| OS1/33/10/1/1 |
DURNESS [Parish] |
Durness (Parish)
Durness (Parish)
Durness (Parish) |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ross F.C. [Free Church] Manse Durness
Mr Robert Sutherland Merchant Durness
Mr Gun Ground Officer Sangomor |
|
This name applies to a mountainous, moorish, and rugged parish situated in the extreme north of Sutherland Shire. Its greatest length from Cape Wrath in the North to Ben Hee in the South-east is about twenty five miles and its average breadth about Eleven miles, it is bounded on the north by the North Sea or Northern Ocean, on the East by the Parish of Tongue, on the West and South by the Phs [Parishes] of of Lairg and Edderachylis. Lochs Hope, Eireboll and the Kyle of Durness are the principal sheets of water, the former Fresh and the latter two salt, there are three small districts which are partly Cultivated vis; " Durine, Sangomor and Sangobeag." The only Straths worthy of notice being Strath Mor, Strathbeag & Strath Dionard, all of which are under sheep pasture. The Hills in this Parish are pretty steep and vary in height from fifteen hundred to three thousand feet, the most Conspicious of which is Beinn Hope. The Parish consits of Gneiss, Salurian rocks and primitive limestone the latter being found on the East side of Loch Erriboll & in and around the village of Durness. Two schools supply the educational wants of th parish and there is only one house licensed for the Sale of Spirits two of the last named buildings are within a short distance of the Ph. [Parish] church.
The parish of Durness is in the Presbytery of Tongue, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness. There are no detached portions of the parish of Durness, And there are no detached portions of any other parish situated within it. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/1 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 1
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/2 |
DURNESS [Village] |
Durness (Village)
Durness (Village)
Durness (Village) |
Mr Robert Sutherland
Mr. Gunn, Ground officer
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ross F.C. [Free Church] Manse |
005 |
This applies to a small village situated in the North of Sutherland and about Sixty miles distant from Lairg. it includes a post office two schools & an Inn, together with two Churches all of which are described under their respective heads. the boundary of the village takes in the two small districts known as Sangomor, & Durine. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/2 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 2
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/3 |
MEALL A' BHUIC |
Meall a' Bhuic
Meall a' Bhuic |
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This name signifies "Knoll of the Goat" and applies to a small hillock situated about one mile north of Bailnacille |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/3 |
FLIRUM |
Flirum
Flirum |
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
Meaning of this name obscure it applies to a few Low water rocks situated about one fourth mile South-east of "Clach Mhòr na Fairaird" |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/3 |
GEODHA NA BURRALAICH |
Geodha na Burralaich
Geodha na Burralaich |
Rev [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This name signifies the Creek of the "Houling or Wailing" and applies to a small Creek situated about one mile to the North-west of Sangomòr |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/3 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 3
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness
FLIRUM
Fluich-Dhruim |
| OS1/33/10/1/4 |
SEANACHAISTEAL |
Seanachaisteal
(Site of ) Pictish Tower |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name Signifies the "Old Castle" and applies to the site of an old pictish Tower situated about one mile North-west of Sangomòr. Nothing further is known of its history. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/4 |
Site of PICTISH TOWER [Seanachaisteil] |
(Site of ) Pictish Tower |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name Signifies the "Old Castle" and applies to the site of an old pictish Tower situated about one mile North-west of Sangomòr. Nothing further is known of its history. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/4 |
ADAG MHÒR |
Adag Mhòr
Adag Mhòr |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name signifies the "Big face or precipice" and applies to a bold perpendicular Cliff on the coast around Seanachaisteal which is on the highest part of the Cliff. Situate about a mile north of Durness. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/4 |
AODANN MHÒR 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Aodann Mhòr
Aodann Mhòr
Aodann Mhòr
Aodann Mhòr |
Mr George McKay Durness
Mr Robert Swanson Sangomore
Messrs Donald & Roderick Murray Sangobeg
Mr A. McKay Durness |
005 |
This name signifies the "Big face or precipice" and applies to a bold perpendicular Cliff on the coast around Seanachaisteal which is on the highest part of the Cliff. Situate about a mile north of Durness. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/4 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 4
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
LOCH BORRALAIDH |
Loch Borralaidh
Loch Borralaidh |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay
. |
005 |
This name applies to a considerable sized Loch situated a short distance North of the Mansion of Keoldale, its breadth is about 1/4 mile and its length about three fourths of a mile. Meaning of this name obscure |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
LOCH BORRALIE 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Borralie
Loch Borralie
Loch Borralie |
Duke of Sutherland's Map 1853-68
Admiralty Chart 1754.
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Grant Durness |
005 |
This name applies to a considerable sized Loch situated a short distance North of the Mansion of Keoldale, its breadth is about 1/4 mile and its length about three fourths of a mile. Meaning of this name obscure |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
LOCH LÒN NA H-INNSE |
Loch Lòn na h-Innse
Loch Lòn na h-Innse |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
005 |
Meaning obscure. Local pronunciation
This name signifies and applies to a small Loch situated about one half mile north of "Loch Borralaidh" His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland proprietor |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
LOCH LANLISH 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Loch Lanlish
Loch Lanlish
Loch Lanlish |
Mr Donald Ross shd [shepherd] Grudie
Mr George McKay Durness
Messrs Donald & Roderick Murray Sangobeg |
005 |
Meaning obscure. Local pronunciation This name signifies and applies to a small Loch situated about one half mile north of "Loch Borralaidh" His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland proprietor |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
SÀILMHÒR |
Sàilmhòr
Sàilmhòr |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a Shepherds dwelling situated about one half mile north east of "Loch Lòn na h-Innse" the building is one Storey high thatched and in fair repair His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
SALAMOR 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Salamor |
Evander McIver Esq. factor, Scourie |
005 |
See 1- inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 submitted. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/5 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 5
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/6 |
BÀGH BAILE NA CILLE |
|
For Authorities and Description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 5 |
005 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/6 |
ALLTAN DEARG |
|
For Authorities and Description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 5 |
005 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/6 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 6
AMHAINN NA CLAIGIONNAICH Cancelled [Initialled]
BÀGH BAILE NA CILLE
Ought not this name be written on margin of Plan 5/7? |
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
BAILAMHUIC |
Bailamhuic
Bailamhuic
Bailamhuic |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass
Mr John McKay
Mr Robert Sutherland |
005 |
This name applies to a small district in the larger district called "Durine" Comprising five or 6 Small Croft houses (and lands) each one storey in height, thatched and in middling repair. On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
BALVOLICH 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Balvolich |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie |
005 |
See 1-inch name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 Submitted to him |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
SANGO BAY |
Sango Bay
Sango Bay
Sango Bay |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr R. Sutherland
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a small sandy Bay situated a short distance to the north of the district known as Sangomore - and it is used by traders in the N. [North] of Scotland for shelter. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
CREAG CHEARBACH |
Creag Chearbach
Creag Chearbach
Creag Chearbach |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass
Mr R. Sutherland
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name, meaning obscure, and applies to a rock that men fish from on the coast situated about one fourth of a mile to the north-west of Sango Bay, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
CREAG THAIRBHEIDH 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Creag Thairbhaidh
Creag Thairbhaidh
Creag Thairbhaidh
(Local pron. [pronunciation] ) |
Mr George McKay Durness
Mr Torquil Nicolson Durness
Mr Hugh McKay Sango beg |
005 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/7 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 7
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
BAILENACILLE |
Bailenacille
Bailenacille
Bailenacille |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr John McKay
Mr Robert Sutherland |
005 |
This name applies to a large farm steading Corn Mill and Mansion situated about one and a fourth miles to the west of "Durine". It is two storeys in height, slated and in excellent repair on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
CORN MILL [Bailenacille ] |
|
|
005 |
This name applies to a large farm steading Corn Mill and Mansion situated about one and a fourth miles to the west of "Durine". It is two storeys in height, slated and in excellent repair on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
BALNAKEIL 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Balnakeil |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Grant Durness |
005 |
See 1- inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 submitted to to him |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
LOCH CROlSAPHUlLL |
Loch Croisaphuill
Loch Croisaphuill
Loch Croisaphuill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr John McKay
Mr Robert Sutherland |
005 |
This name applies to a middling Sized loch situated a short distance to the South of Bailenacille farm steading. It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
CHURCH (In Ruins) [Balnakeil] |
Church (In Ruins)
Church (In Ruins)
Church (In Ruins) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass Golspie,
Mr John McKay, Leirinvore, Durness Sutherlandshire
Mr Robert Sutherland, Sangomor, Durness, Sutherlandshire |
005 |
This name is given to a church in ruins the walls of which are entire situated a short distance to the west of Bailenacille farm steading. * It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland.
* This church was erected between A.D. 1223 & 1245 & disused about AD 1843 when the Present parish church was built. The dedicatory name is unknown. In the interior of the building is a hollow stone which appears to have been a holy water Font, and named by the inhaitants, Clach an t'sagairt Ruaidh, signifying the Red Priest's Stone. This red priest is said to be the last previous to the Reformation. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/8 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 8
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/9 |
INN [Durine] |
Inn
Inn
Inn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass
Mr. R. Sutherland
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a building situated at the cross roads in the district of "Durine" it is two storeys in height, slated and in good repair, and having a license to sell Spirits, Porter and Ales, Saluable accommodation for man, and horse may b had at this Inn. It is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/9 |
GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass.
Mr Robert Sutherland
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ross
Mr John McKay |
005 |
Applied to the land attached to the Parish Manse of Durness. It is partly arable and partly pasture land & it is the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland who is Patron of the living. The property of the Parish minister for the time being? |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/9 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 9
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/10 |
TRÀIGH A' GHEODHA BHREAGH |
Tràigh a' Gheodha Bhreagh
Tràigh a' Gheodha Bhreagh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass,
Mr Robert Sutherland,
Mr John McKay, |
005 |
This name Signifies "Sand at the top of the CreeK", and applies to a Sandy beach or small CreeK Situate a short distance to the north-west of Durine. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/10 |
MANSE [Parish, Durine] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass,
Mr R. Sutherland
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a large and Commodious building, two storeys in height, slated, and in elegant repair, situated about one mile to the west of Durine and it is the Ph. [Parish] Manse on the property of his Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/10 |
SCHOOL [Parish, Durine] |
School
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie.
Mr Robert Sutherland, Sangomor
Mr John McKay, Leirinvore, Durness, Sutherlandshire |
005 |
This name applies to a schoolhouse situated in the district or Village of Durine It is one storey in height slated, and in elegant repair. there is an average attendance of about 60 pupils, who are taught the ordinary branches of English education. It is supposed by the Heritors government grant & School Fees * and it is the Ph. [Parish] School. * There is no school board elected for the parish up to the date of Examining this worK. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 10
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/11 |
CHURCH [Parish, Durine] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay. |
005 |
This applies to the Established church & is situated in the District of Durine. It is a plain substantial building, erected about the Year 1844, and is seated to accomodate about three hundred and fifty, but, is not attended by more than twelve or fifteen of a Congregation. It is on the property of his Grace The Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/11 |
POST OFFICE [Durine] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This house is one storey high, thatched, and in fair repair. The mails are Conveyed from this place to Laxford Bridge per mail Car, every alternate day, leaving Durine about 5 oclock in the morning and arriving in the afternoon about 6 oclock. The building is on the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/11 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 11
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/12 |
CREAG DHEARG |
Creag Headgear
Creag Dhearg
Creag Dhearg |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay. |
005 |
This name signifies "Red Rock," and applies to a ledge of rock thirty, or forty feet high, and situated on the east side of "Sango Bay." |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/12 |
DURINE |
Durine
Durine
Durine |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay. |
005 |
This name applies to a small district or village, there is a number of houses, most of these, are one storey in height and thatched, the principal buildings are the Post Office, Inn, Church, and School. The whole is on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. It is part of the village of Durness. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/12 |
SANGOMOR |
Sangomor
Sangomor
Sangomor |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay. |
005 |
This name applies to a small district situated a short distance to the east of Durine. It contains a number of Small Croft houses, some slated, and some thatched. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor.
It is part of the village of Durness. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/12 |
SANGOMORE 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Sangomore |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie |
005 |
See 1- inch Name list of Sh [Sheet] 114 Submitted to him |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 12
County of Sutherland. |
| OS1/33/10/1/13 |
BEINN AN AMAIR |
on margin of Plan 5/11 |
For Authorities and Description See Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 5 |
005 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/13 |
KYLE OF DURNESS |
|
For Authorities and Description See Name Book of 6 inch Sheet No. 14 |
005 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/13 |
NORTH SEA |
on margin of 1/2500 scale |
For Authorities and Description See Name Book of 6 inch Sheet No. 2 |
|
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/13 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 13 |
| OS1/33/10/1/14 |
KEOLDALE |
Keoldale
Keoldale |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a large Commodious & well built mansion two stories high with suitable out offices detached a short distance to the East of the Pier, the whole are slated, and in good repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/14 |
CNOC NAN CEANNAN |
Cnoc nan Ceannan
Cnoc nan Ceannan |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a small mound having an Elevation of about five feet above the General Surface there is a tradition that it marks the Graves of Several Danes who were slain at this spot, but the date of the occurance is unknown. A portion of this mound was taken away A.D. 1835 when Several human bones were found as well as a small bronze elliptical cockade, & polished bone supposed to be used for fastening the military plaid. It Signifies the "Hillock of Heads". |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/14 |
HUMAN BONES AND AN ELLIPTICAL COCKADE FOUND HERE A.D. 1835 [Cnoc nan Ceannan] |
|
|
005 |
This name applies to a small mound having an Elevation of about five feet above the General Surface there is a tradition that it marks the Graves of Several Danes who were slain at this spot, but the date of the occurance is unknown. A portion of this mound was taken away A.D. 1835 when Several human bones were found as well as a small bronze elliptical cockade, & polished bone supposed to be used for fastening the military plaid. It Signifies the "Hillock of Heads". |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/14 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 14
County of Chester Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/15 |
FREE CHURCH [Sangomore] |
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a plain substantial building, situated at the south end of the district Known as Sangomor. It was erected in the year 1844 and has Sittings for about 350. property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/15 |
MANSE [Free Church, Sangomore] |
Free Church Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay |
005 |
This name applies to a neat and Commodious building situated a short distance southwards of the above described Church. It is one storey in height, slated and in neat repair, property of The Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/15 |
SCHOOL [Free Church, Sangomore] |
Free Church School |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass, Golspie, Sutherlandshire
Mr R. Sutherland, Sangomor, Sutherlandshire
Mr John McKay Leirinvare, Sutherlandshire |
005 |
The name applies to a plain substantial building situated within a few yards of the Church (Free). It is one storey in height slated and only in middling repair.*
*The daily average attendance is abut 30 & the education affored Consists of the ordinary branches it is supported by a grant from the Trustees of the F [Free] Church education Scheme together with School Fees. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/15 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 15
County of Sutherland.
MANSE
As the Manse and the School are so near to the Church
it is considered superfluous to prefix Free Church to them. |
| OS1/33/10/1/16 |
CNOC ACH' NA H-ANAITE |
Cnoc Ach' na h-Anaite |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay |
005 |
The meaning of the word is not Known, it applies to a trait of Rough pasture land situated a short distance southwards of the District of Durine. On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/16 |
LOCH CEALLA-DAIL |
Loch Cealla-dail (Drained) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr John McKay
Mr. R. Sutherland |
005 |
The meaning of this word is not Known, it applies to a Marsh situated a short distance to the South-west of the district of Durine. It is almost dry in the summer season. On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/16 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 16
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
POLL A' CHAIT FHIADHAICH |
Poll a'Chait Fhiadhaich
Poll a'Chait Fhiadhaich |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Dell of the Wild Cat" and applies to Hollow in the rock Situated a Short distance North West of "Creag Ruadh" |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
SMOO HOUSE |
Smoo House
Smoo House |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
Applied to a pretty large house two Stories high, Slated, and in good repair; situated a Short distance West of the "Cave of Smoo" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
SMOO SIDE 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Smoo Side
Smoo Side
Smoo Side
Smoo Side |
Evander McIver Esq. Factor Scourie
Mr George McKay Durness
Hugh McKay Durness
Valuation Roll 1894 - 95 |
006 |
|
|
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
LEIRINBHEAG |
Leirinbheag
Leirinbheag |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
|
This name applies to several acres of Rough pasture situated between Geodha Smoo & Sango Bay. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
LEIRINBEG 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
Leirinbeg |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie |
006 |
See 1- inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 submitted to him |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/17 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 17
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/18 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 18
[Blank page] |
| OS1/33/10/1/19 |
GEODHA SMOO |
Geodha Smoo
Geodha Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Creek of Smoo" and applies to a Small narrow Creek Situated about one half mile East of Sangomòr. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/19 |
CREAG RUADH |
Creag Ruadh
Creag Ruadh |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Ria RocK" and applies to a Small ridge of rock on the Coast at the Eastern extremity of Leirnmhòr |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/19 |
CAVE OF SMOO |
Cave of Smoo
Cave of Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name applies to a Large Cave Situated at the Southern extremity of "Geodha Smoo" "Two miles East of the Church, and may be approached either by Sea or by a pathway from the road; directly above the Cave, a beautiful Waterfall arrests the Eye, decending from the road, about 100 yards to the Shore, and Crossing the water, after walKing about twenty yards the traveller is suddenly arrested by the grandeur and magnificence of the Cave, whether he views the Singular and Massive Construction of its Gothiclike and transverse Arches, or its immense height and width, for in some places, it is about 100 feet inside and as many in height, here, also, the noise of the waterfall steals on the ear, and when the voice is raised, an echo is distinctly heard". (Extract from Statistical account of the Parish of Durness.) |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/19 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 19
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
LEIRINMHOR |
Leirinmhòr
Leirinmhòr |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name applies to a Small district Comprising Several Small Croft houses (arable & R.P. [Rough Pasture] Land) with suitable out offices. the whole are thatched and in good repair, and one story in height. His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland proprietor |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
LÈIRINMORE 1- inch Revision Oct. [October] 1894 |
Leirinmore |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie |
|
See 1- inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 submitted to him general usage. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
BÀGH GEAL |
Bàgh Geal
Bàgh Geal |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "white Bay" and applies to a Small creek Situated a short distance East of "Geodha Smoo." |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
POLLAG NA LÙIBE |
Pollag na Lùibe
Pollag na Lùibe |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "Hollow of the Loop" and applies to a fissure in a Rock Situated about one mile East of Geodha Smoo. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
POCAN SMOO |
Pocan Smoo
Pocan Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J. M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Squat or flat Rock" and applies to a Low water rocK Situated at the northern extremity of "Geodha Smoo" |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/20 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 20
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/21 |
AN CRUACHAN |
An Cruachan |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name applies to a small detached Rock situated near the entrance of Loch Erieboll there is not a particle of vegetation on this rock. it signifies "The Roundness". |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/21 |
A' GHOIL-SGEIR |
A' Ghoil-Sgeir |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name applies to an Island situated about one half mile South of An Cruachan the greater part of this Island is Submerged at high water. It Signifies "The Rock of the Boiling or Bubling" |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/21 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 21
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/22 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 22
[Blank page] |
| OS1/33/10/1/23 |
SMOO |
Smoo
Smoo |
Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass
Mr John McKay |
006 |
Applied to a small district situated one half mile East of Sangomor, & Comprising four small Crofthouses with suitable out offices, the whole are one story high, thatched, and in fair repair.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/23 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 23
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/24 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 24
[Blank page] |
| OS1/33/10/1/25 |
TRÀIGH SANGOBEG |
Tràigh Sangobeag
Tràigh Sangobeag
Tràigh Sangobeag |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr John McKay.
Mr. R. Sutherland. |
006 |
This place Signifies the "Sand or beach of Sangobeag." It applies to a Sandy beach situated a Short distance north of Sangobeag. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/25 |
SGEIR LEATHAN |
Sgeir Leathan
Sgeir Leathan
Sgeir Leathan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay. |
006 |
This name Signifies the "Broad "Rock, and applies to ridge of flat rock visible at low water and situated about one fourth of a mile north of the mainland at Sangobeag. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/25 |
SANGOBEAG |
Sangobeag
Sangobeag
Sangobeag |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass. Golspie.
Mr. John McKay, Leirimore.
Mr R. Sutherland, Sangomor, Sutherlandshire |
006 |
This name applies to the district in which there are 20 or 30 small farms or croft houses. It is situated about two miles eastwards of Sangomor. the houses are one storey in height thatched, and in miserable repair, his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/25 |
SANGOBEG 1- inch Revision Oct. 1894 |
SANGOBEG |
Evander McIver Esq. factor Scourie |
|
See 1- inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 114 submitted to him general usage |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/25 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 25
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/26 |
RUDHA BREACAIDH |
Rudha Breacaidh
Rudha Breacaidh
Rudha Breacaidh |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. R. Sutherland.
Mr. John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "Freckled or Spotted point." It applies to a point of land situated about half a mile to the east of "Traigh Sangobeag." On the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/26 |
GEODHA NAM BÀIRNEACH |
Geodha nam Bàirniach
Geodha nam Bàirniach
Geodha nam Bàirniach |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name Signifies "Creek of the Limpets." It applies to a small Creek situated a short distance to the east of "Rudha Breacaidh." |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/26 |
GLAC GARBH |
Glac Garbh
Glac Garbh
Glac Garbh |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr R. Sutherland.
Mr John McKay |
006 |
This name signifies the "Rough Hollow." It applies to a hollow or piece of low ground situated a short distance southwards of the district Known as Sangobeag, on the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/26 |
ALLT SMOO |
|
|
006 |
For Authorities and Description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 5 |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/26 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 26
County of Sutherland |
| OS1/33/10/1/27 |
PIER [NE side of Kyle of Durness] |
Pier
Pier
Pier |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ross
Major General Scobie
Mr. R. Sutherland |
005 |
This name applies to a small pier situated on the northeast side of the Kyle of Durness. Constructed for the accommodation of the Ferry Boat plying on the Kyle, it is built of Granite blocks, stayed with wooden piles.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/27 |
PIER [SW side of Kyle of Durness] |
Pier
Pier
Pier |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ross
Major General Scobie
Mr. R. Sutherland |
005 |
Applied to a Boat pier situated on the South west side of the Kyle of Durness & used for the accommodation of the Ferry boat conveying passengers & goods across the Kyle. It is constructed of Granite blocks & wooden piles.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/27 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 27
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness |
| OS1/33/10/1/28 |
FERRY [Kyle of Durness] |
Ferry
Ferry
Ferry |
M. [Major] General Scobie, Keodale By Durness.
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ross FC [Free Church] Manse
Mr Robert Sutherland Merchant Durness |
005 |
This name applies to a public Ferry across the Kyle of Durness and the only means of Conveying passengers, Goods and Vehicles to Cape Wrath, as well as the whole district Known as the "Parph". When live stock are removed to or from the above district they are [taken] round the South end of the Kyle. The Charge for passengers [varies] in proportion to the number [ ] the highest being 6d & the lowest 2d. Dog Carts, Gigs etc. are Charged 5s/0d each & Carts 2s/6d each.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. |
|
| OS1/33/10/1/28 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 28
County of Sutherland Parish of Durness
A.B. Coddington Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 27 April 74 [1874] |
| OS1/33/10/1/29 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 29
[Volume] 10
OS1/33/10 29 Hammond
NAME BOOK
OF PART OF THE
PARISH OF DURNESS
ON THE 1/2500 SCALE
IN
SUTHERLAND
[Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 29 APR. 1903 |
| OS1/33/10/1/30 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 30
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Aodann Mhòr -- 4
A' Ghoil-sgeir -- 21
Alltan Dearg -- 6
Allt Smoo -- 26
An Cruchan -- 21
Bàgh Baile na Cille -- 6
Bàgh Geal -- 20
Balvolich -- 7
Banlnakeil -- 8
Beinn an Amair -- 13
Cave of Smoo -- 19
Church (In Ruins) -- 8
Church (Ph) [Parish] -- 11
Cnoc Ach' na h-Anaite -- 16
Cnoc nan Ceannan -- 14
Creag Thairbheidh --7
Creag Dhearg -- 12
Creag Ruadh -- 19
Durine -- 12
Durness (Village) -- 2
Durness (Ph) [Parish]-- 1
Ferry -- 28
Flirum --3
Free Church -- 15
Geodha nam Bàirreach -- 26
Geodha na Burralaich -- 3
Geodha Smoo -- 19
Glebe -- 9
Glac Garbh -- 26
Inn -- 9
Keoldale -- 14
Kyle of Durness -- 13
Leirinbeg -- 20
Leirinmore -- 17
Loch Barralie -- 5
Loch Cealla-dail -- 16
Loch Croisaphuill -- 8
Loch Lanlish -- 5
Manse (Ph) [Parish] -- 10
Manse (F.C.) [Free Church] --15
Meall a' Bhuic -- 3
North Sea -- 13
Pier -- 27
Pocan Smoo -- 20
Poll a' Chait Fhiadhaich -- 17
Pollag na Lùibe -- 20
Post Office -- 11
Rudha Breachaidh -- 26
Salamor -- 5 |
| OS1/33/10/1/31 |
|
|
|
|
|
[Page] 31
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Sango Bay -- 7
Sangobeg -- 25
Sangomore -- 12
School (Ph) [Parish] -- 10
School (F.C.) [Free Church] -- 15
Seanachaisteal Site of Pictish Tower -- 4
Sgeir Leathan -- 25
Smoo -- 23
Smoo Side -- 17
Tràigh a'Gheadha Bhreagh -- 10
Tràigh Sangobeg -- 25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
