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DORNOCH [parish] |
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch |
William S. Fraser Esqre Fiscal, Dornoch
Donald Taylor Esqre Sheriff Clerk Dornoch
Joseph Peacock Esqre Golspie
Revd [Reverend] J. M. Joass. Golspie |
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Applies to an Extensive, and highly cultivated Parish Situated on the Coast of the "Dornoch Firth" it is Surrounded on three of its Sides by Parishes as follows, on the N. [North] and N.E [North East] by the Parish of Golspie on the north by the Parishes of "Rogart" and "Lairg" on the West and S.W. [South West] by the Parish of Creich. The Coast of the Dornoch Firth being its Eastern and partly its Southern Bdy. [Boundary] The Parish Church is Situated in the Burgh of Dornoch in the S.E [South East] corner of the Parish and will be found described, along with the various antiquities in the Burgh on Name Sheets devoted to that purpose, Woods. - The Woods and Plantations in this Parish are numerous and Extensive amongst the most Extensive may be mentioned "Clashmore Wood" and "Harriet Plantation" name sheets for these and the less Extensive plantations have been Supplied. Rivers. - There is only the one river proper in this Parish the "River Evelix" and which flows through the S. [Southern] Centre of the Parish, and also forms the Boundary of this Parish and that of Creich for nearly four miles. Antiquities - Are very few in number Excluding those of the Burgh, "Proncy Castle" (Remains of) Skelbo Castle (Remains of) a few "Standing Stones" "Hut Circles" and "Tumuli" make up the whole, and will be found noticed in their respective places in Name Books. Hills - There are few hills in this Parish the most prominent ones being "Creag Amaile" "Cnoc Odhar" and "Beinn An Tairbh" Signifying, Rock of Evil, Dun Hill and the Bulls Mountains respectively. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland and Evan C. S. Walker Esqre of Skibo are the principal proprietors in the Parish. |
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Sutherland -- Ph [Parish] of Dornoch
Note
There is no detached
portion of any other Ph [Parish]
in this,
There is a detached
portion of this Ph [Parish]
locally situated between
the Phs [Parishes] of Rogart and
Golspie & it is laid
down on the Plans of
Rogart Ph [Parish] |
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DORNOCH |
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch |
William S. Fraser Esq. Fiscal
Donald Taylor Esq. Sheriff's Clerk
Revd [Reverend] D. Stewart
Commissioners Report of Burghs 1832 |
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The Municipal Borough of Dornoch includes the Town and Parliamentary Borough of Dornoch. For a further description see pages 3 & 4 |
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DORNOCH |
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch |
William S. Fraser Esq. Fiscal
Donald Taylor Esq. Sheriff's Clerk
Revd [Reverend] D. Stewart
Commissioners Report of Burghs 1832 |
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The Municipal Borough of Dornoch includes the Town and Parliamentary Borough of Dornoch. For a further description see pages 3 & 4 |
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County of Sutherland, -- Municipal Burgh of Dornoch Ph [Parish] Dornoch
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DORNOCH [town] |
Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch |
W. S. Fraser Esq. Fiscal
Donald Taylor Esq. Sheriff Clerk
Revd [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This is the county town of Sutherland and it is a royal burgh granted by Charter of Charles II dated 1628. It is also an old cathedral city. The date of its erection into a see is not, nor, cannot be ascertained. The town is situated on a sandy plain at the mouth of the Dornoch Firth and in the parish of the same name. The streets (nameless) are wide and well-formed possessing some well-built houses, principally two stories in height and nearly all slated. The following are the principal and most remarkable [continued on page 4] |
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Sutherlandshire -- Parish of Dornoch, Parliamentary Burgh of Dornoch
The Borough of Dornoch is united to the Boroughs
of Cromarty, Dingwall, Kirkwall, Tain and Wick
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[continued from page 4] objects in the burgh:- Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, County Buildings, Prison, Police Office, Free Church and Manse, Caledonian Bank, Post Office, and the ancient marKet Cross. There are two markets for cattle held here in the year - the stance occupies a portion of Bishop Field which lies at the east of the town. |
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CASTLE GARDEN |
Castle Garden
Castle Garden
Castle Garden |
W. S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd [Reverend] D Stewart, Established Church, Dornoch |
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An enclosure lying immediately south of the Bishop's Palace belonging to the Sheriff Depute who occupies the building now connected with the old palace. It evidently owes its name to the circumstances of its connection and location with the palace which is sometimes called the Bishop's Castle. The garden is never called *the Palace Garden. |
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CHURCH Formerly Cathedral |
Church or remains of Cathedral
Church Formerly Cathedral (A.D. 1223) |
W. S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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Stands in the centre of the town. It is a spacious and beautiful building, Gothic style of architecture, consisting of a chancel, nave, transepts and central tower. The tower is square about 70 feet high, crowned with an old-fashioned spire 50 feet in height. This edifice was erected in 1223-1245 by Gilbert de Moravia, Bishop of Dornoch from 1223 to 1260. It was burned down in 1570, as also the Bishop's Palace and a Monastery of Trinity Friars (of which no remains now exist) by the Master of Caithness. The building had undergone considerable and frequent repairs but was yet in a very bad state when about [continued on page 7] |
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Sutherlandshire -- Parish of Dornoch
Copy of letter received from the
Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass. with reference to
the alterations of the mode of orthography
of this Cathedral.
"The Manse Golspie
13 June 1874
Dear Sir,
With reference to yours of the 10th (
received only today owing to my absence
from home, I should approve of the second
title Viz "Church formerly Cathedral. A.D
1223" since the building now used as the
Parish Church is the restored Cathedral.
Yours Sincerely
Sig. [Signed] James M. Joass
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CHURCH Formerly Cathedral |
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"This ancient Cathedral having fallen into decay and ruin was re-erected, decorated and restored to religious service by Elizabeth Duchess and Countess of Sutherland in the years 1835, 6 and 7"
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DORNOCH LINKS |
Dornoch Links |
William Fraser, esq. Fiscal
D. Taylor esq. Town Clerk
Mr W. Sutherland |
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A large tract of rough pasture and whins, immediately South of the town of Dornoch, extending from the Embo Links near the Earl's Cross, along the shore of the Dornoch Firth, to the fence forming the boundary of the farm of Dochfin West of Dornoch. It is a Commonly, and the property of the |
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BLACK BURN |
Black Burn
Black Burn
Black Burn |
William Fraser. esq. Fiscal
Donld Taylor. esq. Town Clerk
Mr Munro, Dornoch |
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A small stream having its source at a well a short distance south of the Manse, and flowing in a southerly direction through the Dornoch Links, until it joins the Dornoch Firth. |
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DORNOCH SANDS |
Dornoch Sands |
William Fraser. esq.
D. Taylor esq.
Mr James Duncan. |
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A large tract of sand between the Dornoch Links and the Low Water Mark of the Dornoch Firth, extending from Craig Carnaig east of the town of Dornoch in a south westerly direction to its junction with Cuthill Sands. |
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SCHOOL [E of Dornoch] |
School (Ph) [Parish]
School (Ph) [Parish]
School (Ph) [Parish] |
W.S Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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The parish school stands on the hill immediately east of the town. It is a small building and has an average attendance of about 90. |
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POST OFFICE [Dornoch] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
W.S Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Name above door |
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Stands on the north side of the street that extends east and west and immediately north of and parallel to the wall that surrounds the Cathedral. There are two arrivals and two despatches from it |
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MARKET CROSS [Dornoch] |
Market Cross
Market Cross
Market Cross |
W.S Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd [Reverend] D Stewart |
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This is the ancient cross of the town. It formerly stood in the middle of the road directly facing the County Buildings, about 50 yards from its present site. It is a round pillar about eight feet in height standing on a pedestal slightly raised from the ground. If it ever bore any figures or [---] Time must have removed them for nothing upon it shows that the chisel has ever been used |
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MARKET STANCE [Dornoch] |
Market Stance
Market Stance
Market Stance |
W.S Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor
Revd [Reverend] D Stewart |
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The cattle market is held here twice in the year. All this enclosure including Bishop Field and that lying immediately north of it was formerly used as the Cattle market and I am told that the fairs were so [large] that sufficient space was scarcely found within these [bounds] |
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Market Stance [note]
The boundary of the
ground now used for this
market is much curtailed
and is shown on trace
by a yellow line.
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BISHOP'S PALACE (Remains of) |
Bishop's Palace (Remains of)
Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle |
W.J. Fraser. Esq
Donald Taylor. Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
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It consists of a high square tower (five storeys) with a spiral stair-case at the south-east angle and a tall chimney stack. Tradition tells us that the palace extended to the cathedral on the north side and to the east occupied the space now taken up by the County Buildings. Until the present prison was built part of this building was used as a prison. At present one storey is used as an Armoury for the Dornoch Volunteers. The rest is shut up and in bad condition. The date of its erection cannot be ascertained. |
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COUNTY BUILDINGS [Dornoch] |
County Buildings
County Buildings
County Buildings |
W.S. Fraser. Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D Stewart |
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A very handsome and well built edifice standing between the Bishop's Palace and the Prison. It was erected in 1842 by assessment on the burgh and County. It comprises the Sheriff's, County and Town Clerk's and other public functionarys offices. also the Burgh and County Court-rooms. |
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PRISON [Dornoch] |
Prison
Prison
Prison |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This building is situated in the town between the County Buildings and the Police Office. It is a fine substantial looking building, three storeys in height having the usual accommodation attached. Erected by the town and County. |
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CRAIG CARNAIG |
Craig Carnaig
Craig Carnaig
Craig Carnaig
Craig Carnaig
Craig Carnaig |
Donald Taylor, Esq
Mr. McIntosh
Name on Rock
Commissioners Report of Burghs 1832
Morrison's County Maps |
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This name applies to a large boulder-rock serving as a mark on the Parliamentary boundary of the Burgh. It lies about 35 yards below the high water mark due east of the town. |
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LITTLE TOWN |
Little Town
Little Town
Little Town |
Donald Taylor Esq
W.S. Fraser Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This name is applied to three lines of houses parallel to each other situated on the Dornoch links between Dornoch and the shore. The houses are all thatched and one storey high. |
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GAS WORKS [Dornoch] |
Gas Works
Gas Works
Gas Works |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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These works the property of a company belonging to the town stand on the east side of the burn named after the town immediately south of the Police Station. |
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FREE CHURCH [Dornoch] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor. Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This is a fine spacious edifice situated to the east of the town. It was erected in 1850. It accommodates 900 persons |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Dornoch] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor. Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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The manse is convenient to the church: it is a very handsome building, pleasantly situated on a rising ground which commands the town and the firth for several miles, which washes its base. |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, Dornoch] |
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor. Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This building erected in 1863 stands quite close to the Church to which it is connected. Its daily average is about [?] |
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Sutherlandshire -- Parish of Dornoch
Free Church School [Note]
It is superfluous to prefix Free Church to this School as it adjoins the Church of
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FEMALE SCHOOL [Dornoch] |
Female School
Female School
Female School |
W.S. Fraser, Esq
Donald Taylor
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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A neat building situated in the centre of the town with teacher's accommodation attached. It is supported by the Society for the Propagating of Christian Knowledge in Scotland and school fees: it also receives some aid from the Duke of Sutherland who built it. It is exclusively a female school. |
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CALEDONIAN BANK [Dornoch] |
Caledonian Bank (Branch of - stroked out) |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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The bank offices of this Establishment are situated on the ground floor of a very fine building situated close to the principal entrance of the Cathedral. C.S. Fraser Fiscal, Bank Agent. The Head Bank of this Corporation is situated in Inverness. |
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EAGLE INN [Dornoch] |
Eagle Inn
Eagle Inn
Eagle Inn |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Sign Board |
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A well built and spacious house having accommodation for travellers situated at the west of the town. It is two storeys in height and in good condition. |
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VOLUNTEERS' DRILL HALL [Dornoch] |
Volunteers' Drill Hall
Volunteers' Drill Hall
Volunteers' Drill Hall |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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A large wooden erectection built here a few years ago for a hall for the Dornoch Volunteers to drill in during the winter and in inclement weather. |
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BISHOP'S FIELD |
Bishop's Field
Bishop's Field
Bishop's Field |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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This name applies to a large piece of arable land eastward of the town so called because it belonged to the bishop. A part of this field is where the half-yearly fairs are held here. |
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WITCH BURNED HERE (A.D. 1722) [Little Town] |
Witch burned here (AD 1722)
Witch burned here (AD 1722)
Witch burned here (AD 1722) |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor Esq
Revd. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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The stone which marks the spot where this event took place, stands in a garden in front of the eastmost house of "Little Town". The date of the occurrence is marked on the stone "1722". The following extract regarding it is taken from the Old St. [Statistical] Account.
"Not far from the Earl's Cross just mentioned, is the spot where an unhappy creature was burned in 1722 for the imaginary crime of witchcraft, in transforming her daughter into a pony, and getting her shod by the devil! This was the last instance of these frantic executions in the north of Scotland. |
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SUTHERLAND ARMS HOTEL [Dornoch] |
Sutherland Arms Hotel
Sutherland Arms Hotel
Sutherland Arms Hotel |
W.S. Fraser Esq
Donald Taylor
Mr. Gunn Innkeeper |
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This is commodious building in first-rate condition having a large steading and extensive stabling accommodation attached. Property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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POLICE OFFICE [Dornoch] |
Police Office
Police Office
Police Office |
W.S. Fraser Esq.
Donald Taylor Esq
Name above door. |
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The Police Office built by the town & county is a very neat edifice standing on the opposite side of the burn from the Prison. It is two storeys in height and accommodates the constabulary force of the Burgh. Cells are situated to the east of the building and are of usual description. |
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DORNOCH FIRTH |
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DRUMDIVAN |
Drumdivan |
William Fraser. esq. Fiscal
D. Taylor esq. Town Clerk
Mr. James Duncan
Morrison's County Map |
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This name applies to two farm houses and outbuildings all in good repair. The property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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LOANMORE |
Loanmore |
William. Fraser. esq.
D.Taylor. esq.
Mr James. Duncan |
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A one storey house in good repair, occupied by Mrs Campbell, and the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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ACHLEY |
Achley
Achley
Achley
Achley |
William. Fraser. esq. Fiscal
D. Taylor esq. Town Clerk
Mr. Barclay. Tenant
Morrison's County Map |
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A two storey farmhouse the outbuildings of which are situated a short distance from it, on the east side of road, occupied by Mr Barclay and the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BALLOAN |
Balloan
Balloan
Balloan
Ballone |
William. Fraser. esq.
D. Taylor esq.
Mr. J Duncan
Morrison's County Map |
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A small farmhouse with outbuildings attached occupied by Mr. A.F. Murray and the property of Sir J. Matheson [MP] Stornaway Castle. Island of Lewis |
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PITGRUDIE |
Pitgrudy
Pitgrudy
Pitgrudy
Pitgrudy
Pitgrudy |
William. Fraser. esq.
D. Taylor esq.
Mr. Barclay.
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
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A two storey farm house with extensive outbuildings attached, all in good repair occupied by Mr. Fraser esq. and the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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EARL'S CROSS |
Earl's Cross
Earl's Cross
Earl's Cross
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William Fraser. esq.
D.Taylor. esq.
Mr. N Sutherland
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This name applies to a stone standing about 7 feet high Surmounted by a Circular top, in the centre of which is a triangular hole, on the east and west faces may be seen (rudely sculptured) what is intended to represent a horses hoof, Some years ago it fell and was broken, since then it has been bound with iron and replaced. This...
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...cross commemorates an exploit performed by William, Earl of Sutherland about the year 1259 when the Danes and Norwegians made a descent upon the Coast. The gallant thane is said to have singled out and encountered the Danish General, by whom he was disarmed. He then seized the leg of a horse which lay on the ground and dispatched his adversary.
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ST MICHAEL'S WELL [Dornoch] |
St Michael's Well |
William. Fraser. esq.
D. Taylor. esq.
Mr. N .Sutherland |
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This name applies to a very large spring of splendid water, some 20 years ago it was partially Covered in with stonework to protect it from cattle &c. It is one of the points of the Parliamentary Boundary of the Burgh. |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill |
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Mr. MacKintosh
Mr. Sutherland |
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A small eminence being a natural feature Covered with wood so Called, from its being at one time a place of execution. |
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CHOLERA BURIAL GROUND A.D. 1832. [Gallow Hill] |
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DORNOCH BURN |
Dornoch Burn |
William. Fraser. esq.
D. Taylor esq.
Rev. [Reverend] D. Stewart |
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A small stream formed by the drainage of a tract of moorland situated to the west of the farm of Achley, it then flows in a south easterly direction, and passing through the town of Dornoch until it joins the Dornoch Firth a short distance south east of the Little Town. |
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EMBO ROCKS |
Embo Rocks
Embo Rocks
Embo Rocks |
Mr. N Sutherland
Mr. John Leslie. Embo Street
Mr. J. Duncan Dornoch |
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A number of flat rocks between High and Low Water on the eastern Shore of the Dornoch Firth extending from the hamlet of Embo to near Earl's Cross. |
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ACHINCHANTER |
Achinchanter
Achinchanter
Achinchanter
Auchintaunter
Achinchanter
Auchinchanter
Auchinchaunter |
William Fraser. esq. Fiscal
D.Taylor. esq. Town Clerk
Mr. N Sutherland
Old Statistical Account
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account page 7
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A small farm-house with outbuildings, in good repair, occupied by Mr. James Rose, and the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill |
Mr. N. Sutherland Farmer, Embo Street
Mr. John Leslie
Mr. A Leslie |
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A small eminence covered with Heathy Pasture and whins. The property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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EMBO LINKS |
Embo Links
Embo Links
Embo Links |
William Fraser, esq. Fiscal
Donald Taylor. esq. Town Clerk.
Mr. N. Sutherland |
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A large tract of rough pasture extending along the shore of the Dornoch Firth from the Dornock Links near the Earl's Cross to the fishing village of Embo, it is a Commonty. The property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Dornoch.
Embo Links [Notes]
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EMBO STREET |
Embo Street
Embo Street
Embo Street |
Mr. John Grant, Tenant, Embo Street
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie.
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff Clerk, Dornoch |
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This name applies to houses along road, the east end of which is about 3/4 of a mile N.N.E [North North East] of Achinchanter, the west end is about 1/4 of a mile N.E [North East] of Pitgrudy; houses one storey high, thatched, and in good repair. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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CAIRN [Embo Street] |
Cairn
Cairn
Cairn |
Mr. John Grant, Tenant, Embo Street
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie.
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff Clerk, Dornoch |
113 |
Applies to a "Cairn" which is situated about 1/4 of a mile E.S.E [East South East] of east end of Embo Street, it is composed chiefly of earth, there is a Cist in centre of it. |
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[Cairn Embo Street] there is a Cist in centre of it |
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LOCH'S PLANTATION |
Loch's Plantation
Loch's Plantation
Loch's Plantation |
J Peacock Esqr, Factor Rhives, Golspie
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass, Manse Golspie
Mr Morrison, Forester Proncy Cottage, Dornoch |
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This name is applied to a considerable sized fir plantation, which lies about two miles to the west of Dornoch and which has been named after Mr Loch, the chief factor for the Duke of Sutherland. It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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PRONCYCROY |
Proncy-croy
Proncy-croy
Proncy-croy
Pronceycroy |
J. Peacock Esqr
Revd. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr Morrison
Morrison's County Map |
113 |
This is farm house one story high having farm steading adjacent, all being slated and in good repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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PRONCY COTTAGE |
Proncy Cottage
Proncy Cottage
Proncy Cottage |
Mr Morrison, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass
J Peacock Esqr |
113 |
This is a neat cottage, one story high, with out buildings attached the former slated, the latter partly thatched, and partly slated. The property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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PRONCYNAIN |
Proncy-nain
Proncy-nain
Proncy-nain
Pronceynain
Pronsienain |
Mr Hull, Tenant
J, Peacock Esqr
Revd [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
113 |
This applies to a large farm house, two stories high, with extensive offices attached all being slated and in thorough repair, His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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CAMORE |
Camore
Camore
Camore |
Mr Morrison, Forester
J. Peacock Esqr
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass, |
113 |
This is a crofter's house one story high, having byre and barn adjacent both are thatched, and only in middling repair His Grace The Duke of Sutherland, proprietor |
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County of Sutherland -- Dornoch Parish
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LOCHAN TREATHAIL |
Lochan Treathail
Lochan Treathail |
Mr Angus Rose. Eaglefield
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
113 |
Applies to a Small Loch Situated in "Camore Wood" near the north margin. of the wood. the Signification of the name is obscure. property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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TUMULI [Camore Wood] |
Tumuli |
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Situated at the East end of the above Loch and slightly north, there are a few spots of "Tumuli" they are not very prominent, are Composed of Earth, And do not look as if they had been Explored. |
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STANDING STONE [Camore Wood] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr Angus Rose
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff Clerk Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J. M Joass. Golspie |
113 |
Applies to a "Standing Stone" of Slab shape, about 8 feet high Situated in "Camore Wood about 6 Chains East of East End of "Lochan Treathail" no information can be obtained As to its Antiquity, there is no device or inscription upon it, property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CAMORE WOOD |
Camore Wood
Camore Wood
Camore Wood |
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr
Mr Angus Rose. Eaglefield |
113 |
Applies to a large fir Wood Situated adjacent to, and north of "Sydera Wood" it is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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HUT CIRCLE [17 times: Camore Wood, also Sydera Wood] |
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In this and the adjoining wood of "Sydera" are scattered 17 Hut Circles All being more or less distinct, And appear to have had their Entrance facing the East, they are only about 18 Inches in height. |
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CAIRNS [Camore Wood] |
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There are numerous Cairns Situated near Some of the above "Hut Circles" they are Composed of Stone, and none of them appear to have been opened. |
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EAGLEFIELD |
Eaglefield
Eaglefield
Eaglefield |
Mr. A. Rose. Tenant
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass, Golspie |
113 |
This name is applied to 2 Small Crofts, which lie directly South of Sydera Wood the houses are one Storey high, having outbuildings attached, all being Thatched and in a middling State of repair, Sir James Matheson of Achanny, Stornoway Castle Island Lewis is the proprietor |
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DAVOCHFIN |
Davochfin
Davochfin
Davochfin
Davochfin |
Mr. Angus Rose. Eaglefield
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Donald Taylor. Esqr.
Morrison's County Map |
113 |
Applied to a large farmsteading two stories high, having suitable offices Adjacent, both being slated and in good repair, property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SYDERA WOOD |
Cyderhall Wood
Cyderhall Wood
Sydera Wood
Sydera Wood |
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Mr. Angus Rose
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass.
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie |
112; 113 |
This name applies to what was a large Fir Wood, most of the Trees have now been felled and only a narrow belt round the margin, and a few scattered and in Clumps, now remain. property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Eaglefield [note] This name is written twice, in accordance with previous instructions recd [received] from L'Col [Lieutenant Colonel] Parsons R.E.
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Rev [Reverend] D. Stewart, Manse. Dornoch
D. Taylor. Sheriff Clerk. Dornoch.
W. S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch |
113 |
Applies to the Parish Manse situated in the Burgh of Dornoch And about 10 chains N.W. [North West] of the "Cathedral" this Manse is An Elegant Modern building of 2 storeys high. slated and is of very recent Erection. |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Rev [Reverend] D. Stewart, Manse. Dornoch
D. Taylor. Sheriff Clerk. Dornoch.
W. S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch |
113 |
Is not of great Extent and is Surrounding the Manse, and will contain about 8 acres it is bounded all round with permanent Fences with Exception of portions immediately South of "Manse" the boundary being the production of Wire Paling to Fence on N. [North] side. |
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VOLUNTEERS' RIFLE RANGE [Dornoch Links] |
Volunteers' Rifle Range
Volunteers' Rifle Range
Volunteers' Rifle Range |
Rev [Reverend] D. Stewart, Manse. Dornoch
D. Taylor. Sheriff Clerk. Dornoch.
W. S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch |
113 |
Situated on "Dornoch Links" for the use of the Dornoch Company of Rifle Volunteers, it is Situated about 1/4 of a mile S. [South] of "Little Town" property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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Glebe [note] It is the Glebe land attached to the living of the Ph. [Parish] minister of the Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch |
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BALVRAID MAINS |
Balvraid Mains
Balvraid Mains
Balvraid Mains |
Andrew Grant SKelbo
Joseph Peacock Esq Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J. M Joass, Golspie |
113 |
This name applies to a farm steading & dwelling house which is situated about half a mile west of SKelbo. one story high slated & in good repair. property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. K.T. [Knight of the Order of the Thistle] |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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LOCH FLEET |
Loch Fleet
Loch Fleet
Loch Fleet |
Morrisons Map of Sutherland
Rev [Reverend] J. M Joass, Manse, Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie |
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Applies to a large Salt Water laKe, Subject to the Ebb and flow of the Tide, it is Situated about midway between the village of Golspie and the Burgh of Dornoch, it is full of Sand banks which are visible only at Low Water, the Bdy [Boundary] dividing the Ph. [Parish] of Golspie from the Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch runs through the Centre of the main channel of the loch at Low Water, This laKe Extends from the Sea on the East to "The Mound on the West, and is about from 1 1/2 to 2 miles broad. a line drawn from the mouth of "Loch Fleet" in direction of "Tarbet Ness" Light House has been taKen as the Boundary line dividing the Moray And Dornoch Firths". |
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HARBOUR [Little Ferry] |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Manse Golspie
Mr John McKay, Littleferry |
110 |
Applies to a Harbour situated between the two piers in "Loch Fleet" and at "Little Ferry" vessels of 500 Ton Burden can be accomodated here. property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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PIER [Little Ferry, Loch Fleet] |
Pier
Pier
Pier |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Manse Golspie
Mr John McKay, Littleferry |
110 |
Applies to a Wooden Peir Situated at the South side of the Harbour described Above, vessels of large tonnage can discharge And taKe in Cargoes at this pier, property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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LITTLE FERRY |
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TRENTHAM |
Trentham
Trentham
Trentham
Trentham
Trentham |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Manse Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie
Mr Alexander Grant Tenant Achavandra
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
110 |
This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached, all one Story high Slated and in good repair, Situated about one mile to the Southwest of Skelbo, Property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [S of Skibo Castle] |
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr. Alexander Grant |
110 |
This name is applied to a Free Church School one Story high Slated and in good repair, Situated about one mile to the South of Skelbo Castle. Education afforded the ordinary branches Latin and Mathematics average attendance about 50 Supported by the Free Church of Scotland and School Fees. Property of the Free Church body |
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SKELBO WOOD |
Skelbo Wood |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr Alexander Grant |
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Applies to a Plantation chiefly fir Situated about 3/4 of a mile to the Southwest of SKelbo, Property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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Parish of Dornoch -- County of Sutherland
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SKELBO STREET |
Skelbo Street
Skelbo Street
Skelbo Street |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Joseph PeacocK Esqr.
Mr Alexander Grant |
110 |
This name is applied to a few houses Situated along the road Side about half a mile to the South of SKelbo House the dwellings are one Story high, are Slated and thatched all in good repair, Property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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Achavandra [crossed out] Cancelled by factor on Name list Sh [sheet] 103 1 - inch oct. [October] 1894
Pictish Tower [crossed out] Cancelled, insufficient description of these objects, See seperate name Sheet
[signed] William Murray
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PICTISH TOWER (Remains of) [Skelbo Wood] |
Pictish Tower (Remains of)
Pictish Tower (Remains of)
Pictish Tower (Remains of) |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie
Rev [Reverend] Joass. Manse, Golspie
Mr Alexander Grant, Tenant Achavandra, Dornoch. |
110 |
Applies to the remains of a "Pictish Tower" Situated in the Centre of "SKelbo Wood" it is very prominent still, but is in a very ruinous Condition, |
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BROUGH [Skelbo Wood] |
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HUT CIRCLE [Skelbo Wood] |
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Situated 8 chains to the East of the "Pictish Tower" there is a "Hut Circle" of Small dimensions the outer Circle is still prominent and stands about 18 Inches or 2 feet high. |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [Skelbo Wood] |
Cairns (Remains of) |
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Situated a little over a quarter of a mile E. [East] by South of the "Pictish Tower" there is the remains of what has been a large "Cairn" it is in a very dilapidated condition the stones haveing being nearly all removed for building purposes. |
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TUMULI [Skelbo Wood] |
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Situated to the East of and Scattered Around these objects are numerous "Tumuli" of Small dimensions and not very prominent. they are all, Chiefly Composed of Earth and covered with moss & grass, the whole are on the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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SKELBO BURN |
SKelbo Burn
SKelbo Burn
SKelbo Burn |
Mr. Barclay. SKelbo,
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie |
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Applies to a large Stream having its Source in Allt "Leathad na Seamraig" at Lednashermag it flows very tortuously and generally in an Easterly direction and in its Course it fills a Pond or Dam very near the district of "Balvraid" leaving this Pond or Dam it still follows and Easterly Course and Enters "Loch Fleet" near to and North of "SKelbo" property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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ACHAVANDRA MUIR |
Achavandra Muir
Achavandra Muir
Achavandra Muir |
Mr Robert Gordon, Mail Driver Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. |
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Applies to an Extensive district partly Cultivated and partly Moorland and also to several small crofts Situated 3 miles from Dornoch on Main Road to Mound, it is hemmed in on all sides by the following objects, on the North by "Balvraid Wood" on South by "Harriet Plantation" on the East by "Achavandra" and Main Road mentioned above, and on the west by the district of "Badninish" the Houses in this district are all one storey high, Thatched, and in fair repair, property as above. |
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LOCH NAN CON |
Loch nan Con
Loch nan Con |
Mr John McKay. Ferryman Littleferry
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass. Golspie |
110 |
Applies to a Small fresh Water laKe Situated a short distance north of the Road leading from the "Little Ferry" to Dornoch and on "Coul Links" the name Signifies "Loch of the Dogs" on the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland K.T. [Knight of the Order of the Thistle] |
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COUL LINKS |
Coul Links
Coul Links
Coul Links |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie
Mr Hall "Coul" |
110 |
Applies to a large Extent of Rough Pasture and Land Situated along the Coast of the "Dornoch Firth" and Extending from "Loch Fleet" to "Embo LinKs" (North and South) and about 1/2 a mile inland from H.W.M. [High Water Mark] of the "Dornoch Firth" the property of his Grace the DuKe of Sutherland K.T. [Knight of the Order of the Thistle] |
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FOURPENNY |
Fourpenny
Fourpenny
Fourpenny
Fourpenny |
J. Peacock Esqr. Factor, Golspie
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Ph [Parish] Manse Golspie
Walter Murray, Tenant
Morrison's County Map |
110 |
This name is applied to three small farm houses, one story high, with suitable offices attached, all being thatched and in fair condition His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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COUL |
Coul
Coul
Coul
Coul
Coull |
J. Peacock Esqr. Factor
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joas.
Mr Hall, Tenant
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
110 |
This name applies to a large farm house, situated near the sea coast and about one mile south of the "Little Ferry". It is two stories high, and has offices adjacent both being slated and in thorough repair His Grace The Duke of Sutherland, proprietor |
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HUT CIRCLE [Coul] |
Hut Circle |
J. Peacock Esqr.
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joas.
Mr Hall, Tenant
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
110 |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [Coul] |
Cairns [Remains of] |
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KNOCKGLASS |
Knockglass
Knockglass
Knockglass
Cnocglass |
J. Peacock Esqr. Factor
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Manse, Golspie
Mr McKay Tenant.
Morrison's County Map |
110 |
This is a moderately sized farm house, one story high, having barn byre and stabling attached, the whole are slated and in very good order. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
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COUL PLANTATION |
Coul Plantation
Coul Plantation
Coul Plantation
Coul Plantation |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
J. Peacock Esqr. Factor
Mr H. Hall, Coul Farm house
Morrison's County Map |
110 |
This is a small fir wood which lies between the road which leads from Dornoch to the "Little Ferry" and "Coul" farm house, and about half a mile to the West of "Embo" village It is on the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [Harriet Plantation] |
Cairn
Cairn
Cairn |
Mr. William Gunn
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Joseph PeacocK. Esqr. |
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Applies to a Cairn composed of Stones situated in "Harriet Plantation" near the W [West] Edge and about 1/2 a mile or So East of Proncy Castle (Remains of) this Cairn is not very prominent, and the greatest part of the stones have been removed for building purposes and a great quantity be scattered about on the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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PRONCY CASTLE (Remains of) |
Proncy Castle (Remains of)
Proncy Castle (Remains of)
Proncy Castle (Remains of) |
Mr William Gunn, Farmer, Proncy
Rev [Reverend] Mr Joass, Manse. Golspie
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie |
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POLES |
Poles
Poles
Poles
Poles |
Mr. Scott Forester, Dornoch,
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie
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Applies to 4 Small holdings or Crofts Situated along the Main Road leading from Dornoch to "The Mound"" and about 3 miles from the former, these dwellings are all one storey high slated & thatched and all in fair repair property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland K.T. [Knight of the Order of the Thistle] |
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POLES INN |
Poles Inn
Poles Inn
Poles Inn |
Mr. Scott Forester, Dornoch,
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie |
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Applies to an old Established Inn situated on the West side of the Main Road leading from Dornoch to the Mound and about 3 miles from the former the Inn is one storey high, slated and in good repair, and has suitable offices attached property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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PRONCY |
Proncy
Proncy
Proncy
Proncy |
Rev {Reverend] J. M. Joass Manse Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie
Mr. Gunn Proncy
Morrison's County Map |
110 |
This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached, all one Story high, Slated and in good repair, Situated about 3 miles to the North West of Dornoch Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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POLES PLANTATION |
Poles Plantation
Poles Plantation
Poles Plantation |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr. Gunn |
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This name is applied to a fir plantation, Situated to the west of the County Road leading from Dornoch to the Mound. about 2 1/2 miles from the former p[lace]. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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DUCHESS COUNTESS PLANTATION |
Duchess Countess Plantation
Duchess Countess Plantation
Duchess Countess Plantation
Duchess Countess Plantation |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr. Gunn
Morrison's County Map |
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This name is applied to a fir plantation Situated to the east of the County Road leading from Dornoch to the Mound About 2 1/2 miles from Dornoch Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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EMBO MUIR |
Embo Muir
Embo Muir
Embo Muir |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Manse Golspie
Mr. John Munro, Tenant, Embo Street |
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Applies to an Extensive tract of Heathy Pasture and Scattered Furze. Situated on the West Side of the Main Road leading from "Dornoch" to the "Little Ferry" and about midway between those places. the North Boundary is formed by "Fourpennny Plantation" on the West by the Same, and "Duchess Countess" Plantation it is bounded on the South by Arable land near "Embo Street" property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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EMBO MAINS |
Embo Mains
Embo Mains
Embo Mains |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Manse Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Factor Golspie
Mr. Munro Tenant Embo Street |
110 |
This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached about 16 Chains to the North of it. The offices are one Story high and in good Repair the dwelling house is two Stories high and in poor Repair the whole is Slated Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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EMBO [village] |
Embo
Embo
Embo
Embo
Embo |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr Munro
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
110 |
This name is applied to a Village principally occupied by fishermen The dwellings are all one Story high Slated or thatched Situated on the Sea coast about 2 miles to the North east of Dornoch Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SCHOOL [Embo] |
School
School
School |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr. John Munro |
110 |
This name is applied to a School (undenominational) Situated near Embo Village Supported by the Government, School fees, and the Duke of Sutherland, who gives 37£ Yearly, Education afforded the ordinary branches, together with Latin and Mathematics, Average [daily] attendance 60. It is one Story high Slated and in excellent Repair Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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EMBO [district] |
Embo
Embo
Embo |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Joseph Peacock Esqr.
Mr. John Munro |
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This name is applied to a district Embracing the names Known as Embo, Embo Mains, Embo Street, Embo Muir, and Embo Links, Situated about 1 1/2 Miles to the North of Dornoch. Property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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SRÒN LIATH |
Sròn Liath
Sròn Liath |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr. Alexander Ross |
112 |
Applied to a "Point" or "Peninsula" Situated on the East Side of "Poll na Caorach" and about a 1/4 of A Mile West of the few Cottage Houses Known as "Achlach" the name signifies "The Grey Nose" or Point". property of Evan C. S. Walker Esqr. "Skibo Castle" |
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EILEAN SGÉITHE |
Eilean Sgeithe
Eilean Sgeithe |
Mr. Alexander Ross, Clashmugach
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Applies to a Small Island or patch of Rough Pasture which is visible at High Water, it is Situated in "Poll na Caorach" and opposite "Sròn Liath" the name which is Gaelic Signifies "The Island of the Wing". |
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POLL NA CAORACH |
Poll na Caorach
Poll na Caorach |
Mr. A. Ross. Crofter, Clasmugach
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
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Applies to an Estuary of the "Dornoch Firth" Situated about a 1/4 of a mile to the South of "SKibo Castle and Extending Southwards to within a Few chains of "Ferrytown Inn" And having an Inlet to the East, adjacent to "Sròn Liath". The Boundary between the Phs. [Parishes] of Dornoch and Creich runs through this Estuary, and is formed by the Channel of "Allt Garbh". for a considerable distance untill the above Stream Enters the Channel of the "River Evelix" the latter then becoming the Boundary till it Enters the "Dornoch Firth. This name signifies "The Sheeps Pool". |
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Poll na Curaich
Poll na Curaich
Poll na Curaich |
Mr. Robert Brebner manager Skibo
Mr. William MacKintosh. Acharry Muir
Mr. John McKenzie Lonmore |
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ALLT GARBH |
Allt Garbh
Allt Garbh |
Mr. A. Ross. Crofter, Clasmugach
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
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This Stream Enters the Parish about 3/4 of a Mile West of "SKibo Castle and after flowing through "Poll na Caorach" for about a mile it Enters the Channel of the "River Evelix" a short distance South of "Sròn Liath", the name Signifies "The Rough Burn" it forms the Boundary between the Phs. [Parishes] of Dornoch and Creich. |
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CUTHILL |
Cuthill
Cuthill
Cuthill
Cuthill |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Manse Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff ClerK Dornoch
Mr. Robert Gordon Tenant Clashmore
Morrison's County Map |
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This name is applied to a farm house two Stories high with offices detached one Story high. all Slated and in good repair. Situated about 2 1/2 Miles from Dornoch adjacent to the County Road leading from Dornoch to the MeiKle Ferry. Property of Sutherland WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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CUTHILL SANDS |
Cuthill Sands
Cuthill Sands
Cuthill Sands |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Mr. Robert Gordon |
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This name is applied to a tract of Sand Situated to the South of Cuthill LinKs. and forming the Foreshore of the Dornoch Firth, and Extending from "Dornoch Sands" on the East to "Ard na Caile" on the West |
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CUTHILL LINKS |
Cuthill LinKs
Cuthill LinKs
Cuthill LinKs |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Mr. Robert Gordon |
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This name is applied to a tract of Rough pasture and furze. Situated to the South of Cuthill Farm Property of Sutherland WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. by Bonar Bridge Sutherlandshire |
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LONMORE |
Lòn Mòr
Lonemore
Lonemore |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Mr. Robert Gordon |
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This name is applied to a Small cultivated district containing several crofts. The dwellings are one story high, thatched and in middling repair. Situated about one mile to the north east of Cuthill Farmsteading, property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. Skibo Castle & Alexander McKay Esq. The Dispensary Singapore |
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LONMORE 1 - inch Revision oct. [october] 1894 |
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Lonmor [crossed out]
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ACHLACH |
Achlach
Achlach
Achlach
Achlach |
Mr. D. Ross, Tenant
Mr. D. Taylor, Sheriff Clerk
Mr Annat, Ferrytown Inn
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie |
112 |
This name is applied to a few small houses, used as laborers dwellings, they are one story high, thatched, and only in middling repair They are the property of E.C.S. Walker Esqr, Skibo Castle. |
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ACHCLACH 1 - inch Revision oct. [october] 1894. |
Achclach |
C.M. Cameron Esq. factor Balnakyle |
112 |
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FERRYTOWN INN |
Ferrytown Inn
Ferrytown Inn
Ferrytown Inn |
Mr. D, Annat, Tenant
Mr. D Taylor Sheriff clerk, Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie, |
112 |
This is a small Inn, situated near the meikle Ferry, to which a farm is attached: the house is two storie high, and has offices attached, the former is slated and in good condition, the latter one composed entirely of wood, The steading for the farm is detached a short distance north of the Inn, is slated having been recently erected, is in the best order. It is on the property of E.C.D. Walker Esqr. Skibo Castle |
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ARDWOAN PIER |
Ardwoan Pier
Ardwoan Pier
Ardwoan Pier |
Mr. D, Annat
Mr. D. Taylor
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
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This is a small stones pier, which lies about half a mile to the East of Ferrytown Inn, It is used for landing the passengers &c from the ferry boat, when driven by stress of weather, to the East of its ordinary landing pier It is on the property of E.C.S. Walker Esqr, Skibo Castle |
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MEIKLE FERRY |
Meikle Ferry
Meikle Ferry
Meikle Ferry
Meickle Ferry
Meickle Ferry |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Fraser, Fiscal Dornoch
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch
Morrison's County Map
New Statistical Account |
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Applies to a Ferry across the Dornoch Firth about 4 Miles West of the Burgh Town of Dornoch, it Connects the Counties of Ross and Sutherland, Passengers, Carts, Vehicles, Horses, Cattle, and in fact nearly anything can be transported across by the Boats in use, it is A very old ferry And is protected by Act of Parliament, property of E.C. Sutherland WalKer Esqr. Skibo Castle, on the Sutherland Side. |
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PIER [Meikle Ferry, Dornoch Firth] |
Pier
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Pier |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Fraser, Fiscal Dornoch
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch |
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Applies to a Rough Stone Pier on the North Side of the Dornoch Firth at the Meikle Ferry and is used by those in charge of the Ferry Traffic for all purposes of Loading and Discharging, freights, property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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ARD NA CAILC |
Ard na Cailc
Ard na Cailc
Ardnacalk |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M Joass, Golspie
Mr Annan "Ferrytown Inn"
Morrison's County Map |
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Applies to a prominent promontory running out into the Dornoch Firth about a mile to the East of the "Meikle Ferry" the name Signifies "The Point of the chalk" property of Evan C.S. Walker Esqr. Skibo Castle. |
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ÀRD NA CAILCE 1 - inch Revision Oct. [October] 1894. |
Àrd na Cailce
Àrd na Cailce
Àrd na Cailce |
Mr William Mackintosh Acharry Muir
Mr John McKenzie Lonmore
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PIER [Ard na Caile] |
Pier
Pier
Pier |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch
Mr Annan, Ferrytown Inn |
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Applies to a Small Pier Composed of Stones, situated at the L.W. [Low Water] Mark adjacent to the Southern Extremity of "Ard na Cailc" it is used at times by those in charge of the Traffic by the "Meikle Ferry" property as above |
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Àrd na Cailc [Crossed out]
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FOURPARKS PLANTATION |
Fourparks Plantation
Fourparks Plantation
Fourparks Plantation |
Mr Barclay SKelbo
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
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Applies to a Fir Plantation Situated N.E. [North East] of and adjacent to "Balvraid Mains" and Extending Northwards to the Side of "Loch Fleet" and Westward to the County Road leading from Dornoch to the Mound. in all it is about 1/2 a Mile long by a 1/4 of a Mile broad. And is the property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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FOURPENNY PLANTATION |
Fourpenny Plantation
Fourpenny Plantation
Fourpenny Plantation |
Mr. Scott, Forrester, Dornoch
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie |
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Applies to a large Fir Plantation Extending from the County Road leading from Dornoch to the Mound, near the "Poles" to the County Road leading from Dornoch to Little Ferry it is about 1/2 a Mile broad and one Mile long. the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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STRATH FLEET |
Strath Fleet |
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Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esq Factor |
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Applies to a pretty wide & extensive Strath or Valley extending in the parish of Golspie from The Mound to about a mile further north west than Morvich House. The River Fleet which forms the boundary between the parish of Golspie and the parishes of Dornoch & Rogart flows through the centre of this valley. It is the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ACHINAEL |
Achinael
Achinael
Achinael |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass, Ph. [Parish] Manse Golspie
Mr McPherson, Shepherd, Occupier
J. Peacock Esqr. Rhives Golspie |
109 |
This name applies to a shepherd's house, one story high, having outbuilding adjoining, the former being slated, the latter thatched, and the whole in very fair repair. The Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
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PRINCESS' CAIRN (A.D. 1868) |
Princess' Cairn
Princess' Cairn
Princess' Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
J. Peacock Esqr
Mr McPherson Shepherd, Achineal
Tablet bearing inscription "Princess Cairn" |
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This name is applied to a small cairn situated on the top of "Creag Amaill" and about 3/4 of a mile to the west of Cambusmore House. It is of a square form, and is built with dry, undressed stone, and has a marble tablet in the sough side, bearing the following inscripition "Princess' Cairn, so named by the Princess of Wales on the spot", 1868". |
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CAMBUSMORE HOUSE |
Cambusmore House
Cambusmore House
Cambusmore House |
Thomas Mathieson, Cambusmore Ho. [House]
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
Applies to a gentleman's Summer Residence Situated about a Mile S.W. [South West] of the Mound Railway Station. It is two Storey's high Slated and of recent Erection, property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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CAMBUSMORE LODGE 1 - inch Revision October 1894. |
Cambusmore Lodge |
Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie
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CNOC ODHAR |
Cnoc Odhar
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Mr. Mathieson
Rev [Reverend[ J.M. Joass |
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Applies to a large and very prominent Hill Situated about a Mile S.S. [South South] East of Cambusmore House, the name Signifies the "Dun Hill or Knoll" |
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CHAMBERED CAIRN [Cnoc Odhar] |
Chambered Cairn
Chambered Cairn
Chambered Cairn |
Thomas Mathieson, Cambusmore Ho. [House]
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
Applies to A "Chambered Cairn" Situated near the E. [East] Extremity of "Cnoc Odhar" |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1868 [chambered cairn, Cnoc Odhar] |
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HUT CIRCLE [Cnoc Odhar] |
Hut Circle |
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TUMULI [Cnoc Odhar] |
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THE MOUND |
The Mound
The Mound
The Mound |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr Golspie
D. Taylor. Esqr. Sheriff Clerk Dornoch |
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Applies to an Embankment Situated at, and forming the End of "Loch Fleet", and over which Embankment runs the Public Road leading to Bonar Bridge from Golspie, it is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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ALLT LOCH AN TAIRBH |
Allt Loch an Tairbh
Allt Loch an Tairbh |
Mr. Mathieson,
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Applies to a Small Stream flowing northward out of the north End of "Loch an Tairbh" and from which it derives its name, Signifies "Burn of the Bulls Loch" property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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ALLT A' CHOIRE BHUIDHE |
Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe
Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe |
Mr. Mathieson,
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass |
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Applies to a Small Stream collecting at Achtaduach, And Entering "Allt Loch an Tairbh" about 17 Chains S.W. [South West] of the dwelling hose of "Achinael" name Signifies "Burn of the Yellow Corry" property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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CREAG AMAILL |
Creag Amaill
Creag Amaill |
Mr. Mathieson, Cambusmore Ho. [House]
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
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Applies to a large, prominent and Rocky Hill, Situated N.E. [North East] of and near to "Cambusmore House" the name Signifies the "Hill of Grief" or Hindrance". |
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CAIRN [Creag Amaill] |
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A large Cairn of Stones situated at North Side of Cart Road leading from "Achinael" to "Cambusmore House" And running along Southern base of "Creag Amaill" a little to S.E. [South East] of "Princess Cairn" |
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TUMULI [Creag Amaill] |
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Applies to about 1/2 a dozen spots of Tumuli Similar to those described above and Situated about a 1/4 of a mile further East on North Side of Cart Road, than "Cairn" described above. The whole are the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ARDSHAVE |
Ardshave
Ardshave
Ardshave |
John Ross Ardshave
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Donald Taylor Esqr. |
109 |
Applies to a cultivated district with few houses which are thatched, one story high & in good repair, it is situated West of Balvraid & South of Dukes Wood. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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DUKE'S WOOD |
Duke's Wood
Duke's Wood
Duke's Wood |
John Ross. Ardshave
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff Clerk Dornoch |
109; 110 |
This name applies to a Fir plantation which extends from Balvraid to Cambusavie along the County road, the west end of it is about 1 mile West of Cambusavie, the average breadth being about 1/2 a mile Proprietor His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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BALVRAID |
Balvraid
Balvraid
Balvraid |
Robert Logan, Blacksmith, Balvraid
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie |
109; 110 |
Applies to a cultivated district with few houses; houses slated & thatched, one story high, and in good repair, the northern portion of a district about 1/2 a mile West of Balvraid Mains, and extends about 1/2 a mile South along the County Road. |
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CAMBUSAVIE |
Cambusavie
Cambusavie
Cambusavie |
R. Logan, Blacksmith
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch |
109 |
Applies to a dwelling house and farm steading which is situated about 3/4 of a mile South of Cambusmore, and about 1 mile N.W. [North West] of Skelbo, one story high, slated and in good repair. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Balvraid] |
Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School |
R. Logan, Blacksmith
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch |
109 |
Applies to a school in "Balvraid" one story high, thatched & in good repair. Education afforded ordinary branches, Average Attendance [35] Supported by the Free Church & school fees. |
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BEINN AN TAIRBH |
Beinn an Tairbh
Beinn an Tairbh |
Mr. Matheson, Cambusmore
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
Applies to a large prominent Hill situated about 2 miles West of "Cambusmore House" it is covered with Heathy Pasture with a little out Cropping RocK. The name Signifies "The Bull's Hill" property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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BEN TARVIE 1-inch Revision October 1894 |
Ben Tarvie
Ben Tarvie
Ben Tarvie
Ben Tarvie |
Mr. Andrew Ross, Torboll
Mr. Angus Matheson Balvraid Muir
Mr. Gabriel McKay shd. [shepherd] Dalnamain
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LOCH AN TAIRBH |
Loch an Tairbh
Loch an Tairbh |
Mr. Matheson, Cambusmore
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
Applies to a large fresh water lake Situated at the N.E. [North East] base of "Beinn an Tairbh" And forms the N.W. [North West] corner of the "DuKe's Wood" the name Signifies "The Bulls Loch" property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. Local pronunciation |
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LOCH TARVIE 1-inch Revision October 1894 |
Loch Tarvie |
Mr. Andrew Ross, Torboll
Mr. Angus Matheson Balvraid Muir
Mr. Gabriel McKay shd [shepherd] Dalnamain
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CLASHNAGRAVE |
Clashnagrave
Clashnagrave
Clashnagrave
Clashnagrave |
Mr Morrison, Ground officer Proncy Cottage
Mr Matheson Clashnagrave
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie. |
109 |
This name applies to a small district, partly cultivated which is situated on the West side of the district of Ardshave, It is on the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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LEDNASHERMAIG |
Lednashermag
Lednashermag
Lednashermag |
Mr Matheson, shoemaker Clashnagrave
William S. Fraser. Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie |
109 |
This name is applied to a crofter's house and a farm house the former is one storey high has offices attached, is thatched and in middling repair; the farm house is also one storey high and slated, having thatched offices attached they are both on the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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LEDNASHERMAIG 1 - inch Revision October 1894. |
Lednashermaig |
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LONDORNACH |
Lòn dornach
Lòn dornach
Lòn dornach |
Mr Matheson, Clashnagrave
Mr Joass, Minister, Golspie
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch |
109 |
This name applies to a croft house, situated near the Lon Doir an Eich peat moss, from which its name is derived, it is one storey high with barn byre and stabling attached, all being thatched and in fair condition It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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BADNINISH |
Badninish
Badninish
Badninish |
Mr F. Matheson, Badninish
William S. Fraser. Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie |
109 |
This name is given to a small district only partly cultivated which lies to the west of Achavandra Muir, and on the north side of Harriet Plantation It is divided into small lots, some of which are pretty large, It is on the Duke of Sutherland's property |
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BALVRAID WOOD |
Balvraid Wood
Balvraid Wood
Balvraid Wood |
D Taylor, Sheriff Clerk, Dornoch
Mr Matheson, Schoemaker Clashnagrave
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Ph [Parish] Manse Golspie |
109; 110 |
This name is applied to a considerable sized fir plantation, lying on the west side of the road which leads from Dornoch to the Mound Railway station, the southern boundary, forming the northern part of the district of Achavandra Muir and the West, the eastern boundary of Badninish It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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ALLT LÒN DOIR' AN EICH |
Allt Lòn Doir' an Eich.
Allt Lòn Doir' an Eich. |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Mathieson. Clashnagrave |
109 |
Applies to a Stream having its Source in "Lòn Dornaich" and flowing in an East and N. [North] direction till it Enters "SKelbo Burn" at the S.W. [South West] Corner of the district called "Clashnagrave" the name Signifies "Burn of Dornoch's marsh" on the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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FUARAN RUAIRIDH |
Fuaran Ruairidh
Fuaran Ruairidh |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr. Mathieson. Clashnagrave |
109 |
Applies to a Small Well situated on the north Side of "Allt Lòn Doir' an Eich" about 1/2 a mile South of "Lednashermag" the name Signifies "RodericKs Well" on the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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CÀRN AN FHÉIDH |
Càrn an Fhéidh
Càrn an Fhéidh |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass,
Mr. Matheson, Clashmugach |
109 |
Applies to the remains of a large Cairn of Stones Situated in "Harriet Plantation" it has been a very large one at one time but has been pulled down and most of the Stones removed for building purposes, it has Every appearance of having been Explored, but whether any object of Antiquity or interest was found in it no information could be obtained on the ground. the name Signifies the "Deer's Cairn" and is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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Applies to the remains of a large Cairn of Stones Situated in "Harriet Plantation" it has been a very large one at one time but has been pulled down and most of the Stones removed for building purposes, it has every appearance of having been explored, but whether any object of Antiquity or interest was found in it no information could be obtained on the ground. the name Signifies the "Deer's Cairn" and is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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CAIRN [nr Carn an Fheidh] |
Cairn
Cairn |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass,
Mr. Matheson, Clashmugach |
109 |
Applies to a Smaller Cairn of Stones Situated Close to the above, and in much the Same Condition and is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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GASHAGICH |
Gashagich
Gashagich
Gashagich |
Mr. Grant. F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Birichin
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
This name applies to a Croft house, one storey high, having out buildings attached, the whole are thatched and in middling State of repair property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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RHIARCHAR |
Rhiarchar
Rhiarchar
Rhiarchar |
Mr. Grant
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff ClerK Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
109 |
Applies to an Extensive district lying to the West of "Birichin" and is divided into Several Crofts, but for the most part Still uncultivated, it is about 1 1/2 miles long by one mile in breadth the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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REARQUHAR 1 - inch Revision October 1894 |
Rearquhar |
Donald McLean Esq. factor, Golspie |
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BIRICHIN |
Birichin
Birichin
Birichin |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr Grant, schoolmaster, Birichin
D. Taylor Sheriff clerk Dornoch |
109; 112 |
This is a considerably sized district, for the most part cultivated, which lies to the West of Dornoch about three miles, and immediately south of Harriet Plantation, It is wholly on the property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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LEDNABIRICHEN 1 - inch Revision October 1894, |
Lednabirichen |
Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie |
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FLEUCHARY |
Fleuchary
Fleuchary
Fleuchary |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr Grant,
Mr. D. Taylor |
109; 112 |
This name applies to a small partly cultivated district, which is situated at the South side of the district of Birichin and which is portioned off in small holdings, It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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BIRICHIN BURN |
Birichin Burn
Birichin Burn
Birichin Burn |
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr Grant
Mr D Taylor |
109; 112 |
This name is given to a small hill - stream, which rises near the northern boundary of the district of Birichin, and runs southerly, for about a mile when it abruptly turns to the East, for about a similar distance when it joins the River Evelix |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Birichin] |
F.C. [Free Church] School
F.C. [Free Church] School
F.C. [Free Church] School |
Mr Grant, Master
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. D. Taylor |
109 |
This is a small slated, schoolhouse, situated near the western side of Birichin, and which belongs to the Free church body, by whom the master is placed, It is one storey high, and in a fair state of repair The usual branches of rudimentary education are taught, and the average attendance is 57. |
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ACHUAN |
Achuan
Achuan
Achuan |
Donald Taylor, Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Mr Grant. F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster Birichin |
109 |
Applies to three Small Farms or Crofts having offices attached, Situated near the Western Boundary of the district of "Birichin", the houses are all one Storey high Thatched and in fair repair the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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HARRIET PLANTATION |
Harriet Plantation
Harriet Plantation
Harriet Plantation |
Mr Scott Forrester Dornoch
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie |
109; 110 |
Applies to a very Extensive Young Fir Plantation Situated about 3 miles North West of Dornoch this Plantation is about 2 miles in length and a little over 1/2 a mile in breadth. it is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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CNOC BHÀIR |
Cnoc Bhàir
Cnoc Bhàir |
Mr. Grant, Carpenter Evelix
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a Small Elongated Knoll Situated on N. [North] Side of Public Road about 1/2 a mile East of "Dalchail" the name Signifies "Barr's Knoll" So called it is Supposed after the first Minister of Dornoch after the Reformation property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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DALCHAIL |
Dalchail
Dalchail
Dalchail |
Mr. Grant
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. |
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Applies to a Crofters dwelling having Suitable offices adjacent, the dwelling house is Slated and in good repair the offices are Thatched and in a very poor condition property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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DALCHIEL 1-inch Revision October 1894 |
Dalchiel |
Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie |
112 |
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TUMULI [Dalchiel] |
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PRONCY |
Proncy
Proncy
Proncy |
Mr. Gunn, Farmer Proncy
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie |
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Applies to a Small Cultivated district Situated on the West Side of Road leading from the Mound to Bonar Bridge and about 1 1/2 or 2 miles South of "Poles" the dwelling in this district are part Slated and part Thatched and are all in fair repair. property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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HUT CIRCLE [Loch's Plantation] |
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Situated on "Loch's Plantation" immediately opposite the S.E. [South East] Corner of the above described district of "Proncy" And in the Extreme West corner of the Plantation named the "Hut Circle" Stands on a Slight Eminence, and is in fair preservation. on the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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RIVER EVELIX |
River Evelix
River Evelix
River Evelix |
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
108; 109; 112 |
Applies to a Small River flowing out of the E. [East] end of "Loch an Laggain" and after flowing tortuously for a numer of miles it Enters the "Dornoch Firth" W. [West] of and adjacent to the MeiKle Ferry. This River flows through the properties of Evan. C.S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle and of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. Dunrobin Castle. |
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SCHOOL [Proncy] |
School
School
School |
Joseph PeacocK Esqr. Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109; 112 |
Applies to a neat and Substantial, Slated, Schoolhouse Situated about the [North] Centre of the district of "Proncy". it is a General assembly School. Suported by that body, School Fees and Government Grant. it is under the management of a Female Superintendent. the branches taught are the Ordinary branches of English Education, together with industry daily average attendance 9 Female 0 males |
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CLASHMORE WOOD |
Clashmore Wood
Clashmore Wood
Clashmore Wood |
Mr. Scott Forester Dornoch
William J. Fraser. Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. |
109; 112 |
Applies to a very Extensive fir wood Situated on the North Side of the County Road leading from Dornoch to Bonar Bridge and about 2 1/2 miles from the former the wood is close on 3 miles in length and its average breadth is about a mile it is the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. In the centre of the wood there is a fine Chalybeate Spring, which is shown on plan. |
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DRIEMASTLE |
Driemastle
Driemastle
Driemastle |
Mr. E. Melville. Farmer. Astle
William S. Sutherland Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a GameKeepers house Situated in a clearance in "Clashmore Wood" approached by a private Road leading off the County Road from Dornoch to Bonar Bridge the dwelling is one Storey high with Suitable offices attached all slated and in good repair. The property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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OVERSKIBO |
OversKibo
OversKibo
OversKibo
OversKibo |
Mr. George Forbes, Tenant
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Estate Plan |
112 |
Applies to a good Sized Farmhouse with Suitable offices detached about 10 Chains N.E. [North East] the dwelling House which is of recent Erection is one storey high slated, the Offices are also one storey high slated and in good repair. property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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CLASHMUGACH |
Clashmugach
Clashmugach
Clashmugach |
Mr. George Forbes, Tenant
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Estate Plan |
112 |
This name applies to a very well Cultivated but Small district situated on the North Side of the "Public Road" leading from "Bonar Bridge" to "Golspie" and only a short distance West of the village called "Clashmore" the houses in this district which are pretty numerous, are all one storey high Thatched, and in good repair, property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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SKIBO QUARRY |
Skibo Quarry
Skibo Quarry
Skibo Quarry |
Mr. A. Murray. OversKibo.
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a Small Freestone Quarry Situated within the policies of "SKibo Castle & a short distance South of the North Lodge Entrance to SKibo Castle. the Quarry is the property of Evan C. S. WalKer Esqr. SKibo Castle. |
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NORTH LODGE [Skibo Castle] |
North Lodge |
Mr. A. Murray. OversKibo.
Donald Taylor Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass, Golspie |
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the North Lodge entrance to SKibo Castle. |
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SKIBO CASTLE |
SKibo Castle
SKibo Castle
SKibo Castle |
Evan C. S. WalKer Esqr. Proprieter
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass. Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch |
112 |
Applies to a fine Mansion Situated about 4 Miles West of Dornoch along the Main Road leading to "Bonar Bridge" the building is two Storeys High slated and is at present undergoing thorough repairs, property of Evan C.S. WalKer Esqr. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Allt Garbh [crossed out]
Extract from New Statistical Account
"The castle of SKibo, once a residence of the Bishops of Caithness and Sunderland, was
demolished in the last century. Within its walls the celebrated Marquis of Montrose was
confined subsequent to his being taken in Assynt; and from SKibo he was conveyed
to Edinburgh, where he was executed."
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EVELIX COTTAGE |
Evelix Cottage
Evelix Cottage
Evelix Cottage |
Mr. William Grant
William S. Fraser. Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. |
112 |
Applies to a neat Cottage Situated on North Side of County Road leading from Dornoch to Bonar Bridge and a little over 2 miles from Dornoch it is one Storey high, Slated and in good repair property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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EVELIX QUARRY |
Evelix Quarry
Evelix Quarry
Evelix Quarry |
Mr. William Grant
William S. Fraser. Esqr.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. |
112 |
Applies to a newly opened quarry Situated a Short distance South of "Milltown of Evelix" the stone quarried is of a white and red Streaked freestone, and is much prized by the proprietor His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. who is presently Engaged transporting it to "Lochinver" on the North Coast of Sutherland to build a new shooting Lodge with it. |
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MILLTOWN OF EVELIX |
Milltown of Evelix
Milltown of Evelix
Milltown of Evelix |
Mr. William Grant. Carpenter Evelix
William S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie. |
112; 113 |
Applies to a Substantial Farmhouse with Commodious offices adjacent, the dwelling house being 2 Stories high the offices one. All slated and in Excellent repair. the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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EVELIX MILTOWN 1-inch Revision October 1894. |
Evelix Miltown |
Donald McLean. Esq. factor Golspie |
112; 113 |
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 103 submitted to him |
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EVELIX [district] |
Evelix
Evelix
Evelix
Evelix
Evelix
Evelex
Evlix |
Mr. William Grant. Carpenter Evelix
William S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie.
J. Peacock Esq. Factor
Mr. Morrison, Forester
Morrisons County Map
New Statistical Account |
112; 113 |
Applies to a Small Cultivated district, composed of Crofts and Small Tenant holdings, Situated on the north Side of County Road from Dornoch to Bonar Bridge and about 1 1/2 or 2 miles from Dornoch. the dwellings in the district are all one Storey partly slated partly Thatched and all in good repair property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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EVELIX MILL (Corn) |
Evelix Mill [Corn)
Evelix Mill [Corn)
Evelix Mill [Corn) |
Mr. William Grant. Carpenter Evelix
William S. Fraser Esqr. Fiscal Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie. |
112 |
Applies to a Corn Mill situated a short distance East of "Milltown of Evelix, motive power water. property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Milltown of Evelix [Crossed out] |
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BISHOP'S WELL |
Bishop's Well
Bishop's Well
Bishop's Well |
Donald Taylor Esqr Sheriff ClerK Dornoch
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Evan C.S. WalKer. SKibo Castle |
112 |
Applies to a Well situated in a Field of Pasture situated about 7 chains S.W. [South West] of "SKibo Castle" all Efforts to obtain any information regarding the Antiquity of or the derivation of the name have been unsucessful. it is on the property of Evan C. Sutherland Walker Esqr. probably So called for the fact of "SKibo Castle" having been the summer Residence of the Bishop of Sutherland & Caithness, |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Parks [Note]
Both Cancelled |
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STANDING STONES [Clashmugach] |
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones |
Mr John Murray Clashmugach
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff clerk Dornoch |
112 |
Applies to 3 large Standing Stones of rectangular form Situated at the S.E. [South East] End of the district of "Clashmugach" the largest of them is about 6 feet in height, the other two are about 4 feet high, there is no device or inscription of any Kind upon them and from information gleaned they are Supposed to be Sepulchral, a trench has been dug round them many years since and no authentic information regarding what was then disclosed can be obtained. on the property of Evan C Sutherland Walker Esqr. of Skibo Castle. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch |
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CLASHMORE |
Clashmore
Clashmore
Clashmore |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch |
112 |
This name applies to a small village which is 3 1/2 miles from Dornoch along the County road leading to Bonar; houses thatched and slated, one & two stories high, and in good repair; the portion of "Village" which is situated on south side of small stream which flows through it, is the property of E.C. Sutherland Walker Esq. the remainder being property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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CLASHMORE INN |
Clashmore Inn
Clashmore Inn
Clashmore Inn |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch |
112 |
Applies to an Inn which is situated about the centre of "Clashmore", slated, two story high, and in good repair. Property of the Duke of Sutherland |
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POST OFFICE [Clashmore] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch |
112 |
Applies to a minor Post Office, the nearest district office is at Dornoch, it is situated in "Clashmore Village" one story high, slated, and in good repair. Arrival at 9am despatch at 4 pm daily. Property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle. |
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Sutherland -- Parish of Dornoch |
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SCHOOL [Clashmore] |
School
School
School |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie.
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch. |
112 |
Applies to a school in "Clashmore Village" one story high, slated, and in god repair. Education afforded ordinary branches and mathematics, average attendance 40. supported by school fees & the General Assembly Property of E.C.S. Walker Esq. SKibo Castle, |
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EAST LODGE [Skibo Castle] |
East Lodge
East Lodge
East Lodge |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie.
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch. |
112 |
This name applies to a lodge at the eastern entrance of road leading to "Skibo Castle", two story high, slated and in good repair. Property of E.C.S. Walker SKibo Castle. |
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LOWER CLASHMORE |
Lower Clashmore
Lower Clashmore
Lower Clashmore |
Mr Alexander McKay. Miller, Cyderhall
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie.
Donald Taylor Esq Dornoch. |
112 |
Applies to a dwelling house and farm steading, which is situated about 3/4 of a mile E.S.E. [East South East] of "Clashmore", dwelling house two story high, farm steading one, slated and in good repair, It is the property of C.S. Walker Esq. |
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SYDERA MILL (Corn) |
Cyderhall Mill (corn)
Cyderhall Mill (corn)
Sydera Mill [Corn) |
Mr Alexander McKay Mills, Cyderhall
Donald Taylor Esq. Dornoch.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a Corn Mill which is situated about 9 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of "Lower Clashmore", one story high thatched, and in good repair, and is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle. |
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Sutherland -- Parish of Dornoch |
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MARKET STANCE [Clashmore] |
MarKet Stance
MarKet Stance
MarKet Stance |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass. Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Sheriff ClerK Dornoch
Mr. Robert Gordon, Mail Driver Dornoch |
112 |
Applies to a MarKet Stance situated at "Clashmore" and in An Arable Enclosure immediately North of and adjacent to "Clashmore Inn" this MarKet is held Yearly, on the first Monday after the first Wednesday in May, and is for Cattle and Horses only. This MarKet is held by warrant of the Justices of the County of Sutherland, and Cannot be removed at will of the proprietor, it was tried to do away with it by the proprietor Some years ago but it has held good. property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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SYDERA |
Cyderhall
Cyderhall
Sydera (Sywardloch) |
Mr Alexander McKay, Miller, Cyderhall.
Donald Taylor Esq. Dornoch.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie |
112 |
This name applies to a dwelling house and farm steading, which is situated about 1/2 a mile south of "Lower Clashmore" dwelling house is two story high, farm steading one, slated, and in good repair. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank |
Mr Alexander McKay, Miller, Cyderhall.
Donald Taylor Esq. Dornoch.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a farm steading which is situated about 1/2 a mile N.W. [North West] of Cyderhall or Sydera, it is one story high slated and in good repair. Property of Sutherland Walker Esqr. |
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EVELIX [house] |
Evelix
Evelix
Evelix (Anelec) |
Mr Alexander McKay, Miller, Cyderhall.
Donald Taylor Esq. Dornoch.
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a house which is situated about 1 1/2 miles N.N.E. [North North East] of Clashmore, it is two story high, stone and in good repair. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland The Offices Connected with this House are Situated about 1/4 of a Mile North. |
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Sutherland -- Parish of Dornoch
Sydera [Note]
Mr Joass proposes the old name to be written
under in brackets to the "place" of Cyderhall or Sydera,
Evelix [Note]
Mr Joass proposes writing the old
name below this, as it applies to
the old mansion of Evelix.
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RHISTOCKACH |
Rhistockachs
Rhistockachs
Rhistockachs |
William S, Fraser, Fiscal. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Thomas McKay. Tenant |
109 |
This name is Applied to a crofters house. Situated a Short distance S.E. [South East] of "Leathad nan Uan" it is one Storey high with offices attached. Thatched and in fair repair. property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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ALLT MÒR |
Allt Mòr
Allt Mòr |
Mr Thomas McKay. RhistocKach
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
109 |
This name Applies to a Stream having its Source North of and flowing South through the district of "Rhiarchar" And Enters the "River Evelix" opposite the district of "Astle" name Signifies the "Large Burn" |
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CNOC NA MÒINE |
Cnoc na Mòine
Cnoc na Mòine |
Mr John Grant, Achosnich
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, |
109 |
Applies to a Wooded Eminence. Situated in a Wood North of and adjacent to the district of "Rhiarchar" the name Signifies "Knoll of the Moss or Peats" |
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Sutherland -- Phs. [Parishes] Dornoch and Creich |
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CREAG ASTAIL |
Creag Astaile
Creag Astaile
Creag Asdale
Creag Asdale
Creag Asdale |
Mr George Munro, Astle
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie
Duke of Sutherland's Maps 1833 & 1852
Map published by Black
Valuation Roll of the County 1877 - 8 |
109 |
Applies to a good Sized hill Situated adjacent to and W [West] of "The CrasK" it is not very prominent and is Covered with Heather the name Signifies "Hill of the Building" Vide amended description page 109. |
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CRAIG ASTEL 1-inch Revision Oct 1894 |
Craig Astel |
For authorities &c. see page 109 |
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THE CRASK |
The Crask
The Crask
The Crask |
Mr George Munro
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Joass
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch |
109 |
Applies to an Elongated Hill or Ridge Situated about a 1/4 of a mile South of the dwelling house of "RhistocKach" it is covered with Heather. name Anglicised. |
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ALLT REIDH A' BHÀTHAICH |
Allt Reidh a' Bhàthaich
Allt Reidh a' Bhàthaich |
Mr George Munro
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
109 |
This stream has its Source a Short distance north of the Western Extremity of "Clashmore Wood" flows in am Eastern direction and Enters the "River Evelix" in the district of "Astle" Signification "The Smooth Burn of the Byre" |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Creag Astaile [Note]
altered from
Creag Astaile to Creag Asdale
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ASDALE |
Astle
Astle
Astail
Asdale
Asdale
Asdale
Asdale |
Mr George Munro. Astle.
William S. Fraser Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1833
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1852
Black's Map
Valuation Roll of the County 1877-78 |
109 |
This name applies to a Small district which is almost Entirely under Cultivation and which is Situated on the south Side of the River Evelix and between the river and "Clashmore Wood", the Houses in this district are all one Storey high Slated and Thatched and generally in good repair, the property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland |
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ASTEL 1 - inch Revision October 1894. |
Astel |
Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie |
109 |
See 1-inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 103 submitted |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
Astail [Notes]
altered from Astail to Asdale
Astail - Submitted again in Sheet 108 to the Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass who now recommends Astail
Although not collected on the ground. I have no
doubt Asdale is the correct form of this name
which is Norse (= hollow or valley) but has been
turned into Gaelic (= dwelling) - a number of
adjoining names depend upon these.
Sig. [Signed] J.C. Macpherson
Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 29 May 1878.
Asdale recommended - reply to Examination office
Remark 10th Sep. [September] 1878.
Sigd [Signed] J.C. Macpherson
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Lerwick 19th Sep. [September] 1878 |
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HUT CIRCLE [Clashmore Wood] |
Hut Circle
Hut Circle
Hut Circle |
Joseph Peacock Esqr. Golspie
Donald Taylor Esqr. Dornoch
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
112 |
Applies to a Circular Enclosure Situated about the North Centre of "Clashmore Wood" it is in a middling State of preservation and can be Easily identified. on property of His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch |
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DALNAMEINE |
Dail a' chamein
Dalnamain or Dalnameine
Dalnamain or Dalnameine
Dalnamain or Dalnameine
Dalnamein
Dalnamain
Dalmain
Dalnamain
Dalnamayne |
Ord. Sur. [Ordnance Survey] as collected by Examiner
Duncan McPherson, Pittentrail
Robert McKay. Strathan
Angus McKenzie. Rogart
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joss L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws]
Maps of Sutherland 1833 and 1852
Sketch of Torboll Farm 1852
Thomson's County Atlas 1823
Maps "Origines Parochiales" |
104 |
Means Dale of the mineral" but has been anglicised. See "Creag Dail na Mein" to the N.W. [North West] of this place on plan, which is correct: I do not know why the Examiner changed the name of the place //from which the creag takes its name// to Dail a' Chnamein. see also p. [page] 115. |
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ALLT REIDH CHALMAI |
Allt Re'-Chalmai
Allt Re'-Chalmai
Allt Re'-Chalmai
Allt Reidh Chalmai |
Mr Ross Farmer Torboll.
Mr Mackay, Shepherd Dalnamain Strath Carnoch.
Mr Ross. Postmaster Pittentrail Rogart.
Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
104 |
Applied to a mountain Stream forming part of the boundary between the Parishes of Rogart & Dornoch. On the property of His Grace The Duke of Sutherland. |
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CAIRN [Torboll] |
Cairn, Tumuli & Hut circle |
Mr Joass Golspie |
104 |
There are two large Chambered Cairns near the Source of the above stream, one a little to the north, the other a little to the south, there is also adjacent to the Cairns a [greatmany] Tumuli & one Hut circle. no information can be obtained concerning them. |
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There are two large Chambered Cairns near the Source of the above stream, one a little to the north, the other a little to the south, there is also adjacent to the Cairns a [greatmany] Tumuli & one Hut circle. no information can be obtained concerning them. |
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HUT CIRCLE [Torboll] |
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There are two large Chambered Cairns near the Source of the above stream, one a little to the north, the other a little to the south, there is also adjacent to the Cairns a [greatmany] Tumuli & one Hut circle. no information can be obtained concerning them. |
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Sutherland -- Ph [Parish] of Dornoch
Cairn [notes] In Rogart Parish
one of these cairns is Known as Càrn Liath and described under that heading on accompanying name sheet.
Tumuli [note] In Rogart Parish
Tumuli [note] In Dornoch Parish
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PRINCESS' PATH |
Princess' Path
Princess' Path
Princess' Path |
Mr Ross. Torboll
Mr McKay, Dalnamain
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a walk or foot path running alongside of the Amhainn an t-Srath a Chàrnaich from near Torboll, to Torboll water fall's. It was opend by the Princess of Wales 2nd Oct [October] 1866. On the property of his Grace The Duke of Sutherland. |
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TORBOLL FALL |
Torboll Fall
Torboll Fall
Torboll Fall |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr Ross.
Mr Mackay |
104 |
Applies to a water fall about 40 feet. on the Amhainn an t-Srath a Chàrnaich about 1/2 mile South west from "Torboll" on the property of The Duke of Sutherland. |
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HUT CIRCLE [Torboll Fall] |
Hut Circle & Tumuli |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr Ross.
Mr Mackay |
104 |
On Hill a short distance South of the above water fall there is a Hut Circle & Several Tumuli easly to be seen when near, them, |
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TUMULI [Torroboll Fall] |
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On Hill a short distance South of the above water fall there is a Hut Circle & Several Tumuli easly to be seen when near, them, |
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TORROBOLL FALL 1 - inch Revision oct. [October] 1894. |
Torboll Fall |
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Sutherland -- Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch
altered from
Torboll Falls to Torroboll Fall [notes]
for amended descriptions and authorities see p. [page] 119.
Corrected to agree with suggestion recd [received] from Col [Colonel] Parsons R.E. [Royal Engineers] with the Remarks revised on the Ph [Parish] Boleskin and Abertarff, remark nos [numbers] 3 and 4. [initials] |
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COILLE NA H-INNSE BRICE |
Coille na h-Innse Brice
Coille na h-Innse Brice |
Mr Ross, farmer
Mr Mackay, Shepherd |
104 |
Applies to a strip of Birch wood (natural) on the South side of Srath Càrnach adjacent to "Torboll Falls." Property of The Duke of Sutherland. |
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DAILACHNAMEIN |
Dailachnamein
Dailachnamein
Dailachnamein |
Mr Ross. Farmer
Mr Mackay Shepherd
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a shepherd's house in Srath Carnach. it is one Storey high thatched & in fair repair. Property of the Duke of Sutherland. |
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INNIS AONAR |
Innis Aonar
Innis Aonar |
Mr Mackay, Shepherd
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a piece of pasture where there seems to have been dwellings, it is situated a short distance north from "Dailachnamein" property of The Duke of Sutherland. |
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ALLT NA H-INNSE AONAIR |
Allt na h-Innse Aonair
Allt na h-Innse Aonair |
Mr Mackay, Shepherd
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
A Small mountain Stream adjacent ot the above, and flowing in a southerly direction until it enters the Amhainn an t-srath a charnach a short distance east from "Dailachnamein" On the property of The Duke of Sutherland. |
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Dailachnamein [note] Altered to Dalnameine at the Exhibition of Boundaries held at Golspie. June. 22. 23. 1878 See also page 112.
Allt na h-Innse Aonair [note] on sheet 104 |
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TÒRR FALAICH |
Tòrr Falaich
Tòrr Falaich |
Mr Mackay Shepherd Dailachnamein by Rogart
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass Manse, Golspie |
104 |
Applies to a small hillock covered with birch wood, adjacent to the County Road adjacent to "Dialachnamein" Property of The Duke of Sutherland It signifies the "Bushy Knoll". |
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LOCH RUAGAIDH |
Loch Ruagaidh
Loch Ruagaidh |
Mr Mackay
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a Small loch situate about 2/3 of a mile northeast of "Dalachnamein" on the Property of the Duke of Sutherland Local pronunciation |
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LOCH RÙGAIDH 1 - inch Revision October 1894. |
Loch Rùgaidh
Loch Rùgaidh
Loch Rùgaidh |
Mr Gabriel McKay Shd [Shepherd] Dalnamain
Mr Andrew Ross Torboll
Mr Andrew Sutherland Doll |
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ALLT LOCH RUGAIDH |
Allt Loch Ruagaidh
Allt Loch Ruagaidh |
Mr Mackay
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a small mountain Stream flowing in a southerly direction from the above loch until it enters Amhainn an t-srath a charnaich On the property of The Duke of Sutherland meaning not Known (Loc. pro.) [Local pronunciation] |
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ALLT LOCH RÙGAIDH 1 - inch Revision oct. [october] 1894. |
Allt Loch Rùgaidh |
Mr Gabriel McKay Shd [Shepherd] Dalnamain
Mr Andrew Ross Torboll
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COILL' AN UINNSEINN |
Coill' an Uinnseinn
Coill' an Uinnseinn |
Mr Mackay
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass |
104 |
Applies to a Small Birch wood adjacent to the above stream. Property of The Duke of Sutherland. It signifies the "Wood of the Ash Tree" |
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Tòrr Falaich [note] Corrected in a Second List referred to the Revd [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Loch Ruagaidh [Crossed out]
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STANDING STONE [Dalnameine] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr. Mackay
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass |
104 |
Applies to a Standing Stone (undressed) situate in park a short distance northeast of "Dalnamain" it stands on a small mound and is 4 ft. [feet] 6 in. [inches] above ground and about 1 ft. [foot] 6 in. [inches] square. It is supposed to be a grave. |
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TUMULI [Dalnameine] |
Hut Circle & Tumuli.
Hut Circle & Tumuli. |
Mr. Mackay
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass |
104 |
On hill about 1/4 mile north east of the above there is a Hut Circle & Tumuli, adjacent to a small stream. They are all over grown with heather. On the property of The Duke of Sutherland. |
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CÀRN LIATH |
Càrn Liath
Càrn Liath |
Rev [Reverend] J M Joass Manse Golspie
Mr. Ross Farmer Torboll Pittentrail, Rogart. |
104 |
This name applies to what appears to have been a chambered Cairn situated about one half mile west of Torboll Farm, no part of the structure is now standing. In 1869 when collecting stones for the erection of walls on the farm of Torboll a large Stone Cup with perforated handle was found in this cairn, and is now deposited in the Museum at Dunrobin Castle. A Hut Circle several Tumuli are in the vicinity of this Cairn It Signifies the "The Grey Cairn" |
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This name applies to what appears to have been a chambered Cairn situated about one half mile west of Torboll Farm, no part of the structure is now standing. In 1869 when collecting stones for the erection of walls on the farm of Torboll a large Stone Cup with perforated handle was found in this cairn, and is now deposited in the Museum at Dunrobin Castle. A Hut Circle several Tumuli are in the civinity of this Cairn It Signifies the "The Grey Cairn" |
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STONE CUP WITH PERFORATED HANDLE FOUND HERE A.D. 1860 [Carn Liath] |
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This name applies to what appears to have been a chambered Cairn situated about one half mile west of Torboll Farm, no part of the structure is now standing. In 1869 when collecting stones for the erection of walls on the farm of Torboll a large Stone Cup with perforated handle was found in this cairn, and is now deposited in the Museum at Dunrobin Castle. A Hut Circle several Tumuli are in the civinity of this Cairn It Signifies the "The Grey Cairn" |
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County of Sutherland -- Parish of Rogart & Dornoch
Reidh Chalmai [crossed out]
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TORROBOLL |
Torboll
Torboll
Torboll
Torboll
Torboll |
Mr. Ross Farmer Torboll
Mr. H. Ross Post master Pittentrail
Duke of Sutherland Map 1833-1852
Black's Map
Valuation Roll of Sutherland 1877.1878 |
104 |
Applied to a large farm house with out standing offices Situated on the South side of "Strath Fleet" about one mile from the Mound Railway Station (west). It is two Storey high and the whole slated and in good repair. Property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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TORBOLL 1 - inch Revision oct [october] 1894. |
Torboll |
Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie
Valuation Roll 1894-95 |
104 |
See 1 - inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 103. Submitted to him |
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LITTLE TORROBOLL |
Little Torboll
Little Torroboll
Little Torroboll
Little Torroboll |
Mr Ross Torboll
Mr H. Ross Pittentrail
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1833.1852
Black's Map
Valuation Roll of Sutherland 1877.1878 |
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Applies to Several small farm houses Situated a short distance South of the above, they are partly slated and partly thatched, the whole is one Storey high and in very good repair. Property of His Grace The Duke of Sutherland. |
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LITTLE TORBOLL 1 - inch Revision october 1894. |
Little Torboll |
D. McLean Esq. factor Golspie
Duke of Sutherland's Estate map 1831-2 & 1853 Revised in 1868.
Torboll Valuation Roll 1894-5 |
104 |
See 1 - inch Name list of sh. [sheet] 103 submitted |
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Ph. [Parish] of Dornoch -- Sutherland
Torboll to Torroboll [note]
altered from
Little Torboll to Little Torroboll [note]
altered from
Although I did not collect this name on the ground I have no doubt it should be Torroboll - it has been erroneously turned into Gaelic - Torboll or Torrboll is undoubtedly a Norse name but the examiner wrote the last syllable so as to read bal insteal of bol. the former being a gaelic - the latter a Norse termination - and given an imaginary meaning to the name - which was turned into Gaelic in the office. Sig. [Signed] J.C. Macpherson Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 29. May '78
Referred again and Torroboll recommended 10th Sep. [September] 78
J.C.M. Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] Lerwick 19 Sep. [September] 78. |
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ACHOSNICH |
Achosnich |
W.S. Fraser Esqr, Dornoch
Mr John Grant, Achosnich
Mr William Murray Achormlary |
109 |
This name applies to a farmhouse situate about a quarter of a mile east of Lonflaich, house of one storey in height built of stone, and slated in good repair, Mr John Grant is tenant. The DuKe of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is proprietor. |
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BOGGAN |
Boggan |
W.S. Fraser Esqr, Dornoch
Mr John Grant, Achosnich
Mr William Murray Achormlary |
109 |
This name applies to a small croft house Situated about half a mile SW [South West] of "Loch Lansaichte" house of one storey, built of stone and thatched. The DuKe of Sutherland is the proprietor. |
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LOCH LÀNNSAIDH |
Loch Lànsaichte |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass
Mr John Grant Achosnich |
109 |
This name signifies "The Brimming Loch" and applies to a sheet of water Situate about half a mile N.E. [North East] of Boggan. |
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LOCH LANSAICHTE 1 - inch Revision October 1894 |
Loch Lannsaidh
Loch Lannsaidh
Loch Lannsaidh
Loch Lannsaidh |
Mr Alexander Murray late farmer Achormlarie
Mr Andrew Ross, Torboll
Rev. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Joass Golspie
Mr. William Grant Schoolmaster Rearquhar |
109 |
No meaning Local pro. [pronunciation] |
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ALLT LOCH LÀNSAICHTE |
Allt Loch Lànsaichte |
Revd. [Reverend] J M Joass
Mr John Grant |
109 |
This name signifies the "Burn of the Brimming Loch" and applies to a small stream issuing from "Loch Lànsaichte" and flowing SW [South West] till it falls into the River Evelix |
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ALLT LOCH LANNSAIDH 1 - inch Revision october 1894. |
Allt Loch Lannsaidh |
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For authorities &c see page 121.
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CREAGAN NA MÒINE |
Creagan na Mòine |
Revd [Reverend] J M Joass
Mr John Grant |
109 |
This name signifies "The Craig of the Moss" and applies to an eminence Situate on the east side of "Loch Lànsaichte" |
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LEATHAD NAN UAN |
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FÉITH BHUIDHE |
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ALLT LEATHAD NA SEAMRAIG |
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For Authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 109 |
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FÉITH IAIN |
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For Authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 109 |
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CREAG AN OILEIN |
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Leathad na Uan [note] on sheet 109
Féith Bhuidhe [note] on margin of 109/11
Allt Leathad na Seamraig [note] on Sheet 109
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LÒN DOIR' AN EICH |
Lòn Doir' an Eich
Lòn Doir' an Eich |
Mr Matheson. Clashnagrave
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie |
109 |
Applies to a Peat moss situated about 1/2 a mile N. [North] West of the district of "Birichin" and the moss is used for Supplying Fuel to the residents in the Burgh of Dornoch. The name Signifies "Moss of the Horses Hoof or Leg" and the Moss is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
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LÒN DORNAICH 1 - inch Revision October 1894. |
Lon Dornoch
Lon Dornoch
Lon Dornoch |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Grant, Dornoch
M.r William Grant Schoolmaster Rearquhar
Mr. Andrew Sutherland Torboll |
109 |
meaning "Dornoch moss, or marsh" |
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RIVER FLEET |
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For Authorities and description see 1/2500 Name Book of Golspie Parish. |
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AMHAINN AN T-SRATH A CHÀRNAICH |
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SRATH CÀRNACH |
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CREAGAN DUBH |
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LEATHAD LAOINEACH |
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Lòn Doir' an Eich [Crossed out]
Sutherland Railway [crossed out]
Srath Càrnach [note] on sheet 104
Leathad Laoineach [note] on sheet 109
Creag Liath [note] on 109
[signed]
A.B. Coddington
Capn. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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NAME BOOK
OF THE
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 2 FEB. [FEBRUARY] 91 SOUTHAMPTON
PARISH AND BURGH OF DORNOCH
On the 1/2500 Scale
Plan 113
In the
COUNTY of SUTHERLAND |
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Names of Objects -- Page
Achavandra Muir -- 46
Achinael -- 74
Achinchanter -- 25
Achclach -- 63
Achley -- 20
Achosnich -- 121
Achuan -- 91
Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe -- 76
Allt Garbh -- 60
Allt Leathad na Seamraig -- 122
Allt Loch an Tairbh -- 76
Allt Loch Lannsaidh -- 122
Allt Loch Rùgaidh -- 116
Allt Lòn Dornaich -- 85
Allt Mòr -- 107
Allt na h-Innse Aonair -- 115
Allt Reidh a' Bhathaich -- 108
Allt Re'-chalmai -- 113
Amhainn an t-Sratha Chàrnaich -- 123
Àrd na Caile -- 67
Ardshave -- 79
Ardwoan Pier -- 64
Astel -- 109
Badninish -- 84
Balloan -- 20
Balvraid -- 80
Balvraid Mains -- 37
Balvraid Wood -- 84
Ben Tarvie -- 81
Birichin Burn -- 90
Bishop's Field -- 16
Bishop's Palace (Remains of) -- 11
Bishop's Well -- 101
Black Burn -- 8
Black Hill -- 26
Boggan -- 121
Cairn -- 27
Cairns -- 33
Cairn -- 45
Cairn -- 49
Cairn -- 51
Cairn -- 77
Cairn -- 87
Cairn -- 113
Càrn an Fhéidh -- 87
Càrn Liath -- 118
Caledonian Bank -- 15
Camore -- 30
Camore Wood -- 33
Cambusavie -- 80
Cambusmore Lodge -- 75
Castle Garden -- 4
Chambered Cairn -- 75
Cholera Burial Ground -- 23
Church, (Formerly of Cathedral A.D. 1223) -- 5
Clashmore -- 103
Clashmore Inn -- 103
Clashmore Wood -- 96
Clashmugach -- 97
Clashnagrave -- 83
Cnoc Bhair -- 93
Cnoc na Mòine -- 107
Cnoc Odhar -- 75
Coille na h-Innse Brice -- 115
Coill' an Uinnseinn -- 116
Coul -- 49
Coul Links -- 47
Coul Plantation -- 50
County Buildings -- 12
Craig Carnaig -- 13
Creag Amaill -- 77
Creagan Dubh -- 123
Creag an Oilein -- 122
Creag Liath -- 123
Creagan na Mòine -- 122
Craig Astel -- 108
Cuthill -- 61
Cuthill Links -- 61
Cuthill Sands -- 61
Dail-a'-chnamein -- 115
Dalnameine -- 112
Dalchiel -- 93
Davochfin -- 34
Dornoch -- 1
Dornoch -- 3
Dornoch Burn -- 24
Dornoch Firth -- 19
Dornoch Links -- 7
Dornoch Sands -- 8
Driemastle -- 96
Drumdivan -- 19
Duchess Countess Plantation -- 54
Duke's Wood -- 80
Eaglefield -- 34 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
Eagle Inn -- 21
Earl's Cross -- 21
East Lodge -- 104
Eilean Sgeithe -- 59
Embo -- 58
Embo -- 57
Embo Links -- 26
Embo Mains -- 57
Embo Muir -- 55
Embo Rocks -- 25
Embo Street -- 27
Evelix -- 100
Evelix -- 106
Evelix Cottage -- 99
Evelix Mill -- 100
Evelix Quarry -- 99
Féith Bhuidhe -- 122
Féith Iain -- 122
Female School -- 15
Ferrytown -- 64
Fleuchary -- 89
Fourparks Plantation -- 69
Fourpenny -- 49
Fourpenny Plantation -- 71
Free Church -- 14
Free Church Manse -- 14
Free Church School -- 43
Free Church School -- 80
Free Church School -- 90
Fuaran Ruairidh -- 85
Gallow Hill -- 23
Gashagich -- 88
Gas Works -- 13
Glebe -- 35
Harbour -- 41
Harriet Plantation -- 91
Hut Circle -- 33, 45, 49, 75, 94, 111 114 & 117
Innis Aonar -- 115
Knockglass -- 50
Leathad Laoineach -- 123
Leathad nan Uan -- 122
Lednabirichen -- 89
Lednashermaig -- 83
Little Ferry -- 42
Little Torboll -- 119
Little Town -- 13
Loanmore -- 19
Loch Tarvie -- 81
Lochan Treathail -- 31
Loch Fleet -- 39
Loch Lannsaidh -- 121
Loch nan Con -- 47
Loch's Plantation -- 29
Loch Rùagaidh -- 116
Lòn Dornaich -- 123
Londornach -- 83
Lonmore -- 62
Lower Clashmore -- 104
Manse -- 35
Market Cross -- 10
Market Stance -- 10
Market Stance -- 105
Meikle Ferry -- 65
Evelix Milton -- 100
North Lodge -- 98
Over Skibo -- 97
Park -- 101
Park -- 101
Pictish Tower -- 45
Brough (O.E.) -- 45
Pier (Wooden) -- 41
Pier -- 65
Pier -- 67
Pitgrudie -- 20
Poles -- 53
Poles Inn -- 53
Poles Plantation -- 54
Poll na Curaich -- 60
Police Office -- 18
Post Office -- 9
Post Office -- 103
Princess Cairn -- 74
Princess Path -- 114
Prison -- 12
Proncy -- 54
Proncy -- 94
Proncy Castle -- 52
Proncy Cottage -- 29
Proncycroy -- 29
Proncynain -- 30
Reidh Chalmai -- 118
Rearquhar -- 88
Rhistockach -- 107
River Evelix -- 95
River Fleet -- 123
Rosebank -- 106
St. Michael's Well -- 23
School -- 9
School -- 14 |
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Names of Objects -- Page
School -- 57
School -- 95
School -- 104
Skelbo -- 38
Skelbo Castle -- 38
Skelbo Burn -- 46
Skelbo Mill -- 38
Skelbo Street -- 44
Skelbo Wood -- 43
Skibo Castle -- 98
Skibo Quarry -- 98
Strath Càrnach -- 123
Sròn Liath -- 59
Standing Stone -- 31
Standing Stones -- 102
Standing Stone -- 117
Strath Fleet -- 73
Sutherland Arms Hotel -- 18
Sydera -- 106
Sydera Mill -- 104
Sydera Wood -- 34
The Crask -- 108
The Mound -- 76
Tòrr Falaich -- 116
Torroboll -- 119
Torroboll Falls -- 114
Trentham -- 43
Tumuli -- 31, 45, 75, 77, 93, 113 114, 117.
Volunteers' Drill Hall -- 16
Volunteers' Rifle Range -- 35
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Parish of Dornoch Co. [County] of Sutherland ------- Examiners Replies to each of the underlined portions
Extracts from the Old Statistical Account Vol. [Volume] 8. page 1
The Town and parish of Dornoch derive their name from the Gaelic
words Dorn-Eich, which signifies a horse's foor or hoof; concerning which
the current tradition is as follows: About the year 1259, the Danes and
Norwegians, having made a descent on this coast; were attacked by
William, Thane or Earl of Sutherland, a quarter of a mile to the eastward ------- The place where this
of this town. Here the Danish general was slain, and his army beaten, and forced ------- engagement took
to retire to their ships, which were not far distant. The Thane of Sutherland ------- place cannot be
contributed very much to determine the fate of the day. While he singled out ------- ascertained but
the Danish general, and gallantly fought his way onward, the Thane being, by ------- the tradition is that
some accident, disarmed, seized the leg of a horse, which lay on the ground, ------- the common on
and with that despatched his adversary. In honour of this exploit, and of ------- which the Earl's
the weapon with which it was atchieved, ? this place received the name of ------- Cross stands is the
Dorn-eich, or Dornoch, as it is now called. This tradition is countenanced ------- site of the battle.
by the horse-shoe, which is still retained in the Arms of the Burgh. In memory
of the same event, a stone pillar was erected on the spot supporting at the top ------- Vide Name Book
a cross, encompassed by a circle, which went under the name of the Earl's ------- and trace.
Cross. Standing on a sandy hillock, it was gradually undermined by the
winds; several years ago it tumbled down, and was broken to pieces; at
present, only scattered fragments of it remain. Fullarton says "This cross
has recently been repaired and re-erected".
Not Far from the Earl's Cross just mentioned, is the spot where an unhappy
creature was burned in 1722 for the imaginary crime if witchcraft, ------- Vide name Book
in transforming her daughter into a pony and getting her shod by the ------- and trace.
devil! This was the last instance of these frantic executions in the North
of Scotland.
Three computed miles to the Westward of the town of Dornoch, where
the frith becomes very narrow; is the Meikle Ferry, so called in contra- ------- Vide name Book
distinction to another arm of the sea called the Little Ferry. On each side of ------- and Traces
the former, there is a large boat for transporting carriages, horses and other
cattle; as also a yawl for the accommodation of foot passengers; but at
the Little Ferry these are found on the east side only. At the Little Ferry ------- Harbour
there is an excellent harbour whose ships lie in perfect security, after having ------- Written and Described (Written on Golspie Ph [Parish] and
[continued on page 129] ------- Described on both Golspie & Dornoch) |
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[continued from page 128]
got over a bar, which runs across the entrance. At high water mark,
vessels of 500 tons burthen may enter here. At the shore of Dornoch, too,
small vessels lie in safety, with tolerable weather, as well as near the Meikle
Ferry; but a formidable bar stretches from the eastern point of the coast of
Dornoch, almost quite over to the south side of the frith, called (from their
incessant noise) the Gizzing Briggs.
The river of Evelicks, which falls into the sea near the Meikle Ferry, affords ------- River Evelix written
a few salmon and trouts. The hilly part of the parish contains 3 or 4 small ------- and described
lakes; the largest of these lakes may be about one mile long and 1/4 broad.
At Embo there is a quarry of freestone. At both the Skibos there are ------- Vide name Book
thriving plantations of fir At Evelicks, some appearance of Coal have ------- and Traces
been observed.
The popular language is the Gaelic; from which also almost all the
names of the places are manifestly derived. In that language baille
signifies a town. Hence Tor-baille, Kerr-baille, Eun-baille,
Skia-baille, compounded of that word and others, signifies Mount,
rock, fowl, wing; answering to the figure, situation, or other circumstances
of places respectively. Some places in the vicinity of the cathedral,
are denominated from the offices of those who formerly held them as ------- Auchintannteres now
Croit 'n 'Espig, Auchintreansurich, Auchintaunter, i.e. the ------- spelled Achinchanter
bishop's, treasurer's and charter's fields. One place, now modernized
into Cydershall, was anciently, and still is in the Gaelic, called ------- Vide name Book &
Shierra ------- Trace
The following is taken from Fullarton's Gazetteer
Dornoch, a parish in the County of Sutherland. It is bounded on
the north by Rogart, and by the Loch of Fleet, which separates it from ------- Vide name Book &
Golspie; on the south east and south by the Dornoch Firth; and on the
west by Criech. The district of Kainauld and Rhimusaig is isolated
from the rest of the parish by the Fleet, and surrounded by the parishes
of Golspie and Rogart.
The small river Evlix or Evelicks, which rises in Strath Achvaich, ------- Vide name Book &
falls into the frith near the Meikle Ferry, after a course of 9 miles ------- Trace. for Strath [Ac---]
Upon an eminence not far from the Little Ferry, is the old Castle of Skibo: ------- Meikle Ferry. Little Fer[ry]
There are two villages in the parish the fishing village of Embo, and the ------- SKibo Castle. Embo and
inland village of Clashmore ------- Clashmore.
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Extracts from Fullarton's Gazetteer
[continued from page 129]
Dornoch, a royal burgh in the above parish, is situated on the
north coast of the frith of Dornoch, nearly opposite to the burgh of Tain
which lies on the south side of the frith. It is literally a village, con-
sisting of a church, a gaol, and a very few houses; and has been decreasing
for several years although it is the county town, and the seat of the Sheriff
Depute. By charter of Charles II., dated July 14th 1628. Dornoch was
erected into a Royal Burgh, with the ordinary privileges, but a reservation ------- For description of
in favour of the Earl of Sutherland's hereditary rights. It is governed by ------- Dornoch see name
14 councillors, over whom the Duke of Sutherland, the wealthiest nobleman ------- Book of Dornoch.
in Great Britain, is provost Along with Tain, Dingwall, Wick, Crom-
arty, and Kirkwall, it unites in sending a member to parliament.
The property of the burgh consists of the links in the neighbourhood,
which, for the year 1832-3, were let by public roup for the sum of £2-1.s The
rest of the annual income is derived from custom and market dues, but
these being inadequate to defray the expense, the difference is made up by
the Duke of Sutherland. A claim is made for a very extensive and
apparently undefined royalty, greatly exceeding the parliamentary boundaries;
but the territory over which jurisdiction has been exercised is understood ------- The Magistrates appoint
to be limitted to what may be called the burgh proper. The magistrates ------- the town officers. The prison
appoint the town officers and gaolers ------- board the gaolers.
Dornoch was formerly the seat of the bishop of Caithness. The precise
time of the erection of the See is not ascertained. Andrew, bishop of Caithness,
is witness to a donation by David I. to the monastery of Dunfermline. He
[was bishop here] in 1150, and is probably the first of whom there is authentic
[accounts] In 1222 Gilbert Murray was consecrated bishop here; he built the ------- Vide name Book
[Cathedral of Dornoch; and died at Scrabster, in Caithness - where the bishops ------- for description of
had also a residence in 1245. A statue of him is still shown in the ------- the Cathedral.
church here, under the name of St. Gilbert, but it is not entire. Some writers
tell us, that Dornoch was also the seat of one of the Monasteries of the ------- The site of the Monastery
[Trinity] or Red Friars, otherwise called Mathurines, from their house in ------- Cannot be pointed
[Paris] dedicated to St. Mathurine. The great professed object of the ------- out.
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Parish of Dornoch Co. [County] of Sutherland ------------------------------------------------- Examiners replies to each of the Underlined portions.
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institution of this order appears to have been the redemption of
Christian captives; to which purpose a third part of their revenue
is said to have been destined. Of 13 of these monasteries, which
are said to have subsisted in Scotland at the Reformation, one
was at Dornoch, founded in 1271 by Sir Patrick Murray. Not the
smallest vestige of the building, however, can now be traced; the
very site of it is unknown at this day. Here stand the ruins of ------- Designated Bishop's
the bishop's castle, which appears to have been a stately and sump ------- Palace.
tuous edifice. The two upper stories of an old tower formerly ------- Not used for this purpose
a part of the palace, have been converted into a county gaol ------- at present - one storey of
About the year 1567, George, Earl of Caithness burnt the town ------- of it however has been con-
and cathedral. The fine, church of Dornoch stands in the centre ------- verted into an Armoury
of the little town. It is nearly as possible a fac simile of the old cathedral ------- for the Dornoch Volunteers
the proportions and elaborate decorations having been carefully copied.
It cost 6.000£, which was solely defrayed by the Duchess Countess
of Sutherland.
The following description of the parish church is taken from the Old Statistical Account.
Three aisles of the ancient cathedral, form the present church;
the fourth has been long in ruins. The church has undergone dif ------- Vide name Book
ferent repairs and at a considerable expense. The Countess of ------- for description of
Sutherland is patron. Most of the families, of any distinction ------- Cathedral.
connected with the parish, continue to bury within the church. In
some measure to remedy this nuisance, the church was lofted some
years ago; at the height of about 7 feet from the ground. To this upper
story, which is the present place of worship, the ascent is by stairs from
without, the open area underneath, still serving as a burying ground.
Around the cathedral is the church yard, without any fence, and
in the centre of the burgh. It is the market place. The county road ------- Information in [connection]
runs through it ------- with the Burgh has been
In replying to remarks on antiquities &c. in the parish; the ------- obtained from three of the
Superintendent of Examiners will supply all the local ------- most competent authorities
information he can obtain, and state what steps he has ------- in the Burgh viz. Revd [Reverend] D.
taken to obtain such information ------- Stewart, parish minister,
Signed ------- W.S. Fraser Esq. Fiscal, D.
C.W. Wilson ------- Taylor Esq. Sheriff Clerk
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] ------- J. Clegg Lce Corpl [Lance Corporal] |
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