OS1/33/20/63
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÙN MHÀIRTEIN (Remains of) | Dun Mhairtain (Martin's Fort) |
Malcolm Ross, Strathy Robert Ross, Strathy Pt. [Point] D. McIntosh, Tolegan. |
010 | A high peninsular rock - with precipitous sides - on which are Extensive ruins of a very ancient type - A subterranean passage, the Principal opening of which is on the East side of the precipice is almost Entire - This has no doubt been a strong place of Defence in the days of spear and Javelin, as a deep fosse separates the building from the land. This is one of the many Pre-historic ruins which are on the Coasts of Caithness and Sutherland and of which we Know very little about - and can get no information of - The names they bear are no guide whatever as to their antiquity - The name Dun Mhairtain for instance although probabily very ancient is not likely the original name of this Dun or Brough - however its the name that it is best known by now-a-days. N.B. The small square in red shewn on trace is an opening in the subterranean Passage - where some of the Coverings of it have been displaced |
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[Page] 63Ph.[Parish] Farr -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Signed] G. Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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