14 STONE CIRCLE [Dalcross] Stone Circle William Smith Hardhill Donald McDonald Mains of Dalcross Hugh Rose Little Dalcross Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St. [Street] Inverness Factor 005 This Circle Consists of an outer and inner Circular of stones with two large stones to the west. One standing and the other lying on the ground. The stone towards the South is standing and is about five feet high. The outer Circle is composed of Round Stones largest on the western side and getting gradually smaller to wards the Eastern side. The Inner Circle is very small and the top of the stones it is composed of are level with the surface
OS1/17/18/14 DALCROSS CROFT Dalcross Croft Dalcross Croft C. Fraser-MacKintosh Esq. Factor William Campbell occupier 005 This name is applied to a small holding on which a small dwelling house stands. Property of the MacKintosh - Moy Hall.
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OS1/17/18/15 DALCROSS CASTLE Dalcross Castle William Smith Hardhill Donald McDonald Mains of Dalcross Hugh Rose Little Dalcross Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Church St [Street] Inverness Factor to MacKintosh of MacKintosh 005 This Castle was built by Lord Lovat in the year 1621 it is about four storeys high with small watch towers at the corners the walls are principally composed of freestone and the roof is composed of grey flags in lieu of slates It is situated on the Eastern side of Drummossie Muir and commands a very extensive view to the East West & North but us more limited towards the South According to the New Statistical Account it was bought by MacKintosh of MacKintosh about the year 1702 since which time it has been allowed to fall into decay but I believe it is going to be repaired by the present owner. This castle is roofed and is used by the farmer as a Granary and other purposes, but the interior is not in proper repair for a dwelling house. The farmers dwelling is joined to the Castle on the West.
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OS1/17/18/16 HARDHILL Hardhill William Smith Tenant Donald McDonald Mains of Dalcross James Souter Aandow Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness (Factor) 005 A Good one Storey thatched house with suitable thatched office houses, they are the Property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh, Moy Hall
OS1/17/18/16 MAINS OF DALCROSS Mains of Dalcross Donald McDonald Tenant Willima Smith Hardhill Hugh Rose Little Dalcross Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness (Factor) 005 A one storey slated house adjoined with Dalcross office houses in accordance. They are the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall
OS1/17/18/16 WESTER BRAE OF CANTRAY Wester Brae of Cantray William Smith Hardhill Mr Falconer (Late) Schoolmaster Croy John McDonald Croy Charles Innes Esqr Solicitor 67 Ch [Church] St [Street] Inverness (Factor) 005 A one storey thatched house in bad repair with one storey thatched office houses attached they are occupied by Mrs Dallas and is on the Property of Hugh Davidson Esq Cantray House
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OS1/17/18/17 BALFREISH Balfreish Balfreish Balfreish Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and out offices from one to two storeys high partly slated and partly thatched, in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
OS1/17/18/17 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Croy] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A school in connection with the free Church where the usual branches of education are taught by a master, there is an average attendance of 40 scholars. It is one storey high slated and in good repair, property of MR Davidson of Cantray.
OS1/17/18/17 WESTER GALCANTRAY Wester Galcantray Wester Galcantray Wester Galcantray Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high thatched and in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
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OS1/17/18/18 ALLT NA TEANGAIDH Allt na Teangaidh Allt na Teangaidh Allt na Teangaidh Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr McLennan Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A considerable stream having its source near to Drummore of Cantray and flowing in in a North-Westerly direction until it joins the River Nairn a little Southward of Cantray House. It signifies the stream of the tongue.
OS1/17/18/18 ROSEVALLEY Rosevalley Rosevalley Rosevalley Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse with outoffices, one storey high partly thatched and partly slated, in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
OS1/17/18/18 ROSEVALLEY COTTAGE Rosevalley Cottage Rosevalley Cottage Rosevalley Cottage Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A handsome cottage situated on the South bank of the River Nairn it is two storeys high slated and in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy
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OS1/17/18/19 CANTRAY BRIDGE Cantray Bridge Cantray Bridge Cantray Bridge Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Smith Wester Galcantray Mr Falconer Croy 005 A substantial stone Bridge spanning the River Nairn a little Northward of Cantray House, It is a County Bridge, and kept in repair by the County Authorities.
OS1/17/18/19 CANTRAY HOUSE Cantray House Cantray House Cantray House Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy 005 A mansion House with flower garden and ornamental ground attached situated on the North bank of the River Nairn, it is from two to three storeys high slated and in excellent repair, property of Mr Davidson.
OS1/17/18/19 MILL OF CANTRAY (Corn) Mill of Cantray Mill of Cantray Mill of Cantray Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Smith Wester Galcantray Mr McLennan Croy 005 Applied to a corn mill two storeys high slated and in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
OS1/17/18/19 [Page] 19 County of Inverness -- Parish of Croy & Dalcross
OS1/17/18/20 ASSICH Assich Assich Assich Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Kerr Easter Galcantray Mr Falconer Croy 005 A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high thatched and in medium repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
OS1/17/18/20 EASTER BRAE OF CANTRAY Easter Brae of Cantray Easter Brae of Cantray Easter Brae of Cantray Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Mr Falconer Croy 005 Applied to a few houses among which is a Smithy situated about 30 chains North West of Cantray House, one storey high partly slated and partly thatched, in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
OS1/17/18/20 EASTER GALCANTRAY Easter Galcantray Easter Galcantray Easter Galcantray Revd [Reverend] MR Fraser Croy Mr Angus Schoolmaster Croy Mr Falconer Croy Mr Kerr tenant 005 A farmhouse and outoffices from one to two storeys high partly slated and partly thatched in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy.
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OS1/17/18/21 ASSICH WOOD Assich Wood Alexander Shaw Assich William Fraser Ground Officer Brae of Cantray John MacDonald Newlands of Galcantray 005 A large portion of Fir Wood lying between Druim nan Ceap and the Boundary between the Parishes of Cawdor and Croy & Dalcross, it is the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr Cantray House
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OS1/17/18/21 Listed at bottom of page: River Nairn, For descriptive remarks & authorities see Name Book of the parish of Nairn. Allt Glac a' Bhealaich, For descriptive remarks & authorities see Name Book of the County of Nairn. Allt na h Athais, For descriptive remarks & authorities see Name Book of the County of Nairn. Drummossie Muir has been crossed out and marked see page 25
OS1/17/18/22 [Page] 22 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Croy & Dalcross Newlands of Galcantray John MacDonald and James Fraser Tenants John MacDonald Croy A small thatched house with small wooden office house occupied by John MacDonald and James Fraser it is on the property of Hugh Davison Esqr Cantray House
OS1/17/18/22 Allt an Uen - listed on original page and marked cancelled owing to its not being well known in the locality.
OS1/17/18/23 DRUIM NAN CEAP Druim nan Ceap Druim nan Ceap Druim nan Ceap Druim nan Ceap Revd [Reverend] Mr McPherson, Cawdor Mr. Macnaughton, Cawdor Mr Donald Davidson, Lower Ruallan 005 A round heathery hill interspersed with rocks lying on the west side of Assich wood The name signifies the "Ridge of the Blocks"
OS1/17/18/23 KINREA MILL (Corn & Barley) Kinrea Mill (Corn & Barley) James MacIntosh occupier John Robertson Kinrea John McCrea Petty 005 A small one storey thatched house with inferior Office houses there is also a corn Kiln and Meal Mill attached they are on the property of MacKintosh of MacKintosh Moy Hall
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OS1/17/18/23 Kinrea Mill (Corn & Barley) - Note on bottom of page: Spelling corrected by authority of C. Fraser-Mackintosh Esq. Factor for the Mackintosh. Unable to transcribe signature.
OS1/17/18/24 BALFREISH COTTAGES Balfreish Cottages Mr Fraser Ground Officer Brae of Cantray Duncan McDonald Carpenter Balfreish Cottages William McGregor Shepherd Carnach 005 A row of one storey cottages ossupied by Mecanics and Labrs. [Labourers] they are the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr Cantray House
OS1/17/18/24 CARNACH Carnach Mr Fraser Ground Officer Brae of Cantray Duncan McDonald Carpenter Balfreish Cottages William McGregor Shepherd Carnach 005 A one storey slated house with one thatched office house attached. It was formerly a farm steading but is now attached to the property rented by Mr McPherson of Drummore of Cantray and is occupied by his Shepherds it is on the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr Cantray House
OS1/17/18/24 DRUMMORE OF CANTRAY Drummore of Cantray Mr Fraser Ground officer Brae of Cantray Duncan McDonald Carpenter Balfreish Cottages William McGregor Shepherd Carnach 005 A one storey high slated house with Good slated office houses attached they are occupied by Mr McPherson and is on the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr Cantray House
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OS1/17/18/25 CULLODEN MUIR Culloden Muir Culloden Muir Culloden Muir Culloden Moor A. Forbes Esq. C. Fraser Mackintosh Mr. W. Cameron Plan of Culloden Moor showing the position of the two armies before the battle. 005 ; 013 A large tract of arable and woodland divided into two districts called Easthill and Westhill, about four miles east of Inverness. It is on the ridge known as Drummossie Muir on which the Battle of Culloden was fought 16th. April 1746. A. Forbes Esq. is sole proprietor of the tract.
OS1/17/18/25 DRUMMOSSIE MUIR Drummossie Muir Drummossie Muir Drummossie Muir Drummossie Moor A. Forbes Esq. Culloden House Mrs Forbes L. Mackintosh Esq. Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland 005 ; 013 An elevated tract extending north eastward from where the parish of Croy and Dalcross is intersected by that of Dores to the Castle of Dalcross, a distance probably of eight miles. It comprises the chief part of the parish of Croy and Dalcross Detached, the elevated portion of the parish of Daviot and Dunlichity north of the River Nairn, and the south eastern border of Inverness. It consists of arable, wood, and moorland, chiefly of the latter, and consequently presents a very bleak and monotonous aspect. "Culloden Muir" forms part of this waste, which part belongs to A. Forbes Esq. the remainder is divided among Mr. Baillie Leys, L Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore, Mackintosh of Mackintosh and Mr. McGillivray, Dunmanglass.
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OS1/17/18/26 FIELD OF THE ENGLISH Field of the English Field of the English Field of the English A. Forbes Esq. Culloden House Mr. Forbes Mr. Kemp 013 A large enclosure situated to the south of the battle field. So called from the fact, that it was made a burial place for the English soldiers who where slain in the Battle of Culloden.
OS1/17/18/26 OLD LEANACH (In Ruins) Old Leanach (In Ruins) Old Leanach (In Ruins) Old Leanach (In Ruins) Old Lenach A. Forbes Esq. Mr. Forbes Mr. Kemp Plan of Culloden Moor, shewing the position of the two armies before the battle 013 This name applies to the ruins of a farmsteading situated in the "Field of the English". The barn that stood here in 1746. to which the wounded Highlanders were carried and over whom it was burned by order of the Duke of Cumberland has completely disappeared leaving no vestiges behind, property of A. Forbes Esq. Culloden House, by Inverness.
OS1/17/18/26 WELL OF THE DEAD Well of the Dead Well of the Dead Well of the Dead Arthur Forbes Esq. Mr. Forbes Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald 013 This well is situated on the field of the Battle of Culloden, to which it is said the wounded crawled to quench their thirst - hence the name.
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OS1/17/18/27 MILLTOWN OF CLAVA Milltown of Clava Milltown of Clava Milltown of Clava Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald, Daviot Manse Mr. William Kemp, Schoolmaster Daviot Mr Charles McKenzie, Ballaggan 013 Two dwelling houses, and offices, one storey high thatched, and in very fair condition. Property of H. Davidson Esq. Cantray. This name was derived from an old Mill South of the dwelling house, now a ruin.
OS1/17/18/27 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Two: Milltown of Clava] Stone Circle (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald Mr. William Kemp Mr. Charles McKenzie 013 The remains of two Druidical Temples for which this district is celebrated standing about 50 yards apart on a haugh 220 yards south of the Miltown of Clava. Each consists of three stones, of which, one only stands. This stone is of immense size, standing 10 feet at least above the ground. It is smooth and in shape not very unlike a grave stone; it bears no inscription or marks of any kind.
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OS1/17/18/27 Stone Circle (Remains of) - there is another entry for Stone Circle at bottom of page note reads - I think it is better to write Stone Circle to each object on the 1/2500 Plans.
OS1/17/18/28 [Page] 28 Site of the Battle of Culloden A.D. 1746 For authorities and Description see Name Book of Daviot and Dunlichity Ph. [Parish] River Nairn has been crossed out, note beneath reads, see page 21
OS1/17/18/29 CLACH NA H-ULAIDHE Clach na h-Ulaidh Clach na h-Ulaidh Clach na h-Ulaidh Rev. [Reverend] Mr McDonald A. Forbes Esq Mr Kemp 012 An immense boulder situated in a coppice wood on the south bank of the River Nairn north a few hundred yards of the Mains of Daltulich. The story is that a great sum of money was found at the stone hence the signification "Stone of the Treasure".
OS1/17/18/29 COTTARTOWN Cottartown Cottartown Cottartown L. Mackintosh Esq Estate Plan Mr Kemp 013 This name applies to a farm house, offices and a cot house one storey high, thatched, and in bad repair. Property of L. Mackintosh Esq.
OS1/17/18/29 LOWER TOWN Lower Town Lower Town Lower Town L. Mackintosh Esq Estate Plan Mr Kemp 013 A farm house and offices, one storey high, thatched, and in fair condition. Property of L. Mackintosh Esq.
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OS1/17/18/30 GRAVE YARD (Disused) [Dalcross] Grave Yard (Disused) Mr Bain Drummore of Clava Mr Johnston Balmacaan, Clava Mr. Johnathan McDonald, Miltown of Clava New Statistical Account 013 I have had some trouble to ascertain something relative as to the origin of this place, but without success. There is positively nothing known about it. It is locally spoken of simply as the "Chapel". The site is indicated by a slightly raised mound in form that of a parallelogram, within an enclosure where a few interments have taken place within the memory of some of the old men living in the locality. There is the remains of a Druidical Temple within this enclosure which is described in its proper place.
OS1/17/18/30 DALCROSS CHAPEL (Site of) Dalcross Chapel (site of) Dalcross Chapel (site of) Dalcross Chapel (site of) Dalcross Church Mr Bain Drummore of Clava Mr Johnston Balmacaan, Clava Mr. Johnathan McDonald, Miltown of Clava New Statistical Account 013 I have had some trouble to ascertain something relative as to the origin of this place, but without success. There is positively nothing known about it. It is locally spoken of simply as the "Chapel". The site is indicated by a slightly raised mound in form that of a parallelogram, within an enclosure where a few interments have taken place within the memory of some of the old men living in the locality. There is the remains of a Druidical Temple within this enclosure which is described in its proper place.
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OS1/17/18/30 Dalcross Chapel (site of) - written beneath this entry - G. Text Note at bottom of page: This has been attributed to Inverness Sheet 5 plan 10 in error & should be applied to the site at NH 7523 4392 on Inverness Sheet 13 plan 1/11 The entry on p 13 of the ONB has been cancelled but refers to the side at Invern 5 plan 10 [unable to transcribe signature] 15/7/63
OS1/17/18/31 CASTLE (Site of) [Castletown] Castle (Site of) Castle (Site of) Castle (Site of) E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald Mr. William Kemp 013 It is believed from the tradition of the country that an ancient castle once stood here; but when, or by whom built is not known in the locality. The site of it is still visible on the top of a small nameless Knoll and the farm adjacent takes its name from it (Castletown)
OS1/17/18/31 CASTLETOWN Castletown Castletown Castletown Castletown E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Properietor Revd. [Revered] Mr. McDonald Mr. William Kemp Plan of Culloder Moor, showing the position of the two armies before the battle. 013 An old farmsteading dwelling house out offices and two cottages, each one storey high thatched and in tolerable repair, the property of E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore.
OS1/17/18/31 EASTER TOWN Easter Town Easter Town Easter Town Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald, Daviot Manse Mr William Kemp, Schoolmaster Daviot E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore 013 An old farmsteading dwelling house and out offices each one storey high thatched and in bad repair the property of E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore.
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OS1/17/18/32 MAINS OF DALTULICH Mains of Daltulich Mains of Daltulich Mains of Daltulich Mains of Daltullich E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald Daviot Manse Mr. William Kemp Schoolmaster, Daviot List of County Voters for 1865-66 013 A good sized farmsteading dwelling house and out offices, the former two storeys and slated, the latter one storey and thatched and all in good repair; property of E.W. Mackintosh Esq. Raigmore.
OS1/17/18/32 [Page] 32 County of Inverness -- Parish of Croy and Dalcross Hollowburn - For authorities and Description see Name Book of Croy and Dalcross Ph. [Parish] in the County of Nairn Cassie Burn - For authorities and Description see Name Book of Croy and Dalcross Ph. [Parish] in the County of Nairn
OS1/17/18/32 Westhill - crossed out/cancelled on original page
OS1/17/18/33 ALLT RUITHE MÒR Allt Ruithe Mòr Allt Ruithe Mòr Allt Ruithe Mòr E.W. MacKintosh Esqr. Raigmore Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald Mr. William Kemp 013 This is a small but rapid stream collecting and flowing from the South-east side of Craig Leith nearly in a northerly direction by Easter Town into the River Nairn adjacent to and west of Ballagan farm a part of its course forms the Ph. [Parish] Boundary - its banks are high and in some parts steep its bed is very rocky and uneven It also forms a property Bouy between Raigmore & CantrayThe meaning is "Burn of the great Rushing"
OS1/17/18/33 BALLAGGAN Ballaggan Ballaggan Ballaggan Revd. [Reverend] Mr McDonald Mr. W. Kemp Lease 1865 Mr. Charles McKenzie Tenant 013 A good sized farm steading dwelling house and farm offices each one storey high thatched and in good repair the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr. Cantray
OS1/17/18/33 LAGMORE Lagmore Lagmore Lagmore Revd. [Reverend] Mr McDonald Daviot Manse Mr. William Kemp Daviot School Mr. Charles McKenzie Ballagan 013 Two small croft houses about 13 chains apart one storey high thatched and in good repair on the farm of Culdoich the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr. Cantray.
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OS1/17/18/33 Allt Ruithe Mòr - note written beneath this entry in List of names as written column - Please see the remarks on the Ph. [Parish] of Croy and Dalcross Co. [County] Nairn for authority to correct this name John T. Hoban C. asst. [Civilian Assistant] Nov 10. 1869. For correction see Name of Croy & Dalcross Ph. [Parish] in the County of Nairn.
OS1/17/18/34 CULDOICH Culdoich Culdoich Culdoich Culdoich Culdoich Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McDonald Mr. William Kemp Rent Receipt 1866 Mr. Charles McKenzie Plan of Culloden Moor, shewing the position of the two armies before the battle of Culloden. 013 A very old farm steading dwelling house and farm offices the dwelling is two storeys high & slated, the offices are one storey thatched and all in tolerable repair the property of Hugh Davidson Esq. Cantray.
OS1/17/18/34 STANDING STONE [Culdoich] Standing Stone Revd. [Reverend] Mr McDonald, Daviot Manse Mr. William Kemp Daviot School Mr. Charles McKenzie Ballaggan 013 This is what is locally believed to be a Druidical Temple, it consists of a double circle of upright stones all about the same height and shape viz about 3 feet high by about 2 feet wide slab like shape there is one large stone standing alone about 10 yards from its outer circle it is 10 feet in height about 5 feet wide flag like shape. It stands on the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr. Cantray.
OS1/17/18/34 STONE CIRCLE [Culdoich] Stone Circles Stone Circles Stone Circles Revd. [Reverend] Mr McDonald, Daviot Manse Mr. William Kemp Daviot School Mr. Charles McKenzie Ballaggan 013 This is what is locally believed to be a Druidical Temple, it consists of a double circle of upright stones all about the same height and shape viz about 3 feet high by about 2 feet wide slab like shape there is one large stone standing alone about 10 yards from its outer circle it is 10 feet in height about 5 feet wide flag like shape. It stands on the property of Hugh Davidson Esqr. Cantray.
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OS1/17/18/35 CNOCAN SUILEACH Cnocan Suileach Cnocan Suileach Cnocan Suileach William Stables Esqr. Rev. [Reverend] Mackenzie Ardclach Mr E Murray 005 A small hillock situated on the bounday between the Parishes of Croy & Dalcross and Cawdor but mostly in Croy & Dalcross. It signifies Hilllock of the Eyes.
OS1/17/18/35 FUARAN A' MHADAIDH For authorities and description see Name Book of the parish of Croy and Dalcross in the County of Nairn.
OS1/17/18/35 [Page] 35 Ph. [Parish] of Croy & Dalcross -- County of Inverness
OS1/17/18/35 [Page signed] A. B. Coddington Cpt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 30.10.69
OS1/17/18/36 [Page] 36 NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF Croy and Dalcross (Part of) the remainder being in the County of Nairn 1/2500 IN THE COUNTY OF INVERNESS
OS1/17/18/37 INDEX to that part of the Parish of Croy and Dalcross in the County of Inverness the remainder being in the County of Nairn Names of Objects -- Pages Aandow -- 5 Allt Glac a' Bhealich -- 21 Allt Ruithe Mor -- 33 Allt na Athais -- 21 Allt na Teangaidh -- 18 Assich -- 20 Assich Wood -- 21 Balfreish -- 17 Balfreish Cottages -- 24 Ballaggan -- 33 Balnabual -- 5 Cassie Burn -- 32 Cantray Bridge -- 19 Cantray House -- 19 Carnach -- 24 Castle (Site of) -- 31 Castletown -- 31 Church -- 10 Clach na Sanais -- 9 Clach na h-Ullaidhe -- 29 Cnocan Suileach -- 35 Cottartown -- 29 Croy -- 8 Croy and Dalcross -- 1 Culdoich -- 34 Culloden Muir -- 25 Dalcross Castle -- 15 Dalcross Chapel (Site of) -- 30 Dalcross Croft -- 14 Druim nan Ceap -- 23 Drummore of Cantray -- 24 Drummossie Muir -- 25 Easter Brae of Cantray -- 20 Easter Galcantray -- 20 Eastertown -- 31 Falcon Cottage -- 7 Field of the English -- 26 Free Church -- 10 Free Church Manse -- 6 Free Church School -- 17 Fuaran a' Mhadaidh -- 35 Glebe of Dalcross -- 13 Grave Yard (Disused) -- 30 Greyhill -- 6 Hardhill -- 16 Holme -- 10 Holme Bridge -- 11 Hollow Burn -- 32 Kinrea Mill (Corn & Barley) -- 23 Knocknaba -- 5 Lagmore -- 33 Little Croy -- 3 Little Dalcross -- 13 Lower Town -- 29 Mains of Croy -- 8 Mains of Dalcross -- 16 Mains of Daltulich -- 32 Manse -- 4 Mill of Cantray -- 19 Milltown of Clava -- 27 Newlands of Galcantary -- 32 Old Leanach (In Ruins) -- 26 Post Office -- 7 River Nairn -- 21 Rosevalley -- 18 Rosevalley Cottage -- 18 School -- 7 Site of the Battle of Culloden 1746 -- 28 Standing Stone -- 34 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 6 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 11 Stone Circle -- 14 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 27 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 27 Stone Circle -- 34 Tirfugrean -- 4 Wester Brae of Cantray -- 16 Wester Cairnglass -- 4 Wester Galcantray -- 17 Westhill -- 32 [possibly crossed out but exists on name page 32] Well of the Dead -- 26