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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
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New Statistical Account
Sheriffs List of Parishes
Registrars Return for June 1862
Mr. Falconer, Croy.
Mr. H. Fraser Factor, Cantray.
Arthur Forbes Esq. Culloden
Major Rose, Kilravock Castle
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Olliver & Boyd's Almanac
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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 in the Co [County] of Inverness & by the the Ph [Parish] of Nairn in the Co [County] of Nairn; on the east by the Ph [Parish] of Cawdor in the Counties of Inverness and Nairn; on the south by the parish of Moy and Dalarossie and the Ph [Parish] of Dunlichity in the Co [County] of Nairn; on the west by the ph [Parish] of Daviot and Dunlichity in the Co [County] of Inverness, and the parish of Petty 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 & Nairn. The Northern & Southern portions are in the County of Nairn; the Middle and three portions in the extreme South West are in the County of Inverness one of which is Detached of the County of Inverness. A Detached part of this parish is Situated between the Parishes of Inverness and Daviot and Dunlichity. There are no detached portions of another Ph [Parish] Situated within the parish of Croy and Dalcross |
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FEABUIE |
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Feybuie
Feybuie
Feabuie
Feabuie
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Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden
Duncan Forbes Esqr Culloden
Estate Plan of Culloden 1806
Hugh Colvin Factor Earls Mills
Val [Valuation] Roll of Inverness-shire
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This word is a corruption of two Gaelic words signifying "Yellow Streamlet". It applies to a district two miles in extent on Culloden Muir, Consisting of 11 or 12 small farms or crofts. Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr. |
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FUARAN A' MHADAIDH |
Fuaran a' Mhadaidh
Fuaran a' Mhadaidh
Fuaran a' Mhadaidh |
Arthur Forbes Esq
Duncan Forbes Esq |
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This name is applied to a well serving as a boundary mark between the counties of Inverness and Nairn and also between three Estates. It signifies the "Foxe's Well" |
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NEWLANDS OF CULLODEN |
Newlands of Culloden
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Arthur Forbes Esq
Duncan Forbes Esq |
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This name applies to a small agricultural district recently reclaimed from the Muir hence the name - extending for a Mile along the North side of the Road leading from Culloden Muir to Nairn. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Arthur Forbes Esq
Duncan Forbes Esq |
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This is the remains of one of those circles which are generally attributed to the Druids. It consists of two flags, which are in a leaning position, and an upright boulder, varying from 4 to 5 feet in height. It is situated about 175 yards South West of the ruins of a steading, called Park of Urchal, Immediately south of the Battle of Culloden. |
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PARK OF URCHAL |
Park of Urchal (In Ruins) |
Arthur Forbes Esq
Duncan Forbes Esq |
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CULLODEN MUIR |
Drumossie Muir
Culloden Muir |
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DRUMMOSSIE MUIR |
Field of the English |
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DOUNE |
Doune |
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Estate Plan
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An Artificial Mound of clay Supposed to have been Raised by the Druids it is surrounded at the base by a low Stone fence on three sides and Cantraydoune burn to the East, it is about two hundred yards in Circumference at the base, by Sixteen or Eighteen at the Summit it is Covered with trees and is about Sixty or Seventy feed high |
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PULLACKCUNNACH |
Pullackcunnach
Pullackcunnach
Pullackcunnach
Pullackunnach |
Mr Fraser
Estate Plan
Mr Falconer |
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A one Storey thatched house with two or three Smaller Dwelling & Office houses the Whole in bad repair and rented by Simon McKenzie Cantraydown They Are the property of Mr Davison, Cantray Ho [House] |
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DALGRAMBICH |
Dalgrambich |
Mr. H. Fraser Factor to Mr Davison (Cantra)
Estate Plan
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Mr Campbell occupier |
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A good one Storey Slated house with good Slated office houses attached, they are on the Property of Mr Davidson Cantray House. |
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CANTRAYBRUICH |
Cantraybruich |
Mr H. Fraser
Mr Falconer
Mr Campbell |
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A Good one Storey Slated house with Good Slated office houses it is Occupied by John Hamilton and is the property of A. Forbes Esqr, Cullodan House. |
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BURN OF CANTRAYDOUN |
Burn of Cantraydoun |
H. Fraser Esq. Factor
Estate plan
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A Small burn having its Source a Short distance to the South of Pullackcunnach Farm and flowing about half its length in an Eastern direction then turning in a Northern direction until it Meets the River Nairn, near to Cantraydoun Farm. |
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CANTRAYDOUN |
Cantraydoun |
Mr Fraser
Estate Plan
Mr Falconer |
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A One Storey thatched house with Suitable office houses they are Occupied by Simon McKenzie And is the property of Mr Davison Cantray Ho [House] Nairnshire |
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MUIR OF DALGRAMBICH |
Muir of Dalgrambich
Muir of Dalgrambich
Muir of Dalgrambich |
Hugh Fraser, Factor
Estate Plan
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A small tract cultivated and waste land lying upon the North side of the County road which passes through the Village of Croy of which it is situated two miles Westward. Mr Davidson, Cantray,
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
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Hugh Fraser, Factor, Cantray |
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This circle, which is supposed to be of Druidical origin, stands on the north bank of the Nairn directly south of Cantraybruich. It consists of seven upright boulder Stone, from three to five feet in height, There are no Marks of the chisel to be seen on any of them. |
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TOM RIACH |
Tom Riach
Tom Riach
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Guide to Culloden Moor Sheet
Mr. Hamilton, Cantraybruich
Hugh Fraser, Factor, Cantray |
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The following relative to this object is taken from the "Guide to Culloden Moor":- On a terraced ground about a mile east of the cairns is An enormous boulder Mass of Conglomerate, called Clach Mhor á chruaidh-ghorston, or the Great Stone of the Rough Ground And generally Known as "Tomriach" which rests upon a bed of gravel, in which, at one time it was likely imbedded. It measures no less that 27 feet by 22, And 15 feet in height; And at a little distance may be taken for a Highland Cottage which it resembles in size & form. This is the name (Tom Riach) by which it is Known in the locality. |
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STONE CIRCLES AND CAIRNS |
Stone Circles & Cairns |
Arthur Forbes Esq
Duncan Forbes Esq
Guide to Culloden Moor |
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This name is written to a series of Stone Circles and Cairns, in as perfect a state as any that are to be seen in any part of Scotland. It consists of three triple concentric circles, one small single one, consisting of sixteen small boulder, stones, quite close together, and three Cairns. The cairns are in every instance within the middle and inner circles. The outer circle, of the most easterly one consists of ten stones at unequal distances, six of which are upright, the remainder prostrate; The middle circle, to which hemmed in the Cairn is scarcely discernable. The stones of the Cairn having fallen and spread over it so that only a few of the stones which it is said numbered fifty-four, are not to be seen. The inner circle or chamber, which it resembles, is 12½ feet in diameter and about 8 feet in height. It was opened about 40 years ago when two urns containing calcined bones were discovered. Into this chamber there is a narrow passage, 2½ feet wide by 12 in length, flanked by large stones through the body of the cairn. The above description is applicable to the most westerly one and also to the middle one except that the cairn which stood within its circles is almost gone.
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CUMBERLAND'S STONE |
Cumberland's Stone
Cumberland's Stone
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Duncan Forbes Esq
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A large boulder Stone lying on the south side of the road which includes the Field of Culloden about ¾ of a Mile east of the graves of the Highlanders, so called from the Circumstance of the Duke of Cumberland having stood on it when surveying the battle field before coming to close quarters. |
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URCHAL |
Urchal
Urchal |
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Duncan Forbes Esq. |
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CROYGORSTON |
Croygorston
Croygorston
Croygorston |
Mr Fraser Cantray by Croy
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Cameron Clava |
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A farmhouse and out offices one Storey high thatched, in good repair, property of Mr Forbes, Culloden House. |
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DALROY |
Dalroy
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Mr Fraser Ground officer Cantray by Croy
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Cameron Clava |
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A farm house and out offices one storey high thatched, in good repair, property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy. |
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FINGLACK |
Finglack
Finglack
Finglack |
Mr Fraser Ground Officer Cantray by Croy
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Cameron Clava |
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A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high thatched, in good repair property of Mr Davidson Cantray House by Croy. |
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CLAVA |
Clava
Clava
Clava |
Mr Fraser Ground Officer Cantray by Croy
Mr Falconer, Croy
Mr Cameron tenant |
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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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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) |
Stone Circle (Remain of)
Stone Circle (Remain of)
Stone Circle (Remain of) |
Mr Fraser Ground Officer
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Cameron Croy |
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A large stone nearly square standing nearly 6 feet in height and about 2 feet square, it is said to be the remains of a Druidical Circle. |
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ALLT RUADH |
Allt Ruadh
Allt Ruadh
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Mr Fraser Cantray by Croy
Mr Cameron Clava |
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A Stream having its Source at the Junctions of Allt Cairn Ghrantaich and Allt Cromachan and flowing in a Westerly direction until it joins the River Nairn a little north of Clava it Signifies the Red Burn. |
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BEINN NAN CREAGAN |
Beinn nan Creagan
Beinn nan Creagan
Beinn nan Creagan |
Mr. Fraser, Ground Officer
Mr. Falconer, Brae of Cantray Croy
Mr. Cameron, Clava |
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A prominent hill covered with heathy pasture to its Summit, Situated in South East end of the parish. Signification "Mountain of the Rocks". Property of Mr Davidson, Cantray. |
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BALNUARIN |
Balnuarin
Balnuarin
Balnuarin |
Mr. Johnstone, Tenant
Mr. Forbes, Culloden
Mr Cameron, Clava |
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A farmhouse having the necessary offices attached. Property of Mr. Davidson, Cantray. |
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STONE CIRCLE |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Mr Cameron, Clava
Mr. Forbes, Culloden |
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This Consists of two Concentric stone Circles in an incomplete state. The stones are from 18 inches to 3 feet in height and are of the boulder order. No marks are perceptible on any of the stones. It is situated 260 yards south west of "Clava" and about the same dist: [distance] to North eastward of the group of Circles & Cairns. |
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TOMNAHAIN SCHOOL |
Tomnahain School
Tomnahain School
Tomnahain School |
Mr. McGillivray, Teacher
Mr. Johnstone, Welltown
Hugh Fraser Esq, Factor |
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Situated on the south side of the Nairn: this is a very small district School taught by a master And Maintained solely by School fees. |
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CLAVA BRIDGE |
Clava Bridge
Clava Bridge
Clava Bridge |
Mr. Johnstone, Balnain
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Mr. Cameron, Clava |
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A wooden erection spanning the River Nairn near Clava, hence the name. |
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LITTLE CANTRAY |
Little Cantray (In Ruins)
Little Cantray (In Ruins)
Little Cantray (In Ruins) |
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Name applies to a group of ruins formerly a steading farmhouse. Property of Mr Forbes Culloden House. |
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ALLT CROMACHAN |
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CASSIE BURN |
Cassie Burn
Cassie Burn
Cassie Burn |
Mr. John Bain, Drummore of Clava
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Mr. Kemp, Daviot, Schoolmaster |
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This Stream is formed by the confluence of the Hollow Burn and Allt Cromachan at the farm of Drummore of Clava, whence it flows in a North easterly course to where Allt Càrn a' Ghrantaich falls into Allt Ruadh |
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ALLT RUITHE MOR |
Allt Ruithe Mòr
Allt Ruithe Mòr
Allt Ruithe Mòr |
Reverend Mr McPherson, Cawdor
Mr. Macnaughton, Schoolmaster, Cawdor
Mr. Alexander Cameron, Cawdor |
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This name is applied to a stream rising Westward of Beinn na Buchanich and flowing in a northerly direction into the River Nairn. It means Burn of the Great Rushing. |
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DRUMMORE OF CLAVA |
Drummore of Clava |
John Bain Tenant
Alexander Bain
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HOLLOW BURN |
Hollow Burn |
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Alexander Bain
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A Small Burn about half a Mile in length having its Source between Allt Mòr and Allt Cromachan; it flows in a North Eastern direction until it Meets the Allt Cromachan Near Drummore of Clava. |
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BEINN UAN |
Beinn Uan |
John Bain Drummore of Clava
Alexander Bain Drummore of Clava
John Chisholm Dalcroy of Clava |
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A Small hill lying about half a Mile to the west of Saddle hill it is Covered with heathy Pasture. It means "Hill of the Lambs". |
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SADDLE HILL |
Saddle Hill |
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A Medium Sized Hill Sloping Gently to the West, North, and East But RocKy And Steep to the South; it lies about three-fourths of a Mile to the North of Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag. |
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ALLT GLAC A' BHEALAICH |
Allt Glac a' Bhealaich |
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Alexander Bain
John Chisholm
Alexander Cameron (Dalcharn) |
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A Small Stream rising a little to the South of Saddle hill And flowing in An Eastern direction. Signification of name "Burn of the Hollow of the Pass". |
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ALLT TARSUINN |
Allt Tarsuinn |
John Bain
Alexander Bain
John Chisholm
Alexander Cameron |
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A Small Stream having its Source in a peat-Moss half a Mile to the South of Lambs Hill and running in a Western direction until it Meets "Allt Cairn a' Ghrantaich. It means the "Cross Burn". |
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GLAC A' BHEALAICH |
Glac a' Bhealaich
Glac a' Bhealaich
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A deep and narrow ravine at the south base of Saddle Hill from which Allt Glac a' Bhealaich has its Source. It signifies, "Hollow of the Pass". |
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COCKHILL |
Cockhill
Cockhill
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Alexander Stables Esqr. Factor
Mr Macrae Blackcastle
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BLAR NAM FIADH |
Blàr Nam Fiadh |
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M. Donald Kennedy, Beinnchlye Croy |
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This name meaning the "Deers Moss" is applied to an extensive peat-Moss on Major Rose's property. The Highland Railway passes over it at a point 12 Miles from Inverness. The name is also applied to the portion of moss in the parish of Nairn lying adjacent to that in this parish. |
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LOCH FLEMINGTON |
Loch Flemington
Loch Flemington
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Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Fraser Cantray by Croy
Mr Ross Croy |
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A Considerable Sheet of Water through which the boundary of the parish passes. there is no outlet from this loch in consequence of which it frequently during the Winter season overflows its banKs. It is the property of three proprietors, viz. Major Rose Kilravock Castle, Mr. Davidson Cantray House and Mr [ ] Golanfield. |
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WESTER LOCHEND |
Wester Lochend
Wester Lochend
Wester Lochend |
James Davidson Esqr. Factor to Estate
Mr. Donald Kennedy Bemuchyle
Mr. J. McArthur Kinchyle |
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This was at one time a Farm Steading now turned into Cottage houses one Storey high thatched and in bad repair, it is within a Small district called Muir of Clans, - the property of Major Rose, KilravocK. |
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MUIR OF THE CLANS |
Muir of the Clans
Muir of the Clans
Muir of the Clans |
James Davidson Esqr, Nairn
Mr Donald Kennedy
Mr. J. McArthur |
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This name applies to a small district in which there are half a dozen Small Croft houses and a few Cottages along the South SiSe of the Loch of the Clans all about the Same Size and Shape One Storey high thatched and in tolerable repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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ALTON BURN |
Alton Burn |
For Authorities and description See Name Book of the Parish of Nairn |
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EASTER LOCHEND |
Easter Lochend
Easter Lochend
Easter Lochend |
James Davidson Esqr. Factor to Estate Nairn
Mr. Donald Kennedy Bemuchyle
Mr. J. McArthur Kinchyle |
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A Farm Steading swelling house And out houses one Storey high thatched and in good repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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TOMLUNCART |
Tomluncart
Tomluncart
Tomluncart
Tomluncart |
James Davidson Esqr.
Mr. D. Kennedy
Mr. W. Robertson Occupier
Mr. J. McArthur |
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A Farm Steading dwelling house Out offices partly Slated and partly thatched all one Storey high in good repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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KNOCKANBUIE |
Knockanbuie
Knockanbuie
Knockanbuie
Knockanbuie |
J. Davidson Esqr.
Mr. D. Kennedy
Mr. W. Robertson
Mr. J. McArthur |
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A Farm Steading dwelling house and out houses all one Storey high thatched and in tolerable repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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BEMUCHYLE |
Bemuchlye
Bemuchlye
Bemuchlye |
James Davidson Esqr. Factor to Estate Nairn
Mr. Donald Kennedy Occupier
Mr. J. McArthur Kinchyle |
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A Farm Steading dwelling house and Out offices one Storey high thatched and in tolerable repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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LOCH OF THE CLANS |
Loch of the Clans
Loch of the Clans
Loch of the Clans |
James Davidson Esqr.
Mr. Donald Kennedy
Mr. J. McArthur |
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A Fresh water Loch now about ¼ Mile long from east to west and about 6 or 7 Chains Wide it is nearly dry in the Summer Season, previous to the Cutting of a deep drain from the east end it was More than a Mile long and about the Same width as at present at that time there was found the remains of a Canoe, a part of a Clay Cup with Oak Piles driven down upright, also Some Burned Bones and Stones at another place; there was also at that time a Small Island with a Ruin in it adjacent to the Shore of the Loch the Island & Ruin are preserved by the proprietorsthe remains of the Loch having been Made Arable at this place the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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THE REMAINS OF A CANOE, A CLAY CUP, AND OAK PILES FOUND HERE |
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OAK PILES, BURNED BONES; AND STONES FOUND HERE. |
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The Remains of a Canoe, a Clay Cup and Oak Piles found here - & Oak Piles, Burned Bones, and Stones found here --description remarks included with those for Loch of Clans |
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MILTON OF KILDRUMMIE |
Milton of Kildrummie
Milton of Kildrummie
Milton of Kildrummie |
James Davidson Esqr. Factor to the Estate
Mr William Robertson Rosefield
Mr. J McArthur Kinchyle. |
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This name applies to a corn & barley Mill worKed by Water power Miller's dwelling and a Cottage on the Ph.[Parish] March. each one Storey high thatched and in tolerable repair. the property of Major Rose, Kilravock
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KINCHYLE |
Kinchyle
Kinchyle
Kinchyle |
James Davidson Esqr Factor
Mr William Robertson
Mr. J. McArthur occupier |
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A Farm Steading dwelling house and outhouses one Storey high partly Slated and partly thatched in good repair the property of Major Rose KilravocK |
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ROSEFIELD |
Rosefield
Rosefield
Rosefield |
James Davidson Esqr. Factor
Mr William Robertson Occupier
Mr McArthur |
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A Farm Steading dwelling house and outoffices the former two Storeys the latter one, all Slated and in good repair the property of the Earl of Cawdor |
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GENERAL WADE'S MILITARY ROAD |
General Wade's Military Road |
Revd. [Reverend] H. McKenzie Moy
Mr J. Mackintosh Schoolmaster Tomatin
Rev. J. Baillie F.C. [Free Church] Manse Tomatin
C. F. Mackintosh Esq. |
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This name applies to the Old Road from Inverness to Perth made under the direction of General Wade. It exists in its entirety from Inverness until it joins the County Road at the south east end of Loch Moy and is frequently used by travellers as a bridle and foot road. |
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CLEPHANTON |
Clephanton
Clephanton
Clephanton |
Major Rose KilravocK Castle
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Magillivray Knockandhu |
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Applied to a Small group of houses Situated on the road from Campbeltown to Cawdor. they are from one to two storeys high partly thatched and partly Slated, in good repair - Property of Major Rose KilravocK Castle. |
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CAIRNGLASS |
Cairnglass
Cairnglass
Cairnglass |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Rent Receipt |
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Applied to a farm and Croft houses each having Suitable outoffices, from one to two storeys high partly thatched and partly Slated in good repair - Property of Major Rose |
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NAIRNSIDE |
Nairnside
Nairnside
Nairnside |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Fraser Easter Balcroy |
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A farm house and outoffices from one to two Storeys high Slated and in good repair. Property of Major Rose KilravocK Castle. |
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BALNAGLACK |
Balnaglack
Balnaglack
Balnaglack |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Fraser Easter Balcroy |
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A cot house one Storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of Major Rose. |
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WESTER BALCROY |
Wester Balcroy
Wester Balcroy
Wester Balcroy |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Fraser Easter Balcroy |
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A cot house one Storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of Major Rose. |
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MILTON OF KILRAVOCK |
Milton of Kilravock
Milton of Kilravock
Milton of Kilravock |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Rose tenant
Mr Falconer, Croy. |
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A Corn mill, farmsteading And outoffices from one to two Storeys high partly thatched and partly Slated and in good repair. Property of Major Rose. |
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BOG OF CAWDOR |
Bog of Cawdor
Bog of Cawdor
Bog of Cawdor |
Mr Stewart tenant
Mr Rose Milton of KilravocK
Mr Falconer Croy |
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A farmhouse and outoffices one Storey high thatched and in good repair - Property of the Earl of Cawdor. |
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BLARNAFAD |
Blarnafad
Blarnafad
Blarnafad |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Rose Milton of KilravocK
Mr Falconer Croy |
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A farmhouse and outoffices one Storey high thatched and in good repair - Property of Major Rose. |
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EASTER BALCROY |
Easter Balcroy
Easter Balcroy
Easter Balcroy |
Mr Fraser. tenant
Mr Rose Milton of KilravocK
Major Rose. Proprietor |
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A few Cot houses Situated on the road from Nairn to Kilravock Castle, One Storey high thatched, in good repair, property of Major Rose. |
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WOODLANDS |
Woodlands
Woodlands
Woodlands |
Mr Fraser Easter Balcroy
Mr Rose Milton of KilravocK
Major Rose Proprietor |
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A farmhouse And out Offices from one to two Storeys high Slated, in good repair. property of Major Rose. |
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KNOCKANDHU |
Knockandhu
Knockandhu
Knockandhu |
Mr Magillivray tenant
Mr Rose Milton of Kilravock
Mr Falconer late Schoolmaster Croy. |
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A farmhouse and out offices one Storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of Major Rose. |
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Co.[County] Nairn -- Ph.[Parish] of Croy & Dalcross
Cawdor Burn - For authorities and descriptive remarks See Name Book, Ph.[Parish] of Cawdor |
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Kilravock Castle,
Fort George Station.
8th March 1883 [8 Mar 1883]
My dear Major Bolland,
I congratulate you & Mrs. Bolland on being safe back in the "Tight Little Island" after five years of Service abroad. I enclose a copied paper which will show you that the date of this place's |
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original building was in 1460. Cawdor Castle is of about the same date, and in the neighbourhood there are Castles Stewart, Dalcross, Inshoch etc. built on much the Same model, though some have been allowed to fall into ruin. Should you ever venture so far north |
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as Inverness or Nairn again I shall be very happy to see you here. With best regards to Mrs. Bolland, in which my daughter joins. Believe me to remain
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Extract from "Sketches of Early Scotch History" published in 1861 by Edmonston & Douglas, Edinburgh - Pages 443-444.
Hugh, the seventh Baron, was the builder of the Tower, the oldest part of the Existing Mansion of Kilravock. In his time the Earls of Ross were interposed between the Crown and its vassals in Nairnshire. One of James 1st first Efforts for restoring Civil Government, after his return from his English Captivity, was to ordain that ' Everilke lorde hafande lands, in the quhilk landis in aulde tymes thare was castells, fortalyces and Manor places, big, reparel and reforme thar castells and Maners, and dwell in thaim be thaim self or be ane of thare frends, for the gracious governall of thair lands be gude polising, and to expende the froyte of thair landis in the cuntre whare the lands lyis'. Although we must not attribute too much Efficacy to an old (Scotch) Act of Parliament, it is not a little remarkable that a number of Scotch Castles date from the half Century following that Enactment:- all of one design too - a stern, square keep, rudely kernel lated and surmounted with a cap-house - partially surrounded by a barbican, the "barmkin" of the Ensuing Charter - affording protection to the inhabitants and their cattle from the hurried inroads of rough-handed Neighbours.
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The Barons of Kilravock obeyed the statute in its fullest intendment. They built their fortalice and Manorplace, and for four hundred years continued to dwell in it " for the gracious governall of their lands by good polising. The "licence to big a toure of fens" runs thus. " Johne of Yle, Erle of Ross and lord of the Ilis, to all ande sundry to quhais knowledge thir our present letteris sall come greting, witte us to haue gevyne and grantit ande be thir present letteris gevis ande grantis our full power and licence till our luffed cosing, man and tennand, Huchone de Roos, baron of Kylravok, to fund, big, ande upmak a toure of fens, with barmkin and bataling, upon quhat place of strynthe him best likis, within the barony of Kilrawok, without any contradictioun or demavnd, questioun, or any obiection to put in contrar of him or his ayris, be us or our ayris, for the said toure & barmkyn making with bataling, now or in tyme to cum. In witness hereof, we haf gert our sele to ther letteris be affixt at Invernys, the achtend day of Februar, the yer of Godd a thousand four hundreth sixte yer." |
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KILRAVOCK CASTLE |
KilravocK Castle
KilravocK Castle
KilravocK Castle |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Rose Milton of KilravocK |
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A Mansion Situated at the South end of the parish, with handsome Ornamental Grounds Attached. it is four storey in height Castellated and in excellent repair - Property of Major Rose. |
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OBELISK |
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MAINS OF KILRAVOCK |
Mains of Kilravock
Mains of Kilravock
Mains of Kilravock |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr Rose Milton of Kilravock |
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Applied to a farmsteading Situated near to KilravocK Castle. it is from one to two storeys high Slated And in good repair. Property of Major Rose |
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HEATHFIELD |
Heathfield
Heathfield
Heathfield |
Major Rose Proprietor
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr MaGillivray Knockandhu |
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A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of Major Rose. |
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Parish of Croy & Dalcross -- County of Nairn
Kilravock Castle - written over columns 2 & 3 - Character of name changed from stamp to G.Text. See letter and historical extracts attached as authority for the change. |
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WHITE BRIDGE |
White Bridge
White Bridge
White Bridge |
Mr Falconer Croy
Mr MaGillivary Knockandhu
Mr McLennan, Cantraywood |
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A Substantial Stone bridge Spanning the river nairn with two Arches, it is on the County Road between Campbeltown, Cawdor etc And is in good repair. |
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LOWER CROSSROADS |
Lower Crossroads |
George MacKenzie (Lower Crossroads)
Charles E Ross (Brackley) |
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Two One Storey slated houses with Smithy attached they are occupied by Mechanics and worK people and are on the Earl of Cawdor Property |
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BRACKLEY |
BracKley |
George MacKenzie (Lower Crossroads)
Charles E Ross Esq (Brackley)
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A Good one Storey Slated house with Good thatched office houses Attached - Occupied by Widow Ross and sons and is on the Property of the Earl of Cawdor |
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BALNACREICH |
Balnacreich |
Rent Book
Roderick Cameron (Balnacreich)
Donald Cameron (Balnacreich) |
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A Small One Storey Slated house with one small thatched Office house, it is occupied by RodericK Cameron and is on the Property of the Earl of Cawdor |
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HIGHLAND RAILWAY |
Highland Railway |
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BALLAGGAN |
Ballaggan
Ballaggan
Ballaggan |
Mr Falconer tenant
Rent Roll. 1866.1867.
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SCULPTURED STONE |
Sculptured Stone
Sculptured Stone
Sculptured Stone |
Arthur Forbes Esq. Culloden
W. A. Stables Esq. Cawdor
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A Stone built into one of the Walls on Urchal farm. Its Shape is irregular, and on its only visible face are several Cup like markings arranged with no apparent design. It is said in the loCality to have been brought from the adjacent Stone Circles of Clava to its present position Its greatest height and breadth are each about 3 feet |
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County of Nairn -- Parish of Daviot and Dunlichity
Signature - G Herbt [George Herbert] Bolland Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
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United Parishes of Croy and Dalcross
Extracts from New Statistical Account
The date of the union is uncertain; but from charters in the family of
Inches, it must have taken place between the year 1446 and 1500.
Dalcross of old formed a part of the Lordship of Lovat And is all
Situated in the County of Inverness; Croy is partly situated in the County
of Inverness and partly in Nairn; but so confused and commingled
are the boundaries, that they are not to be easily determined.
From 5 miles to the east of the church, the form resembles an irregular parallelogram
with offsets to the south of the River Nairne, its natural boundary................................................ -- shown
From two miles west from the church, the parish stretches to the south for about
9 miles, where it meets the northern summit of the Strathdearn Mountains............................... -- without the
where it gradually descends forming every immaginable angle and sinuosity......................... -- boundary line
in a south west direction, where it meets the River Nairne nearly opposite
the church of Daviot, About 5 miles to the west from the parish church and
near Culloden Field, the parish is intersected for some
hundred yards, by................................. -- Site of the Battle of
the parishes of Petty and Daviot. From this point, it extends for about....................................... -- Culloden shown
3 miles, where it is again intersected by the parishes of Inverness & Daviot;........................... -- Vide Plan
where it extends in a south west direction, and terminates in a point at
the junction of the parishes of Dunlichity. The extreme length, from the.................................... -- Blàr nam Fiadh Moss of the Deer
north east of Blarna Fiadh, (Deer's Forest,) to the south west of Culduthel............................... -- is written and described
Moor is upwards of 20 miles, and average breadth about 3½ miles.......................................... -- the latter name is obsolete.
Between Dalcross and the western district of the parish, called Leys, there............................ -- shown
are about 1700 acres of moor nearly level; the soil is composed of sand,
mortar and clay. The upper end of Inches in this district forms an exception........................... -- In Inverness Ph. [Parish]
the soil is found to be exceedingly rich. Culdoich and Daltulich................................................ -- Daltulich shown
rich and incumbent on a species of Schistus, and Hough with a high
and northern exposure, bear luxuriant crops.
Antiquities - In draining a lake at the east end of the parish, an artificial Mound appeared within a few yards of the shore.................... -- Shown appeared within a few yards of the shore, about 60 feet in circumference and...... -- Shown
[5] feet in height. It was formed of Alternate strata of stones, earth, and oak;
[stakes] of oak being driven in the ground, were kept strongly fixed by transverse
beams of smaller size. Over these were round stones, And on the surface Some inches
of fine black mould. Some fragments of brass rings, pieces of potteries, ................................... -- Shown on Trace & noted in Name Book |
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and the bolt of a lock, of no ordinary size, were found on the mound
A about 100 yards distance, there is a circle of large piles of oak, driven in
the earth, apparently the commencement of a second mound; but for what.......................................... -- Shown
purpose they were intended, it is impossible to conjecture. They could not be
places of defence, as the one finished was so near the edge of the lake, and com
pletely comanded by the opposite rising bank. While draining the lake
by cutting a deep canal, oaks of gigantic size were found more than 20
feet below the surface. At the same time a canoe of most beautiful work............................................... -- The spot where found marked on Exam: Trace
manship was found, which some modern Goth has since cut down for mean
and servile purposes. The writer of this account having employed some men
to cut down a mortar bank, discovered, about 6 feet from the surfce, several
pieces of wood, from 2 to 4 inches square, the lamina being quite distinct;
but, where exposed to the atmosphere, they soon crumbled into dust. So compact
was the mortar, that an able bodied man could not, with his mattock, penetrate
more than 2 or 3 inches aqt a time; and the bank had not the least change since
its original formation. To the west of the church there is a large stone, called
Clach na seanaish that is, "the listening stone", commemorative of those........................................... -- Shown
barbarous deeds which too frequently disgrace the memory of our ancestors.
The Cummings, conceiving they had received some offence from the Mackintoshes,
were determined to be revenged, and, concealing their bloody purpose, invited
the Mackintoshes to the Castle of Rait, where all animosities should be buried................................. -- Not in the Parish
in oblivion at the festive board. One of the Cummings, from compunction of conscience
or regard for one of the intended victims, sent private notice to one of the Mackintoshes
to meet him at the grey stone, to which, addressing himself in the audience...................................... -- Clach na Seanais
of his friend, he disclosed the bloody and treacherous intentions of his clan.
The Mackintoshes being thus made aware of the design of the rendezvous,
nothing daunted, repaired to the castle at the appropriate 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 com-
municated the treachery to the grey stone.......................................................................................... -- See name [?????] The Place where found cannot [?????] out.
There have been several coins found along the banks of the Nairn probably dropped
by the Royal Troops on their march to Culloden, and of the Reign of James I.
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Druidical Circles - About 4 miles south of the church is
Clava in Gaelic Clavalag, remarkable for its many Druidical circles
and cairns. The place is the most dreary and bleak the imagination can
conceive. These circles vary from 1.40 to 12 yards in circumference,
and many appear not finished; five of them are of very considerable size,
Four of them have been diverted from their original design
and converted into cairns of remembrance of either good or evil.
Mrs. General Campbell, Kilravock Castle, lately caused one of
them to be cleared of the stones, following a passage from the 2nd Circle
to the centre, where a circular cover chamber, 12 feet in diameter and
about 10 feet in height, was discovered. There was no cement used
in building, and the materials were of the very rudest description
In the centre of this singular building, and a few inches from the
surface, there was found Vase bedded in blue clay, containing ashes
and calcined bones. In the ensuing spring, young shoots of rasps grew
up luxuriantly on the very spot from which the urn was dug, so that the
seeds or roots of the rasps must have lain in the ground.
There is another Druidical circle of extraordinary dimensions, perfectly
entire in Midleys, surrounded by a deep fosse. The stones are all
such prodigious size, that it is difficult even to imagine how, without
the combination of great mechanical powers, they could be carried up
the steep ascent.
The only even worthy to be recorded, is the battle of Culloden
fought 16th April 1746, on a bleak morn 5 miles S.W. [South West] of the church
The Castle of Kilravock, built by permission of the Earl of Ross,
stands upon a Cliff rock, rising abruptly from a beautiful plain
to the South of the castle, through which the river Nairn winds its
way. At first, it consisted of a massive lofty tower with the
usual appurtenances, to which, from time to time, additions, not in perfect
Keeping, have been made.
Sir John Rose of Holm, has an elegant modern Mansion house in
this parish: the property has been in the family since 1541.
Davidson Esqr. of Cantray, has erected an elegant mansion
almost surrounded in the south by the River Nairn.
Examiners replies to the underlined portions
Eight of these
circles are shown
on the plans.
There are also
the remains of
two on three more
of these temples
on the opposite
bank of the river
they too are
shown on the
plans. In addition
to these is another
Circle near Dalcross Castle
Diag [Diagram]/Teace and N [Name] Book
There is a circle
nearly answering to
this description at
Druidtemple farm
which see
The site of the Battle
Field is wholly in
the Ph. [Parish] of Daviot for
description of which
see Name book
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[Page] 43 ...................................................................................................................................................-- Examiners replies for the underlined portions
Dalcross Castle was built by Lord Lovat in the year 1621. The...................................................... -- Shown
situation is singularly grand, commanding one of the most sublime
and variegated in the Kingdom. It was bought by Mackintosh of
Mackintosh, about the year 1702 since which time it has been allowed
to fall into decay.
Leys Castle. a princely residence, built lately by Colonel Baillie,.................................................. -- See trace and name sheet
is all that wealth, skill, and task could render it. It stands at an
elevation of about 300 feet above the level of the sea, and commands
a most extensive view of mountain, dale, wood, and water. The
decorations correspond; and the grounds are laid out in the most
scientific manner.
The present church was built in 1767, and repaired in 1829; seated
for 527. The remains of Dalcross Church are nearly gone; not..................................................... -- shown on Trace & described in Name Book
so much from the lapse of time, as from the blind yeal and incorrigible
stupidity of the people of that district, who considered the building
a relic of Popery. In the south of the parish, and the remains of a................................................ -- If I mistake not this occurs in Daviot Ph. [Parish] &
Chapel dedicated to St. Dorothy, who is mentioned in the Roman.............................................. -- there shown as "The Chapel" Neither exist at present
calendar as having suffered for the faith early in the 5th Century
There were other two chapels, - one at the east end of the parish,
and the other at Galcantray; so that few places were better
supplied with the means of instruction -- neither exist at present
Names taken from the Old Statistical Account
Croy Parish consists of the original parish of Croy, and that of..................................................... -- The Village of Croy
The River Nairn...................................................................................................................................... -- Written & desccribed
Strathnairn A district.............................................................................................................................. -- Written and described
Loch of the Clans A lake...................................................................................................................... -- Shown
Kilravock A mansion house Here is an Old Tower.......................................................................... -- Shown
Holme...................................................................................................................................................... -- Holm, shown
Cantray.................................................................................................................................................... -- Shown
the Leys A district
There is a burying ground at Dalcross but it is little used, and part of........................................ -- It is 50 years [-----]
the walls of the church still remain; and the minister has a glebe there
as well as at Croy.
Battle of Culloden
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It is 50 years [since]
any [----]
At present only the
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[Page] 44.......................................................................................................................... -- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions
Names taken from Fullarton's Gazetteer
Croy A parish in the counties of Nairn & Inverness
River Nairn...................................................................................................................... -- Shown
Kilravock A mansion House........................................................................................ -- Shown
Holme A mansion House............................................................................................ -- Holm, Shown
Cantray A mansion House......................................................................................... -- Shown
Culloden Moor sometimes call Drummossie moor................................................ -- Written Culloden Muir. Forms but a part of Drummosie Muir
Loch of the Clans
The battle (of Culloden) was fought on a ridge of the........................................... -- Shown
moor where its general surface begins to incline towards
the river Nairn. A new carriage road has recently been...................................... -- Shown
made through it, which touches the principal line of
graves at their northern extremity. These graves consist.................................... -- Shown
of two or three grass covered mounds, rising slightly above the
adjoining heath, at the distance of 200 or 300 yards from
a small patch of Corn land and a cluster of Cottages,
between which and them a marshy hollow also intervenes.
Before reaching them, the castle of Dalcross, which had.................................. -- Shown
been seen raising its square massive form a little to the
left of a wood which terminates the moor on the east,
disappears from the view, and shortly afterwards,
in the very opposite direction, the pine clad conoidal
summit of Dun Daviot comes in sight, closing in the.......................................... -- Shown
vista on the south West
Holme A mansion House
In replying to remarks on Antiquities etc. in the
parish; the Superintendent of Examiners will supply
all the local information he can obtain and state,
what steps he has taken to obtain such information.
signed
F. E. Pratt
Captn. [Captain] R. R. [Royal Engineers]
Copied by Patr. [Patrick] Lynch
C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
[note from right hand side of page]
The information supplied in the name Book of the parish respecting Antiquities
etc was obtained of the Ministers of
the parish, the schoolmaster
and Mr. Stables, Cawdor
Castle.
J. Clegg Lce [Lance] Corporal RE [Royal Engineers]
Capt. [Captain] Bolland RE [Royal Engineers]
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[Page] 45
Extracts from the Reverend Lauchlan Shaw's History
of the Province of Moray dated 1775.
The parish of Croy is next above Calder, on both sides
of the river. It stretcheth 12 miles in length on the West
side of the river, and 4 miles on the east side. The church
standeth on the West side, a mile from the river. The
north part of this parish to the west of the river viz.
Kildrummie, Flemington, and the Barony of Kilravock,........................................... -- Not in this parish
are a part of the estate of that family. The house of
Kilravock standeth on a rock, on the west bank of the........................................... -- Kilravock Castle shown
river. It is a large pile of buildings, with a strong tower
built in 1460. South west on the river is Holm. Next............................................... -- shown
up the river is Cantray, which, with Galcantray and............................................... -- shown
Bellaffresh on the east side of the river. North west............................................... -- shown
from Cantray, on the top of the hill, standeth the Castle....................................... -- Dalcross Castle Shown
of Dalcross, built in 1621 by Lord Lovat. About 4 miles
farther on the west brae of the hill is Easter Leys, next........................................ -- Shown
is Mid Leys and farther is West Leys. To return to the.......................................... -- Shown
side of the river Nairn. Above Cantray are Little Cantray.................................... -- Shown
Contra-na-bruich, Orchil, &c. and farther is the Barony
of Clava. And in the upper part of the parish Daltulich........................................ -- Shown
Croy and Dalcross were distinct parishes, and have
still a Glebe in each, but I find not how early they
were united. Croy was a Parsonage; and Dalcross
was a Vicarage. There was in the south of the parish
a Chapel of Ease, called Kil-Doich, i.e. Dorothy's................................................ -- Shown as "The Chapel"
Church, another in the north at Chapeltown; and................................................ -- There is no place in the trace of this name
probably there was at Kilravock a Chapel dedicated......................................... -- If there was there is nothing know respecting it at the
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NAME BOOK
OF PART OF THE PARISHES OF
Croy & Dalcross Daviot & Dunlichity & Petty
IN THE
COUNTY OF NAIRN
For the parish name Daviot
of that part of the parish the [page torn]
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INDEX to the Parish of Croy and Dalcross in the County of Nairn
Names of Objects -- Page
Allt Càrn a Ghrantaich -- 16
Allt Cromachan -- 13
Allt Glac a Bhealaich -- 15
Allt na h-Athais -- 16
Allt Ruadh -- 10
Allt Ruithe Mòr -- 13
Allt Tarsuinn -- 16
Ballaggan -- 37
Balnacreich -- 35
Balnaglack -- 29
Balnuarin -- 11
Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag -- 16
Beinn nan Creagan -- 11
Beinn Uan -- 15
Bemuchlye -- 24
Blarnafad -- 30
Blàr nam Fiadh -- 17
Bog of Cawdor -- 30
Brackley -- 35
Burn of Cantraydoun -- 4
Cairnglass -- 27
Cantraybruich -- 4
Cantraydoun -- 4
Cassie Burn -- 13
Cawdor Burn -- 32
Clava -- 10
Clava Bridge (Wooden) -- 12
Clephanton -- 27
Cockhill -- 17
Croygorston -- 9
Culloden Muir -- 2a
Cumberland's Stone -- 8
Dalgrambich -- 4
Dalroy -- 9
Doune -- 3
Drummore of Clava -- 14
Drummossie Muir -- 2a
Easter Balcroy -- 31
Easter Lochend -- 23
Feybuie -- 1a
Finglack -- 9
Fuaran a' Mhadaidh -- 1a
General Wade's Military Road -- 26
Glac a' Bhealaich -- 16
Heathfield -- 33
Highland Railway -- 36
Hollow Burn -- 14
Kilravock Castle -- 33
Kinchyle -- 25
Knockanbuie -- 23
Knockandhu -- 31
Little Cantray (In Ruins) -- 12
Loch Flemington -- 19
Loch of the Clans -- 24
Lower Crossroads -- 35
Mains of Kilravock -- 33
Milton of Kildrummie -- 25
Milton of Kilravock (In Ruins) -- 30
Milton of Kilravock -- 30
Muir of the Clans -- 21
Muir of Dalgrambich -- 5
Nairnside -- 29
Newlands of Culloden -- 1a
Obelisk -- 33
Park of Urchal (In Ruins) -- 2a
Pullackcunnach -- 3
River Nairn -- 3
Rosefield -- 25
Sculptured Stone -- 39
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 2a
Sone Circle (Remains of) -- 5
Stone Circle & Cairns -- 7
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 10
Stone Circle -- 11
Tomnahain School -- 12
Tomluncart -- 23
Tom Riach -- 6
Urchal -- 8
Wester Balcroy -- 29
Wester Lochend -- 21
White Bridge -- 34
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Rough Diagram of the Parish Croy and Dalcross proper- The portions colored Yellow in the Co. [County] of Inverness, and those Blue are in the Co. [County] of Nairn. The portions marked No. [Number] 1 is C: Inverness detached:- and there is a Det. part of the Parish detached in Co. [County] Inverness and on Stats 12.20 |
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