OS1/33/23/38
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONUMENT TO 1st DUKE OF SUTHERLAND (A.D. 1833) | Monument to 1st Duke of Sutherland Monument to 1st Duke of Sutherland Monument to 1st Duke of Sutherland |
Mr P Stewart, Schoolmaster Backies Revd. [Reverend] Mr Joass, Ph. [Parish] Manse Golspie J. Peacock Esqr. Factor, Rhives, near Golspie |
105 | This is a conspicuous square shaped monument, built of stone, and lime and situated on a large high hill called Beinn a' Bhragie about one mile north west of Golspie village, It is about 90 feet high, the top being formed by a statue of the first Duke of sutherland, It was erected by subscription amongst the tenantry of the Sutherland estate There is a private carriage drive leading to its base, from which a fine, and very extensive view is obtained, It was erected in 1833. |
| BEINN A' BHRAGIE | Beinn a' Bhragie Beinn a' Bhragie Beinn a' Bhragidh |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. William Sutherland. Backies New Statistical Account. |
105 | Applies to a large wooded Hill situated about 1 mile N.W. [North West] of the village of Golspie on the Summit of which is Erected the Monument described above. No proper English meaning can be obtained for this name. property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. K.T. |
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[Page] 38County of Sutherland -- Golspie Parish
[Note relating to 'Monument to 1st Duke of Sutherland A.D. 1833'] - Refered to Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass, and mode
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