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EDDERTON [parish] |
Edderton |
Rev. [Reverend] Ewen McEwen Parish Minister
Philip's County Atlas.
Valuation Roll. |
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This parish is in the Presbytery of Tain and synod of Ross. Patron the Duchess of Sutherland. It is bounded on the North by the Dornoch Firth; on the East by the Parish of Tain; on the S.E [South East] by the parish of Logie Easter; on the South by the Parishes of Kilmuir Easter and Rosskeen; on the West by the Parish of Kincardine. The parish church is situated in the East part of the parish in the village of Carriblair. There are no detached portions of any other Parish within the limits of the Parish; neither is there any portion of this parish in any other. It contains about [blank] statute acres and is partly available for cultivation. |
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WESTER FEARN POINT |
Wester Fearn Point |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Daniel Forbes F. C [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Euan Maceuan
Mr. John Scobie Fearn |
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A large flat point of land extending into the Dornoch Firth about ½ mile N. [North] of Fearn Cottage. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 6
Parish of Edderton -- County of Ross
[signed] E. Martin Sapper
R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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FEARN COTTAGE |
Fearn Cottage |
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A good substantial house with offices and outbuildings attached, situated |
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WESTER FEARN |
Wester Fearn |
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A good substantial farm house with office's and outbuildings attached, situated about 20 chains N.W. [North West] of Fearn Cottage. |
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Parish of Edderton -- County of Ross
Sheet 27 Plan 6
Gruagach [crossed out] (See description on Sheet 27 - Plan 10)
Mid Fearn [crossed out]
[signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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CAIRN [Rudha nan Sgarbh] |
Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes Edderton
Revd. [Reverend] J Joass. Golspie
John McLeod Edderton |
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An ancient cairn situate on a wooded knoll on the west side of Rudha nan Sgarbh, it is of similar origin to the other cairns mentioned in the parish |
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DORNOCH FIRTH |
Dornoch Firth or Frith |
Map of Scotland
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes, Edderton
Statistical Account |
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Runs along the whole of the Northern Coast of the Parish and after passing Bonar Bridge is commonly termed the "Kyle of Sutherland" The navigation is quite safe for vessels not exceeding 100 tons burden. |
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Parish of Edderton -- Co. [County] of Ross
27 - 8
[signed] J Dougherty
Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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FEARN LODGE |
Fearn Lodge |
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A large shooting lodge situated at Mid Fearn about 1 1/4 mile N.W. [North West] of Easter Fearn |
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WESTER FEARN BURN |
Wester Fearn Burn |
Local Custom |
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A large mountain stream flowing N.E. [North East] past Fearn Cottage into the Dornoch Firth. Sig: [Signification] the [blank]
Local custom uses "Wester Fearn Burn" probably on account of the adjoining Burn being Called "Easter Fearn" |
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Sheet 27 Plan 10
Parish of Edderton -- County of Ross.
Mid Fearn [crossed out]
Easter Fearn Burn [crossed out] On Sheet 27. Plan 11 (Described on 27-11)
[Page signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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CNOC A' CHLACHAIN |
Cnoc a' Chlachain |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Daniel Forbes F.C [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ewen Macewen
Mr John Scobie Fearn |
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A Hill partly planted with fir, situated at Easter Fearn. Sig:- [Signification] the Hill of the churchyard or the place of worship. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 10
Parish of Edderton -- County of Ross
Cnoc lagan [Crossed out]
[signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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EASTER FEARN |
Easter Fearn |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Euen Maceuen
Mr John Scobie Fearn |
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A large farm stead situated about 4 Chains S. [South] of the County Road between Tain & Bonar 10 miles from Tain & 5 from Bonar. The property of Alexander Matheson M. P. [Member of Parliament] "Fearn" means the Alder Tree. |
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EASTER FEARN BURN |
Easter Fearn Burn |
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A large mountain stream flowing N.E. [North East] past Easter Fearn, into the Dornoch Firth. |
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COILLE MHÒR |
Coille mhòr |
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There once existed an extensive wood of oaK and birch which extended from the Top of Struie Hill to the shore; tradition relates that the whole was purchased early in the 17th Century by two Brothers over [continued on page 10] |
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Sheet 27 Plan 11 -- Parish of Edderton -- County Ross.
[signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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COILLE MHÒR |
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[continued from page 9] Brothers from England who got it cut down & manufactured into Charcoal, the place still retains the name of Coillemore or Meikle Wood, and is now covered with brushwood & birch to a considerable extent. Sign [Signification] "large wood". |
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EASTER FEARN POINT |
Easter Fearn Point |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Euen Maceuen
Mr John Scobie Fearn |
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A large point of land with a small landing or Jetty for small fishing boats. Situated about 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Easter Fearn. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 11 -- Parish of Edderton -- County Ross.
[signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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DUN-FAIRE-LOSGAIDH (Site of) |
Dun-faire-losgaidh (Site of)
Dun-Alliscaig, or Dun-fair-loisgeadh |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Euan Maceuen
Mr John Scobie Fearn
Statistical Account |
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Dun-faire-losgaidh or the "beacon watch tower" This interesting specimen of a Teutonic Fortress was entirely destroyed about 1818 by the materials of which it consisted being used for building dikes and farm houses at Easter Fearn so that scarcely a vestige is now to be seen. It was situated on the side of the County Road between Tain & Bonar 1/4 mile E. [East] of Easter Fearn. |
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BROUGH [Dun-faire-losgaidh] |
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Archaeologia Scotica vol. [volume] 5. p. [page] 1 p. [page] 192 |
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STONE COFFIN & AN URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1852 [Requill] |
Stone Coffin and an Urn found here A.D. 1852 |
David McKenzie, Rathmore
George McKenzie, Requill
Robert McKay. Lechanich |
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On a peice of rough ground on the northside of the farmsteading of Requill, were found a stone Coffin and an Urn the latter on being exposed crumbled to peices. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 11
Parish of Edderton -- County of Ross.
[signed] E. Martin
Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [W of Lechanich] |
Cairn (Remains of) |
David McKenzie, Rathmore
Robert McKay Lechanich
George McKenzie, Requill |
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The remains of this cairn, which appears to have been of considerable size, are situated on a small knoll, on the west side of the farm of Lechanich, I could get no information respecting it, |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [E of Lechanich] |
Cairn (Remains of) |
David McKenzie
Robert McKay |
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Situate on a small knoll on the east side of the farm of Lechanich, It does not seem to have been so large as the above mentioned, Alexander Ross Raanich, informs me that in the year 1839, Human Remains were found in this Cairn, |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1839 [Cairn, Lechanich] |
Human Remains found here A.D. 1839. |
Alexander Ross. Raanich |
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Alexander Ross Raanich, informs me that in the year 1839, Human Remains were found in this Cairn, These are supposed to be of similar origin to the one on Edderton Hill, the one on "Rudha nan Sqarbh", The one at the foot of "Struie" & Càrn nan Cat" on the Boundary |
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(Signed) E Clyne
Corpl RE. [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [Ardvanie] |
Cairn (Remains of) |
Mr W. Alexander Edderton
Mr D. McDonald Edderton
Mr J. McLeod Carpenter |
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The remains of a Sepulchral Cairn about 4 feet in height and 30 feet in circumference, |
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TUMULUS (Site of) [Ardvanie] |
Tumulus |
Rev [Reverend] Mr Joass |
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During the formation of the Railway near Ardvanie the line passed through a group of tumuli one of these tumuli apparently the same size as the others was in the line of works & had to be cleared away it was found to be surrounded by a narrow ditch 3 ft deep filled in with black earth, In this ditch were found the fragments of an Urn, In the centre of the tumulus lay a Cist 4 feet long 3 feet broad and 15 inches deep, It contained black mould & sand with bits of burnt bone at the bottom, also the point of a Bronze blade and a bead of blue glass bearing three volutes inwrought in yellow enamel, These are now in the Antiquities Museum in Edinburgh, Such beads are Known as Clachan - Nathaireach by the Highlanders and are used as charms for the care of sick cattle. Description given by Rev. [Reverend] Mr Joass. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE A.D. 1856. IT CONTAINED BLACK MOULD AND SAND, BURNT BONES, THE POINT OF A BRONZE BLADE AND A VOLUTED GLASS BEAD. THE TUMULUS WAS SURROUNDED BY A DITCH IN WHICH WERE FOUND FRAGMENTS OF AN URN [Tumulus, Ardvanie] |
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During the formation of the Railway near Ardvanie the line passed through a group of tumuli one of these tumuli apparently the same size as the others was in the line of works & had to be cleared away it was found to be surrounded by a narrow ditch 3 ft deep filled in with black earth, In this ditch were found the fragments of an Urn, In the centre of the tumulus lay a Cist 4 feet long 3 feet broad and 15 inches deep, It contained black mould & sand with bits of burnt bone at the bottom, also the point of a Bronze blade and a bead of blue glass bearing three volutes inwrought in yellow enamel, These are now in the Antiquities Museum in Edinburgh, Such beads are Known as Clachan - Nathaireach by the Highlanders and are used as charms for the care of sick cattle. Description given by Rev. [Reverend] Mr Joass. |
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Co [County] Ross -- Parish of Edderton
[signed]
W. Sillifant Lce. Corp R.E [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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ARDVANIE |
Ardvanie |
David Findlay Tenant
David MacKenzie Ground Officer
John MacLeod Edderton |
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A Crofters dwelling in good repair the property of Sir Charles A. W. Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagowan |
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CNOC NAN CNAIMHSEAG |
Cnoc nan Cnaimhseag |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwan
David Mackenzie Ground Officer
John MacLeod Edderton |
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"Hillock of the Cranberries" A small hill feature little south of Coire Mòr |
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COIRE MÒR |
Coire Mòr |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwan
David Mackenzie Ground Officer
John MacLeod Edderton |
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"Big Hollow" A large hollow little south of Chreag Chruinn the property of Sir Charles A.W. Ross of Balnagowan |
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Parish of Edderton
Co. [County] Ross Parish of Edderton |
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CADH' IOSAL |
Cadh' Iosal |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr. W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr. W Alexander. Edderton |
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"Low Bray" Applied to a hill feature about half a mile South West of Suidheachan na Bain Tighearn. Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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SUIDHEACHAN NA BAINTIGHEARNA |
Suidheachan na Baintighearna |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr. W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr. W Alexander. Edderton |
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"The lady's seat"
A hill feature one of the most prominent on Struie Hill situated a little north West of Creag nan Aighean Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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COIR' AN TUIRC |
Ciore an Tuirc |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr. W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr. W Alexander. Edderton |
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"Boars' Corry" A mountain feature situated immediately south of Creag nan Aighean Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton |
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CREAG NAN AIGHEAN |
Creag non Aighean |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander Edderton |
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"Rock of the Hinds" A very prominent rocky feature on Struie Hill, about a quarter of a mile South West of Chreag Chruinn On the property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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CREAG CHRUINN |
Creag Chruinn |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander Edderton |
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Round Rock A rocky feature situated over a quarter of a mile north East of Coire an Tuirc On the property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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ALLT COIR' AN TUIRC |
Allt Coir' and Tuirc |
Revd. [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander Edderton |
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"Burn of the Boars Corry" A mountain stream rising in Coire an Tuirc & flowing in a northerly direction to its Confluence with Lochvie Burn |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[signed] Hugh Sutherland c/a [civilian assistant] |
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STRUIE HILL |
Struie Hill
Struie Hill
Struie Hill |
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
David Findlay, Ardranie
John MacLeod, Carpenter
Extract Statistical Account |
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A large hill to the west of the parish. Supposed to derive its name from "Struidh" (wasting or unproductive) which is just the character of the soil. it is upwards of 1000 feet high. It is easily accessible from the public road & is frequently ascended for a view, & from a pinnacle on the top called the "Ladies' Seat" considerable portions of nine counties are within the range of an ordinary telescope The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 12.
Parish of Edderton
County Ross
[signed] J Gossip c.a. [civilian assistant] |
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DOUNIEHILL |
Douniehill
Douniehill
Douniehill |
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
David Findlay, Ardvanie
John MacLeod,, Carpenter
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass |
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Dunie Hill applies to four small crofts, in good repair, it is situated about 1/2 mile west of Dunie. The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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COILEMORE |
Coilemore
Coilemore
Coilemore |
David Mackenzie Ground Officer
David Findlay, Ardvanie
John MacLeod, Carpenter |
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A small croft thatched, and in bad repair situated near to the County road about a mile west of Dunie, The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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Sheet 27.12
Parish of Edderton
County Ross |
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DOUNIE HILL |
Dounie Hill |
Mr D McKenzie Craigroy
Mr M Alexander Edderton
Mr W McDonald |
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A small hill feature Situated a little to the west of Dounie Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] |
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CREAG AN FHITHICH |
Creag an Fhithich |
Mr D McKenzie Craigroy
Mr M Alexander Edderton
Mr W McDonald |
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"Raven's Rock" A rocky feature on Struie Hill Situated a a little north of Cnoc nan Gnaiseag. On the property of Sir Charles Ross. Bart [Baronet] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
Cnoc nan Gnaiseag [Crossed out] |
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CNOC NAN ORDUIGHEAN |
Cnoc nan Orduighean |
Revd [Reverend] E McEwan Edderton
Mr. Alexander Edderton
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy |
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"Knoll of the Ordinances" A small Knoll situated a little South of Cnoc nan Gnaiseag Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[signed] Hugh Sutherland
Creag Chruinn [Crossed out] |
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ALLT A' CHRAGAIN |
Allt a' Chragain |
Andrew Rose, Farmer Craggan
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes, Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton |
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The "little rock burn" rises on Struie Hill and flows in a Southerly direction to its confluence with Lochvie Burn. |
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CRAGGAN |
Craggan |
Andrew Rose, Farmer Craggan
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes, Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton |
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"little rock" applied to a farm and house on the West side of Allt Chraggan near its confluence with Lochvie Burn. Property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Parish of Edderton
Co. [County] Ross
27-16
[signed] P Dougherty Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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GARBAD WOOD |
Garbad Wood |
Andrew Rose, Farmer
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton |
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An extensive fir plantation but partly cut down in centre and North Side, Situate about a mile west of Edderton Ry. [Railway] Station, between the burns Craigroy & Lochvie. Property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross, Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown |
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GARBAD |
Garbad |
Andrew Rose, Farmer
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton |
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Applied to a farm, house and outbuildings on the North Side of Garbad Wood |
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CNOC LEDDIE |
Cnoc Leddie |
Colin Ross, near Craggan
Robert McKay, Lecanich
David Ross, Little Dallas. |
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A knoll, situate on the north-side of farmsteading of the same name, It was named after a Lady Ross and was originally called "Cnoc Lady". |
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Parish of Edderton
Co. [County] Ross
[signed] P Dougherty Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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LECHANICH |
Lechanich |
Robert MacKay, Occupier
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes. Edderton
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McEwan Edderton |
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Generally a "long stretch of the side of a hill" it is applied to two farms on the side of Struie Hill, adjoining 'Requill' Property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross, Balnagown |
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Parish of Edderton
Co. [County] Ross
27.16
Requill [Crossed out]
[signed] P Dougherty Sap. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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EASTER ROSS |
Easter Ross |
Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland. |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [Cnoc Leddie] |
Cairn (Remains of) |
Colin Ross. near Craggan
Robert McKay. Lechanich
David Ross. Little Dallas |
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On the summit of "Cnoc Leddie. are the remains of a large Cairn, The stones have been nearly all removed for building purposes. I could not learn whether there was anything in it or not. |
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HUT CIRCLE (Pictish) [Cnoc Leddie] |
Hut Circle (Pictish) |
Colin Ross. near Craggan
Robert McKay. Lechanich
David Ross. Little Dallas |
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On the east side of the cairn and on the shoulder of "Cnoc Leddie" there is a Hut Circle which seems to have been connected with the Cairn. |
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Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
[Signed] E. Clyne. Corpl. RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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CNOCLEDDIE |
Cnocleddie |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewan
Mr David Mackenzie (ground officer) |
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A small farm house with offices attached, situated about 12 Chains W. [West] of Poll-a-gharrie. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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RATHMORE |
Rathmore |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewan
Mr David Mackenzie (ground officer) |
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A good farm house with offices and outbuildings attached, situated about 3/4 mile W. [West] of Meikle Da'an. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown |
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POLLAGHARRIE |
Pollagharrie |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewan
Mr David Mackenzie (ground officer) |
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A farm house with office's and outbuildings attached, situated about 1/4 mile N. [North] of Rath-more. The property of W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Sheet 27 Plan 16
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
[Signed] E Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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MEIKLE DAAN |
Meikle Daan |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Tenant |
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A good substantial farm house with offices attached, situated about 1 1/2 Mile, S.W. [South West] of Balblair. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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CRAIGROY BURN |
Craigroy Burn |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Tenant |
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A large stream flowing N. [North] past Craigroy, Craigruadh, which Signifies the Red Rock. |
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ALLT A' CHLACHAIN |
Allt a' chlachain
Allt a' Clachain |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Tenant |
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A large mountain stream flowing Eastward into Craigroy Burn, about 7 Chains S.W. [South West] of Meikle Da'an. (Allt-a-chlachan, signifies the burn of the stepping-stones or place of worship.) |
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Sheet 27 Plan 16
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Craigroy Burn Written of Sheet 28-13
Allt a'Chlachain Wriitten on Sheet 40.4
[Signed] E Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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RUDHA NAN SGARBH |
Rudha nan Sgarbh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes. Edderton
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McEwan. Edderton
John Macleod Edderton |
028 |
The "Cormorant's point" Situate about 1 1/4 miles North of Edderton Railway Station, and is the most prominent point in the Parish on the Dornoch Firth. It was formerly a large fir wood, but is almost cut down now. The property Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagowan |
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Parish of Edderton
Co. [County] Ross
Sheet 28.5
[Signed] P. Dougherty Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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HIGHLAND RAILWAY |
Highland Railway
Highland Railway
Highland Railway |
Mr. J. Forsyth, factor, Balnagown
Mr. J. Douglas, Calrossie Mains,
Mr. D. Ross. Schoolmaster. |
027; 028 |
A single line of railway for passenger & goods traffic, extending from Perth to Helmsdale. |
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HUT CIRCLES [Rudha nan Sgarbh] |
Hut Circles (Pictish)
Hut Circles (Pictish)
Hut Circles (Pictish) |
David Ross Edderton Hill.
Donald Ross. Edderton
Robert McKay Lechanich |
028 |
Three small circular peices of Ground situate on the east side of "Rudha nan Sgarbh" The circumferances are slightly raised & within they are concave, The surface is also greener, than that of the surrounding ground And they are supposed to have been, in someway connected with the large Cairn on this Point. |
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Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
Highland Railway Written on 27.11 & 28.9
(Signed) E. Clyne Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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HILTON |
Hilton |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruikshank Ardmore |
028 |
Two small Cottages, situated about 20 Chains N. [North] of Dounie The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross. Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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ARDMORE CREEK |
Ardmore Creek |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruikshank Ardmore |
028 |
A large Creek about 50 Chains long & 12 Chains broad. Extending south from the Dornoch Firth, about 1/2 mile N. [North] from Ardmore. |
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ARDMORE POINT |
Ardmore Point |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruikshank Ardmore |
028 |
The "great height or point" forming the Eastern Side of Ardmore Creek, about a mile North of Edderton Ry. [Railway] Station on the Dornoch Firth. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 9
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Standing Stone [Cancelled]
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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ARDMORE HARBOUR |
Ardmore Harbour |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes, F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
A sand beach with good anchorage capable of accomodating vessels of 150 tons [burthen], situated about 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Ardmore. |
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CAMBUSCURRIE BAY |
Cambuscurrie Bay |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes, F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028; 041 |
Where a Danish invading fleet once anchored, is now not above a fathom deep at high water. Situated at the East end of the Parish. and East of Carriblair. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 9
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Cartomie Wood [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 28.13.3
Cambuscurrie Bay Written 28.14
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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DOUNIE |
Duine or
Dounie
Dounie |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F. C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Balnagown Estate Plan
Local Custom |
028 |
A good substantial farmhouse with offices & outbuildings attached, situated about 3/4 mile N.W. [North West] from Ardmore. The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross. Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. The Gaelic of this name is (Duine) which signifies a round hill, or round tower. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 9.
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Allt Coire an Tuirc [Crossed out] described in Sheet 27.12.5
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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ARDMORE |
Ardmore |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F. C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruikshank Tenant |
028 |
A good substantial Farm house with offices & outbuildings attached situated about 1 1/4 mile north of the Established Church. The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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LOCHVIE BURN |
Lochvie Burn |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F. C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruikshank |
028 |
A large mountain stream rising at the west end of Struie Hill, & flowing N.E. [North East] into Craigroy Burn, about 7 Chains from the head of Ardmore Creek. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 9.
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Craigroy Burn [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 27.16.6
Lochvie Burn Written on sheet 27.16
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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REQUILL |
Requill |
Mr. McKenzie, Requill
Mr. Alexander, Edderton
Mr McKenzie Craigroy |
027; 028 |
Applied to a few Crofters dwellings, situate a little to the West of Little Dallas, property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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LITTLE DALLAS |
Little Dallas |
Mr. McKenzie, Requill
Mr. Alexander, Edderton
Mr McKenzie Craigroy |
028 |
Applied to two Crofters dwellings situate about 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Craigroy property of Sir Charles Ross. Bart. [Baronet] |
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CRAIGROY BRIDGE |
Craigroy Bridge (County) |
Mr. McKenzie, Requill
Mr. Alexander, Edderton
Mr McKenzie Craigroy |
028 |
A small bridge on Craigroy Bank near Craigroy. |
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CRAIGROY |
Craigroy |
Mr. McKenzie, Requill
Mr. Alexander, Edderton
Mr McKenzie Craigroy |
028 |
Applied to a small Farmsteading with Offices &c attached situate a little to the East of Balblair Distillery property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] |
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Ross-shire
Parish of Edderton |
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EDDERTON [Village] |
Edderton |
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Mr. P. McDonald |
028 |
"Parish Village" A few Crofters dwelling houses the Parish Church, Post Office & Smithy It is situated at the S.W. [South West] end of Carriblair & North of the road leading from Bonar to Tain |
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CARRIBLAIR |
Carriblair |
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Mr. P. McDonald |
028 |
This name is applied to a small district East of Balblair Distillery It comprises the Village of Edderton Manse, a Female school & a few laborers dwelling houses. " A number of rude stones & Cairns in the plain of Carriblair are said to point out the place were a prince of Denmark & his followers are interred" The Imperial Gazeteer of Scotland |
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Ross-shire
Parish of Edderton |
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SCHOOL [Parish, Edderton] |
School |
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton
Mr. McKenzie, Rhaemore
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy |
028 |
"Parish School", A very neat building slated and in good repair with teacher's dwelling attached situated about two hundred yards North of the Post Office, The salary is made up by the school fees and a donation from the proprietor the average attendance is 40 Mr. William Alexander is Teacher. The ordinary branches of education are taught & it is attended by both sexes. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Cartomie Wood] |
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton
Mr. McKenzie, Rhaemore
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy |
028 |
Situated a little to the N.E. [North East] of the Parish School in Cartomie Wood. There are six huge boulders still remaining The Diameter is 36 feet - And the interior was found at 6 inches below paved with round stones, in the Centre a short Cist was found Containing fragments of an Urn, pieces of burnt bone, human teeth, & bits of Charcoal. It was opened in 1866. |
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STONE CIST CONTAINING FRAGMENTS OF AN URN, BURNT BONES, HUMAN TEETH, & BITS OF CHARCOAL FOUND HERE A.D. 1866 [Stone Circle, Cartomie Wood] |
Stone Cist containing fragments of an Urn, Burnt Bones, Human Teeth, & bits of Charcoal found here AD. 1866 |
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton
Mr. McKenzie, Rhaemore
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy |
028 |
Situated a little to the N.E. [North East] of the Parish School in Cartomie Wood. There are six huge boulders still remaining The Diameter is 36 feet - And the interior was found at 6 inches below paved with round stones, in the Centre a short Cist was found Containing fragments of an Urn, pieces of burnt bone, human teeth, & bits of Charcoal. It was opened in 1866. |
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Ross-shire
Parish of Edderton |
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CARTOMIE WOOD |
Cartomie Wood |
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy |
028 |
Applied to a fir Wood extending from Carriblair in a northerly direction to the sea Property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart. [Baronet] |
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CLACH CHAIRIDH (Sculptured Stone) |
Clach Chairidh (Sculpured Stone) |
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr. D. McKenzie, Craigroy
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass. |
028 |
A large Obelisk situated a little to the North of the Parish School This Stone is about 12 feet high & has two circles a fish sculpured on it This Stone is known by the name of "Clach Chairidh" (or the burial Stone) |
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Ross-shire
Parish of Edderton |
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EDDERTON STATION |
Edderton Station |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Golspie
Mr W Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Craigroy |
028 |
A very neat building with Stationmasters accomodation attached situated about three hundred yards north of the parish School. Property of the Highland Railway Compy. [Company] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
Stone Cist [Crossed out]
Garbad Wood [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 27.16. 3&6 |
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BALLEIGH WOOD |
Balleigh Wood |
Mr W Alexander Edderton
Mr D McKenzie Craigroy
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore |
028 |
A Fir Wood situated about half a mile south of Little Dallas & to the east of Balleigh Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] |
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BALBLAIR DISTILLERY |
Balblair Distillery |
Mr W Alexander Edderton
Mr D McKenzie Craigroy
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore |
028 |
A small distillery with offices &c attached situated about a hundred yards west of the Post Office - There are 16000 gallons Whisky distilled yearly Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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TORRAN DUBH |
Torran Dubh |
Mr W Alexander Edderton
Mr D McKenzie Craigroy
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore |
028 |
"Black Knoll" A small, feature in an arable field situated about two hundred yards south of the 5th Mile stone from Tain (on the Tain & Bonar road) |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[Signed] Hugh Sutherland c/a [civilian assistant] |
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THREE STONE CISTS FOUND HERE A.D. 1866. ONE CONTAINED AN URN; A SECOND GRAVEL AND SAND, BURNT BONES, HUMAN TEETH & PART OF A BRONZE PIN: A THIRD AN URN AND A CUP [Torran Dubh] |
Three Stone Cists found here A.D 1866. One contained an Urn; A second Gravel & Sand, Burnt Bones, Human Teeth & part of a Bronze Pin; a third an Urn & a Cup. |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass. Golspie.
Mr McKenzie. Craigrow.
Mr. W. Alexander. Edderton. |
028 |
In Feby [February] 1866. W. S. Duff Esqr. Edderton Ho [House] discovered an urn in a small cist on the southward slope of a Knoll named Torran dubh on south side of public road about 5th Milestone from Tain. 12 feet north on the top of the Torran dubh another Cist was found 3 feet under the surface and covered with two large sandstone slabs one over the other. The Cist was 4 ft 6 inches long, 33 in. wide at one end and 18 in. at the other and 12 Inches? deep. It was filled with gravel and sand in which were found bits of burnt bone, human teeth and part of a bronze pin. 12 ft west from this in a small cist near the surface another urn was found ornamented on lip and shoulder with chevron pattern. This urn is now at Balnagowan. A sandstone slab 2 in. thick and 1 ft. square lay near. on one side of it a cup had been picked out 1/2 in. deep and 1 1/2 in. diameter Description by Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Golspie |
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Edderton Parish
Ross-shire |
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TUMULUS (Site of) [Edderton Manse] |
Tumulus (Site of)
Six Stone Cists found here A.D 1866. One had been previously opened; A second contained fragments of an Urn, & Burnt Bones; A third Flint Arrowheads, Charcoal & Blackened Grain; A fourth Burnt Bones, Human Teeth, Thumb Flint or Scraper, & Blackened Grain; A fifth Fine Sand Burnt Bones, & Charcoal; And a Sixth an Urn & a Human Skeleton |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie.
Mr. McKenzie, Craigrow.
Mr W. Alexander, Edderton |
028 |
About a quarter of a mile South East of the Manse there was a tumulus about 24 feet in diameter and 5 feet high. It had been often ploughed over. When explored it was found to contain 6 Cists, varying in length from 3 feet to 18 inches. One of these had been previously opened. of the rest one contained burnt bones and pieces of an urn. Another an entire urn with chevron and straight lined pattern alternately, from top to bottom, also the skeleton of an aged person of small stature with broad flattish scull. In another were found a rude flint Arrowhead, some charcoal and blackened grain. The next gave burnt bones and human teeth a thumb flint or scraper and blackened grain. The last was filled with fine sand and contained small fragments of burnt bone & charcoal. This group of Cists was very curious as shewing proof of burial by burning and otherwise in the the same tumulus. Description by Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Golspie |
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Six STONE CISTS found here A.D. 1866 [Tumulus, Edderton Manse] |
Six Stone Cists found here A.D 1866. One had been previously opened; a second contained fragments of an Urn, & Burnt Bones; a third Flint Arrowheads, Charcoal & Blackened Grain; A fourth Burnt Bones, Human Teeth, Thumb Flint or Scraper, & Blackened Grain; A fifth Fine Sand Burnt Bones, & Charcoal; And a Sixth an Urn & a Human Skeleton |
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie.
Mr McKenzie, Craigrow.
Mr. W. Alexander, Edderton |
028 |
About a quarter of a mile South East of the Manse there was a tumulus about 24 feet in diameter and 5 feet high. It had been often ploughed over. When explored it was found to contain 6 Cists, varying in length from 3 feet to 18 inches. One of these had been previously opened. of the rest one contained burnt bones and pieces of an urn. Another an entire urn with chevron and straight lined pattern alternately, from top to bottom, also the skeleton of an aged person of small stature with broad flattish scull. In another were found a rude flint Arrowhead, some charcoal and blackened grain. The next gave burnt bones and human teeth a thumb flint or scraper and blackened grain. The last was filled with fine sand and contained small fragments of burnt bone & charcoal. This group of Cists was very curious as shewing proof of burial by burning and otherwise in the the same tumulus. Description by Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Golspie |
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Edderton Parish
Ross-shire |
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POST OFFICE [Edderton] |
Post Office |
Mr. W Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Miss M. Ross. Post Mistress |
028 |
A small building thatched and in good repair situated about two hundred Yards south of the Parish School. Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] Post Mistress Miss Margaret Ross, |
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CHURCH |
Church |
Mr. W Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Miss M. Ross. Post Mistress |
028 |
Parish Church built in the Year 1842. & made to accomodate sittings for 600 it is situated about 150 Yards East of the Post Office. Minister Revd. [Reverend] Ewen McEwan |
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SMITHY [Edderton] |
Smithy |
Mr. W Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Miss M. Ross. Post Mistress |
028 |
A small building slated & in good repair with dwelling house &c attached situated a little south of the Parish Church. |
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BALLEIGH |
Balleigh |
Mr. W Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Miss M. Ross. Post Mistress |
028 |
Applied to some Crofters' dwellings situated a little to the South of the Post Office Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton |
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SCHOOL [female, Edder on] |
School |
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Mrs. Munro Teacher |
028 |
A school for females situated about two hundred Yards East of the Parish School, All Kinds of sewing & Knitting are taught. The salary is made up by a donation from the Proprietor & the fees. Average attendance 10. |
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MANSE |
Manse |
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Mrs. Munro Teacher |
028 |
The Manse of Edderton (in Connection with the Parish Church) A very neat dwelling house slated and in good repair situated about two hundred Yards north of the Smithy |
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LIDSTON COTTAGE |
Lidston Cottage |
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Mr. McKenzie Rhaemore
Mrs. Munro Teacher |
028 |
A small shooting lodge. slated & in good repair, with gameKeeper's residence & offices attached, situated about a quarter of a mile to the south of the Post Office Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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Co [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[Signed] Hugh Sutherland c/a [civilian assistant] |
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EDDERTON [farm] |
Edderton] |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ewen Macewen
Mr George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
A good substantial farm house with offices & outbuildings attached, situated about 1/2 mile E. [East] of Established Church. The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross. Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 14
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
Cambuscurrie Bay [Crossed out]
Edderton Burn [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 41.1.3
Dridaig Burn [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 41 plan 1 Trace 3
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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FREE CHURCH [Edderton] |
Free Church |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
It was originally the old parish Church. it was built in 1743, it contains about 500 sittings, The average attendance about 200, situated on the County Road between Tain & Bonar, 4 1/2 ms [miles] from Tain & 10 1/2 ms [miles] from Bonar |
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STANDING STONE (Sculptured [Edderton] |
Sculptured Stone (Antiquity) |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
A large gravestone with a warrior on horse back in the lower compartment & a large Cross engraved above it; on the west side there are a number of curious Circles and hieroglyphics arranged in an indiscribable manner, it is situated in the Free Church grave yard about 80 links from the south side of the Church. |
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Sheet 28 Plan 14
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Edderton] |
Manse |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
A good substantial house with office's attached, belonging to the Free Church, Situated about 6 Chains E. [East] of the Free Church. on the opposite side of Edderton Burn. |
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EDDERTON SANDS |
Edderton Sands |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. George Cruickshank Ardmore |
028 |
A large tract of sand situated between the Parishes of Edderton and Tain |
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Sheet 28 Plan 14
Parish of Edderton.
County of Ross.
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers] |
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TORR SGRIOBHAIDH |
Torr Sgriobhaidh |
Colin Ross, near Craggan
David Ross, Little Dallas
J. Macintosh, Bonar Bridge |
028 |
A small knoll situate in an arable field, on the north west side of Balleigh Wood, Sig [Signification] "the knoll of writing" |
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CAIRN (Site of) [Torr Sgriobhaidh] |
Cairn (Site of) |
Colin Ross, near Craggan
David Ross, Little Dallas
J. Macintosh, Bonar Bridge |
028 |
On the summit of the aforesaid knoll, there was a large Cairn the stones of which have all been removed for building purposes. |
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CAIRNS [Requill] |
Cairns |
Colin Ross, near Craggan
David Ross, Little Dallas
J. Macintosh, Bonar Bridge |
028 |
On the moor, to the south-east of "Requill" are numerous small Cairns, the prevailing opinion respecting them is that there was a battle fought (probably between the Scandinavian & the Picts) at this place. & that these Cairns are the graves of the Slain. |
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Parish of Edderton.
Ross-shire
(Signed) E. Clyne Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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LITTLE DAAN |
Little Daan |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Meikle-Da'an |
040 |
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MEIKLE GLUICH |
Meikle Gluich |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Meikle-Da'an |
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A small farm house with outbuildings attached, situated about 30 Chains of Little Da'an. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Sheet 40 Plan 4
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
Allt a Chalachan [Crossed out] Described in Sheet 27 Plan 16 Trace 6
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LITTLE GLUICH |
Little Gluich |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Meikle Da'an |
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A small farm house with outbuildings attached, situated about 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] of Meikle Gluich. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Torr-nam-broc |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Meikle Da'an |
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A good farm house with offices and outbuildings attached, situated about 28 Chains E. [East] of Little Gluich. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. Sig. [Signification] the badgers hillock. |
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BAILEACHARN |
Baile-a-Charn |
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Daniel Forbes. F.C. [Free Church]
The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ewen Macewen
Mr. William Macpherson Meikle Da'an |
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A small farm house with outbuildings attached, situated about 1/4 mile S.W. [South West] of Torr-nam-broc. Sig. [Signification] the home or farm of the Cairn or heap of stones. The property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. |
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Sheet 40 Plan 4
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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ALLT NA MÈINE |
Allt na Mèine |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Forbes, Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton
Mr. W. Macpherson, Meikle Da'an |
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A large mountain Stream flowing N. [North] till its confluence with Muidh-a-bhlar Burn |
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ALLT MUIDH BHLÀIR |
Allt Muidh'a'Bhlàir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Fraser
Mr. R McLean |
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"Burn of the Muir Churn" a very large mountain stream flowing from the hills in a northerly direction until its confluence with Allt-na-mèine, after which it is called Craigross Burn (from its red rocks) until it enters the Dornoch Firth at Ardmore Creek |
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Sheet 40 Plan 4
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
[Signed] E Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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SLUICUIL |
Sluicuil |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. D. Forbes. Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton
Mr Macpherson Meikle Da'an |
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A "pit in the nook or corner" Applied to two small farms situate between, and at the confluence of Allt-na-maine and Muidh-a-bhlar |
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BLACKPARK |
Blackpark |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. D. Forbes. Edderton
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McEwen Edderton
Mr Macpherson Meikle Da'an |
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A small farm house situate on the west bank of Muidh-a-bhlar Burn, and opposite Sluie-cuil. Property of Sir Charles W.A. Ross. Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown |
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Sheet 40 Plan 4
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross
[Signed] E. Martin Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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HUT CIRCLE [Clashla] |
Hut Circle (Pictish) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie
Mr. McKenzie Rhamore
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton |
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The remains of a Hut Circle about 33 feet in Diameter which has its opening towards the south the remains of this Circle is Composed of a quantity of Small Stones which make a defined Circle generally near the entrance of these Circles occur traces of food refuse and in the interior marks of fire & stone hammers, & flint flakes. |
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Co. [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[Signed] W Sillifant Lce. Corp. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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HUT CIRCLES [Torrnambroc] |
Hut Circles |
David Ross, Little Dallas
Colin Ross, near Craggan
Robert McKay, Lechanich |
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Two "Hut Circles", situate on a piece of moorland about 1/4 of a mile south of the farmsteading of "Torr-nam-Croc" Within a few yards of the above mentioned Circles are some small Cairns, supposed to be the graves of some of an ancient tribe, which at one time inhabited this part of the Country. |
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CAIRNS [Torrnambreac] |
Cairns |
David Ross, Little Dallas
Colin Ross, near Craggan
Robert McKay, Lechanich |
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Within a few yards of the above mentioned Circles are some small cairns, supposed to be the graves of some of an ancient tribe, which at one time inhabited this part of the Country. |
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HUT CIRCLE [Balleigh Wood] |
Hut Circle |
David Ross, Little Dallas
Colin Ross, near Craggan
Robert McKay, Lechanich |
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A "Hut Circle" situate in the west end of Balleigh Wood. In this instance the Circle is composed of large boulders, |
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Parish of Edderton
Ross-shire |
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RHIBREACK |
Rhibreack |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Estate Plan |
041 |
A farmsteading and dwelling house thatched and in good repair the property of Sir Charles A.W. Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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CLASHLIA |
Clashlia |
Estate Plan
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton |
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A Crofters dwelling thatched and in good repair situated little north west of Riebreack the property of Sir Charles A.W Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Balleigh] |
Free Church School |
Mr. D. McDonald
Mr. W. Alexander
Mr J McKenzie |
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Free Church School A school for both sexes with an Average Attendance of 52 the Schoolmaster has the Government Grant and a liberal supply from the Heritor of the Parish. |
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Parish of Edderton |
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INCHINTAURY |
Inchintaury |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Estate Plan |
041 |
A farmsteading and dwelling house thatched and in good repair the property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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ADMIRAL'S FARM |
Admiral's Farm |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Estate Plan |
041 |
Applied to two farmsteadings and dwelling houses in good repair the property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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FLINT ARROWHEADS FOUND HERE A.D. 1851 [Admiral's Farm] |
Arrow-heads found here A.D. 1851 |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton
Estate Plan |
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In 1851 while Mr. A. McPherson of Admirals Farm was ploughing he turned over several Arrow heads (Flint) anout nine Chains north east of the farm-steading. |
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Parish of Edderton
[Signed] W G Sillifant Lce. Corp. R.E [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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EDDERTON MILL (Corn & Barley) |
Edderton Mill (Corn & Barley) |
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander, Edderton |
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A small mill with a dwelling house & croft attached situated about a mile to the south east of the Post Office Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart [Baronet] |
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TOREROY |
Toreroy |
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander, Edderton |
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A small crofter's house situated about a quarter of a mile east of Edderton Mill. Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] |
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DRIDAIG BURN |
Drigaig Burn |
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander, Edderton |
041 |
A small stream rising about a mile south west of Edderton Mill & flowing in a north easterly direction to its Confluence with the sea at Cambuscurry Bay. |
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EDDERTON BURN |
Edderton Burn |
Mr McKenzie Rhaemore
Mr W McKenzie Craigroy
Mr W Alexander Edderton |
041 |
A large mountain stream rising in the Parish of Tain about a mile east from the east end of Bogrow. It flows in a westerly direction for nearly two miles & then in a northerly direction to its Confluence with the sea at Cambiscurry Bay |
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Parish of Edderton
[Signed] Hugh Sutherland c/a [civilian assistant] |
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POORHOUSE [Edderton] |
Poorhouse |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. A. McPherson Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton |
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A neat dwelling thatched and in good repair where a few old people are accommodated at the expence of the parish |
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MILTON |
Milton |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. A. McPherson Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton |
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A crofter dwelling thatched and in good repair situated little west of Bogrow the property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagowan |
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BOGROW |
Bogrow |
Mr. D. McDonald Edderton
Mr. A. McPherson Edderton
Mr. W. Alexander Edderton |
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A group of crofters dwellings thatched and in good repair situated on the west side of Edderton Hill the property of [blank] |
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Co. [County] Ross
Parish of Edderton
[Signed] W. G. Sillifant Lce. Corp. R. E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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Edderton Mains
Edderton Mains
Edderton Mains |
Robert Macintyre, Tenant
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
John Macleod, Carpenter |
041 |
A good substantial Farm house with Office attached, situated about 1/4 mile from the Free Church The property of Arthur Fraser of Calrossie. |
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EDDERTON BRIDGE |
Edderton Bridge (County)
Edderton Bridge (County)
Edderton Bridge (County) |
Robert Macintyre, Edderton Mains
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
John Macleod, Carpenter |
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A well built stone bridge on the county road. situated a few yards from the Free Church. |
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SEAFIELD |
Seafield
Seafield
Seafield |
John Macrae, Tenant
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
John Macleod, Carpenter |
041 |
A small but substantial farm house with Offices attached situated about 1/4 of a mile from the Free Church. The property of Arthur Fraser of Calrossie |
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Sheet 41. Plan 2.
Parish of Edderton
County of Ross.
[Signed] J Gossip c.a. [civilian assistant] |
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EDDERTON HILL |
Edderton Hill
Edderton Hill
Edderton Hill |
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
Robert Macintyre, Edderton Mains
John Macleod, Carpenter |
041 |
A large hill feature situated one mile south of the Free Church the property of Arthur Fraser of Calrossie. |
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RED BURN |
Red Burn
Red Burn
Red Burn |
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer
Robert Macintyre, Edderton Mains
John MacLeod, Carpenter |
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A small burn flowing in a northerly direction, Rising near the top of Edderton Hill and flowing into Cambuscurry Bay. |
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REDBURN |
Redburn
Redburn
Redburn |
Hugh Mackenzie, Tenant
David Nackenzie, Ground Officer
John MacLeod Carpenter |
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Two small crofts on either side of Red Burn from whence they derive their name. The property of Arthur Fraser of Calcrossie. |
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Sheet 41. Plan 2.
Parish of Edderton
County Ross |
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Cnoc an t-Sabhail |
Mr A. Paterson, Scotsburn
Mr John Mackay, Scotsburn
Mr Roderick Mackenzie, Scotsburn |
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An eminence, situate about 1/4 mile N. [North] of the Northern extremity of Allt Trappie, and extending with the adjoining Parishes of Kilmuir & Edderton [Sig], [Signification] "The Barn Hill" |
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Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagown -- Invergordon
Alexander Matheson Esq. of Ardross M.P. [Member of Parliament] -- Dingwall
William E. Cattley Esq. of Edderton, Ospisdale House, -- Dornoch
Arthur Fraser Culrossie
G. Herb. [Herbert] Bolland
Captain RE [Royal Engineers]
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(Name Book)
INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Admirals Farm -- 54
Allt a’ Chlachain -- 26
Allt a’ Chlamhain -- 69
Allt a’ Chragain -- 21
Allt Coir' an Tuirc -- 16
Allt Muidh’ a’ Bhlàir -- 49
Allt na Meine -- 49
Ardmore -- 32
Ardmore Creek -- 29
Ardmore Harbour -- 30
Ardmore Point -- 29
Ardvanie -- 14
Baileachairn -- 48
Balblair Distillery -- 38
Balleigh -- 41
Balleigh Wood -- 38
Blackpark -- 50
Bogrow -- 57
Cadh' Iosal -- 15
Cairn (Site of) -- 46
Cairn (Remains of) -- 24
Cairns -- 52
Cairn -- 5
Cairn (Remains of) -- 12
Cairn (Remains of) -- 13
Brough -- 12
Cairn (Human Remains found here A.D. 1839.) -- 12
Cairn Stone Cist & Urn found here 1824 -- 61
Cairns -- 46
Cambuscurrie Bay -- 30
Càrn a’ Chait -- 66
Carriblair -- 34
Cartomie Wood -- 36
Church -- 41
Clach an t-Sealgair -- 61
Clach Chairidh -- 36
Clach na Saobhaidhe -- 61
Clach nan Gall -- 65 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Clashlia -- 53
Cnoc a’ Chlachain -- 8
Cnocan a’ Cheannaird -- 65
Cnoc an t-Sabhail -- 65
Cnoc an t-Sabhail -- 68
Cnocleddie -- 25
Cnoc Leddie -- 22
Cnoc nan Cnaimhseag -- 14
Cnoc nan Orduighean -- 20
Coille Mhòr -- 9
Coilemore -- 18
Coir' an Tuirc -- 15
Coire Mòr -- 14
Craggan -- 21
Craigroy -- 33
Craigroy Bridge -- 33
Craigroy Burn -- 26
Creag an Fhithich -- 19
Creag Chruinn -- 16
Creag nan Aighean -- 16
Dornoch Firth -- 5
Dounie -- 31
Douniehill -- 18
Dounie Hill -- 19
Dridaig Burn -- 55
Dun-faire-losgaidh (Site of) -- 11
Brough -- 11
Easter Fearn -- 9
Easter Fearn Burn -- 9
Easter Fearn Point -- 10
Easter Ross -- 24
Edderton [Parish] -- 1
Edderton -- 43
Edderton [Parish Village] -- 34
Edderton Bridge -- 59
Edderton Burn -- 56
Edderton Hill -- 60
Edderton Mains -- 59 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Edderton Mill (Corn & Barley) -- 55
Edderton Sands -- 45
Edderton Station -- 37
Fearn Cottage -- 4
Fearn Lodge -- 7
Flint Arrowheads -- 54
Free Church -- 44
Free Church Manse -- 45
Free Church School -- 53
Garbad -- 22
Garbad Wood -- 22
Highland Railway -- 28
Hilton -- 29
Hut Circle (Pictish) -- 24
Hut Circle Pictish -- 51
Hut Circles Pictish -- 28
Hut Circles Pictish -- 52
Hut Circl Pictish -- 52
Inchintaury -- 54
Lechanich -- 23
Lidston Cottage -- 42
Little Daan -- 47
Little Dallas -- 33
Little Gluich -- 48
Lochvie Burn -- 32
Manse -- 42
Meikle Daan -- 26
Meikle Gluich -- 47
Milton -- 57
Pollagharrie -- 25
Poorhouse -- 57
Post Office -- 41
Proprietors' names & addresses -- 70
Rathmore -- 25
Redburn -- 60
Red Burn -- 60 |
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INDEX.
Names of Objects -- Page
Requill -- 33
Rhaanich -- 63
Rhaanich -- 67
Rhibreack -- 53
Rudha nan Sgarbh -- 27
School -- 35
School -- 42
Seafield -- 59
Sluicuil -- 50
Smithy -- 41
Standing Stone (Sculptured) -- 44
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 35
Stone Cists -- 39
Stone Coffin & an Urn Found Here A.D. 1852 -- 11
Struie Hill -- 17
Suidheachan na Baintighearna -- 15
Torran Dubh -- 38
Toreroy -- 55
Torrnambroc -- 48
Torr Sgriobhaidh -- 46
Tumulus (Site of) -- 13
Tumulus (Site of) -- 40
Wester Fearn -- 4
Wester Fearn Burn -- 7
Wester Fearn Point -- 3
Uisge Dubh -- 67
Uisgedubh -- 63 |
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