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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKELBO CASTLE (Remains of) | SKelbo Castle (Remains of) SKelbo Castle (Remains of) SKelbo Castle (Remains of) SKelbo Castle (Remains of) |
Mr Barclay, SKelbo Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Joseph Peacock Esq Golspie New Statistical Account |
113 | This name applies to the Remains of an ancient Castle situated about 3/4 of a mile West of Little Ferry, the northern portion of wall stands aout 15 feet high, A portion of the S.W. [South West] Corner was repaired and slated in 1809 & used as a dwelling house for some time, this portion is two story high & in bad repair, a smithy is at the South end of it. Lord Duffus occupied the Castle in the year 1621. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
| SKELBO MILL (Corn) | SKelbo Mill (corn) SKelbo Mill (corn) SKelbo Mill (corn) |
Mr Barclay, SKelbo Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Joseph Peacock Esq Golspie |
113 | This name applies to a Corn Mill which is situated 10 chains South of the above mentioned Castle, It has 6 horse power & goes by Water, it is one story high & in good repair. |
| SKELBO | SKelbo SKelbo SKelbo SKelbo SKelbo |
Mr Barclay, SKelbo Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Joseph Peacock Esq Golspie New Statistical Account Morrison's County Map |
113 | This name applies to a Farm house, two story, slated and in good repair. Situated about 15 chains West of SKelbo Castle, having Commodious and Substantial Offices adjacent. property as above |
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