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LIGHTHOUSE [Cape Wrath] Light House
Light House
Light-house at Cape Wrath
Lighthouse at Cape Wrath
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay.
New Statistical Account page 94
Index to New Statistical Account page 94
001 This name applies to a house erected by the Commissioners for Northern Lights in the year 1825. The tower, or light house proper, is of a Circular shape, and about 50. feet high, and has 24. lights 12. white, and 12, Red, revolving every minute, the house adjoining is occupied by the light Keepers, and stands at an elevation of about three hundred feet above Sea level, The property of the Commissioners of Northern Lights
DÙNAN MÒR Dùnan Mòr Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
Mr. John McKay.
001 This name signifies the "Large Heap." and applies to a heathy clad Knoll, situated a short distance to the South-east of "Cape Wrath" Light House, partly the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland, & partly that of the Commissioners of Northern Lights

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