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CROMARTY (Parliamentary & Municipal Burgh) |
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty |
John Taylor Esq. Sherrif's Clerk
James Grigor Esq. Town Clerk
Captain A.G. Graham, Magistrate
Reform Act for 1832
Commissioners Report on Burgh Boundaries 1832 |
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The following description of the line of Boundary of the Parliamentary Burgh of Cromarty is taken from the Reform Act of William 4th dated 17th July 1832. From Samuel's Well on the South-west of the Town, in a straight line to the Point at which the southern angle of the Glebe meets the Inverness Road; thence along the Inverness Road to the Point at which the same is met by the Den Road; thence in a straight Line to the Coal Heugh Well; thence in a straight Line in the direction of Clachmalloch Rock to the Point at which such straight Line cuts the Shore of the Cromarty Firth thence along the Shore of the Cromarty Firth to that Point thereof which is nearest to Samuel's Well; thence in a straight line to Samuel's Well. Cromarty unites with Dingwall, Dornock, Kirkwall, Tain & Wick, in returning a member to Parliament. |
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CROMARTY |
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty |
John Taylor Esqr. Sheriff's Clerk
James Grigor Esq. Town Clerk
Captain A.G. Graham, Magistrate
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
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The Municipal Burgh of Cromarty is coterminous with the Parliamentary Burgh. |
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County of Cromarty -- Parish, Municipal & Parliamentary Burgh of Cromarty
Cromarty [note] The above name, in Character, is considered sufficient on the Plan |
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CROMARTY [parish] |
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty
Cromarty |
Revd. [Reverend] George Russell Parish Manse
Mr. William Buchanan, Schoolmaster
H. Murry Esq. Factor Navity
Mr. John Taylor, Sherriff's Clerk
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Registers Returns for 1862
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac |
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The parish of Cromarty is in the Presbytery of Chanonry, Synod of Ross. It is bounded on the north & north west by Cromarty Firth; on the west by the Parish of Resolis; on the south and east by the parish of Rosemarkie; and partly on the east by the Moray Firth. There are no detached portions of Cromarty parish and there are no detached portions of any other Ph. [Parish] situated within it. The village and Municipal and Parliamentary Burghs are situated in the extreme North east of the parish. |
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CROMARTY HOTEL |
Cromarty Hotel
Cromarty Hotel
Cromarty Hotel |
The Sign Board
Mr. Gregor
Mr. Mackenzie |
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The principal Inn in the Town of Cromarty, it has good accommodation for travellers. There is good stables attached to the establishment. |
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County of Cromarty -- Parish of Cromarty |
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NIELSTON |
Nielston
Nielston
Nielston
Nielston |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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This name is given to a house two storeys in height, formerly a farmhouse, now occupied by farm labourers. Property of Col. [Colonel] Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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RED BURN |
Red Burn
Red Burn
Red Burn
Red Burn |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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This burn has its source from the farmsteading of Newton, whence it passes through a deep, narrow ravine, whose sides are broken and of a reddish colour, - hence the name- and crosses the road ¾ of a mile west of the Town where it discharges itself into Cromarty Bay.
There are two streams in this parish bearing this name |
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County of Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty -- Burgh of Cromarty |
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CROMARTY MAINS |
Cromarty Mains
Cromarty Mains
Cromarty Mains
Cromarty Mains |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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A very extensive farmsteading and dwelling house immediately south of Cromarty House. The buildings are two storeys high respectively. All in excellent condition. Property of Col. [Colonel] Ross, Cromarty Ho. [House] |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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This name applies to a very fine farmhouse and steading, also to a number of cot-houses and a smithy situated about a mile southwest from Cromarty. The farmhouse and steading are two storeys high respectively: all the others one. Property of Col. [Colonel] Ross. |
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County of Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty |
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CROMARTY [town] |
Cromarty |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq
Mr. MacKenzie |
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A small seaport on the south shore of the Cromarty Firth and facing the entrance to it, there is a small Harbour, and the principal buildings are the Court House Established Church, Free Church, Gaelic Chapel and Light House, it has a population of about 1600, principally Fishermen, It is not a royal Burgh, and there are not any Fairs or Markets held. |
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County of Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty
[written in 1st column] This name, in the character of Parliamentary Burghs page 1, is sufficient to be written on the Plans. |
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CALEDONIAN BANK [Cromarty] |
Caledonian Bank |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq.
Mr. MacKenzie |
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This is a Branch of the Caledonian and was instituted in 1839. Captain Graham, Agent |
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HUGH MILLER'S BIRTHPLACE |
Hugh Miller's Birthplace |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq.
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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The name applies to a one storey thatched house in which Hugh Miller, the geologist was born, it is now a small grocers shop. |
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County of Cromarty -- Burgh and Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty
South Sutor - Name cancelled in consequence of information recd. [received] from Corporal Donovan R.E. [Royal Engineers] [Initialled] |
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HARBOUR [Cromarty] |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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Cromarty Harbour was constructed about 80 years ago partly by Government and partly by H. R. Ross Esq. proprietor of the Greatest part of the parish. It is a fine piece of mason work; it affords shelter for a Considerable number of vessels of a good tonnage, and also for the ferry boats passing to and from Nigg and Invergordon. |
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CROMARTY FERRY |
Cromarty Ferry
Cromarty Ferry
Cromarty Ferry
Cromarty Ferry |
Capt. [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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This name is given to the ferry between the Harbour and Nigg which is about a mile in extent. There are two Boats on the ferry, one used for taking cattle and heavy goods, the other for passengers. |
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County of Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty and Burgh |
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CROMARTY FIRTH |
Cromarty Firth
Cromarty Firth
Cromarty Firth
Cromarty Firth |
Captain A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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Cromarty Firth is formed by the waters of the German Ocean, passing through the stupendous cliffs that rise perpendicularly from the base of the North & South Sutors, and extending a short distance (1½ mile) west of Dingwall; being a distance of 21 miles. The firth is navigable to Dingwall. |
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CROMARTY BAY |
Cromarty Bay
Cromarty Bay
Cromarty Bay
Cromarty Bay |
Capt. [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
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This name is applied to a large basin, said to be in one of the finest harbours in Great Britain, on the firth of the name name, It opens out at Cromarty, which is about two miles from the mouth of the firth, and closes at Invergordon being about 5 miles in breadth. |
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MORIAL'S DEN |
Morial's Den
Morial's Den
Morial's Den
Morial's Den |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
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This name is applied to a gorge or ravine opening into the Table-land (which forms the chief part of the parish) at a point half a mile west of the town. It is not Known how the name originated, but the valley or ravine has borne it from the earliest recollection of tradition. |
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SAMUEL'S WELL (Site of) |
Samuel's Well (Site of)
Samuel's Well (Site of)
Samuel's Well (Site of)
Samuel's Well (Site of)
Samuel's Well (Site of)
Samuel's Well (Site of) |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie
Commissioners Report on Burgh Boundaries 1832
Reform Act dated 1832 |
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This name applies to the spot where a spring well formerly Existed and which formed point - "h o 1" of the Parliamentary Boundary of Cromarty. The water of this well is now conveyed by means of a wood en pipe into a trough at the road side [initials] |
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ROSENBERG |
Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Rosenberg |
Captain A.G. Graham
John Taylor Esq.
Mr. Gregor Town Clerk
Mr. Donald MacKenzie |
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This name is applied to a very fine house surrounded by a small plantation situated on the terrace which skirts the town and for several miles extends along the bay. The house is the property of Col: [Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House. |
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ADMIRAL NAPIER HOTEL [Cromarty] |
Admiral Napier Hotel
Admiral Napier Hotel
Admiral Napier Hotel
Admiral Napier Hotel |
Capt. [Captain] A.G. Graham
John Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr. Donald MacKenzie |
067 |
Is situated at Marine Terrace. It forms with three other houses a very fine block. There are attached to the Hotel suitable offices and stabling. The usual Hotel accommodation is afforded at the establishment. Col: [Colonel] Ross. Proprietor. |
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County of Cromarty -- Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty and Burgh |
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CHURCH STREET |
Church Street |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr. MacKenzie |
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This Street extends from High Street in a south easterly direction until it joins Brewery Place near the Established Church. |
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ROSE LANE [Cromarty] |
Rose Lane |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr. MacKenzie |
067 |
A small Lane between High Street and Oswald Lane. |
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WELL LANE [Cromarty] |
Well Lane |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr. MacKenzie |
067 |
A small Lane lying between High Street and Oswald Lane. |
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OSWALD LANE [Cromarty] |
Oswald Lane |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr Mackenzie |
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This lane extends in a northerly direction from Church Street until it joins Shore Street. |
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SHORE STREET [Cromarty] |
Shore Street |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr Mackenzie |
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Extending along the Shore from High Street in a South easterly direction to Brewery Place. |
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MANSE LANE [Cromarty] |
Manse Lane |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr Mackenzie |
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Extends from Oswald Lane in an easterly direction until it joins Shore Street |
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GROVE COTTAGE |
Grove Cottage |
John Taylor esq.
Captn. [Captain] Graham
James Grigor esq.
Mr MacKenzie |
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A one Storey Cottage with garden attached, the property of Col. [Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House |
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CROMARTY HOUSE |
Cromarty House |
Col [Colonel] Ross. tenant
John Taylor. esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor
Mr Mackenzie |
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A large Mansion surrounded with shrubberies it is in good repair. and occupied by Colonel Ross, who is also proprietor. |
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COALHEUGH WELL |
Coalheugh Well
Coal Heugh Well |
Col. [Colonel] Ross
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq
Capt. [Captain] Graham
Reform Act of William 4th dated 17th July 1832 |
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A very fine spring of water discovered while trying for Coal, hence the name There is now Stone dome built over it. |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill |
John Taylor esq Sheriff's Clerk
Captain A. G. Graham Magistrate
James Grigor esq Town Clerk
Mr D. Mackenzie |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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County of Cromarty Burgh and Parish of Cromarty
Clach Mhallaichte [Signed] A.B. [C.] Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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MILLER ROAD [Cromarty] |
Miller Road |
John Taylor. esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq.
Mr MacKenzie |
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Extends from Brewery Place in an easterly direction to the "Causeway".
This name with others has been adopted and approved of by a meeting of the Town Council convened for the purpose of nameing the Streets in Cromarty; and finally approved of by Colonel Ross the proprietor |
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CAUSEWAY [Cromarty House] |
Causeway |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq.
Mr MacKenzie |
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Extends from the foot of the brae in front of Cromarty House in a Northerly direction to the Shore. |
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CHAPEL BRAE |
Chapel Brae |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor, esq
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
This name applies to a Slight elevation immediately South of the Town, on which is erected the monument to Hugh Miller. |
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FISH LANE [Cromarty] |
Fish Lane |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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Extends from Church Street in a Northerly direction to Shore Street. |
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GORDON'S LANE [Cromarty] |
Gordon's Lane |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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Extends from Church Street in a Northerly direction to Shore Street. |
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BREWERY PLACE [Cromarty] |
Brewery Place |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor
Mr MacKenzie |
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Extends from the east end of Church St. to the east end of Shore St. there was at one time a considerable Brewery here, hence its name. |
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COURT HOUSE [Cromarty] |
Court House |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq.
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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Erected about 1780, it is two storeys high and within it are, Court room, Sheriff Clerk's office, Debtor's Prison and 3 Criminal Cells with accommodation for keeper. |
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CROSS [Cromarty] |
Market Cross |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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This Cross stands in front of Court House it is about 8 feet high, but has been Several times broken, it bears on the front facing the street the date 1578. |
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County of Cromarty Burgh and Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty
Cross - It is considered Superfluous to prefix the word Market to this name as there is not a fair or Market now held in the town. |
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HUGH MILLER'S MONUMENT |
Hugh Miller's Monument |
Captain Graham
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
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This monument Stands on Chapel Brae and is about 57 feet in height it is a round pillar placed on a square pedestal, having on its summit a full length Statue of Hugh Miller the geologist, who was a Native of Cromarty, on the North face is a tablet bearing the following inscription "In Memory of Hugh Miller in Commemoration of his genius and literary and Scientific eminence this Monument is erected by his Countrymen. Born Octr. [October] 1802, Died Decr. [December] 1856." |
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County of Cromarty Burgh and Ph. [Parish] of Cromarty |
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GAELIC CHAPEL [Cromarty] |
Gaelic Chapel |
Captain Graham Magistrate
John Taylor esq Sheriff Clerk
James Grigor esq Town Clerk
Rev. [Reverend] G. Russell
New Statistical Account |
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This Chapel was built in the year 1783 by George Ross esq. to meet the requirements of a number of highlanders then employed in the factory. It was endorsed by Government with the understanding that either Mr Ross or the members should keep it in repair. It is neither a Quod Sacra, Parish, or Chapel of Ease although it belongs to the Established Church, and being a Separate endowment by the Government it is written in its present character of writing to denote its connextion with that Church. |
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CASTLE (Site of) [Cromarty] |
Castle (Site of) |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Rev [Reverend] G. Russell |
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The residence of the Urquhart family, it was of Considerable Size an of great Strength.
This Castle was demolished in the year 1772 when several urns and Stone Coffins were found arround it. |
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STONE COFFINS AND URNS FOUND HERE [Cromarty] |
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This castle [Cromarty] was demolished in the year 1772 when several urns and Stone Coffins were found arround it. |
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CHURCH [Cromarty] |
Church |
Rev [Reverend] G. Russell
John Taylor esq
James Grigor esq
Captain Graham |
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This Church was erected about the latter end of the 16th or the beginning of the 17th Century, it is Capable of accommodating 800 people.
This is the Parish Church. |
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ST REGULUS'S CHAPEL (Remains of) |
St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
Chapel of St. Regulas |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq.
Rev [Reverend] G. Russell
Old Statistical Account
New Statistical Account |
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This Chapel is supposed to have been the place of worship for the family of the Urquharts who formerly owned the property Surrounding, all that now remains of it, is a portion underground, which is now used as a burying vault by the Ross family, the present Proprietors of the Estate |
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MANSE [Cromarty] |
Manse (Ph) [Parish] |
Rev [Reverend] G. Russell
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq. |
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A Two storey house with extensive Gardens attached occupied by the Rev [Reverend] G. Russell Established Church Minister.
This is the Ph. [Parish] Manse. |
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SCHOOL [Cromarty] |
School Ph. [Parish] |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Rev. [Reverend] G. Russell |
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A small one storey building situate in Shore Street, number of pupils 50 of both sexes, Schoolmaster Mr W. Buchanan.
This is the Ph. [Parish] School. |
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HUGHMILLER PLACE [Cromarty] |
Hughmiller Place |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr. MacKenzie |
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Extends from the south end of Denny Street in a north easterly direction until it joins Church Street opposite Fish Lane.
This name has been referred, to have it written in three words, but the examiners states that, This name with others has been adopted and approved of by the Town Council convened for the purpose of nameing the Streets in Cromarty, and finally approved of by the proprietor Colonel Ross. |
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COMMERCIAL BANK [Cromarty] |
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank |
Mr Ross, Provost
Capt [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor |
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The Commercial Bank is situated in Bank Street. It is a fine Substantial building two storeys in height, in good condition. |
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COMMERCIAL INN [Cromarty] |
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Name on Sign Board |
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This is a spacious house having the usual accommodation attached, situated in Bank Street nearly opposite the Commercial Bank. |
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ROBERTSON'S LODGE (Freemasons) [Cromarty] |
Robertson's Lodge (Freemasons)
Robertson's Lodge (Freemasons)
Robertson's Lodge (Freemasons)
Robertson's Lodge (Freemasons) |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Inscription on front of house |
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The lodge was insti[t]uted here in 1774 by a man called Robertson - hence the name of this building, which was erected, according to an inscription above the door, in 1825. |
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FREE CHURCH [Cromarty] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
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The Free Church, situated at the west end of the town, was erected in 1867 on the site of the old Free Church built at the Disruption (1843). It is a spacious and handsome edifice, seated to accommodate 900 persons. |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Cromarty] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Situated in Forsyth Street a little eastward of the Church is a good, substantial house two storeys in height. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Cromarty] |
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This building is situated at Sea Bank; it is a commodious house having a good average attending Mr James Taylor, Teacher. |
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DUKE STREET [Cromarty] |
Duke Street
Duke Street
Duke Street
Duke Street |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Extends from the junction of Victoria Place with Bank Street to the place where Sea Bank and Links Terrace meet. The houses in this street are very fair and chiefly slated. |
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VICTORIA PLACE [Cromarty] |
Victoria Place
Victoria Place
Victoria Place
Victoria Place |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Applies to the line of houses & space in front, between Duke Street and George Street. The houses are two storeys high and in good condition. |
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BANK STREET [Cromarty] |
Bank Street
Bank Street
Bank Street
Bank Street |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This street lies between Brick Street and Victoria Place; So called from the Commercial Bank being in it. The buildings in the street are good - two storeys in height and slated. |
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MARINE TERRACE [Cromarty] |
Marine Terrace
Marine Terrace
Marine Terrace
Marine Terrace |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr Donald MacKenzie |
067 |
Applies to the street along the shore from near the Harbour to the end of Factory Buildings. |
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GEORGE STREET [Cromarty] |
George Street
George Street
George Street
George Street |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Extends from the end of Victoria Place to the Corner of Sea Bank at the Light House. One side of the [only] is domiciled the other borders a small enclosure and the Light House garden. |
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SEA BANK |
Sea Bank
Sea Bank
Sea Bank
Sea Bank |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This name applies to a terrace* extending from George Street to Duke Street, directly facing the Links; and forming with the Links Terrace a fine promenade having the command of the German Ocean where it forms the Moray and Cromarty Firths.
*The name is also applicable to the houses along the bank or terrace and should be written [ason] trace. |
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LITTLE ROCK |
Little Rock |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
This name applies to a small rock at High Water Mark, situate at short distance east of the Town of Cromarty |
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VOLUNTEERS' BATTERY |
Volunteers' Battery |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq.
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
A two gun battery for the use of the Cromarty Artillery Volunteers having a powder Magazine attached. |
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LINKS |
Links |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
A small tract of land lying between the Town of Cromarty and the Cromarty Firth, it is the property of the Burgh. |
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LINKS TERRACE [Cromarty] |
Links Terrace |
John Taylor esq
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
This name applies to a Street terrace facing the Links it extends from High St. in a north westerly direction until it joins Sea Bank. |
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HIGH STREET [Cromarty] |
High Street |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
This Street extends from the end of Brick Street in a north easterly direction to the Shore. |
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POST OFFICE [Cromarty] |
Post Office |
John Taylor esq.
Captain Graham
James Grigor esq
Mr MacKenzie
Mr C. Mechie Postmaster |
067 |
A two storey house situate at the junction of Church Street with High Street, the postmaster being a Chemist & Druggist, one mail out and one in per day |
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FACTORY LANE [Cromarty] |
Factory Lane
Factory Lane
Factory Lane
Factory Lane |
Captain A. G. Graham
John Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr Donald MacKenzie |
067 |
This name applies to a thoroughfare along which there is a line of buildings extending from Forsyth Street towards the Factory Buildings - hence the name. |
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ALLAN STREET [Cromarty] |
Allan Street
Allan Street
Allan Street
Allan Street |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Extends from Factory Lane eastward to the junction of Brick Street with Bank Street. |
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ROSS STREET [Cromarty] |
Ross Street
Ross Street
Ross Street
Ross Street |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This name is given to a thoroughfare leading from Victoria Place to Allan Street. |
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DENNY ROAD [Cromarty] |
Denny Road
Denny Road
Denny Road
Denny Road |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This road along which a few houses are built leads from Forsyth Street along the Nursery to the Burgh Boundary at the head of Hugh Miller Place. |
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BARKLY LANE [Cromarty] |
Barkly Lane
Barkly Lane
Barkly Lane
Barkly Lane |
Capt [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
On the same line with Allan Street; this street extends from the junction of BricK Street & Bank Street to the Links Terrace. The houses in this street are in bad condition - chiefly slated. |
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BRICK STREET [Cromarty] |
Brick Street
Brick Street
Brick Street
Brick Street |
Capt [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor
Mr. D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This street runs from Bank Street, with which it is on the same line, to the union of Forsyth Street and High Street. The houses here are very old, principally two storeys in height and mainly slated. |
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FORSYTH STREET [Cromarty] |
Forsyth Street
Forsyth Street
Forsyth Street
Forsyth Street |
Capt [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Graham
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Extends from High Street, at the head of Brick Street, to the Free Church. |
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LIGHTHOUSE [Cromarty] |
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Lighthouse |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
John Taylor Esq. Sheriff Clerk
Mr Gregor, Town Clerk
Mr Donald MacKenzie |
067 |
Situated on an eminence immediately above the Harbour. It was erected 22 years ago by the "Northern Light House Company". It commands the German Ocean for at least 40 miles, and also the greater part of the Cromarty Firth. Height about 40 feet.
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COAST GUARD WATCHHOUSE [Cromarty] |
Coast Guard Watchhouse
Coast Guard Watchhouse
Coast Guard Watchhouse
Coast Guard Watchhouse |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
A small square erection within a small enclosure built about 25 years ago by Government as a watch house for the Coast Guard force stationed at Cromarty.
N.B. It is also used as an armoury by the Coast Guard. |
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FACTORY BUILDINGS [Cromarty] |
Factory Buildings
Factory Buildings
Factory Buildings
Factory Buildings |
Capt. [Captain] A.G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
This name is applied to an old hempen manufactory which Employed upwards of 200 persons. It was erected about 85 years ago by the proprietor, H.N. Ross Esq. Cromarty House. It has been for many years disused as a manufactory or indeed for any purpose except as a store for corn etc. when occasion requires. Col. [Colonel] Ross, Proprietor. |
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INVERBREACKIE FERRY |
InverbreacKie Ferry
InverbreacKie Ferry
InverbreacKie Ferry
InverbreacKie Ferry |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie |
067 |
Is the name given on the Cromarty side to the ferry on the Cromarty Firth between the town and Invergordon. The length of the ferry is about 5 1/2 miles. |
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BLACK ISLE |
Black Isle
Black Isle
Black Isle
Black Isle
Ardmeanach or the Black Isle |
Capt. [Captain] A. G. Graham
J. Taylor Esq
Mr Gregor
Mr D. MacKenzie
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
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This name is applied to a very extensive tract of land chiefly under cultivation Lying between the firths of Moray, Beauly, and Cromarty the former two bounding it on the south the latter on the north. The whole of this Ph. [Parish] is a part of the "Black Isle".
For a further description see page 72. |
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RIFLE RANGE [Cromarty] |
Rifle Range |
J. Taylor esq.
Mr Gregor
Mr MacKenzie |
067 |
This range extends from near the old Castle to the Little Rock, up to three hundred yards it is used by the Artillery Volunteers, the platforms shewn on trace are used by Col. [Colonel] Ross for private practice. |
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BREWERY (Disused) [Cromarty] |
Brewery (Disused)
Brewery (Disused)
Brewery (Disused) |
Capt [Captain] A.G. Graham
John Taylor Esq
Mr. Gregor |
067 |
Built about 80 years ago by H.R. Ross Esq Cromarty House. It has been a long time disused. Property of Col: [Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House. |
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GLEBE |
Glebe |
Rev [Reverend] George Russell. Manse Cromarty.
Parliamentary Map dated 1832. |
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This is an allotment allocated to the Ph. [Parish] Minister of Cromarty as Glebe land, which is about 6 acres in extent. |
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NURSERY [Cromarty] |
Nursery
Nursery
Nursery |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel E.C. [Episcopalian Church] Manse, Cromarty
Mr H. Murray Navity by Cromarty
Mr Buchanan School Master, Cromarty |
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Applied to Nursery situated on the South east of Forsyth Street and on the north east of Denny Road in the Village of Cromarty. It is the property of Donald McKenzie Seedsman, Cromarty. |
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UDALE BAY |
Udale Bay
Udale Bay
Udale Bay |
Revd [Reverend] G Russel. Established Church Manse, Cromarty
Mr H. Murray Factor Navity by Cromarty
Mr Buchanan School-master Cromarty. |
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Applied to a small bay off the Cromarty Firth, it extends Westward from where the Red Burn enters the Cromarty Firth for about 1 1/4 miles; its breadth is about 1 mile. |
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RED BURN |
Red Burn |
H. Murray Esq.
Revd [Reverend] George Russell Manse Cromarty.
Mr W Buchanan. |
066 |
This name applies to a large and rugged stream having its source near Muirton Farm and running in a northerly direction until enters the Cromarty Firth. There are two streams in this Ph [Parish] bearing this name. Property of Colonel Ross Cromarty Ho. [House] Cromarty. |
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DAVIDSTON BURN |
Davidston Burn |
H Murray Esqr
Revd [Reverend] G Russel
Mr W Buchanan |
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This names applies to a small Burn Having its Source a short distance East of Davidstons farm house and running in a northern direction to it Enters the Cromarty Firth at Shoremill It is on the Property of Colonel. G.W.H. Ross |
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SHOREMILL |
Shoremill |
H. Murray Factor Navity
Revd [Reverend] G Russell Established Manse Cromarty
Mr W Buchanan Parish Schoolmaster Cromarty |
066 |
This name applies to a small Thatched farm house and also a Corn Mill the Mill is two storeys high and Slated the Machinery is driven by water power and consists of a pair of stones for Grinding, & having fanners, & sifters for cleaning they are on the Property of Colonel G.W.H. Ross Cromarty House. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside |
H Murray Esqr
Revd [Reverend] G Russel
Mr W Buchanan |
066 |
This name applies to a Medium Sized two Storey farm house with Good outstanding slated office houses the whole is in very good repair and is the property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty house |
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FORT [Cromarty] |
Fort |
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This name is applied to what appears and is commonly Supposed to have been a Danish fort; in form it is oval and raised about three feet above the surrounding surface on the outside and about Eighteen Inches inside. it is Supposed the Battle fought between the Scots and Danes on Mullbuy Muir terminated here But it looKs Much liKe a Strong Encampment as there is three of these forts along this Muir within half a Mile of Each other It also Appears to have been the Scene of a bery Bloody Battle as there are Numerous Graves or Mounds for a Couple of Miles along the Muir they are Generally about 7 yards long by about 4 yards wide and Raised above the Surrounding Muir about two feet they are Generally Covered with Green Grass
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[continued from page 41] and the Rest of the Muir is only Barren heath the Graves or Mounds all point North and South There is no person in this Neighbourhood who will allow their Name to be used as an authority for these Names although it is Generally Supposed they are Danish Camps and that the Muir around them has been the Scene of a Great Battle at Some Early period. |
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FORT [Newton] |
Fort |
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This name applies to what appears to have been a Danish fort in form it is Circular and the wall is about two feet Six Inches high on the Outer Side and about twenty Inches on the Inside. Both these forts are on the farm of Newton and Property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House |
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ROSEFARM |
Rosefarm |
H Murray Esq. Factor Navity
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel Established Manse Cromarty
Mr W. Buchanan Parish Schoolmaster Cromarty |
066 |
This name applies to a large two storey farm house with Extensive Outstanding Slated office houses they are all in good Repair and are the Property of Colonel G.W.H. Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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ALLERTON |
Allerton |
H. Murray Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel
Mr. W Buchanan |
066 |
A Medium Sized one Storey Slated farm house with Good outstanding thatched office houses, they are all in Good Repair and the Property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House |
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HEIGH DEN |
Heigh Den |
H Murray Esqr
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel
Mr W Buchanan |
066 |
A small den or Ravine Situated A short distance East of Allerton and on the Property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House |
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DROOPING CAVE |
Drooping Cave
Drooping Cave
Drooping Cave
Drooping Cave
Drooping Cave |
Rev. [Reverend] G. Russel Established Church Manse Cromarty.
Walter Buchanan, Schoolmaster Cromarty
Mr H. Murray Factor Navity |
067 |
This name is given to a small cave about three quarters of a mile from the town of Cromarty. There is a continual dropping of water from the top and sides of this Cave the greater part of which turns into a white hard substance Resembling limestone half burnt and slackened, On the property of Colonel Ross. Cromarty House Cromarty. |
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FIDDLER'S WELL |
Fiddler's Well
Fiddler's Well
Fiddler's Well
Fiddler's-Well |
Mr. H. Murray Esqr. Factor Navity
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Walter Buchanan
New Statistical Account |
067 |
This name is applied to a small Spring Well about three quarters of a mile from Cromarty. and only a few Yards Above High water Mark, its waters are said to be Medicinal but are not Generally used by the inhabitants of Cromarty. |
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CHARLIE'S SEAT |
Charlie's Seat
Charlie's Seat
Charlie's Seat |
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel
Mr H. Murray
W. Buchanan |
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Applies to a rock on which local tradition says, Prince Charles Stewart rested, when pursued after the battle of Culloden. |
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SUTORS STACKS |
Sutors' Stacks
Sutors' Stacks
Sutors' Stacks |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr H. Murray
W. Buchanan |
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This name is applied to two high rocks extending from high, to low water mark, and detached from the principal Cliff skirting the shore, each rock being about sixty or eighty feet high, tradition Says that at one time (period not known) there were two Sutors or Shoemakers sat on these rocks when at their trade. Hence Sutors Stacks. |
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SUTORS OF CROMARTY |
Sutors of Cromarty
Sutors of Cromarty |
Mr. H Murray.
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel.
W. Buchanan. |
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This name is applied to the shoulder of hill skirting the Cromarty Firth from within half a mile of Cromarty to the point Known as Lookout. Colonel Ross, Cromarty House, Cromarty, proprietor. |
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BLUE HEAD |
Blue Head
Blue Head
Blue Head |
Mr. H. Murray
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel.
W. Buchanan. |
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This name is given to a prominent point, where the rocks have a very bluish appearance resembling ironstone, on Colonel Ross's property. |
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RED NOSE |
Red Nose
Red Nose
Red Nose |
Mr H. Murray.
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel.
W. Buchanan. |
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This name is applied to a point of land at which it is said there is a Cave or Subtarenean passage between the Moray, and Cromarty Firths, it is only at very low tides that this point can be reached and is rarely visited from the difficult nature of the ground on either side, Colonel Ross, Cromarty House, Cromarty, proprietor. |
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DOWCATE CAVE |
Dowcate Cave
Dowcate Cave
Dowcate Cave |
Walter Buchanan
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr. H. Murray |
067 |
This name applies to a small Cave well Known to the inhabitants of Cromarty. it is most difficult, and dangerous to gain access to, in consequence of the precipitous nature of the rocks, it is Called Dowcate Cave from the fact of their being ever a cloud of wild pigeons hovering in and about it. |
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LOOKOUT |
Lookout
Lookout
Lookout |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr H. Murray
W. Buchanan |
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This name is applied to a very prominent feature at a point of land about a mile and a half from over [continued on page 50] |
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LOOKOUT |
Lookout |
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Continued [from page 49] Cromarty, there is an extensive view from this place of the Moray Firth, also of a great portion of the Counties lying on the Southern shore. The Cromarty Firth forms a junction with that of the Moray at or about this point, on the property of Colonel Ross, Cromarty House Cromarty. |
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GIPSIES' CAVE |
Gipsies' Cave
Gipsies' Cave
Gipsies' Cave
Gipsies' Cave
Gipsies' Cave
Gipsies' Cave |
Mr H. Murray Esqr. Factor Navity
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel Establishes Church Manse Cromarty
Walter Buchanan Teacher Cromarty |
067 |
This name applies to a large Cave about two and a fourth miles from Cromarty on the Shore of the Moray Firth. It is capable of sheltering at least two hundred men and is resorted to very frequently for shelter by large bodies of Gipsies or Tinkers. On the property of Colonel Ross. Cromarty House Cromarty. |
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MARQUIS'S CAVE |
Marquis's Cave
Marquis's Cave
Marquis's Cave |
Mr H. Murray
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W. Buchanan |
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McFARQUHAR'S CAVE |
McFarquhar's Cave
McFarquhar's Cave
McFarquhar's Cave |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr H. Murray.
W. Buchanan |
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This name is given to a small Cave in which an eccentric old man belonging to Cromarty at some remote period, resided in for several years, Colonel Ross, Cromarty House, Cromarty, proprietor. |
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FORT [SW of Cromarty] |
Fort
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Fort |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel, Manse, Cromarty
Walter Buchanan, Schoolmaster, Cromarty
Mr H. Murray, Factor, Navity |
067 |
This name applies to what appears to have been an old Danish Fort it is Situated about Two miles to the South West of Cromarty, the walls of the Fort are Two feet high there must have been a Great battle at this place at some time as there can be distinctly seen the track of numerous graves; extending in a Westerly direction, all the Graves are pointing North and South and are from 18 to 20 feet long and about 12 feet wide It is supposed that the battle was fought between the Danes, and Scots. but no information can be obtained of what time it occurred, Colonel Ross proprietor |
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Fort - Danish [circled] H.O. [Head Office] says. No
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NAVITY |
Navity
Navity
Navity |
Mr H. Murray Navity
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel Cromarty
Walter Buchanan Cromarty |
067 |
This name is applied to a large farm house two storeys high, slated, and in excellent repair, the Offices are one storey slated and in Good repair proprietor Colonel Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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McFARQUHAR'S BED |
McFarquhar's Bed
McFarquhar's Bed
McFarquhar's Bed |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
H. Murray Navity
W. Buchanan |
067 |
This name is applied to a rock a short distance out from high water mark, there is a natural arch under this rock at which the water rushes in and out with great fury, it is said that there was an old man in Cromarty who used to sleep on the top of this rock in fine weather, and in a Small Cave close by he had secreted himself for several years. Colonel Ross Cromarty House Cromarty proprietor. |
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ST BENNET'S WELL |
St Bennet's Well
St Bennet's Well
St Bennet's Well |
Revd. [Reverend] G Russel, Parish Minister
Mr H. Murray. Facto.r Navity
W. Buchanan, Schoolmaster |
067 |
This name is applied to a small well, the waters of which were used by the occupants of a Chapel which Stood on a lofty prominence close by, Colonel Ross Proprietor. |
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ST BENNET'S CHAPEL (Site of) |
St Bennet's Chapel (Site of)
St Bennet's Chapel (Site of)
St Bennet's Chapel (Site of) |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr H. Murray
W. Buchanan |
067 |
This name applies to the site of an old Chapel which had been dedicated to Saint Bennet. There is no information whatever about the time this Chapel was built, but it is generally supposed that at the time of the Reformation the clergy belonging to it went to France taking all records with them. |
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UDALE BURN |
Udale Burn
Udale Burn
Udale Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel Ph. [Parish] Manse Cromarty
Mr H. Murray, Factor, Navity
W. Buchanan, Schoolmaster |
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This name is applied to a Stream rising a little to the east of Grey Cairn, and flowing in a North eastern direction until it enters Udale Bay at the east end of the village of Jemima. |
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FARNESS COTTAGE |
Farness Cottage
Farness Cottage
Farness Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel
Mr H. Murray
W. Buchanan |
067 |
This name applies to a neat Cottage about four and a half miles West from Cromarty, it is one storey high, slated, and in neat repair. Col. [Colonel] Ross proprietor Residence Cromarty House, Cromarty. |
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UDALE BAY |
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GORDONSMILL BURN |
Gordonsmill Burn
Gordonsmill Burn
Gordonsmill Burn |
Colin Davidson Jemima
John Urquhart Jemima
William Munro Jemima |
066 |
This name applies to a Stream Issuing from Loch Kambeachy and flowing on an easterly direction until it enters Udale Bay a Short distance to the West of Jemima Village |
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SAW MILL [Gordonsmill Burn] |
Saw Mill
Saw Mill
Saw Mill |
Colin Davidson
John Urquhart
William Munro |
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This name applies to a Small Sawpit where there are two small Circular Saws wrought by water power. On the property of Captain J. C. Munro Poyntzfield. |
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DEN BURN OF RADDERY |
Den Burn of Raddery
Den Burn of Raddery
Den Burn of Raddery |
H. M. Fowler Esq. Raddery House
Mr. D. F. Gordon, Schoolmaster, Rosemarkie
Mr John Gregor, farmer, Reyflat |
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This name applies to a smalls stream having its source about one & half mile north east of Raddery House; it flows in a southerly direction until it enters Rosemarkie Burn a short distance north west of the small farmsteading called the Old Dam of Raddery. |
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UDALE |
Udale
Udale
Udale |
Mr James Grant Farmer Udale by Cromarty
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russell Manse Cromarty
H. Murray Esq. Factor Navity by Cromarty. |
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This name is applied to a large farm house with extensive Offices and vegetable garden detached, the dwelling house is two Storey high, offices one, the whole is Slated and in excellent repair. Property of Mrs Munro Poyntzfield by Cromarty. |
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FARNESS |
Farness |
H. Murray Esqr. Factor Navity
Mr W Buchanan Parochial Schoolmaster Cromarty
William Smith Farmer Ardeville |
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A large two Storey Slated farm house with Good and Extensive Outstanding Slated Office houses there is also a fruit & Vegetable Garden with a Small portion of Ornamental Ground attached they are all in good Repair and is the property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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PEDDIESTON |
Peddieston |
H. Murray Esqr Factor
Mr W. Buchanan
Mr William Smith |
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Two Small one Storey Slated hous on the Farm of Farness they are occupied by Farm Laborers and is in Middling Repair they are the Property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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DAVIDSTON |
Davidston |
H Murray Esqr Factor
Mr W Buchanan
Mr William Smith |
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A Very large two Storey Slated farm house With Very Extensive Slated office houses and Cattle Sheds there is also a Good fruit and Vegetable Garden & Small pleasure Ground attached they are all in Very Good Repair and is the property of Colonel G W H Ross Cromarty House |
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ARDEVILLE |
Ardeville |
H Murray Esqr Factor
Mr W. Buchanan
Mr William Smith |
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A Small Farm house one Storey and thatched with pretty Good Outstanding Office houses partly thatched and partly Slated They are the Property of Colonel G. W. H Ross Cromarty House |
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MUIRTON |
Muirton |
H. Murray Esqr Factor
Mr. W Buchanan
Mr William Smith |
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A Small one Storey thatched farm house with outstanding office houses partly thatched & partly Slated they are the Property of Colonel G. W. H Ross Cromarty House |
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BANNANS |
Bannans
Bannans
Bannans
Bannans
Bannans |
D. McKay Bannans
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel Established Church Manse Cromarty
Mr H. Murray Navity |
078 |
This name is given to a large farm steading one storey high slated and in good repair, the dwelling house is one storey high thatched and in neat repair on the property of Col. [Colonel] Ross, of Cromarty House Cromarty |
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CRAIGHOUSE |
Craighouse
Craighouse
Craighouse |
Mr H. Murray Factor Navity
D. McKay
Revd. [Reverend] G. Russel |
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This name applies to a Cottars house on the above described farm. It is one storey high, thatched, and the one half of it only being occupied, the other half being in a state of ruin It was once the principal farm in the locality Col. [Colonel] Ross proprietor of Cromarty House, Cromarty |
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ETHIE BURN |
Craighouse Burn
Craighouse Burn
Craighouse Burn
Ethie Burn
Ethie Burn
Ethie Burn
burn of Ethie
burn of Ethie
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H. Murray Esq. Factor to Col. [Colonel] Ross
Mr W. Buchanan Parochial Schoolmaster
Mr McAllan, Eithie
Hugh Murray Esq Factor, Navity per letter
Donald Ross Meresman for Cromarty Ph.. [Parish]
Alexander Anderson Meresman for Rosemarkie Ph. [Parish]
New Statistical Account for Cromarty Ph. [Parish]
New Statistical Account for Rosemarkie Ph. [Parish]
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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This name applies to a small stream which has its source west of Bannan's Farm; it forms the boundary between the parish and County of Cromarty and the parish of Rosemarkie in the County of Ross for more than half its length and runs in an eastern direction: it is very rugged on both banks from near Bannans Farm till it enters the Moray Firth about half a mile west of Navity. It is the joint property of Colonel G. W. H. Ross of Cromarty House Cromarty, and Mr Fletcher of Rosehaugh by Avoch. |
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STRATH BURN |
Strath Burn
Strath Burn
Strath Burn |
P. Grant Esq. Banker Fortrose
Mr D. F. Gordon Schoolmaster Rosemarkie
Mr D. Young Farmer, Muiryden |
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This name applies to a small stream having its source about one & 1/4 Mile North east of Muiryden farmsteading and flows in a Westerly direction for the distance of about 4 Miles, after which it turns to the south & enters the Moray Firth at the western extremity of Avoch village. |
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COLONY |
Colony
Colony
Colony |
James Grant Esq farmer Udale By Cromarty
William Hossack crofter Colony by Cromarty
Hugh Munro Crofter Colony By Cromarty |
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This name is applied to a small district situated about five miles to the west of the town of Cromarty Comprising several small farms or Crofts All the houses in this district are one storey high thatched and in fair repair Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross Cromarty House Cromarty Proprietor |
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Site of CAIRN [S of Grey Cairn] |
Site of Cairn
Site of Cairn
Site of Cairn |
Rev. [Reverend] S. Russel
Mr James Ross Farmer Glenurquhart
Statistical Account of the parish of Cromarty dated 1841 |
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Applied to the site of an old Cairn situated a Short distance to the South of the Grey Cairn, no trace of this Cairn now remains. the whole being Removed by a farmer in the neighbourhood for building purposes A. D. 1811, when human remains were found during its removal. Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House, Cromarty proprietor |
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Applied to the site of an old Cairn situated a Short distance to the South of the Grey Cairn, no trace of this Cairn now remains. the whole being Removed by a farmer in the neighbourhood for building purposes A. D. 1811, when human remains were found during its removal. Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House, Cromarty proprietor |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1811
At the removal of this Cairn human bones of a gigantic
size were found here, among the rest, a Skull sufficiently
capacious, according to the description of one of the labourers,
to contain, "two leppies of bear".
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Site of BATTLE (Supposed to have been between the Danes and Scots) [W of Cromarty] |
Battlefield (Supposed site of)
Battlefield (Supposed site of)
Battlefield (Supposed site of)
Battlefield (Supposed site of) |
Mr James Ross Farmer Glenurquhart, Cromarty
Rev. [Reverend] G Russel Manse Cromarty
P Grant Esq Banker, Fortrose
Statistical Account of the parish of Cromarty dated 1841 |
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This name is applied to the site of an Ancient Battlefield Situated about four and one half miles to the West of the Town of Cromarty, no information can be obtained regarding this Battle except that tradition says the Danes & Scots were the parties engaged in the Conflict, some of the older inhabitants in the Neighbourhood Say that Several Small cairns were to be seen upon the moor where this battle is supposed to have been fought but no traces of such now remain as the whole is either planted or under Cultivation.
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MULLBUIE |
Mullbuie
Mullbuie
Mullbuie |
P. Grant Esq. Caledonian Bank Fortrose
James Ross Farmer
D. F. Gordon |
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This name applies to a large district or Ridge of hill, extending from the Muir of Ord upon the West to within about four Miles of the town of Cromarty upon the East, its greatest height is about five hundred feet and its average breadth about two Miles. the greater portion of this district is covered with Fir wood the Remainder being under Cultivation. It is the property of Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House & others.
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GLENURQUHART |
Glenurquhart
Glenurquhart
Glenurquhart |
P. Grant Esq. Fortrose
D. F. Gordon Parochial Schoolmaster, Rosemarkie
Mr James Ross Farmer Glenurquhart |
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This name is applied to a large farm Steading Situated about five Miles to the West of the town of Cromarty, the out offices are detached a short distance to the east of the dwelling, the farm house is two stories high, and the whole are Slated and in good repair. Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross, Cromarty House Proprietor. |
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GREY CAIRN |
Grey Cairn
Grey Cairn
Grey Cairn |
P. Grant Esqr. Fortrose
D. F. Gordon
Mr James Ross |
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This name is applied to a Large Cairn of Stones situated a short distance to the West of Glenurquhart farmsteading. The cairn is circular in form and its base is about Sixty feet in diameter, it tapers for a height of about six feet above the general surface and forms a space of about three feet in diameter upon the top. There is a tradition in the district that this cairn Marks the grave of some Danish Warrior but nothing appears to be Known of when it was erected Neither the Name of the warrior. Lt. Col. [Lieutenant Colonel] Ross Cromarty House proprietor. |
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BLACKSTAN |
Blackstan
Blackstan
Blackstand |
Mr Robert Lamb Farmer Whitebog
Mr Colin Forbes Farmer Blackstan
Mr D. Robertson Chemist Fortrose |
078 |
This name applies to a farmhouse and Steading (detached) The whole is two Storeys high Slated and in excellent repair property of Col. [Colonel] Ross Cromarty House Cromarty |
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WHITEBOG |
Whitebog
Whitebog
Whitebog |
Mr Robert Lamb Farmer
Mr Colin Forbes Farmer
Mr D Robertson Chemist Fortrose |
078 |
Whitebog applies to a Small Cultivated District containing Several farms its Situation lies about two and a half miles to the norwest [northwest] of the Village of Rosemarkie and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Ross of Cromarty House Cromarty |
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BLACK ISLE [Entry crossed out] |
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This is a large peninsular lying between the Moray Firth and the Cromarty Firth It comprises several parishes and is distributed among the Counties of Cromarty, Ross, And Nairn (Detached) It consists for the most part of a series of Sandstone Ridges, and has from almost end to end a broad backed hilly Summit. It lay, till recent times, in a dismally bleak and Moorish condition, but is now extensively cultivated and well intersected by roads. |
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ROSEMARKIE BURN |
Rosemarkie Burn
Rosemarkie Burn
Rosemarkie Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Wood Rosemarkie Manse
Revd. [Reverend] S. Fraser, Fortrose
Mr J. Watson Fortrose |
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This is a tolerable sized stream bearing this name from a pond in the District called Whitebog whence it flows in a southwardly direction for some distance when it turns eastwardly for some distance until it runs unto Rosemarkie Bay at the Village of Rosemarkie. |
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Parish of Cromarty ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions.
Extracts taken from the New Statistical Account dated 1841
The parish of Cromarty lies in the extreme eastern angle of the old
shire of that name, abutting on the south and west, on the parishes of
Rosemarkie and Resolis; and on the north and east, on the
Cromarty and Moray Friths. On the east, it presents to the waves of ------- Cromarty Firth written
the Moray Frith and abrupt and lofty wall of precipices, to the height of ------- and described.
about 470 feet above the level of the sea, at a distance of little more than
500 yards from the shore. On the north and west it sweeps gently towards
the Frith of Cromarty; but sinks abruptly over the beach into a steep
continuous bank. Viewed from the north, the parish presents a bold high
outline, - rising towards the east; where it marks the junction of the Crom- ------- Shewn
arty and Moray Friths, like a huge leviathan out of the sea, and
descending towards the west into a long rectilinear ridge
Bays, Springs, Cascades. - The bay of Cromarty was deemed one of the ------- For Cromarty Bay vide
finest in the world, and is sufficiently capacious to shelter the whole ------- Name Book.
British Navy. Most of the springs of the parish are of a petrifying
quality. The water of nearly all the draw-wells deposit inside ------- no information can be
our tea Kettles, a crust of lime fully a quarter of an inch thick ------- gained regarding that well
There are no rivers in the parish, and the streams are mere runnels;
but the burn of Ethie which form its cascades, and the beauty of its ------- Written Craighouse Burn
scenery, is highly deserving of notice. It forms the extreme boundary of
the parish towards the south, and runs for the last two miles of its course
through a narrow precipitous gulf of great depth, which seems to
have been scooped, by some frightful convulsion, out of an immense
bed of sandstone which is about 250 feet above the level of the sea
There are two other cascades, scarcely inferior in beauty, in the Upper
part of the dell. On withdrawing the Kind of augre used for the
purpose of boring for coal, but the attempt was unsuccessful, a bolt
of water, which occupied the whole diameter of the bore, came rushing
after like the jet of a fountain, and the work was prosecuted no
farther. The spring, a fine Chalybeate, still continues to flow between
its double row of cresses to the sea. A little dome of hewn stone has
been raised over it, and it is still Known to the towns people as
"The well of the Coalheugh", a name commemorative of its Origin ------- Vide Name Book for Coalheugh Well.
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------- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions.
Mosses, Fuel. - A short half mile to the east of the town, in the inflection
of the bank, there is a vast accumulation of drift peat covered over,
by a layer of soil. Somewhat more than 30 years ago, it was laid open
by a waterspout to the depth of 12 feet, when it was discovered to be com-
posed mostly of vegetable remains. Huge trees from two to four feet in
diameter were seen to stretch across the bottom of newly formed ------- no name for this
chasm, or to protrude from its sided. The soil in which they were im ------- chasm.
bedded is a black solid peat Moss, composed most of bark and
branches; and in Masses of a fetid unctuous earth. It is not yet
four years since there were dug out of the sides of the chasm, three
huge oaken planks, which had evidently been fashioned by the hands
of man; and in the bottom there were found, about 14 years before,
fragments of the bones and horns of deer, and the forn of an elk.
In the upper part of the parish there was a much more extensive Moss, ------- No name
which before the opening of the coal trade with Newcastle, supplied the
place with fuel, but it gradually wore out.
Civil History. - The celebrated Macbeth makes his first appearance
in history as Thane of Cromarty; but we are acquainted with only the
fact. In a later age, the hill directly behind the town was the scene, ------- no information can be got
says tradition, of one of Wallace's victories over the English; and a few ------- regarding this conflict.
shapeless hillocks which may still be seen among the trees and bushes
that now cover the eminence, were raised, it is said, over the slain.
A still more ancient field of battle is pointed out on a moor in the ------- site of Battlefield shewn
upper part of the parish. It abounds in Tumuli and little heathy ------- no Tumuli to be seen at place
ridges which resemble the graves of a churchyard, and towards ------- as this moor is now a thicK fir wood and partly cultivated.
its eastern extremity there is a huge pile of stones, Known by the people
of the place as the grey-cairn; but the conflict, of which only these ------- Written & described
vestiges remain, seems to have taken place, in a remot and misty
period, ere the ingenuity of man had taxed itself to record the ravages
of his fiercer passions. There was a second cairn on the Moor, which, ------- Site of Cairn
about 30 years ago, was carried away for building by a farmer of ------- shewn
the parish, and there were found on its removal human bones of a ------- vide - name sheet.
gigantic size; among the rest, a skull sufficiently capacious, ac-
cording to the description of one of the labourers, to contain "two lippies
of bear.
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There is a little path which, in the eastern part of the parish, goes
winding along the edge of a range of low browed precipices, till it ------- Has the path a name
reaches a fine spring of limpid water, Known to the people of the
town by the name of Fiddler's Well. Its waters are said to be me ------- Shewn
dicinal. There is a rock in the neighbourhood of Fiddler's Well called
Stormy from the violence with which the sea beats against it when
the wind blows strongly from the east
The lands of the parish, with the exception of a few little patches, are
divided between two proprietors, Hugh Rose Ross, Esqr. of Cromarty;
and Captain George Mackay Sutherland of Udale ------- written & described
About the year 1765, the estate of Cromarty was purchased by Mr
George Ross, a gentleman of superior talents and singular energy of
character, who had realized an immense fortune in England as an
army agent. He furnished the town, at a great expense, with an ex- ------- Vide traces and Name
cellent Pier; established in it a manufactory of hempen cloth, which ------- BooK for Harbour,
has ever since employed about 200 persons within its walls, and twice ------- here designated Pier
that number without; built a brewery, which at the time of its erection, ------- Factory Buidings,
was the most extensive in the north of Scotland. The Gaelic Chapel ------- Brewery, Gaelic Chapel,
which is now attended by a congregation of at least 500 persons, and ------- Court House, Post office
the town-house, a neat substantial edifice, with a large hall in the ------- and Commercial
upper storey, and a prison in the lower, and surmounted by a dome ------- BanK.
furnished by a clock, were also two of his gifts to the place. The
town has its Post Office, and a branch of the Commercial Bank
of Scotland.
Ecclesiastical State. - Prior to the Reformation there were no ------- very little information
fewer that six Chapels in the parish, but a low broken wall and a few ------- can be got regarding
green mounds now form their only remains, - even the very names of three ------- these antiquities
of the number have perished. Two of the others were dedicated to St ------- shewn
Duthac and St Bennet, and two fine springs come bubbling out in ------- shewn
the vicinity of the ruins, and bears the names of their respective Saints ------- St. Regulus's Chapel (Remains of)
Of the last and most entire, which is still Known as the chapel of ------- in Name BooK.
St Regulas, it is said that there once belonged to it a valuable historical
record, - the work, probably of some literary monk or hermit, which
at the Reformation was carried away to France by the Priest.
The parish Church is situated in the eastern part of the town ------- Vide Name BooK
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Education. - The parish has its proper parochial school,
furnished with all the legal accommodations. A society school, ------- no such school in
in which Gaelic is taught, has been stationed in the upper part ------- existence at present.
of it for the last quarter of a century. Two other schools have
been opened in town by masters who depend solely on the fees; and ------- Parish and Free Church
a free school, taught on the system of Sheriff Wood, together ------- Schools are the only public sem=
with a female school have been established in it for the last six ------- inares in The Burgh. Vide Name Book
years, by a society of the place. There are one or two other schools
besides.
Extracts from Old Statistical Account not noticed in the New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
Parish of Cromarty, in Gaelic Crom Ba, or Crooked Bay.
I may mention a large rock of considerable height, which is
termed "McFarquhar's Bed". What renders this rock remarkable, is ------- Shewn
the grandeur of an arch, which forms a natural bridge under ------- no name
the rock, admitting the waves of the sea to pass out and in with a
tremendous appearance. A still more remarkable curiosity than
the former, is a cove or cavern, formed in a rock close by the sea, ------- Shewn
having an entrance sufficiently large to admit an ordinary sized
man. From the roof and sides of this cavern, there is a continual drop-
ping of water, some of which falls to the bottom of the cave, but by
far the greater quantity is quickly petrified into a white hard substance
with which the roof and sides of the cavern are covered, and make
a beautiful appearance. This cavern is quite accessible, and is
truly a curious phenomenon.
There is a considerable extent of sea coast on the North and south east ------- Cromarty Bay comprises
sides of the parish; that on the north is flat, and after passing the ------- two small bays viz:-
Sutor Bay about half a mile, there is scarce a rock to be met with on ------- Udale Bay and Nigg Bay
either side of the bay. - There is a strong tide flows in and out between ------- There is no bay known
the Sutors; and it is remarkable, that the sea has made considerable ------- here as Sutor Bay
encroachments on the E. [East] end of the town, and falls in on the West ------- There are two prom=
The Sutors of Cromarty, so generally Known, are two promontories ------- ontories on each side
jutting out into the sea, considerably elevated above its level; the one ------- of the mouth of the Crom
on the N. [North] side of the entrance of the bay, and in the county of Ross, the ------- arty Firth: that on the
other on the S. [South] side in the county and parish of Cromarty. The body ------- north called North Sutor
of water between the Sutors, is about 1 1/2 mile in breadth, and ------- and that on the south
------- South Sutor for vide see
------- Name BooK
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forms the grand entrance to the bay of Cromarty
There was a most commodious Quay built here in the year 1785 partly ------- Designated Harbour
at the expense of Government, and partly that of Mr George Ross late ------- vide name BooK &
proprietor of th estate of Cromarty; it receives vessels of 350 tons burden ------- trace. There are two ferries in connection with
and furnishes a smooth landing place for the ferry boat, in the most ------- the town, one called after it, the other is named
boisterous weather ------- InverbreacKie Ferry.
Antiquities. - Among these is to be mentioned the old castle of Cromarty ------- vide name Book
which stood hard by where the present house was built, but came nearer to
the slope of the bank: it was pulled down by the late proprietor in the
year 1772; and several urns were dug out of the bank, immediately around
the castle, composed of earthen ware; there were also several coffins of ------- vide description of the old castle.
stone. The urns were placed in flags of stone, which formed a square
around them, and a flag covered them; when the labourers touched these
urns, they immediately mouldered away, nor was it possible to get up
one of them entire: some small parts of the bones, which were not reduced
to ashes, had the appearance of having been burnt, by which means they
were preserved from mouldering. The coffins of stone contained skeletons,
some of which wanted the head: others having it, were of a very uncom-
mon size, measuring seven feet in length. On a bank, to the east of
Cromarty House, there stands the remains of a place of worship,
called St Regulus's Chapel, probably it was the family chapel of ------- vide name BooK
the Urquharts. About 3 miles to the S. [South] of this place, there is a very
distinct appearance of a camp in the figure of an oblong square ------- no authentic information could be got regarding
supposed to have been a Danish Camp. At one corner of it, there is ------- this antiquity - vide name BooK.
the appearance of a number of graves, which makes it probable that
many must have fallen in some attack upon it. It is generally conjec-
tured that the Danes were wont to land at this place, and that the
inhabitants of the country met them in a large moor, called Mullbuy, ------- Written Mullbuie
where they often fought, as graves are to be traced distinctly, for several
miles, in different parts of it, About a mile from the encampment there,
there is a very large collection of round stones, and hard by it a smaller ------- one of these Cairns
one; some of the stones of great size, which must have cost great labour ------- shewn, and also
in gathering it. It is beyond a doubt, that these stones were collected ------- site of the other,
by the people, after battles fought in the moor, in order to cover the graves ------- The Tumuli cannot be seen at present as the
of ------- ground upon which they were is now thickly planted
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of their heroes and chief captains, and to stand as monuments
upon the ground where they lay; what serves to confirm this account ------- shewn
is, Stone Coffins have been found on the spot, containing the bones of such
heroes.
The information in Fullarton's Gazetteer is all contained in
the foregoing extracts.
In replying to Remarks on Antiquities &c. in the parish
the Superintendent of Examiners will supply all the local
information he can obtain and state what steps he has
taken to obtain such information
Signed,
C. W. Wilson
Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Sir
In collecting information
regarding the Antiquitie's
in this Ph [Parish] I called upon
the Revd [Reverend] Mr Russel. Manse
Cromarty, and other Gentlemen to whom I
was referred for information
and from the information
which I received from
them I inserted the
different objects of
Antiquity on Plans
& Described them
generally.
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INDEX to the Parish and Burgh of Cromarty
Names of Objects -- Page
Admiral Napier Hotel -- 10
Allan Street -- 29
Allerton -- 43
Ardeville -- 64
Bannans -- 65
Bank Street -- 25
Barkly Lane -- 30
Black Isle -- 72
Blackstan -- 71
Blue Head -- 47
Brewery (Disused) -- 34
Brewery Place -- 16
Brick Street -- 30
Cairn Site of -- 67
Caledonian Bank -- 6
Castle (Site of) -- 20
Causeway -- 15
Chapel Brae -- 15
Charlie's Cave -- 46
Church -- 20
Church Street -- 11
Clach Mhallaichte -- 14
Coalheugh Well -- 13
Coast Guard Watchhouse -- 31
Colony -- 67
Commercial Bank -- 23
Commercial -- 23
Court House -- 17
Craighouse -- 65
Cromarty (Ph) -- 2
Cromarty(Parliamentary & Municipal Burgh) -- 1
Cromarty (Town) -- 5
Cromarty Bay -- 8
Cromarty Ferry -- 7
Cromarty Firth -- 8
Cromarty House -- 13
Cromarty Hotel -- 2
Cromarty Mains -- 4
Cross -- 17
Davidston -- 64
Davidston Burn -- 39
Den Burn of Raddery -- 60
Denny Road -- 29
Dowcate Cave - 49
Drooping Cave -- 45
Duke Street -- 25
Ethie Burn -- 66
Factory Buildings -- 32
Factory Lane -- 29
Farness -- 63
Farmers Cottage -- 57
Fiddler's Well -- 45
Fish Lane -- 16
Forsyth Street -- 30
Fort -- 41
Fort -- 42
Fort -- 53
Free Church -- 24
Free Church Manse -- 24
Free Church School -- 24
Glebe -- 34
Gaelic Chapel -- 19
George Street -- 26
Gallow Hill -- 14
Gipsie's Cave -- 58
Glenurquhart -- 70
Gordon's Lane -- 16
Gordonsmill Burn -- 59
Grey Cairn -- 70
Grove Cottage -- 13
Harbour -- 7
Heigh Den -- 43
High Street -- 28
Hugh Miller's Birthplace -- 6
Hugh Miller's Monument -- 18
Hugh Miller Place -- 22
Inverbreakie Ferry -- 32
Lighthouse -- 31
Links -- 27
Links Terrace -- 28
Little Rock -- 27
Lookout -- 49
McFarquhar's Bed -- 55
McFarquhar's Cave -- 52
Manse -- 22
Manse Lane -- 12
Marine Terrace -- 26
Marquis's Cave -- 51
Miller Road -- 15
Moray Firth -- 54
Morial's Den -- 9
Muirton -- 64
Mullbuie -- 69
Navity -- 54
Newton -- 4
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Names of Objects -- Page
Oswald Lane -- 12
Peddieston -- 63
Post Office -- 28
Red Burn -- 3
Red Burn -- 38
Red Nose -- 48
Rifle Range -- 33
Robertson's Lodge (Freemasons) -- 23
Rosefarm -- 43
Rosenberg -- 10
Rose Lane -- 11
Rosemarkie Burn -- 72
Ross Street -- 29
Samuel's Well -- 9
Saw Mill -- 59
St. Bennet's Chapel -- 56
St. Bennet's Well -- 56
St. Regulus's Chapel -- 21
School -- 22
Sea Bank -- 26
Shoremill -- 40
Shore Street -- 12
Site of Battle -- 68
Sutors of Cromarty -- 47
Strath Burn -- 66
Sutors Stacks -- 46
Udale -- 61
Udale Bay -- 37
Udale Burn -- 57
Victoria Place -- 25
Volunteers' Battery -- 27
Well Lane -- 11
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