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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORD | The Ord The Ord The Ord |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell Morris |
094 | This name applies to a hill situated about one half mile West of the Free Church at Lairg and pointed out as the site of the Battle of Gruids which took place between A.D. 1519 & 1522 & Its present appearance would tend to confirm this, as the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli amongst which are to be seen several Hut Circles. There is also a large cairn of stones on this hill supposed to mark the grave of some ?? Sir James Matheson Bart [Baronet] Lews Proprietor |
| HUT CIRCLE [twice, The Ord] | 094 | the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli amongst which are to be seen several Hut Circles. | ||
| HUT CIRCLES [The Ord] | 094 | the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli amongst which are to be seen several Hut Circles. | ||
| CAIRN [The Ord] | 094 | There is also a large cairn of stones on this hill supposed to mark the grave of some [??] | ||
| TUMULI [twice, The Ord] | 094 | the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli | ||
| CONFLICT OF GRUIDS (Site of) | Conflict of the Gruids (Site of) Conflict of the Gruids (Site of) |
Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell |
094 | This name applies to the site of the "Battle of Gruids which took place between A.D. 1519 & 1522 in which Alexander Master of Sutherland defeated John McKay of Strathnaver. Again John McKay thinking to repair his losses and disgraces which he had always received in Sutherland, he assembled his Countymen and invaded Breachat, Alexander Gordon Master of Sutherland convincing his men with greater diligence than the enemy expected, and met with McKay at the Gruids. After a sharp skirmish, McKay was overthrown divers of his men slain, and the rest chased untill they came to Dirie-Moir" vide [see] Sir R. Gordons Earldom of Sutherland page 97 Sir James Mathieson Bart [Baronet] Lews. Proprietor. |
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[Page] 58County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
Conflict of the Gruids (Site of) [Note]
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