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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOC A' CHATHA | Cnoc a' Chatha Cnoc a' Chatha Cnoek a chath Cnoc a Chath |
Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass New Statistical Account Morrison's County Map |
094 | This name applies to a hill 554 feet high. Situated about one mile Southeast of Dalchork farm house, Several Hut Circles as well as a large field of Tumuli are to be seen on, and around the base of this hill. "said to be the graves of those who fell in a skirmish (or conflict) between the inhabitants of the Southeast of Sutherland and the MacKay's of Strathnaver." See Stat Acc [Statistical Account] [Note] As the position of this Conflict could not be determined by the authorities to whom the matter was referred it is not shewn on the Plans |
| TUMULI [Cnoc a' Chatha] | 094 | a large field of Tumuli are to be seen on, and around the base of this hill. "said to be the graves of those who fell in a skirmish (or conflict) between the inhabitants of the Southeast of Sutherland and the MacKay's of Strathnaver." See Stat Acc [Statistical Account] [Note] As the position of this Conflict could not be determined by the authorities to whom the matter was referred it is not shewn on the Plans | ||
| HUT CIRCLE [twice, Dalchork] | 094 | The Hut Circles are in a fair state of preservation and have a relief of about Two feet above the surface round about. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. The name signifies the "Hill of Battle or fight" | ||
| HUT CIRCLES [twice, Dalchork] | 094 | The Hut Circles are in a fair state of preservation and have a relief of about Two feet above the surface round about. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. The name signifies the "Hill of Battle or fight" |
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