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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CASTLE HILL Castle Hill Mr A. P Hay, Mr A. Dallas 012 A projection of the ridge that lies to the south of Inverness. It commemorates the fortress in its name of Castle Hill which was demolished in 1745. It is crowned with the County Buildings and the Prison.
CASTLE WYND [Inverness] Castle Wynd Mr A. P. Hay,
Corner of Street,
Inverness Directory
012 This name applies to a steep brae diverging from the west end of the Town Hall to the Castle after which it is called.
LODGE [Inverness Prison] 012
PRISON [Inverness] Prison Mr A. P Hay,
Mr A. Dallas
012 This is a large establishment standing on the Castle Hull contiguous to the Castle erected in 1846 by the Town & County in proportion to population. It consists of a large oblong building & Governor's residence surrounded by a high wall whose angles are strengthened and ornamented by round towers or butresses. Having a lodge at its entrance gate.

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