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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOW HILL | Gallow Hill | John Taylor esq Sheriff's Clerk Captain A. G. Graham Magistrate James Grigor esq Town Clerk Mr D. Mackenzie |
067 | A Considerable eminence covered with Firs, it is situated immediately South of the South Sutor, So called from its being at one time a place of execution for Criminals. |
| CLACH MHALLAICHTE | Clach Mallach Clackmalloch Rock |
John Taylor esq. Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham James Grigor esq Mr D. MacKenzie Reform Act of William 4th. dated 17 July 1832. |
067 | A large stone Situate at the Low Water, and forming one of the boundary Stones of the burgh, the reason of its having this name is, that a young lad while Sitting on it was overwhelmed by the advancing tide and drowned, his mother when told of it, cursed the stone, hence the name Clach Mallach (Accursed Stone) |
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[Page] 14County of Cromarty Burgh and Parish of Cromarty
Clach Mhallaichte [Signed] A.B. [C.] Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
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