Ross and Cromarty Mainland, volume 27

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/28/27/1 RESOLIS [parish] Kirkmichael and Cullicudden Kirkmichael and Cullicudden United Parish of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden Is better known by its more modern name of Resolis Kirkmichael and Cullecudden Kirkmichael Kirkmichael Resolis Resolis Resolis Resolis Resolis Old Statistical Account Vol.14 P.88 dated 1795 Index to New Statistical Account dated 1841 Description of the parish in New Statistical Account page 38. Phiips' County Atlas dated 1858 Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Oliver and Boyd's Alamanac 1869. Valuation Roll for 1868-69 Registrar's Returns for 1862 Universally used in Common conversation all over Scotland & commonly in written and printed documents. See letter attached. Mr. D. McDonald Schoolmaster Session Records, since 1821 The Board of Supervision Edinburgh 065; 066; 077; 078 The parish of Resolis is in the Prebytery of Chanonory, Synod of Ross. It is bounded on the north and west by the Cromarty Firth; on the south west by the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester; on the south east by the parish of Avoch; and on the east by the parish of Cromarty and Cromarty Firth. There are no detached portions of this parish and there are no detached portions of any other parish situated within it. Two portions of the parish of Resolis are in the County of Ross. No. [Number] 1 is situated at the extreme N.E. [North East] point of the parish and it contains the hamlets of Balbair and Newhallpoint, and the farmsteadings of Chapelton and Kirkton. It forms a detached part No. [Number] 1 of the County Ross. It is not known at present if there is any more det. [detached] portions of Ross consequently no number is shown on the Plans to this detd. [detached] portion. The other portion forms part of the main body of the county of Ross and is situated in the South West and belongs to the parish of Resolis adjoining the parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester.
OS1/28/27/1 [Page] 1 Counties of Cromarty & Ross (Detd. [Detached] No. 1) -- Parish of Resolis RESOLIS [note] never so spelled a misprint evidently
OS1/28/27/1A [Page] 1a Balnain House Ordnance Survey Office Inverness 4th April 1871 Revd. [Reverend] Sir I forward to you a Printed Form containing a List of Authorities for the spelling of the name of Your Parish, and as a doubt arises whether it should be written Resolis (being a modern name) or Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, (being the ancient name) Will you have the goodness to write in the second column of the Printed Form the proper and legal name which you would recommend to be written on the Ordnance Plans. You will much oblige by stating the cause of changing the Ancient name [continued on page 1b]
OS1/28/27/1B [Page 1b [continued from page 1a] name of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden to Resolis, and by returning your reply on the opposite half margin and also the Printed Form at your earliest convenience. How is it written in the Session Records and does the spelling differ therein at different dates? I am Revd. [Reverend] Sir Your most Obt. [Obedient] Servant A.B. Coddington Lieut.[Lieutenant] Royal Engineers Revd. [Reverend] John Mackenzie Resolis
OS1/28/27/1C [Page] 1c Manse of Resolis 7 April 1871 Lieut [Lieutenant] A. B. Coddington R.E. [Royal Engineers] Sir In reply to the above I beg to state that Resolis is made up of the two Old Parishes of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, the ruins of the two Churches being still visible & the Church yards attached the only ones in use - During the incumbency of the Rev [Reverend] Mr McPhail 1748-74 the present Parish Church was built in the Centre of the United Parish & on a farm then called Resolis - from its exposure to the sea. Hence the name Resolis now universally used except in ecclesi- astical documents. The Session Records do not extend further back than 1821 & there the name Resolis (always so spelled) is the [continued on page 1d]
OS1/28/27/1D [Page] 1d [continued from page 1c] usual one. I find however on the old Communion Cups 'Resolus'. As there are so many Kirkmichaels in Scotland & as the Parish is now all over the north both in Gaelic & English always called Resolis it is surely better to give up the antiquated Kirkmichael & Cullicudden. I may mention the parallel case of Glenorchay (Head of Lochaw) which in the Presbytery Records is still called "Clachan andisait" - I am Sir Yours very obediently Robert McDougall Minister of Resolis
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OS1/28/27/3 FERRYTON POINT Ferryton Point Mr. John McDonald, Post Office Cullicudden Mr. D. McDonald F.C [Free Church] Schoolmaster Cullicudden Mr. Hugh Ross. Farm Wester Cullicudden 065 This is a small point of land projecting into the sea situated on the south side of the Cromarty Firth at Easter Ferryton.
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OS1/28/27/5 EASTER CULLICUDDEN Easter Cullicudden Easter Cullicudden Easter Cullicudden Mr. Hugh Ross Farmer N. Cullicudden Rent Receipt Mr. R. Macfarquhar Tenant 065 This name applies to a small farmsteading situated in the district of "Cullicudden" and about ½ a mile east of the shore of the Cromarty Firth the dwelling house and offices are one storey high, the former thatched, the latter slated and all in excellent repair. The property of J. H Shaw MacKenzie Esqr. of Newhall House Ross-shire
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OS1/28/27/7 ALNESS FERRY (Disused) Alness Ferry (Disused) Mr Holms Resolis Mr Ferguson Burnside Alexander McRea Alness 065 This name applies to the old Alness Ferry which has been disused for 10 years there is the remains of a Boat Quay which is not very well defined as some portions of it have been washed away by the action of the tide - Proprietor J. S MacKenzie Newhall House Ross-shire
OS1/28/27/7 OLD QUAY [Alness Ferry] Old Quay 065 This name applies to the old Alness Ferry which has been disused for 10 years there is the remains of a Boat Quay which is not very well defined as some portions of it have been washed away by the action of the tide - Proprietor J. S MacKenzie Newhall House Ross-shire
OS1/28/27/7 [Page] 7 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Cairns [crossed out] See page 16 for these Cairns
OS1/28/27/8 LOCH BUIDHE Loch Buidhe Revd. [Reverend] Mr MacGriegor F C [Free Church] Manse Ferrintosh Mr Holms Resolis Mr Ferguson Burnside 065 This name applies to a small Loch situated about two miles West of Newhall point and near the Cromarty Firth It is on the Property of J S MacKenzie Newhall House Meaning Yellow Loch
OS1/28/27/8 [Page] 8 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Fort Remains of [crossed out] See opposite side (Page 9) for Encampments
OS1/28/27/9 ENCAMPMENT (Remains of) [E of Cnoc nan Taibhsean] Forts (Remains of) Forts (Remains of) Forts (Remains of) Mr McRae, Alnes ferry Mr Stewart, Alnes ferry Mr Hugh Gair, Inch 065 This name applies to Five small circular forts, of which lies a short distance to the East of Cnoc nan Taibhsean, the other Four are about half a mile to the West, they are composed of sods & stones and are about a yard high on the outside, and about 18 inches on the inside. The Croftars near them and the occupier of the farmsteading called Inch call them Forts but their position on the ground would not warrant them to be so called; for although there are commanding positions near them, yet, none of these objects occupy these positions which evidently shew they were not Forts. The following is copied from the Old Statistical Account Vol. [Volume] 14 page 97. "There is a greater number of Ancient encampments in this, than in any other parish in the north; from tradition and the general's tent being cirular, they are supposed to have been formed by the Danes when they invaded Scotland. It is hypothesis, that from the eminence on which these entrenchments are most numerous, there is an extensive prospect in all directions, to prevent their being surprised in their Camp; and as they are seldom found above a mile from the shore, if they should have been surprised and defeated by the natives, they could easily have retired on board the ships and landed in some other part of the country, where the inhabitants were not in force to oppose them.
OS1/28/27/9 ENCAMPMENTS (Remains of) [W of Cnoc nan Taibhsean] Forts (Remains of) Forts (Remains of) Forts (Remains of) Mr McRae, Alnes ferry Mr Stewart, Alnes ferry Mr Hugh Gair, Inch 065 This name applies to Five small circular forts, of which lies a short distance to the East of Cnoc nan Taibhsean, the other Four are about half a mile to the West, they are composed of sods & stones and are about a yard high on the outside, and about 18 inches on the inside. The Croftars near them and the occupier of the farmsteading called Inch call them Forts but their position on the ground would not warrant them to be so called; for although there are commanding positions near them, yet, none of these objects occupy these positions which evidently shew they were not Forts. The following is copied from the Old Statistical Account Vol. [Volume] 14 page 97. "There is a greater number of Ancient encampments in this, than in any other parish in the north; from tradition and the general's tent being cirular, they are supposed to have been formed by the Danes when they invaded Scotland. It is hypothesis, that from the eminence on which these entrenchments are most numerous, there is an extensive prospect in all directions, to prevent their being surprised in their Camp; and as they are seldom found above a mile from the shore, if they should have been surprised and defeated by the natives, they could easily have retired on board the ships and landed in some other part of the country, where the inhabitants were not in force to oppose them.
OS1/28/27/9 LOCH INCH Loch Inch Loch Inch Loch Inch Mr Ferguson Land Steward Mr Andrew Stewart Alness Ferry Mr James Munro Alness Ferry 065 This name applies to a small shallow loch, which is situated at the boundary between Wester Ferryton, and Resolis, but in the latter district. It is an anglicised name. The Loch is almost entirely dried in summer time It is on the property of J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr. Newhall House, Ross=shire.
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OS1/28/27/10 CNOC NAN TAIBHSEAN (Tumulus) Tumulus (Remains of) Cnoc nan Taibhsean Cnoc nan Taibhsean Cnoc nan Taibhsean Mr Andrew Stewart, Alnessferry Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart Revd. [Reverend] M Macgregor F.C. [Free Church] Manse Ferrintosh 065 This name is given to a small tumulus about seven feet high, and with a base of about twenty feet in diameter; it is situated on a bare moor a short distance to the north of Loch Inch. Part of it has been carted away, for the richness of its soil, but nothing was found in it, although the centre was opened, Proprietor J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House It signifies "Hill of the Ghost"
OS1/28/27/10 [Page] 10 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Tumulus - Mode suggested by Major Parson's R.E. [Royal Engineers] and adopted [initialled]
OS1/28/27/11 ALNESSFERRY Alnessferry Alnessferry Alnessferry Alnessferry Alnessferry Mr Ferguson Rent Receipt James Munro Tenants Andrew Stewart Tenants County Valuation Roll 065 This name is applied to two small farm houses, both being one storey high, have offices attached, are thatched, and kept in good condition J.A.S. Mackenzie, Esqr Newhall House Proprietor
OS1/28/27/11 AN GNÈ An Gnè An Gnè An Gnè Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Andrew Stewart, Alnessferry Revd [Reverend] Mr Macgregor F.C. [Free Church] Manse Ferrintosh 065 This name is given to a small stream which rises in Resolis and runs in a north Easterly direction, until it approaches the farm house of Inch, when it abruptly turns to the north, and enters the Cromarty Firth, disappearing in some shingle along the high water line It is about one mile in length, and is entirely confined to the Newhall property It is a gaelic word, which means "vein"
OS1/28/27/11 [Page] 11 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Alnessferry - Name written twice in accordance with instruction recd [received] from Major Parsons RE [Royal Engineers on former parishes [initials]
OS1/28/27/12 WESTER FERRYTON Wester Ferryton Wester Ferryton Wester Ferryton Ferryton Mr Maculloch, Easter Ferryton Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Birnside Mr Alexander Fraser, Wester Ferryton County Valuation Roll 065 This name applies to a small district, partly cultivated which lies on the north side of the road which runs from Balblair to Culbokie; and to the West of Easter Ferryton, from which it is separated by a county road leading to the Cromarty Firth, and to the east of the district of Resolis from which it is separated by a drain and stone wall It is entirely on the property of J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House
OS1/28/27/12 INCH Inch Inch Inch Inch Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Rent Receipt Mr Maculloch County Valuation Roll 065 This name applies to a farm house, one story high, with numerous offices attached, all being thatched and in excellent repair J.A.S. Mackenzie Newhall House proprietor
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OS1/28/27/13 CHURCH Church John Taylor Esqr Factor Cromarty Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr William MacDonald Braelangwell 065 This name applies to the Parish Church which is a plain substantial stone and lime building situated near the Centre of the Parish it is seated for 850 people. It is the Property of the Heritors.
OS1/28/27/13 MANSE [Resolis] Manse John Taylor Factor Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr William MacDonald 065 This name applies to the Parish Manse which is a large two storey slated house in very good Repair and is situated a short distance south of the Est [Established] Church It is the property of the Heritors
OS1/28/27/13 GLEBE Glebe John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr William MacDonald 065 This name applies to the Glebe land of Resolis which is situated around the Church and Manse It contains about fortyeight acres all of which is very good arable Propt [Property] of the Heritors
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OS1/28/27/14 RESOLIS MAINS Resolis Mains John Taylor Esqr Factor Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr MacDonald 065 This name applies to a small one storey thatched farmhouse with good outstanding slated office houses they are in Good repair and is the Property of J S Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House
OS1/28/27/14 RESOLIS [village] Resolis John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr Holmes Ferryton 065 This name applies to a small district bounded on the north by an Encampment in a straight line to the road to alness and on the South by the County Road on the East by the District of Ferryton & on the West by the district of Cullicuddan Proprietor J S MacKenzie Esqr Newhall House
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OS1/28/27/16 CAIRN (Remains of) [Easter Ferryton] Cairn (Remains of) Mr. Holms, Resolis Mr. Ferguson, Burnside Alexander McRae, Alness 065 Near the north eastern part of Easter Ferrington district, there is, in an arable field, the remains of a large stone cairn, which evidently, bears some connection with a battle which is thought to have been fought near this It has been opened, but the bottom was not reached, It is on the property of J S MacKenzie, Newhall House
OS1/28/27/16 CAIRN [Wester Ferryton] Cairn Mr. Holms, Resolis Mr. Ferguson, Burnside Alexander McRae, Alness 065 In an adjoining cultivated field on the north side of Wester Ferryton district, and near a small drain, there is a large cairn of stones, which has not yet been opened, but which it is probable is connected with a battle which is thought to have occurred here, but about which neither name, nor any other information can be obtained It is on the Newhall property
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OS1/28/27/18 INVERBREKIE AND INVERGORDON FERRY Inverbreakie and Invergordon Ferry Mr Cameron Ferryman Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr MacDonald Easter Sheeppark 066 This name applies to a chartered Ferry between Inverbreakie and Invergordon It is used for the transit of Cattle, Vehicles, Goods and passengers between Ross-shire and the Blackisle Proprietors Captain McLeod Invergordon Castle and J.S. MacKenzie Newhall House
OS1/28/27/18 PIER [Inverbrekieferry] Pier Mr Cameron Mr Ferguson Mr MacDonald 066 This name applies to a boat pier used by the Ferry Boat it is built of Good Materials and is kept in Good repair it is about 100 yards long by 7 or 8 wide and about 4 feet high it dose not project to low water mark and is nearly all covered at full tide Proprietor J S MacKenzie Newhall House
OS1/28/27/18 [Page] 18 County of Ross (Detd. [Detached] No 1) -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/19 BALBLAIR INN Balblair Inn Balblair Inn Balblair Inn Balblair Inn Sign board Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart Valuation Roll 066 This is a large Inn, three stories high, with stabling and other farm offices attached, the whole being slated and in good repair. Proprietor J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr. Newhall House. [County] of Ross (Detd. [Detached] No.1]
OS1/28/27/19 INVERBREKIEFERRY Inverbreakie ferry Inverbreakie ferry Inverbreakie ferry Rent Book Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Smith Coal Merchant 066 This name is given to two dwelling houses one storey high, and to the ferry pier from which the boats leave for Invergordon, a distance of nearly a mile. It is on the property of J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Co. [County] of Ross (Detd. [Detached] No.1]
OS1/28/27/19 AUCHMARTIN Auchmartin Auchmartin Auchmartin Mr Cameron, Tenant Mr Ferguson County Valuation Roll 066 This is a farm house one story high, which is slated, and has numerous thatched office houses attached, all being in fair repair Proprietor J.A.S.Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House. Co. [County] of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/19 [Page] 19 County of Ross (Detached No. 1) -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/19A [Page] 19a EXAMINATION OFFICE Ross-shire Remarks on the Plans, &c. On plan 66/9 the parish of Resolis the name "Inverbreakie ferry" is written to two houses, and "Inverbreakie and Invergordon ferry" is written to the ferry at the same place. On plan 66/2 of the parish of Rosskeen the name "Inverbrekie" is written to a farm house. Is there any reason why the spelling of the name should not be similar on both these plans? W Parsons Lieut. [Lieutenant] Colonel R.E. [Royal Engineers] 30 July 1876 Lieut. [Lieutenant] Fawkes R.E. [Royal Engineers] Replies Colonel Parsons, The spelling of the name ought to be similar on both these plans. I enclose herewith correspon- dence on the subject with the Proprietor, also with Captain Macpher- son. I have today seen the Proprietor, and from my conversation with him I am led to consider "Inverbrekie" to be the spelling most in accord- ance with modern custom. I am desired to ask you to change the name on 66/9 if this spelling is adopted I regret that this question was necessarily detained till my return from Shetland. FH Fawkes RE [Royal Engineers] 27.8.76
OS1/28/27/19B [Page] 19b Ordnance Survey Office, Ness House. Inverness, 9 Aug [August] 76 Captain Macpherson Will you please be good enough to give me your opinion relative to the attached enquiry from O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Southampton, Sergeant Clegg, who exam- ined Trace 4. 66/2 informs me that he obtained the name Inverbrekie from the Proprietor himself, and that the Proprietor gave particular instruction about this way of spelling the word. Trace 6 of 66/9 was examined by your Division. FH Fawkes LRE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Inverness 14 Aug [August] 1876 Lieut. [Lieutenant] Fawkes. R.E. [Royal Engineers] Sir, I referred this name to the Lessee of the Ferry at Invergordon and annexed is his reply. He does not agree with either modes given on the Plans. "Inverbrakie" it appears is the mode used in the Act of Parliament. In the Val:[Valuation] Roll of Ross-shire for 1868. 9. the farm house is given "Wester Ord" and in the Val [Valuation] Roll 1875. 6 "Inverbreakie" [continued on page 19c]
OS1/28/27/19C [Page] 19c [continued from page 19b] "Inverbreakie" Without having the Name Book of the Ph. [Parish] of Resolis I cannot give you the original authorities for the mode adopted by the Examiners. If you change your orthography to agree with the Act of Parliament, or with that given by the part proprietor of the Ferry, and proprietor of the Farm, Will you please have the goodness to request Colonel Parsons R.E. [Royal Engineers] to change the name as at present on my plan, to what you may find is the [continued on page 19d]
OS1/28/27/19D [Page] 19d [continued from page 19c] the Correct mode.! Examination traces, and one page of O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Remarks returned herewith. P. Daniels Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers] For Capt. [Captain] Macpherson R.E. [Royal Engineers] Absent on duty
OS1/28/27/19E [Page] 19e Ordnance Survey Office Inverness 11th Aug. [August] 1876. Sir, A question having arisen as to the spelling of the name of the Ferry at Invergordon, Will you please have the goodness to inform me on on the opposite margin how the name is spelt on your Board of Instructions and in the Act of Parliament. Is it "Inverbreakie" or "Inverbrekie"? The Ferry is designated on the Ordnance Survey Map "Inverbreakie and Invergordon Ferry." I am, Sir, Your Obdt. [Obedient] Servant P. Daniels Sergeant R.E. [Royal Engineers] For Captain Macpherson R.E. [Royal Engineers] Absent on duty. Mr. Alexander Philip Invergordon Ferry Invergordon As Requested I have examined the Act you will notice Inverbrakie and not Inverbreakie the e is not used. Alexander Philips Invergordon and Inverbrakie Ferry Piers
OS1/28/27/19F [Page] 19f ORDNANCE SURVEY OFFICE, NESS HOUSE, INVERNESS 14th Augt [August] 1876 Dear Sir, May I ask you to oblige me by looking through the enclosed correspondence on a question which has been raised relative to the name of a Farm which was I believe originally called Wester Ord. Plan 66/2 referred to therein occurred in work done by my division, while Captain Macpherson's division surveyed the work [continued on page 19g]
OS1/28/27/19G [Page] 19g [continued from page 19f] in which plan 66/9 occurs The names obtained by the Examiners in the two divisions are not quite in accordance and we wish to assimilate them. I should therefore be very much obliged if you will Kindly inform me what in your opinion is the Correct name for the Farm and what name also is correct [continued on page 19h]
OS1/28/27/19H [Page] 19h [continued from page 19g] for the Ferry. I am yours faithfully (signed) F. H. Fawkes Lt R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] R.B.AE. Macleod Esqr of Cadboll
OS1/28/27/19I [Page] 19i August 16th /76 Dear Sir I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 14th with enclosures. There is nothing more diffi- cult than t establish the correct way of spelling the names of places & properties in the Highlands, for [no two] old notes spell the same names in the same way. The property of Invergordon formerly belonged t the old & powerful Family of the [continued on page 19j]
OS1/28/27/19J [page] 19J Duglus page 15 [continued from page 19i] Innes's, and are discribed in Douglas' Baronage, as Innes of InnerbraKie. Sir William Gordon purchased the Estate only last Century & changed its name to Invergordon, apparently the old name became attached to the Point of land opposite the Firth. In looking at an older plan of the Estate I find the (Date about 1750) [continued on page 19K]
OS1/28/27/19K [page] 19K [continued from page 19J] name Inverbrekie attached to a small croft within the boundaries of the Farm presently called by that name, [then] by showing how the name had been changed betwn [between] 1450 and 1750. The Farm of W. [Wester] ord was [part] of the Main farm, & in its being detached in 1855 it was taken by the Tenant at [ord] & then a [--] name came with use, [& then] the two farms was known as Easter, and Wester [ord] In [setelling] the farm a few years ago, I [continued on page 19l]
OS1/28/27/19L [page 19l] [continued from page 19K] wished to establish a [proper] name List, & came back to the original name of the Estate as found in the older plan but, whether Innerbrakie, Inverbrekie or Inverbreakie is the right way of spelling the name/word I have no knowledge, but I think that now Inverbrekie might be adopted and used for both Farm & Ferry. I shall always be happy to see you, and give you [continued on page 19m]
OS1/28/27/19M [page] 19m [continued from page 19L] any information in my power should you be in this neighbourhood. I had the pleasure of knowing your [grandfather] at Inverness, & shall [--] for the name if you alter. & a Yours faithfully RBAE Macleod.
OS1/28/27/19N [Page] 19n ORDNANCE SURVEY OFFICE, NESS HOUSE, INVERNESS 18th Augt 1876 Dear Sir I am greatly obliged for your very kind reply of the 16th instant to my letter enquiring about the correct spelling of the name of the Farm once Known as Wester Ord. I do not myself know who were the authorities for the spelling, Inverbreakie, and it would seem that the choice lies between [continued on page 19o]
OS1/28/27/19O [Page] 19o [continued from page 19n] Inverbrakie and Inverbrekie. From information I have received from the ferry, it would appear that in the act it is called Inverbrakie, also it seems that the oldest obtained name is so spelt, the form Inverbrekie appearing at a later date, in 1750 as you very Kindly informed me. Under these circumstances would it not be advisable to preserve the [continued on page 19p]
OS1/28/27/19P [Page] 19p [continued from page 19o] old name spelling it Inverbrakie, that is, unless it is considered that the other form Inverbrekie is more in accordance with general custom? I should very glad of your opinion on this point if you will Kindly give it to me xxxxxxx (signed) F. H. Fawkes Lt R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] R.B.AE. Macleod Esqr of Cadboll.
OS1/28/27/19Q [page] 19q August 19th Dear Sir. I don't think it matters much which way Inverbrekie is spelt: In Duglus Baronage it is spelt "Inverbrakie and "Inverbreakie". I do not know any act of parliament in which the [word] is mentioned after The Ross & Cromarty Road Act 1866 where in [continued on page 19r]
OS1/28/27/19R [page] 19r [continued from page 19q] the Schedule & Long Title it is spelt Inverbrakie upon what authority I know not so really I am at a loss to advise in the matter, it is just the same to me, use the [Modern] put forth it will be adopted by us, not by the sound of the word as by Scotch pronunciation [continued on page 19s]
OS1/28/27/19S [page] 19s [continued from page 19r] I think Inverbrekie would be nearer right: for if the a is substituted for the e - it would seem it has it, a in the word Banks - n substract. I will be in Inverness on Monday & will call at the office between 1 & 2 P.M. I am Yours faithfully RBAE Macleod
OS1/28/27/20 EASTER SHEEPPARK Easter Sheep-park Easter Sheep-park Easter Sheep-park Mr McDonald, Tenant Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll 066 This is a farm house one story high, having byre, barn and other offices attached, all of which, with the dwelling house, are thatched, and in middling repair, Proprietor J A S Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House.
OS1/28/27/20 [Page] 20 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Easter Sheeppark [note] Written without the Hyphen in accordance with remarks on Kintore Ph. [Parish] dated 1865.
OS1/28/27/21 CHAPEL WELL Chapel Well Chapel Well Chapel Well Mr Smith, Coal merchant Mr Urquhart, Chapelton Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart 066 This name is given to a spring well which is situated near the site of the Roman Catholic chapel at Newhall point, and which supplies the inhabitants of the place with water for domestic purposes
OS1/28/27/21 CHAPELTON Chapelton Chapelton Chapelton Chapelton Mr Smith, Coal merchant Mr R Urquhart, Tenant Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart Burnside County Valuation Roll 066 This is a small farm house which lies a short distance South of Newhall point, and about a quarter of a mile east of Balblair Inn; it is thatched has offices attached, and is but one story high, It is the property of J A S Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House
OS1/28/27/21 TEA WELL Tea Well Tea Well Tea Well Mr Smith, Coal merchant Mr Urquhart, Chapelton Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart 066 This is a public spring well situated about a quarter of a mile south of Newhall point, and, being the only spring in the neighbourhood, which does not get dry in the summer months, supplies Newhall point and Balblair with water for cooking, It is on the Newhall property
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OS1/28/27/22 NEWHALLPOINT Newhallpoint Newhallpoint Newhallpoint Lease Mr Smith, coal merchant, Newhallpoint. Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart 066 This name is given to a few dwelling houses, which are situated on the South side of the Cromarty Firth, opposite Invergordon, and at the north end of Udale Bay; they are all one story high, thatched and in fair condition. They are on the property of J. A. Shaw MacKenzie Esqr. of Newhall House Ross-shire
OS1/28/27/22 Site of CHAPEL [Chapelton] (site of) Chapel (site of) Chapel (site of) Chapel Mr Smith, coal merchant Mr R Urquhart Chapelton Mr Ferguson Land Stewart 066 This is the site of a Roman Catholic chapel, of which no dedicatory name could be obtained, It is situated at the east end of Newhallpoint, in a small piece of cultivated ground, and must have been surrounded by a grave yard, as, when the ground was being trenched, large unchiselled stone were dug up. It is on the property of J A S MacKenzie Esqr. Newhall House.
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OS1/28/27/23 EASTER FERRYTON Easter Ferryton Easter Ferryton Easter Ferryton Ferrytown Mr Ferguson, Burnside Mr Maculloch, Tenant Mr Thos Holmes, Wester Sheep-park County Valuation Roll 065; 066 This name is given to a small district, which lies on the north side of the road from Balblair to Culbokie, and which is mostly under cultivation It is on the property of J A S MacKenzie Esqr Newhall House.
OS1/28/27/23 HENRIETTAPARK Henriettapark Henriettapark Henriettapark Henrietta Park Mr Ferguson Land Stewart County Valuation Roll Mr Stewart, Tenant Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. 066 This name is applied to two Crofters' houses which are each one story high, have outbuildings attached, all being thatched and in fair condition J. A. S. MacKenzie Esqr Newhall House proprietor
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OS1/28/27/25 ST MICHAEL'S CHAPEL (Remains of) Church (Remains of) Church (Remains of) Church (Remains of) St. Michael's Chapel Statistical Account Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Cameron, Whisky park Colin Mackenzie Ph. [Parish] Manse, Ardclach 066 This is the remains of the Ancient parish Church of Kirkmichael of which only the two gables and a small portion of each of the side walls remain; part of the center has been repaired and roofed, and is now used as a place of sepulture by the Munros of Pontzfield family It is upwards of a hundred years since it ceased to be used for religious purposes, The present Ruin was the ancient Roman Catholic Chapel, which was dedicated to Saint Michael and in which an Episcopalian Minister officiated for some time previous to it becoming a Presbyterian Church
OS1/28/27/25 [Page] 25 County of Ross (Detached No. 1) -- Parish of Resolis St. Michael's Chapel - See two letters attached. The connections in red are supplied from the examiners replies to remarks
OS1/28/27/25A [Page] 25a Ordnance Survey Office 3rd June 1872 Sir, From information supplied to me by one of my Surveyors a doubt arises respecting the former Church of the ancient parish of Kirkmichael. Will you therefore have the goodness to inform me if the present Ruin (part of which now forms the burying place of the Poyntzfield family) is the remains of the ancient Roman Catholic Chapel which was dedicated to St. Michael and formed the Parish Church of Kirkmichael and in which an Episcopalian Minister is said to have Officiated for some time previous to becoming a Presbyterian Church; or, was there a new church erected on the Site of the old Roman Catholic Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart Burnside, Newhall by Cromarty Burnside of Newhall by Invergordon 6th June 1872 Sir, I am sorry that I am not able to give the required information. The present Ruin is the site of the Parish Church of Kirkichael, but cannot say whether it has been rebuilt since becoming a Presbyterian Church. [continued on page 25b]
OS1/28/27/25B Page 25b [continued from page 25a] Catholic Chapel, and if so, is the date of the latter erection Known. A reply on the opposite half margin at your earliest convenience will much oblige. I am Sir Your most Obt. [Obedient] Servant A.B. Coddington, Captain Royal Engrs. [Engineers]
OS1/28/27/25C Page 25c Captain Coddington Sir I beg leave to say that the Rev [Reverend] Colin McKenzie Parish Minister of Ardclach Nairnshire, being a son of the late Parish Minister of Resolis, may be able to give some information about the Ruin of the old Church of Kirkmichael here. I am Sir Your Obedt. [Obedient] Servant Alexander Ferguson
OS1/28/27/25D Page 25d Ordnance Survey Office Balnain House Inverness 10th June 1872 Dear Sir, Being in doubt regarding the history of the former Church of the ancient parish of Kirk- michael in Rossshire and having been referred to you as one likely to give me the information respecting it which I require - I shall feel very much obliged if you will inform me if the present ruin (part of which now forms the burying place Manse of Ardclach 14th June 1872 Dear Sir, In reply to your favour of the 10th current, I have only to say, that I have often heard my Father, the late Minister of Resolis, speak of the old Church of Kirk- michael, and he always spoke of it, as the ruin of the old Roman Catholic Chapel, which was dedicated to St. Michael. This seems to have been the popular belief. I am, [continued on page 25E]
OS1/28/27/25E Page 25e [continued from page 25d] place of the Poyntzfield family) is the remains of the ancient Roman Catholic Chapel which was dedicated to St. Michael and formed the Parish Church of Kirkmichael and in which an Episcopal Minister is said to have officiated for some time previous to its becoming a Presby- terian Church - or was there a new church erected on the site of the old Roman [continued of page 25f] Your obedient Servant, Colin MacKenzie
OS1/28/27/25F Page 25f [continued from page 25e] Catholic Chapel, and if so, is the date of the latter erection known. A reply on the opposite half Mar- gin at your earliest convenience will much oblige. I am, Revd [Reverend] Sir, your most ob. servt.[obedient servant] James Clegg Sergt. R.E. [Sergeant Royal Engineers] for Captn. [Captain] Coddington R.E. Revd. [Reverend] Colin McKenzie The Manse Ardclach Nairnshire
OS1/28/27/26 CAMILTY BURN Camilty Burn Camilty Burn Camilty Burn Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Cameron, Whisky park Mr Smith Coal Merchant 065; 066; 077 This name has been given to a small stream which rises in the form of a drain near the parish schoolhouse and runs in an easterly direction until it passes at the north side of Newhall House, when it takes an abrupt turn to the south and enters Newhall Burn near the Gordons mills dam, It is about two miles long, and is entirely confined to the newhall estate
OS1/28/27/26 WESTER SHEEPPARK Wester Sheep-park Wester Sheep-park Wester Sheep-park Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll Mr Thomas Holme, Tenant 066 This name applies to two farm houses, both of which are one storey high, with attics, and have suitable offices attached, the latter being thatched, the former slated, and the buildings altogether in good order. Proprietor J.A.S. Mackenzie, Newhall House
OS1/28/27/26 [Page] 26 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Wester Sheep-park - written without the Hyphen in accordance with remarks on Kirkton Ph. [Parish] dated 1865
OS1/28/27/27 WHISKYPARK Whisky park Whisky park Whisky park Whisky park Whisky Park Mr Cameron, Tenant Rent Receipt Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 066 This is a small farm house one storey high, having barn byre & stabling attached, the whole being thatched, and in good condition J A S Mackenzie Esq Newhall House, proprietor. Co. [County] of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/27 NEWHALL BURN Newhall Burn Newhall Burn Newhall Burn Mr Cameron, Whisky park Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Smith, Coal Merchant 066; 077; 078 This is a considerable sized stream which rises in the South Western part of the parish, and runs in an Eastern direction for nearly four miles, and enters Udale Bay, This stream changes its name at New Mills to Kinbreachie Burn. Co. [County] of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/27 BALBLAIR Balblair Balblair Balblair Balblair Mr Smith, Coal Merchant Mr Campbell, Balblair Inn Mr Ferguson Land Stewart County Valuation Roll 066 This name applies to several dwelling houses, three Crofter's houses, and an Inn, which lie about half a mile South West from Newhall point, The houses, are all, except the Inn, one story high, are thatched, and in good order; the Croft houses have out buildings attached, which are also thatched and in fair repair J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House proprietor. Co. [County] of Ross Detd [Detached] No. 1
OS1/28/27/27 [Page] 27 Counties of Cromarty & Ross (Detd. [Detached] No. 1) -- Resolis Parish
OS1/28/27/28 GORDONSMILLS Gordonsmills Gordonsmills Gordonsmills Gordons mills Gordon's mills Mr Noble, Tenant Mr Cameron, Whisky Park Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll New Statistical Account 066 This name applies to a farm house two stories high, to a corn and barley mill, and several one story high dwelling houses, all being thatched, and in fair condition, Formerly there was a flax mill, in addition to the present one, both being the property of a Mr Gordon, from which the present name is derived, It is now the property of Mr Noble, occupier.
OS1/28/27/28 CORN AND BARLEY MILL [Gordonsmills] Gordonsmills Gordonsmills Gordonsmills Gordons mills Gordon's mills Mr Noble, Tenant Mr Cameron, Whisky Park Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll New Statistical Account 066 This name applies to a farm house two stories high, to a corn and barley mill, and several one story high dwelling houses, all being thatched, and in fair condition, Formerly there was a flax mill, in addition to the present one, both being the property of a Mr Gordon, from which the present name is derived, It is now the property of Mr Noble, occupier.
OS1/28/27/28 KIRKTON Kirkton Kirkton Kirkton Kirkton Rent Receipt Mr Cameron, Whisky part Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart County Valuation Roll 066 This is a large farm house, two stories high, having suitable offices attached, The former and part of the latter are slated the remainder are thatched they are all in good order J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr. Newhall House proprietor In the County of Ross (Detached No.1.)
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OS1/28/27/29 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside Woodside Woodside Mr Ferguson, Forester Burnside Mr Smith Coal Marchant Mr Cameron Whisky Park Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 066 This name applies to a row of workmen's dwelling houses, which are one story high, thatched and in fair order, J.A.S. MacKenzie Esqr proprietor of Newhall House.
OS1/28/27/29 MAINS OF NEWHALL Mains of Newhall Mains of Newhall Mains of Newhall Mains of Newhall Mr Ferguson Land Stewart Mr Smith Coal Merchant Mr Cameron Whisky Park Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 066 This name is given to a large farm square, which include dwellings for work people, byres, barns, stabling, and feeding sheds, all of which are one story high, slated, and in excellent condition It is situated a short distance to the West of Newhall House, and is the property of J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House
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OS1/28/27/30 NEWHALL HOUSE Newhall House Newhall House Newhall House County Valuation Roll Mr Smith, Coal Merchant Mr Ferguson Land Stewart 066 This is a stone building, three stories high, slated and in thorough repair. It is the mansion house of the proprietor of the Newhall estate, and is situated in the middle of a park, about one mile to the West of Newhallpoint, and about a mile and a half North West of Jemimaville. J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr Newhall House proprietor
OS1/28/27/30 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside Mr Ferguson, Tenant County Valuation Roll Mr Cameron Whisky Park 066 This name is applied to a Croft house, two storey's high having outbuildings attached all being thatched and in very good condition J.A.S. Mackenzie Esqr of Newhall House proprietor
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OS1/28/27/31 JEMIMAVILLE Jemimaville Jemimaville Jemimaville Dr [Doctor] MacKay, Factor Mr James Cooper Teacher Mr MacPherson Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 New Statistical Account page 45 066 This name applies to a small village situated on the Southern Shore of the Cromarty Firth at the Junction of the Parishes of Cromarty and Resolis it contains a F. [Free] Church F.C. [Free Church] School Sub. Post Office Inn and five or six small Grocer Shops There is five or six two Storey Slated houses in it, the remainder being one Storey and thatched there is neither fishing or public works of any Kind Carried on in it the Greater part of the Inhabitants being labrs. [labourers] Propt [Proprietor] The Trustees of the late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/31 PLOUGH INN Pemimaville] Plough Inn Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to a small one storey thatched Inn with the usual Village accommodation It is situated about the Centre of the Village Proprietor The Trustees of the Late Capt. [Captain] Munro Poyntzfield
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OS1/28/27/32 FREE CHURCH [Jemimaville] Free Church Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Cromarty Mr James Cooper F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Mr MacPherson Lodge Poyntzfield 066 This name applies to the Free Church which is a pretty large plain building with belfry on the western Gable It is situated in the Northern side of Jamimaville on the bank of the Cromarty Firth It is seated to Contain 800 and is the property of the Free Church Trustees
OS1/28/27/32 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Jemimaville] Free Church Manse Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to the F.C. [Free Church] Manse which is a neat slated Cottage two storeys high one raised and one sunk it is in good repair and is situated about the centre of Jamimaville It is the Property of the Free Church Trustees
OS1/28/27/32 SCHOOL [Jemimaville] F.C. [Free Church] School Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to the F C [Free Church] school which is a small one storey thatched House the Common branches of English are taught to both male and female pupils The Salary is paid by Government Grant Parish and pupils fees average number of pupils about 46 It is the property of the F.C. [Free Church] Trustees
OS1/28/27/32 [Page] 32 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis [School - note on page] The School being so near the Church it is considered unnecessary to prefix "Free Church" to the name. [Initials]
OS1/28/27/33 UDALE BAY Udale Bay Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to a bay lying North of Jamimaville and stretching from Craggan or Newhall Point to the Junction of a Small Stream with the Cromarty Firth about a mile and a half East of Jamimaville
OS1/28/27/33 [Page] 33 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Gordonsmills Cancelled See page 28 [Crossed out] Corn Mill To be written small on the Plan it should not be entered here see page 28 [Crossed out] Udale Bay [note] Smaller & finer than Cromarty Firth
OS1/28/27/34 POST OFFICE [Jemimaville] Post Office Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr McPherson 066 This name applies to a Sub Post Office in the district of Invergordon, Departure of Mail 6.20 A.M Arrival 6-0 P.M Proprietor The Trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/34 UDALE BURN Udale Burn Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to a Small Stream having its source about a mile South of Jemimaville it runs in a northern direction till it Enters Udale Bay Immediately East of the village of Jemimaville It also forms the parish Boundary between Resolis & Cromarty a short distance
OS1/28/27/34 GORDONSMILLS BURN Gordonsmills Burn Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 066 This name applies to the Continuation of Newhall Burn from Its junction at High Water Mark until it enters Cromarty Firth It forms the Property Boundary of Poyntzfield to the Parish Boundary
OS1/28/27/34 [Page] 34 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Gordonsmills This name is incorrectly spelled in the Cromarty Ph. [Parish] Plans, name to be corrected to agree with this Ph. [Parish] John T Hoban C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 20 July 1872
OS1/28/27/35 SOUTH LODGE [Braelangwell] South Lodge South Lodge South Lodge Mr McPherson, Tenant Mr Campbell, Wood of Brae Mr Ferguson 078 This name is given to a lodge at the entrance to Braelangwell, which is situated at the county road about half a mile south of Braelangwell House; it is a small house, one story high, slated and in good order It is on the Braelangwell Estate
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OS1/28/27/37 CROMARTY FIRTH Cromarty Firth Mr. J. Scott, Ground Officer Findon Cottage Mr. D. McDonald Schoolmaster Cullicudden Rev. [Reverend] J. McKenzie E.C. [Established Church] Manse Urquhart by Dingwall 065; 066; 077 This name applies to an arm of the Sea Situated north of that portion of Ross-shire Known as the Black Isle and extending from a short distance west of Dingwall in an easterly direction until it joins the Moray firth at the Souters of Cromarty, It is a Safe anchorage for vessels caught in storms on the east coast and for this haven they generally run if possible.
OS1/28/27/37 [Page] 37 County of Ross & Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Resolis
OS1/28/27/38 BLACK ISLE Black Isle Rev. [Reverend] J. MacKenzie Mr. J. Scott Mr. D. McDonald 077 This name applies to an extensive tract of Country embracing Several Parishes within its limits it is bounded on the north and east by the Cromarty Firth on the South by the Beauly and Moray Firths and on the west by the Boundary between the Counties of Ross and Inverness and by a small stream which flows into the River Conon. The whole of the Ph. [Parish] is in the district called Black Isle.
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OS1/28/27/39 CASTLECRAIG (Ruins of) Castlecraig (one word) (Ruins of) Castlecraig (one word) (Ruins of) Castlecraig (one word) (Ruins of) Castlecraig Castle of Craighouse Castlecraig Mr. D. McDonald F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Cullicudden Mr. Hugh Ross. Wester Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald. Wester Cullicudden New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Val. [Valuation] Roll for 1868 &c 69 077 This is an Ancield building, it is situated at the west end of the parish It is built on a small precipice on the Shore of the Cromarty Frith, about a mile west of Cullicudden. It was originally surrounded by a stone wall the fragments of which now only remain to the north and west of it.
OS1/28/27/39 CULLICUDDEN CHURCH (Ruins of) Cullicudden Church (Ruins of) A.D 1609 Cullicudden Church (Ruins of) A.D 1609 Cullicudden Church (Ruins of) A.D 1609 Mr. D. McDonald, Schoolmaster Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald 077 This is the Old Church of Cullicudden erected in 1609. The east gable end is still standing. It is surrounded by a burying ground which is still used. "The parish Church, dedicated to St. Martin of Tours, was originally at the place of St. Martins' but the Church being afterwards removed to the more centrical place of Cullicudden, the parish from this circumstance came to be so called. The union of the parishes of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden must have taken place subsequent to the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland in 1688" Copied from New Statistical Account page 38.
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OS1/28/27/40 CNOC TOPACH Cnoc Topach Mr. D. McDonald F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Cullicudden Rev. [Reverend] A. D. MacKenzie F.C. [Free Church] Manse Beauly 077 This name signifies "Hillock of the Top or Tuft" and applies to a small eminence covered with whins and and a few fir, situated in the district of Springfield and the property of J. A. McKenzie esq of Newhill House.
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OS1/28/27/41 POST OFFICE [nr Wester Cullicudden] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr. John McDonald , Postmaster Mr. D. McDonald, F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Mr Hugh Ross, Wr. [Wester] Cullicudden 077 This is a minor office, subject to Invergordon, to which the mail bag is conveyed by a travelling postman , at 7-30PM. and received at 7-15 P.M. The dwelling house is one storey high, thatched and in good repair. J.A. McKenzie Esq. Newhall pro. [proprietor]
OS1/28/27/41 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Wester Cullicudden] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Mr. D. McDonald Schoolmaster Mr. John McDonald Postmaster Mr. Hugh Ross. Wtr. [Wester] Cullicudden 077 This is a plain substantial building, one storey high, slated and in very good repair It is supported partly by a committee in Edinburgh, local subscription and school fees. The average attendance is 80. the branches taught are the ordinary branches of English. On the property of J. A. McKenzie Esqr.
OS1/28/27/41 CRAIGTON Craigton Craigton Craigton Mr. D. McDonald, Schoolmaster Mr. John McDonald Postmaster Mr. Hugh Ross, Farmer 077 Applies to a small farm house, with offices attached, both one storey high, thatched and in good repair J. A. McKenzie Esqr. Proprietor
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OS1/28/27/42 WESTER CULLICUDDEN Wester Cullicudden Wester Cullicudden Wester Cullicudden Mr. Hugh Ross, Tenant Mr. D. McDonald, Free Church Schoolmaster , Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald, Post Office Cullicudden 077 This name applies to an ordinary sized farm house, with suitable offices attached; the dwelling house and offices are one storey high, thatched and in fair repair The property of J. A. McKenzie Esq. Newhall , by Invergordon. County of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/42 STONE COFFIN CONTAINING ASHES FOUND HERE A.D. 1859 [Wester Cullicudden] STONE COFFIN CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1859 [Wester Cullicudden] Stone Coffins Found Here Mr. Hugh Ross, Mr. D. McDonald, Free Church Schoolmaster , Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald, Post Office Cullicudden 077 Two stone Coffins, one Containing Ashes and the other Human Remains were *were found a short distance West of the Farmsteading of Wester Cullicuddden at the places shewn on OS [Ordnance Survey] Plan they were found A.D. 1859
OS1/28/27/42 DRUMCUDDEN INN Drumcudden Inn Drumcudden Inn Drumcudden Inn Mr. D. McDonald, Schoolmaster Mr. Hugh Ross, Wester Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald 077 This is a new building, situated on the north side of the road to Dingwall and at the south end of Cullicudden. It has license to sell Whisky, Porter and Ale, and accommodation for man and horse. It is one storey high, slated and in excellent repair . The offices which are near the dwelling house, are in a ruinous state, but new ones are in preparation for erection. C.L. McKenzie Esq. Inverness proprietor. County of Ross
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OS1/28/27/43 NEW MILLS (Corn) New Mills (Corn) New Mills (Corn) New Mills (Corn) Mr. D. McDonald Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald 077 This is a corn mill, situated about the centre of the parish. It is one storey high slated and in good repair. The property of John Alexander McKenzie Esq. Newhall House
OS1/28/27/43 NEWMILLS Newmills Newmills Newmills Newmills Mr. D. McDonald F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Mr. Hugh Ross, Farmer , Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald, Post Office Cullicudden Valuation Roll, 1868 ,69 077; 078 This name applies to a small district containing two small farms, including the New Mills, Free Church , and Established school; they are one story high, thatched and in good repair John Alexander McKenzie Esqr. Newhall House pro. [proprietor]
OS1/28/27/43 SCHOOL [Newmills] School School School Mr. D. McDonald Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald 077 This is the Parish School. It is situated in the centre of the parish, It is two storeys in height, slated, and in fair repair. The branches taught are the ordinary branches of English, the average attendance is about 50. It is supported by the heritors and school fees. On the property of J. A. McKenzie Esqr. Newhall House.
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OS1/28/27/44 BOG OF CULLICUDDEN Bog of Cullicudden Mr. D. McDonald Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald Valuation Roll 1868.69 065 ; 077 Applies to a number of crofter houses, and a few dwelling houses, situated east of the main road and north of St. Martins as far as the Free Church they are all one story high, thatched , and in good repair J. A. McKenzie Esq. Newhall House, Proprietor
OS1/28/27/44 CULLICUDDEN Cullicudden Mr. D. McDonald F.C. Free Chruch Schoolmaster Cullicudden Mr. Hugh Ross, Farmer Cullicudden Mr. John McDonald Post Office Cullicudden 065 ; 077 This name applies to a district comprising a number of small crofts and a few dwelling houses, situates between the main road, and Cromarty Frith. They are all one story high, thatched and in fair repair. John Alexander McKenzie Newhall House, Ross-shire proprietor
OS1/28/27/44 FREE CHURCH [Springfield] Free Church Mr. D. McDonald Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald 077 This is a plain substantial building, situated about the centre of the parish, It was erected in 1867, and is seated for about 600 on the property of J. A. McKenzie Esqr. Newhall House Property of the Free Church of Scotland
OS1/28/27/44 SPRINGFIELD Springfield Mr. D. McDonald Mr. Hugh Ross Mr. John McDonald Valuation Roll 1868.69 077 Is applied to a few small crofts , situated east of Bog of Cullicudden, They are one storey high, thatched, and in good repair Property of J. A. McKenzie Esqr. Newhall House
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OS1/28/27/45 FOWLIS FERRY Fowlis Ferry Fowlis Ferry Fowlis Ferry Mr John Jack Tenant Mr Andrew Dingwall, Culbokie Mr James Scott, Findon Cottage 077 This name applies to a ferry immediately west of Toberchurn farmhouse on the Cromarty Firth. Fowlis on the northern shore of the Firth is the opposite station. A signal post is placed on the Black Isle side for calling the attention of the boatman, at Fowlis.
OS1/28/27/45 TOBERCHURN Toberchurn Toberchurn Toberchurn Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr Andrew Dingwall Mr John Jack, Tenant 077 This name applies ot a district comprising 2 farms and a crofthouse situated about 3 miles N. E. [North East] of Culbokie, and immediately east of Foulis Ferry, they are both small farmhouses of one storey in height and with the outbuildings built of stone and thatched. Messrs. Kenneth Fraser and John Jack are the respective tenants, and John Shaw Mackenzie Esq Newhall House proprietor
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OS1/28/27/46 KINBEACHIE WOOD Kinbeachie Wood Kinbeachie Wood Kinbeachie Wood Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr D.Cameron Badgrinann Mr J Scott Findon Cottage 077 This name applies to a plantation of fir and birch, situated on the high road about 3 miles N. E. [North East] of Culbokie. Thomas Urquhart Esq. of Australia is the proprietor.
OS1/28/27/46 MAINS OF KINBEACHIE Mains of Kinbeachie Mains of Kinbeachie Mains of Kinbeachie Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr. A. Dingwall Culbokie Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann 077 This name applies to a farmhouse and outbuildings situated about 3 miles N. E. [North East] of Culbokie. The house is 2 storeys in height built of stone and thatched, the farm buildings are also of stone, and thatched . Thomas Urquhart Esq. of Australia is proprietor per Stewart & Rule, Solicitors, Church St. [Street] and Bank Lane, Inverness.
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OS1/28/27/47 CAIRN [Toberchurn] Mr. A. Kemp. Merchant Culbokie Rev, [Reverend] A. H. MacKenzie 077 This name signified " Well of the Cairn" and applied to a considerable spring of water situated near the shore of the Cromarty Firth and a short distance west of the district of Toberchurn, immediately north of the well there is a cairn of stones; but no information can be obtained in the locality respecting it. County of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/47 KINBEACHIE Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie Kinbeachie A. Munro Miller Kinbeachie Robert McRae, Miller Saint Martine Donald McPherson farmer Wester Brae Valuation Roll 1868 and 69 New Statistical Account 077 This name applies to a small district containing two medium sized farm steadings and two small croft houses & mill each one storey high thatched, and in poor repair. on the property of Thomas D. Urquhart Esq. per Stewart and Rule, Solicitors, Inverness County of Ross
OS1/28/27/47 TOBAR A' CHUIRN Tobar a' Chùirn Mr. A. Kemp. Merchant Culbokie Rev, [Reverend] A. H. MacKenzie 077 This name signified " Well of the Cairn" and applied to a considerable spring of water situated near the shore of the Cromarty Firth and a short distance west of the district of Toberchurn, immediately north of the well there is a cairn of stones; but no information can be obtained in the locality respecting it. County of Cromarty
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OS1/28/27/49 ST MARTINS St Martins Mr A. Munro Mr R. McRae Mr D. Mcpherson Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 077 A two storey farmhouse, slated and in good repair, situated about 1/2 mile south east of Drumcudden Inn, C. Lyon McKenzie esq. of St Martins, & proprietor Culduthal Road. Barnhill. Inverness.
OS1/28/27/49 DRUMDYRE Drumdyre Mr A. Munro Mr R. McRae Mr D. Mcpherson Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 077 This name applies to three middling sized farm steadings each one storey in height and in good repair Situated about 1/2 a mile east of Kinbeachie J. A. Shaw McKenzie of Newhall Ho. [House] proprietor Ross shire.
OS1/28/27/49 [page] 49 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Resolis St Martins [note] The three names St Martins, St Martins Mains, and St Martins Mill are written in Stump although bearing the Saints name but not having a direct connextion with him. If these names were written in the possessive case it would make the connextion between these objects and the saint too close and direct. See Remarks on Slamannan Parish County of Stirling
OS1/28/27/50 BRAE Brae A. Munro. miller, Kinbeachie Robert McRae, Kinbeachie Donald Mcpherson Farmer, Wester Brae 077 This name applies to two Small Croft houses situated a short distance West of Wester Brae. one storey high and in middling repair, J. A. Shaw McKenzie of Newhall, Ho. [House] proprietor, Ross shire.
OS1/28/27/50 BARDALUICH Bardaluich Mr A. Munro Mr R. McRae Mr D. Mcpherson Mr R. McFarquhar Tenant 077 This name applies to a Small farmhouse one storey high, thatched and in middling repair Captain J. D. McKenzie, Findon, proprietor
OS1/28/27/50 [page] 50 County of Ross and Cromarty -- Ph [Parish] of Resolis Brae [note] County of Cromarty Bardaluich [note] County of Ross
OS1/28/27/51 ST MARTINS MILL (Corn) St Martins Mill (Corn) St Martins Mill (Corn) Mr Macrae, St Martins Mill Mr Macgregor, Blacksmith St Martins Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 077 This name Applies to a Corn Mill Situated about a 1/4 of a mile East of "St Martins Mains" The Mill is Two Storeys high Thatched and in good repair, the motive power being Water, The property of Colin Lyon MacKenzie Esqr Culduthel Road, Barnhill, Inverness.
OS1/28/27/51 KINBEACHIE MILL (Corn) Kinbeachie Mill (Corn) Kinbeachie Mill (Corn) Mr Munro, Miller Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 Thomas Forbes, Kinbeachie 077 This name applies to a Corn Mill Situated about 200 yds [yards] East of the Farm of Kinbeachie, the Mill is Two Storeys high, Thatched and in good repair, The motive power is Water, The Property of, Thomas Urquhart esq per Stewart & Rule, Solicitors Church St & Bank Lane. Inverness.
OS1/28/27/51 [page] 51 Counties of Ross and Cromarty -- Ph [Parish] of Resolis St Martins Mill (Corn) [notes] See Note in page 49 County of Cromarty Kinbeachie Mill (Corn) [note] County of Ross
OS1/28/27/52 KINBEACHIE CASTLE (In Ruins) Kinbeachie Castle (Ruins) A.D. 1546. Mr Munro, Kinbeachie Mill A. Dingwall, Culbokie Thomas Forbes 077 This name applies to the Ruins of an old Castle formerly the Seat of the Proprietor of Kinbeachie, The Southern gable is the only portion of the building, which stands in its entirety, the rest being only a foot or so above ground, no information of an historic nature can be procured on the ground, A stone with the date 1546 still remains in the Standing gable just over the place where the fireplace has been, And this is the only information procured as to the possible date of its Erection, The property of Thomas Urquhart esq. per Stewart & Rule Solicitors, Church St. & Bank Lane, Inverness.
OS1/28/27/52 [page] 52 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Resolis
OS1/28/27/53 ST MARTIN'S WELL St Martin's Well St Martin's Well St Martin's Well Mr Macgregor, BlacKsmith St Martins Mr Macrae, St Martins Mill Mrs Fraser, Drumcudden 077 Applies to a Well situated in cCose proximity to the Remains of the Church of St Martins, the Well is Covered over with a Stone Roof, and is Supposed to be of great age but nothing definate Could be Ascertained as to its Antiquity.
OS1/28/27/53 ST MARTINS MAINS St Martins Mains St Martins Mains St Martins Farm Mr Macgregor Mr Macrae Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 077 This name applies to the Mains or Home Farm of St Martins. the offices Comprising the Mains are 1 storey high, Thatched and in good repair. The Property of Colin Lyon MacKenzie Esqr. of St Martins
OS1/28/27/53 [page] 53 County of Ross -- Parish of Resolis St Martins Mains [note] See Note in page 49
OS1/28/27/54 ST MARTIN'S CHURCH (Site of) St Martin's Church (Site of) St Martin's Church (Site of) St Martin's Church (Site of) Mr Magregor, BlacKsmith St Martins Mr Macrae, Miller. St Martins Mill New Statistical Account 077 Applies to the site of the old Church of St Martins Situated about 1/2 a mile South of the Manor House of St Martins, The Extracts from New Statistical Account gives the following information, "And at the place of St Martins, a Small Farm near its Western Extremity the foundation of a Church, Surrounded by a burying ground, not now occupied may still be seen," There is nothing more than the foundations of this old Church to be Seen, and the Burying Ground that Surrounded it has long Since been ploughed up, and no trace of it is now visible on the ground, Any information with regard to date of Erection, or any other information of interest Could not be procured on the ground, further than the pointing out of the Remains of the Church no one Seems to be at all aquainted with the history of this Church. It is on the property of Colin Lyon MacKenzie Esq of St Martins.
OS1/28/27/54 [page] 54 County of Ross -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/55 WESTER BRAE Wester Brae Wester Brae Wester Brae Mr John McLean Tenant, Mr Allan McMaster Badgallach Valuation Roll 077 This name applies to a district comprising several small farms, situated about half a mile S.W. [South West] of the district of Springfield. The houses & buildings are all of stone thatched, and in fair repair. On the south east side of one of the farm houses stood the old house of Brae. the materials of which were used in the erection of buildings in the vicinity. Over the door of the farmhouse, above mentioned, is a stone built in, with 16 D.F. IF. 82, cut in it, and in the western gable, is another stone, of triangular shape, with the inscription "Fear God" surmounted by a fleur-de-lis. No vestige of the house of Brae, is to be seen in its original position, at present. Mr MacKenzie, of Newhall, is proprietor
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OS1/28/27/56 EASTER BRAE Easter Brae Easter Brae Easter Brae Mr John McLean. Mr Allan McMaster. Valuation Roll 1868.69 077 This name is applied to a district comprising 3 farm houses situated on the eastern side of Easter Brae. The easternmost house is two stories in height and slated, the others are thatched all are built of stone and are the property of Mr MacKenzie of Newhall Ho. [House] Ross-shire.
OS1/28/27/56 TUMULUS (Remains of) [Easter Brae] Tumulus, and Cairn Mr John McLean Mr A. McMaster 077 Near the centrically situated farm house of Easter Brae is a large Tumulus, and Cairn a portion of the Tumulus has been removed, for building purposes. As in other cases, in this vicinity, nothing of an authentic nature is known, concerning these antiquities, by the persons residing in the vicinity.
OS1/28/27/56 CAIRN [Easter Brae] 077 Near the centrically situated farm house of Easter Brae is a large Tumulus, and Cairn a portion of the Tumulus has been removed, for building purposes. As in other cases, in this vicinity, nothing of an authentic nature is known, concerning these antiquities, by the persons residing in the vicinity.
OS1/28/27/56 [page] 56 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/57 KINBEACHIE LOCH Kinbeachie Loch Kinbeachie Loch Kinbeachie Loch Mr Thomas Forbes, Kinbeachie, Mr D. Cameron. Badgrinann Mr Andrew Dingwall, CulboKie 077 This name applies to a sheet of water, of inconsiderable depth, situate S.W. [South West] from Kinbeachie upon the property of Thomas Urquhart Esq of Australia. per Stewart & Rule, Solicitor's Church St. and Bank Lane InverneSS.
OS1/28/27/57 EASTER CULBO Easter Culbo Easter Culbo Easter Culbo Rent Receipt Mr George Goldsworth, Tenant Mr A. Dingwall. 077 This name applies to a large farmhouse and outbuildings, situate about half a mile east from Kinbeachie Loch The house, buildings &c. are of 2 stories in height built of stone and slated. This name also applies to a small district situated about the farmhouse and contains several small houses of one storey. built of stone and thatched. The whole is the property of Dr [Doctor] MacKenzie of Pershore.
OS1/28/27/57 [page] 57 Counties of Ross & Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Kinbeachie Loch [note] Co. [County] of Ross Easter Culbo [note] County of Cromarty
OS1/28/27/58 EASTER CULBO WOOD Easter Culbo Wood Easter Culbo Wood Easter Culbo Wood Mr George Goldsworth. Easter Culbo. Mr Allan McMaster, Badgallach. Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann. 077 This name is applied to a small fir wood, situate about half a mile S.E [South East] of Easter Culbo, farmhouse on the property of Dr [Doctor] MacKenzie, Pershore.
OS1/28/27/58 CNOC PHÀDRUIG Cnoc Phàdruig Cnoc Phàdruig Cnoc Phàdruig Dr [Doctor] Fowler. CulboKie. Mr Allan McMaster Rev. [Reverend] A D. MacKenzie F.C. [Free Church] Manse, Beauly 077 This name signifies "Patrick's hillock" and applies to a wooded eminence situated about half a mile S E [South East] from Wester Culbo wood, on the property of Mr Fletcher of Rosehaugh.
OS1/28/27/58 TUMULUS [Agneshill] Tumulus and Cairns Mr J Scott Mr A. McMaster Mr D. Cameron 077 On the moorland between Agneshill and Easter Culbo wood may be seen a large Tumulus and a great number of Cairns, Supposed to be the burying place of those slain in battle, but no further information can be gained in the locality respecting them.
OS1/28/27/58 CAIRN [Agneshill] 077 On the moorland between Agneshill and Easter Culbo wood may be seen a large Tumulus and a great number of Cairns, Supposed to be the burying place of those slain in battle, but no further information can be gained in the locality respecting them.
OS1/28/27/58 CAIRNS [Agneshill] 077 On the moorland between Agneshill and Easter Culbo wood may be seen a large Tumulus and a great number of Cairns, Supposed to be the burying place of those slain in battle, but no further information can be gained in the locality respecting them.
OS1/28/27/58 [page] 58 Co. [County] of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Cairn [note] Name erased and this one is included in the number to which Cairns is Written
OS1/28/27/59 WOODHEAD Woodhead Woodhead Woodhead Woodhead Rent Receipt Mr Alexander JacK, Tenant Mr A. Dingwall, CulboKie Valuation Roll 1868.69 077 This name applies to two farm-houses and outbuildings situate about 3 1/2 miles from CulboKie The houses & outbuildings are generally of one storey in height, built of stone and thatched, and are the property of Mr Fletcher, of Rosehaugh, near Avoch.
OS1/28/27/59 CAIRN [Woodhead] 077 There is a Cairn within an enclosure on the West of the Western one of the above farmsteadings.
OS1/28/27/59 ALLT MÒR Allt Mòr Mr Cameron, Schoolmaster Braefindon Mr J. Scott, Ground officer Findon Cottage Rev. A. D. MacKenzie F.C. [Free Church] Manse Beauly 077 This name Signifies "Big Burn" and applies to a stream formed by Several Small Streams in Braefindon and flowing in a north easterly direction until it joins Kinbeachie Loch. It forms part of the boundary between the Counties of Cromarty and Ross through the Ph. [Parish] of Resolis
OS1/28/27/59 [page] 59 Cos. [Counties] of Ross & Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis [signed] P. Lynch C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/28/27/60 CULBO Culbo Culbo Culbo Culbo Mr David Cameron. Farmer Badgrinnan Mr D. McDonald Farmer Badgrinann Mr William Cameron, Badgrinann Valuation Roll 1868.69 077 This name applies to a large district situate about 3 miles east of CulboKie, it contains a number of farms of various sizes. mostly small, it is upon the property of Captain J.D. MacKenzie of Findon.
OS1/28/27/60 BADGRINANN Badgrinann Badgrinian Mr D. Cameron Mr William Cameron Mr D McDonald Valuation Roll 1868. & 69 077 This name applies to 3 farms situate on the western boundary of the district of Culbo. The houses &c are all of stone, and thatched, are one storey in height, and are the property of Capt [Captain] J.D. McKenzie of Findon.
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OS1/28/27/61 TUMULUS [Woodhead] Tumulus Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann Mr A. Dingwall, Culbokie Mr A. Jack, Woodhead Mr G. Goldsworth, Easter Culbo, 077 commenced in page 62 - account of a Superstitious character. The other tumulus situate about 19 chains, east of the farmhouse, is simply, a large mound of earth, and stone, On the eastern side of Easter Culbo wood there are a number of small Cairns &c. Similar in appearance to those which are scattered above in different parts of the BlacK Isle, and of which nothing, of a reliable nature is known. At the westernmost, farmhouse of Woodhead, is the remains of a large Cairn, part of which has been removed.
OS1/28/27/61 [page] 61 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis See page 59 for this cairn
OS1/28/27/62 TUMULUS [Woodhead] Tumulus Mr A. Jack Mr A. Dingwall Mr G. Goldsworth Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann 077 On 77/11 Trace 6, there are two Tumuli, one of which, situated about 14 chains N [North] of the farmhouse of Woodhead, contains a chamber, formed of large unhewn stones, which was exposed by the removal of the superincumbent stones, about the year 1817, for the purpose of building the adjacent farmhouse. It is about 11 ft. [feet] 4 inches, in length, 5 ft. [feet] 3 in [inches] in breadth, depth uncertain, (as it is partly filled up with stones &c.) A covered passage has led from the western side to the chamber, another similar one branches off from the S.E [South East] corner. Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann who was born near the spot has furnished the above information. and nothing further, seems to be known locally, concerning the subject, except continued in page 61
OS1/28/27/62 CHAMBER [Tumulus, Woodhead] 077 On 77/11 Trace 6, there are two Tumuli, one of which, situated about 14 chains N [North] of the farmhouse of Woodhead, contains a chamber, formed of large unhewn stones, which was exposed by the removal of the superincumbent stones, about the year 1817, for the purpose of building the adjacent farmhouse. It is about 11 ft. [feet] 4 inches, in length, 5 ft. [feet] 3 in [inches] in breadth, depth uncertain, (as it is partly filled up with stones &c.) A covered passage has led from the western side to the chamber, another similar one branches off from the S.E [South East] corner. Mr D. Cameron, Badgrinann who was born near the spot has furnished the above information. and nothing further, seems to be known locally, concerning the subject, except continued in page 61
OS1/28/27/62 [page] 62 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/63 AGNESHILL Agneshill Agneshill Agneshill Mr Roderick McKenzie Tenant Mr John McLennan Tenant Mr Donald McKay Tenant Val. [Valuation Roll 1868.69 077 This name is applied, to, a small district, consisting of Several croft houses. The are all one storey in height thatched and in tolerable repair, J.A.S. McKenzie of Newhall By Invergordon N.B. [North Britain] Proprietor.
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OS1/28/27/65 BADGALLACH Badgallach Badgalach Badgallach Rent Receipt Mr Allan McMaster Tenant. Mr A JacK Woodhead. Valuation Roll 1868. and 69 Mr Scott, Ground officer Findon 077 This name applies to a farmhouse and outbuildings, situate about 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Woodhead The house, buildings &c. are of one storey in height, built of stone, and thatched and are the property of Capt [Captain] J.D. McKenzie of Findon
OS1/28/27/65 BADGRINANN BURN Badgrinann Burn Badgrinann Burn Badgrinann Burn Mr D. Cameron Badgrinann Mr Cameron Schoolmaster. Brae. Findon. Mr Andrew Dingwall CulboKie. 077 This name applies to a small stream having its source, a short distance SE [South East] from the western side of Wester Culbo Wood, thence flowing N.W. [North West] till it joins Allt Mòr It is the boundary between the parishes of Urquhart and Logie Wester, County of Cromarty and Resolis Co. [County] of Ross
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OS1/28/27/66 CNOC NAN CRAISEAG Cnoc nan Craiseag Cnoc nan Craiseag Cnoc nan Craiseag Mr Allan McMaster, Badgallach Rev. [Reverend] A.D. MacKenzie 077 This name applies to a long wooded eminence situate about 3/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of Wester Culbo Wood. Signifies "Crowberry Hill
OS1/28/27/66 WESTER CULBO WOOD Wester Culbo Wood Wester Culbo Wood Wester Culbo Wood Mr D. Cameron Mr Allan McMaster Mr Scott, Ground officer Findon. 077 This name applies to a large fir wood, situated on the south side of the district of Culbo It is the property of Capt [Captain] A D McKenzie of Findon
OS1/28/27/66 CAIRN [Wester Culbo Wood] 077 a short distance east of this wood there is a Considerable Cairn of erth and stones, but no information can be gained in the locality respecting it.
OS1/28/27/66 [page] 66 County of Cromarty and County of Ross -- Parish of Resolis Cnoc nan Craiseag [notes] County of Cromarty Copy Craiseag = a dry mealy Berry that grows on a Spreading plant with leaf like Boxwood - Crowberry Revd [Reverend] A.D. Mackenzie Wester Culbo Wood [note] County of Ross
OS1/28/27/67 KINBEACHIE BURN Kinbeachie Burn Mr J. Scott, Ground officer Findon Cottage Mr Cameron, Schoolmaster Braefindon Mr T. Forbes, Farmer Kinbeachie 077 A small stream flowing out of Kinbeachie Loch in a north easterly direction until it Changes its name to Newhall Burn at New Mill.
OS1/28/27/67 MILLBUIE Millbuie Milbuie Milbuy Millbuy Mr J. Scott Mr Cameron Mr A Kemp merchant Culbokie Val. [Valuation] Roll 1868.69 New Statistical Account page 348 New Statistical Account page 384 Decreet of the Division of Commonty 1828 077 This name applies to a ridge extending through the BlacK Isle from near Tarradale on the west to Poyntzfield on the East, the top of this ridge being the Boundary between the parishes on the north and South of Said Isle.
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OS1/28/27/69 BRAELANGWELL Braelangwell Braelangwell Braelangwell Braelangwell John Taylor Esqr Factor Cromarty Mr Ferguson Burnside Newhall Mr William MacDonald Braelangwell Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 078 This name applies to a large plain three Storey mansion house with a two Storey wing to the West It is Situated about two miles South west of Jamimaville and is the Property of Mrs Fraser Braelangwell
OS1/28/27/69 BRAELANGWELL MAINS Braelangwell Mains Mains of Braelangwell John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr William MacDonald Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 078 This name applies to a large Farmsteading the houses of which are two Storeys and Slated It is Situated a Short distance north of Braelangwell between the Braelangwell and Ballycherry Burns and is the property of Mrs Fraser Braelangwell
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OS1/28/27/70 THE DEN The Den John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr William MacDonald 078 This name is applied to a pretty large hollow or Ravine on both sides of the Braelangwell Burn It commences a short distance from Braelangwell mains and Runs South Westward for about half a mile it is wooded and is the Joint property of Mrs Fraser Braelangwell and J.S. MacKenzie Newhall House
OS1/28/27/70 BRAELANGWELL BURN Braelangwell Burn John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr William MacDonald 066; 078 This name is applied to a pretty large Burn which Receives this name from the South Western End of the Den till it Enters Newhall Burn about half a mile South of Newhall House It runs in a Northern direction and is the Property Boundary between the Newhall and Braelangwell Estates
OS1/28/27/70 [page] 70 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/71 ALLT A' MHADAIDH Allt a' Mhadaidh Allt a' Mhadaidh Allt a' Mhadaidh Allt a' Mhadaidh Mr Ferguson, Burnside Revd [Reverend] Macgregor F.C. [Free Church] Manse Ferrintosh Mr Campbell Wood of Brae Mr McPherson 078 This name applies to a short hill stream about one mile in length, which rises in a moor in the south eastern part of the parish, and runs in a northerly direction until it joins Allt Dynie, where that stream changes its name to Ballycherry Burn "It means Burn of the Dog", and in its whole course is confined to Pontzfield estate
OS1/28/27/71 ALLT DYNIE Allt Dynie Allt Dynie Allt Dynie Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr McPherson Mr Campbell, Wood of Brae 078 This stream (The upper part of which is called Caochan an Uain) is known by this name, from the junction of Caochan an Uain with another small stream, to where it is joined by Allt a Mhadaidh, a distance of about a mile - after which it is known as Ballycherry Burn It is on the Pontzfield estate, meaning obscure.
OS1/28/27/71 [page] 71 County of Ross & Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis Allt Dynie [note] This name has been referred and Allt Doimhne suggested but would not be accepted by the authorities
OS1/28/27/72 BALLYSKELLY Ballyskelly Ballyskelly Ballyskelly Balleskelly Balliskelly Mr Ferguson, Burnside Newhall Rent Receipt Mr McPherson Braelangwell County Valuation Roll Co. [County] Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 078 This name is applied to a dwelling house two stories high, with office buildings attached, all of which are slated, and only in a middling state of repair It was formerly a separate farm but is now joined to the Mains of Pontzfield and is only occupied by farm laborers It is on the property of Captn [Captain] Munro, Pontzfield
OS1/28/27/72 ALLT DUBHACH Allt Dubhach Allt Dubhach Allt Dubhach Mr Ferguson, Burnside Revd [Reverend] M Macgregor, Ferrintosh Mr McPherson 078 This name is applied to a considerable sized hill burn which rises in the western part of Agneshill, and falls in an Easterly direction until it enters a closely wooded glen called The Den, after which it is known as Braelangwell Burn, It is a gaelic word which signifies, "Blackish Burn"
OS1/28/27/72 [page] 72 County of Ross & Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/73 BALLYCHERRY Ballycherry Balisherry Ballicherry Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Cromarty Mr MacPherson Lodge Poyntzfield Mr James Cooper Free Church Schoolmaster Valuation Roll Co [County] Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 078 This name applies to a Small one Storey farm house with outstanding thatched office houses They are all in fair Repair and are Situated about a mile West of Jemimaville they are the property of the trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/73 BALLYCHERRY BURN Ballychirry Burn Ballisherry Burn Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor. Mr MacPherson Mr James Cooper 078 This name applies to this Stream from about half a mile West of Braelanywell till it Enters Newhall Burn near the County Road leading between Jemimaville and Culbokie It also forms the property Boundary between the Poyntzfield and Braelangwell Estates from when the BirKs Burn Enters it to Its Junction with Newhall Burn
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OS1/28/27/74 BRAELANGWELL COTTAGE Braelangwell Cottage John Taylor Esqr Factor Cromarty Mr Ferguson Burnside Mr William MacDonald Braelangwell 078 This name applies to a good one Storey Slated Cottage with outstanding thatched office houses They are all in good Repair and wase formerly a Farm Steading but are now occupied by Farm Servants. They are the Property of Mrs Fraser Braelangwell
OS1/28/27/74 BIRKS BURN Birks Burn John Taylor Esqr Mr Ferguson Mr MacDonald 078 This name applies to a Small Stream having its source about a mile west of Poyntzfield it runs in a northern direction till it joins the Ballycherry Burn at Ballycherry Farm House It is on the property of the trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield.
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OS1/28/27/75 POYNTZFIELD Poyntzfield Poyntzfield Poyntzfield Poyntzfield Poynterfield Poynterfield Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Mr James Cooper Teacher Mr MacPherson Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. New Statistical Account page 47 Old Statistical Account page 92 Fullarton's Gazetteer 078 This name applies to the Mansion House of Poyntzfield which is a Good Substantial Stone and lime building the Centre block of which is three storeys and the End wings two in height it is in Good Repair and is Situated a Short distance West of Jemimaville Proprietor, the Trustees of the late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/75 POYNTZFIELD MAINS Poyntzfield Mains Mains of Poyntzfield Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. 078 This name applies to a pretty large two Storey Slated house with a large blocK of Slated office houses attached they are in Good Repair and are the Property of the trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/75 LODGE [Poyntzfield] Lodge Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 078 This name applies to the porters Lodge which is a Small Slated house Situated near the northern End of the carriage drive leading to Poyntzfield. Proprietor The trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/75 [page] 75 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis
OS1/28/27/76 ARDOCH Ardoch Ardoch Ardoch Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Cromarty Mr James Cooper F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Jamimaville Mr MacPherson Lodge Poyntzfield County Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 078 This name applies to a small one Storey Slated Farmhouse with outstanding Slated offices They are all in Good Repair and are situated a short distance South West of Jemimaville Proprietor The Trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/76 POYNTZFIELD MILLS (Corn & Flour) Poyntzfield Mills Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson 078 This name applies to a Corn; (and Flour Mill) Situated a Short distance West of Poyntzfield the Machinery of both is driven by water power The Flour Mill is two storeys and slated and Each Gable is surmounted by a stone Cross The Machinery Consists of two pairs of stone fanners and flour drum The Corn mill is one storey and slated with Kiln attached and has one pair of stones fanners & sifters & Proprietor The Trustees of the Late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
OS1/28/27/76 UPPERWOOD Upperwood Upperwood Upper Wood Dr [Doctor] MacKay Mr James Cooper Mr MacPherson Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. 078 This name applies to a small one storey thatched Farmhouse with one small office house they are in midling repair Proprietor The Trustees of the late Captain Munro Poyntzfield
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OS1/28/27/77 BALLYSKELLY BURN BallysKelly Burn Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Cromarty Mr James Cooper F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Jamimaville Mr MacPherson Lodge Poyntzfield 078 This name applies to a Stream having its source a Short distance west of Poyntzfield Mills it runs in a northern direction till it Enters the Newhall Burn at its Junction with Gordonsmills Burn it is on the Poyntzfield Estate for its whole length
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OS1/28/27/79 BIG WELL Big Well John Taylor Esqr Factor Cromarty Mr Campbell Wood of Brae Mr William MacDonald Braelangwell 078 This name applies to a Small pool with a number of springs which form the source of a small stream It is situated a short distance West of Allt a' Mhadaidh
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OS1/28/27/81 WOOD OF BRAE Wood of Brae Wood of Brae Wood of Brae Wood of Brae Rent Receipt Mr Ferguson, Burnside, Newhall Mr M Campbell, Tenant County Valuation Roll 078 This is a farm house one story high, with out buildings attached, all being thatched and in fair condition It is the property of the trustees of the late Captain Munro of Pontzfield,
OS1/28/27/81 CAIRNS [Wood of Brae] Cairns Cairns Mr Ferguson, Burnside, Newhall Mr M. Campbell, Wood of Brae 078 In the moor, amongst some scattered fir trees, about half a mile south of the house, there are numerous stone cairn supposed to be erected over the slain in one of the battles which so often occured betwixt the clans, Some time ago, when making the county road near them some were opened to get the stones for mettle, but nothing but old clay pipes were found under the stones, no information could be obtained about who the contending parties in the conflict were, and the name of the battle is not known by any name
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OS1/28/27/82 CAOCHAN AN UAIN Caochan an Uain, Caochan an Uain, Caochan an Uain, Mr Campbell, Wood of Brae Mr McPherson, Lodge Braelangwell, Mr Ferguson, Land Stewart Newhall 078 This name applies to a small stream, which rises in the moor about a mile to the west of Wood of Brae, and runs in an Easterly direction until it is joined by another small stream, about a quarter of a mile north west of the above farm house, after which it is Known as allt Dynie It is a gaelic word which signifies "Lambs streamlet"
OS1/28/27/82 FUARAN GLAS Fuaran Glas Fuaran Glas Fuaran Glas Mr Campbell Mr McPherson Mr Ferguson 078 This name applies to a small spring well, of very clear water which lies near a cart road in the moor about a quarter of a mile to the south of Wood of Brae farm house It is on the property of the trustees of the late Captain Munro of Pontzfield
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OS1/28/27/83 CAIRN [Wood of Brae] Cairn Remains of Dr [Doctor] MacKay Factor Cromarty Mr James Cooper F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Jemimaville Mr S Fraser Upperwood 078 This name applies to the Remains of a large Cairn of Stones It was about thirty feet in diameter and fifteen feet high about the year 1835: but has Since been Removed for farm purposes all but a few loose stones lying on the surface of the Ground; It is supposed there was a fierce battle fought near this spot and that the Cairn was Erected to mark the Burial place of one of the Slain Chieftans, but who the contending Parties were or at what date it occurred cannot be ascertained
OS1/28/27/83 [page] 83 County of Cromarty -- Parish of Resolis [signed] A.B. Coddington Capn R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/27/84 [Page] 84 Extracts from New Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions United Parish of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden Better known by its more modern name of Resolis Of this united parish the eastern division is Kirkmichael. Its Gaelic name is "Kil a' Mhichail,"or the Cell of St Michael; but this name is by the inhabitants usually given only to the ------- Church written & church and burying ground. The district which the ancient ------- Described parish of Kirkmichael comprehended is called "Sgire a' Mhichail," or the parish of St Michael. Cullicudden forms the Western district of the united parish. Its Celtic name is Coull a' Chuddinn or Chuddegin, signifying the Cuddie Creek, - that species of fish being formerly, though not now, caught in great abundance in a small creek on the shore of Cullicudden, and a little to the west of the Old Church. It is probable, however, that St Martin's, or Kirk Martin, and not Cullicudden, was the name originally of this small but ancient parish. It is still called by the natives Sgire a' Mhartinn, or the parish of St Martin's; and at the place of St Martin's, a small farm near its western extremity the ------- Shewn foundation of a Church, surrounded by a burying ground not now occupied, may still be seen. The probabilty is, therefore, that the parish Church, dedicated to St Martin of Tours. was originally at the place of St Martin's; but the Church being after- wards removed to the more centrical place of Cullicudden, the parish from this circumstance came to be so called. The united parish of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, though still so called in old deeds and in the records of [Presbytery], is better Known by its more modern name of ------- Name Sheet with Resolis, (Ri-sholuis, i.e. the field or ridge of light) and the ------- Authorities supplied united parish got this name from the circumstance that the manse first, and a few years afterwards the church was built, and the glebe designated by excambion at the place of Resolis, as the most centrical about the year 1767. After the present church was built, the two old churches were suffered to fall into [Continued on page 85]
OS1/28/27/85 [Page] 85 [Extracts from Old Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions [continued from page 84] into decay. The gables of both are still standing. That of Kirkmichael contains the old bell, which is occa- ------- No Bell here at present sionally tolled at funerals. The united parish lies partly in the counties of Ross and Cromarty within the district called an Oilean Dubh or the Black Isle, on the south side of the Cromarty Frith ------- Written & Described From the shores of the Frith, the land rises gradually for nearly two miles, then sinks into a valley; on the south side of which, it again rises rather abruptly until it terminates in the summit of a hill called the Maole Buidhe, (the yellow ------- Written & Described brow or ridge) The top of this hill, which is the precise boun- dary of the parish to the south, is called Ard Meadhonach, ------- Written Cnoc nan [C---] or high midland, as it through the very centre of the Black Isle and may be about 800 feet above the level of the sea. Mr James Fraser of Brae, was a native of this parish, and the only son of Sir James Fraser of Brae, one of the heritors, and ------- Written & Described third son of Hugh, seventh Lord Lovat. The house in which he was born in 1639 is still standing, and is occupied at present ------- The only passage of by a tenant on the estate of Newhall Several passages of ------- Scripture on the West Scripture are carved in capital letters, on the West gable ------- Gable is "Fear God" Antiquities. - On the moors, traces almost every where may be observed of ancient encampments, and of monuments of hard fought fields. A tradition is still current among the people, of a sanguinary conflict fought on the moor which ------- Is not this known by the name of stretches from the place of Resolis to Cullicudden on the north ------- Conflict of Blair Ne Pairk A.D. 1476 side of the road to Dingwall; and of another on the north shoulder ------- Is not this known by the name of of Maole Buidhe at the southern extremity of the parish, and ------- Conflict of Drumchatt A.D. 1476 on the south side of the public road to Kessock Ferry: and ------- Not Known in this locality certainly these moors, thickly covered as they are with Tumuli bear testimony to the truth of the tradition. It is reported that immediately before the Conflict the Clandonald ------- not in this did burn and spoil a Chapel lying upon the River Connon not ------- parish far from the place where they fought which made them Speid as they did. About 20 years ago, a large barrow or Cairn was opened [Continued on page 86]
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OS1/28/27/86 [page] 86 [Extracts from Old Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions [continued from page 85] up by the late Sir Alexander McKenzie of Avoch, at the farm of Woodhead in this parish, from which to get materials for ------- Shewn on Trace, building a farmhouse; and in the centre of it, was found a rude ------- but no information sarcophagus made up of large flags, containing a quantity ------- can be obtained respecting of human bones of immense size, which, on being exposed to the ------- the finding of bones air for a very short time, crumbled down to the finest powder, [an] earthen tumulus or mound being broken into, at Jemimaville ------- not in this parish [---] Major Munro, and earthern urn of a a very antique form was found [in] it, and which is at present in the possession of that gentleman. The present incumbent, about two years ago, employed a man ------- Mr Patton, who [to] trench a piece of moor on the upper aprt of his glebe: the ------- examined this work, [---ular] base of an Ancient Pictish House occupied one particular ------- says, that no information [--- got,] in trenching which a stone vessel was found imbedded in the ------- can be obtained in [---] and resembling a cup about 4 inche in diameter, and made of ------- the locality respecting [a] piece of hard whinstone. This curious relic, now in the possession ------- this cup [of] the present incumbent, is perhaps as old as the days of Druidism. Ancient Buildings. - The only remains of ancient buildings are [the] ruins of Castlecraig or Tigh na Craig (the house of the rock) ------- Written & Described [in] the west end of the parish. It is built on the edge of a precipice [---] by the shore of the Cromarty Frith, and was originally sur- ounded by a stone wall, but the fragments of which now only [remains] to the north east and West of it. From what family, [the] lands and Castle were purchased by the Gordons of Newhall [are] not certain. The united parish is divided among 9 heritors, three of whom [---] only Resident. Colin McKenzie Esq. of Newhall is patron of [the] parish, and proprietor of about one half of it. The next property in point of extent is that of Poyntzfield ------- Written & Described The present proprietor is George Gunn Munro Esq. The other properties in the parish are those of Braelangwell ------- Written & Described belonging to Duncan Davidson Esq. of Tulloch Drimcudden at ------- Written & Described present in the hands of the Trustees of the late Donald McKenzie Esq, of Newhall. Kinbeachie, the property of Thomas Urquhart Esqr ------- Written & Described [East] Culbo the property of Dr [Doctor] McKenzie. Woodhead the ------- Written & Described property [continued on page 87]
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OS1/28/27/87 [Page] 87 [Extracts from Old Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions [continued from page 86] property of Lady McKenzie of Avoch West Culbo the property of Sir James W. McKenzie of Scatwell Baronet. Gordon's Mills (a village) the property of John McLeod Esq. There is a distillery at Braelanwell ------- No Distillery There are 3 schools in the parish. The parochial school is in the centre. There is another school at Drimcudden, established ------- Written & Described in 1823, by the Inverness Education Society. The other school is at the village of Jemimaville ------- Written & Described The church is more than sufficiently large for the accommodation of the stated congregation which assemble in it. The Manse, office houses, and Garden Wall were built about year 183[7] In replying to remarks on Antiquities &c in the parish, ------- The information given in the Superintendent of Examiners will supply all the local ------- name sheets was obtained information he can obtain and state what steps he has taken to ------- in the locality, many of obtain such information ------- whom remember the ------- opening of some of the ------- Tumuli mentioned there. ------- [N] Bartlett ------- 2nd Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] Signed, A.B. Coddington Lieut. R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] P.S. A name sheet is required with authorities ------- A name sheet forn [sent] only for the proper Name of this parish and if the name ------- to O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] with Authorities or spelling of it is altered in the Session records give the ------- All Documents in separate dates of the separate modes of Writing the name ------- Connection with Whether is Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, or Resolis, ------- the parish give the the propert legal authorised name? ------- name Resolis I see a reason given in page 1 of these Extracts for changing ------- Vide Name Sheet the parish name to Resolis; but doubt if this would hold good in a Suit of Law for I believe neither the parish name nor the Boundaries of a parish can be changed without an Act of Parliament. Suppose the parish Church was removed to another district or estate, it would not be legal and would not hold good in Law to call the parish name after the name of the new estate or district to which the parish church would be ------- removed Bring this before the Clergyman and some of the principal Heritors and ascertain which name they will Sanction to be written on the Plans See name List sent herewith. By order. P. Daniels Corp R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/27/88 [Page] 88 Extracts from Old Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions Antiquities. _ There is a greater number of ancient ------- shewn on tracings encampments in this, than in any other parish in the north; from tradition, and the general's tent, being circular, they are supposed to have been formed by the Danes when they invaded Scotland. There are likewise a great many Tumuli or Cairns; ------- shewn on tracings the largest are formed of stones of various dimentions, and the lesser of earth and Stones thrown promiscuously together. In removing the stones of some of these cairns, Stone coffins were ------- shewn on tracings found, formed by a large and two small slabs of unkewn freestone, containing ashes, and blades of offensive weapons, almost totally consumed by rust. The only building in this parish, that has the appearance of great antiquity, is the castle of Craighouse, on the shore ------- written & Described of Cullicudden, about 2 1/2 miles westward of the Old Kirk ------- written & Described It is 5 storeys high built with run lime on a rock perpen- dicular towards the sea, which washes it at flood tide; and surrounded on the land side by a ditch and high wall, it ------- This ditch should be shewn evidently appears to have a place of considerable strength. All ------- no ditch visible at present the apartments of the one half of it, which is most entire, are formed by stone arches, but the floors of the other half, which is evidently more modern, have been laid on wooden joists, part of which are still to be seen on the walls Names of Objects ------- Names of Objects An Oilein-dubh ------- Mull-bui Aird Meadonach ------- Newhall [--acklangwell] ------- Scatwell Craighouse. ------- St Martin's Church Creek of Cuddies ------- St Martin's Mill ------- St Martin's Mill Cullicudden ------- St Michael's Church Poyntzfield Pitlundie Kinbeachy Muirtown Turn over [continued on page 89]
OS1/28/27/89 [Page] 89 [continued from page 88] This parish had formerly been divided into three. Kirkmichael, Cullicudden, and St Martin's, as appears ------- The Ruins of the not only from old charters and tradition, but from the ------- Three Churches burial grounds and remains of the old churches still ------- Shewn on visible in each of them. St Martin's had been first annexed ------- tracings to Cullicudden, as both (under the name of Cullicudden) were afterward united to Kirkmichael, about the end of the last century. Keill-Mhichel and Keill-Martin, the Gaelic names of Kirkmichael and St Martin's, signifiy, the burying places of Michael and Martin; who were probably the two Popish saints to whom the churches were dedicated. A small portion only of this parish is in the County of Ross the remainder being in the County of Cromarty.
OS1/28/27/90 [Page] 85 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Agneshill -- 63 Allt a' Mhadaidh -- 71 Allt Dubhach -- 72 Allt Dynie -- 71 Allt Mòr -- 59 Alnessferry -- 11 Alness Ferry (Disused) -- 7 An Gne' -- 11 Ardoch -- 76 Auchmartin -- 19 Badgallach -- 65 Badgrinann -- 60 Badgrinann Burn -- 65 Balblair -- 27 Balblair Inn -- 19 Ballycherry -- 73 Ballycherry Burn -- 73 Ballyskelly -- 72 Ballyskelly Burn -- 77 Bardaluich -- 50 Big Well -- 79 Birks Burn -- 74 Black Isle -- 38 Bog of Cullicudden -- 44 Brae -- 50 Braelangwell -- 69 Braelangwell Burn -- 70 Braelangwell Cottage -- 74 Braelangwell Mains -- 69 Burnside -- 30 Cairn (Remains of) -- 16 Cairn -- 16 Cairn -- 47 Cairn -- 56 Cairn -- 58 Cairn -- 66 Cairns -- 58 Cairns -- 59 Cairns -- 81 Cairn -- 83 Caochan an Uain -- 82 Camilty Burn -- 26 Castlecraig (Ruins of ) -- 39 Chapel Site of -- 22 Chapelton -- 21 Chapel Well -- 21 Church -- 13 Cnoc nan Craiseag -- 66 Cnoc Phadruig -- 58 Cnoc Topach -- 40 Craigton -- 41 Cromarty Firth -- 37 Culbo -- 60 Cullicudden -- 44 Cullicudden Church (Ruins of) -- 39 Drumcudden Inn -- 42 Drumdyre -- 49 Easter Brae -- 56 Easter Culbo -- 57 Easter Culbo -- 57 Easter Culbo Wood -- 58 Easter Cullicudden -- 5 Easter Ferryton -- 23 Easter Sheeppark -- 20 Encampment -- 9 Ferryton Point -- 3 Fowlis Ferry -- 45 Free Church -- 44 Free Church -- 32 Free Church Manse -- 32 Free Church School -- 32 Free Church School -- 41 Fuaran Glas -- 82 Glebe -- 13 Gordonsmills -- 28 Gordonsmills Burn -- 34 Henriettapark -- 23 Inch -- 12 Inverbreakieferry -- 19 Inverbreakie & Invergordon Ferry -- 18 Jemimaville -- 31 Kinbeachie -- 47 Kinbeachie Burn -- 67 Kinbeachie Castle (Ruins) -- 52 Kinbeachie Loch -- 57 Kinbeachie Mill (Corn) -- 51 Kinbeachie Wood -- 46 Kirkton -- 28 Loch Buidhe -- 8
OS1/28/27/91 [Page] 86 Names of Objects -- Page Loch Inch -- 9 Lodge -- 75 Mains of Kinbeachie -- 46 Mains of Newhall -- 29 Manse -- 13 Millbuie -- 67 Newhall Burn -- 27 Newhall House -- 30 Newhallpoint -- 22 Newmills -- 43 New mills (Corn) -- 43 Pier -- 18 Plough Inn -- 31 Post Office -- 34 Post Office -- 41 Poyntzfield -- 75 Poyntzfield Mains -- 75 Poyntzfield Mills -- 76 Resolis -- 1 Resolis -- 14 Resolis Mains -- 14 St. Martins -- 49 St. Martin's Church (Site of) -- 54 St. Martins Mains -- 53 St. Martins Mill (Corn) -- 51 St. Martin's Well -- 53 St. Michael's Chapel (Remains of) -- 25 School -- 43 South Lodge -- 35 Springfield -- 44 Tea Well -- 21 The Den -- 70 Tobar a' Chùirn -- 47 Toberchurn -- 45 Tumulus Remains of Called Cnoc nan Taibhsean -- 10 Tumulus (Remains of) -- 56 Tumulus -- 58 Tumulus -- 61 Tumulus -- 62 Udale Bay -- 33 Udale Burn -- 34 Upperwood -- 76 Wester Brae -- 55 Wester Culbo Wood -- 66 Wester Cullicudden -- 42 Wester Ferryton -- 12 Wester Sheeppark -- 26 Whiskypark -- 27 Wood of Brae -- 81 Woodhead -- 59 Woodside -- 29
OS1/28/27/92 [Volume] 27 OSI/28/27 [Page] 87 NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF RESOLIS On 1/2500 Scale IN THE ROSS SHIRE & CROMARTY SHIRE COS. [Counties] OF ROSS & CROMARTY