Sutherland, volume 31

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Sutherland OS Name Books, 1871-1875
  4. Sutherland, volume 31
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/33/31/1 LAIRG [parish] Lairg Lairg Lairg Lairg Lairg Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster. New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer The parish of Lairg is in the Presbytery of Dornoch, and Synod of Sutherland and Caithness. It is bounded on the north by the Parish of Farr, on the East by the parish of Rogart on the south and south west by the Ph. [Parish] of Criech; and on the North West by the Ph. [Parish] of Edderachilles There are no Detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it.
OS1/33/31/1 [Page] 1 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/2 [Page] 2 Blank Page
OS1/33/31/3 LÙB NAN CEAP Lùb nan Ceap Lùb nan Ceap Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Alexander McLeod 074 This name applies to a flat piece of ground situated upon both sides of the Stream known as Fèith a' Chaoruinn, partly covered with heathy pasture and partly with rough pasture It signifies the Loop of the Stump's or Block's. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/3 CNOC ALASDAIR Cnoc Alasdair Cnoc Alasdair Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Alexander McLeod 074 Applied to a hill situated upon the left side of the Public Road leading from Lairg to Tongue amd about Eight miles distant from the latter. It is covered with heathy pasture and it signifies Alexander's Hill Local pron. [pronunciation] ) Obscure. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/3 CNOC CHOLASDAIL 1-inch Revision October 1894. Cnoc Cholasdail Cnoc Cholasdail Cnoc Cholasdail Mr. Thomas Ross shd [shepherd] Dalchork Mr. Colin Fraser Keeper Crask Mr. Clark shepd. [shepherd] Rhian 074
OS1/33/31/3 [Page] 3 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/5 CLAISE NA BEINNE Clais na Beinne. Clais na Beinne. Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Alexander McLeod Shepherd The Crask, Laing 085 This name signifies, "The Hollow of the Hill" and applies to a Hollow lying to the north of Cnoc na Beinne. Property of The Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/5 CNOC NA BEINNE Cnoc na Beinne Cnoc na Beinne Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Alexander McLeod 084; 085 This name signifies the "Knoll of the Hill", and applies to a heathy Knoll beside Loch Shin a little to the south w. [west] of Clais na Beinne. Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/5 [Page] 5 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg.
OS1/33/31/7 PICTISH TOWER (Site of) [Shiness] Pictish Tower (Site of) Pictish Tower (Site of) Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McKay, Farmer, Shiness, By Lairg. 085 This name applies to the site of a Pictish Tower situated about two hundred yards West of Shiness farm house. A heap of loose stones is all that now remains of this tower. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor.
OS1/33/31/7 BROUGH [Shiness] Archaoelogia Scotica Vol. V. Part 1 P. 190. [Volume 5 Part 1 page 190.] 085
OS1/33/31/7 [Page] 7 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg.
OS1/33/31/8 CNOC RAMHASGACH Cnoc Ramhasgach Cnoc Ramhasgach Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. A. McLeod. Crask 085 This name applies to a green knoll situated about a mile northwest of Shiness, and north of the road, leading from Lairg to Acourie. The name signifies the "Branchy Knoll." The Duke of Sutherland Pr. [Proprietor]
OS1/33/31/8 LOCH AN FHREICEADAIN Loch an Fhreiceadain Rvd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. A. McLeod 085 This name applies to a loch, situated about a 1/2 mile west of Shiness, and south of the road leading from Lairg to Scourie. The name signifies "Loch of the attentive or sly watching" The Duke of Sutherland Pr. [Proprietor].
OS1/33/31/8 [Page] 8 County of Sutherland -- Sheet 85 Plan 6
OS1/33/31/9 ARD NA SÌN'NIS Ard na Sìn'nis Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. McKay. Shiness 085 This is applied to a large promontory on the east side of Loch Shin about 6 miles distant from Lairg there is a Limestone Quarry close to the Loch which is worked by the Duke of Sutherland who is the Proprietor
OS1/33/31/9 SHINESS HOUSE Shiness House Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass. Golspie Mr McKay Shiness 085 This is applied to a Farm house, situated about 7 miles North of Lairg it is slated and in good repair * the property of the Duke of Sutherland. * This house is two stories high
OS1/33/31/9 SHINESS See 1-inch Revision October 1894 Shiness D. McLean Esq. Factor Golspie see 1-inch N. [Names] list of Sh. [Sheet] 102 submitted
OS1/33/31/9 LOCH A' BHAINBH Loch a' Bhainbh Rev [Reverend] J.M Joass Golspie Mr McKay Shiness 085 This is applied to a Loch situated about 7 miles North of Lairg and on the West side of the County Road it is connected with Loch Shin Name signifies the "Loch of the Leyland"
OS1/33/31/9 [Page] 9 County of Sutherland -- Plan 85..10
OS1/33/31/10 SHINESS QUARRY Shiness Limestone Quarry Shiness Limestone Quarry Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McKay Farmer Shiness 085 This name applies to a Limestone Quarry worked by his Grace the Duke of Sutherland. A small steamer plies from Shiness to Lairg for the purpose of conveying the stone to Lairg Lime Works, and a few hundred yards of Tramway connects the Quarry with Loch Shin at a Pier. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/10 TRAMWAY [Shiness Quarry] 085 A small steamer plies from Shiness to Lairg for the purpose of conveying the stone to Lairg Lime Works, and a few hundred yards of Tramway connects the Quarry with Loch Shin at a Pier.
OS1/33/31/10 PIER [Shiness] 085 A small steamer plies from Shiness to Lairg for the purpose of conveying the stone to Lairg Lime Works, and a few hundred yards of Tramway connects the Quarry with Loch Shin at a Pier.
OS1/33/31/10 [Page] 10 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg SHINESS QUARRY [Note] Limestone [deleted and initialled] P.D. Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/33/31/11 STRATH TIRRY Strath Tirry Strath Tirry Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 074; 085 This name applies to a narrow Strath running in a north and south direction and extending from about one and a half mile north of Dalmichy to within a half mile of Crask Inn. Its mean breadth is about one half mile and its length about six miles His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. proprietor.
OS1/33/31/11 FÉITH OSDAIL Féith Osdail Féith Osdail Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 085; 086 This name applies to a stream having a source in the hills about three miles east of Strath Tirry, and known as Allt. Lòn na Cloich-Chuaile. It signifies the "Streams Mouth of the Meadow."
OS1/33/31/11 CAOLISHIE Caolishie Caolishie Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McKay farmer Shiness, by Lairg 085 This name applies to some pasture land situated about one mile north of Achnapearain. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/11 TUMULI [Caolishie] Caolishie Morrison's County Map 085 About one half mile north of Caolishie several Tumuli are to be seen.
OS1/33/31/11 [Page] 11 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/12 BLARBUIE 1-inch Revision October 1894. Blarbuie Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sh. [Sheet] 102 submitted 085 A large & substantial farm house situated about one mile north west of Dalmichy. Property of the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/12 [Page] 12 Sutherlandshire -- Ph. [Parish] of Lairg
OS1/33/31/13 SHINESS Shiness Shiness Shirness Mr. McKay Farmer, Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map 074; 085; 094 This name applies to a large district extending from the River Tirry on the east to Lochan an Laoighh on the north and the district of Colaboll on the south. this district includes a farm house. three shepherds dwellings. a shooting lodge as well as the limestone Quarries known as "Shiness Quarries". the buildings in the district are partly one and partly two stories high the shooting lodge and farm house is slated the others thatched the whole are in fair repair. Name Anglicised His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor.
OS1/33/31/13 [Page] 13 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/13 [Pencil note at foot of page appears to be a monetary calculation.] 21-19-6 61-10-0 --------- 83- 9- 6
OS1/33/31/14 CEANN NA COILLE Ceann na Coille Ceann na Coille Mr. McKay farmer, Shiness Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass 085 This name applies to a large piece of pasture land together with the ruins of some dwellings & a portion of wood. It signifies the head of the wood. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor.
OS1/33/31/14 ACHNAPEARAIN Achnapearain Achnapearain Ach-na-pearain Mr. McKay farmer Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Morrison's Map 085 Applied to a shepherds house as well as the ruins of several dwellings. The former is one story high, thatched and in fair repair. Anglicised name. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/14 ACHNANERAIN 1-inch Revision October 1894. Achnanerain Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 102 submitted to him. 085
OS1/33/31/14 ACHADH A' PHRIS Achad a' Phris Achad a' Phris Mr. McKay farmer Shiness Rev. '[Reverend] J M Joass 085 Applied to a considerable extent of pasture land together with the farm premises the ruins of a few dwelling houses. It signifies the "Field of the Bush". His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. proprietor.
OS1/33/31/14 ACHADAPHRIS 1-inch Revision October 1894. Achadaphris Donald McLean Esq. factor. Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sh. [sheet] 102 submitted to him 085
OS1/33/31/14 [Page] 14 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Achadh a' Phris [Note] Achadh pronounced Achad.
OS1/33/31/15 DALMICHY Dalmichy Dalmichy Mr. McKay Farmer Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 085 This name applies to a Shepherds house situated adjacent to the County Road leading from Lairg to Alltnahara & about five miles distant from the former
OS1/33/31/15 LOCH DUBH Loch Dubh Loch Dubh Mr. McKay Siness Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass 085 Applied to a small loch situated on the eastern side of the road leading from Lairg to Allnahara and about four miles distant from the former. It signifies the "Black Loch" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/15 LOCHSIDE 1-inch Revision October 1894. Lochside Lochside Lochside Mr. Cameron shd. [Shepherd] Shiness Mr. McLeod Achnanerain Mr. Gordon Armstrong. shd. [Shepherd] Achnanerain 085 Applies to buildings situated about two miles north west of Colaboll and west of Achnanerain and on the east side of Loch Shin. Property of the Duke of Sutherland.
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OS1/33/31/16 LUBVREE Lubvree Lubvree Lubvree Lubvree Mr. McKay, Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map Valuation Roll 1894-95 085 Applied to a small piece of pasture land situated adjacent to Dalmichy. there is also the ruins of a dwelling house at this place. (Anglicised name) His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/16 ALLT A' BHREAC-LEATHAID Allt a' Bhreac-leathaid Allt a' Bhreac-leathaid Mr. McKay Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass 085; 086 A stream having its source in Loch Beannaichte It runs in a northerly direction and enters the River Tirry a short distance south of Dalmichy. It signifies the stream of the "spotted slope" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/16 RIVER TIRRY River Tirry River Tirry River Tirry Mr. McKay Shiness Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass, Manse Golspie Morrison's County Map 074; 085; 094 This name applies to a small river having its source in the West slope of the hill known as Beinn Klibreck and after running in a southerly direction it enters Loch Shin about one mile south of the farm of Dalchork Its banks are smooth and the bed of the river is composed of Gravel and Boulders, it is a rapid running stream, Anglicised name His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/16 [Page] 16 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/17 ALLT A' MHADAIDH-RUAIDH Allt a' Mhadaidh-Ruaidh Allt a' Mhadaidh-Ruaidh Alt a Vaddy-ruaigh Mr. M. McKay Shepherd Cnocan By Lairg Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Morrison's County Map 086 A stream having its source a short distance West of Sithean Achadh nan Eun and after running in a northerly direction for a distance of about two miles it enters Allt Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile It signifies the "Fox Burn" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/17 LÒN NA CLOICH-BHUAILE Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile Loan na-clachvoil Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass, Manse Golspie Mr. Murdoch McKay, Shepherd Cnocan Morrison's County Map 086 This name applies to a portion of rough pasture land situated upon both sides of Allt Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile its length is about one and one half miles and its mean breadth is about one fourth mile. It signifies the "Meadow of the stone stall"
OS1/33/31/17 ALLT LÒN NA CLOICH-BHUAILE Allt Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile. Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile Mr. M. McKay Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass 086 Applies to a stream having its source in the hill known as Sithean Achadh nan Eun and known as Allt Geal it runs in a Northern direction for a distance of about one and one half mile after which it takes a sudden turn to the West and is known as Allt Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile from this bend until the confluence of the stream running out of Loch nam Fuar-leac when it takes the name of Fèith Osdail and enters the River Tirry. It signifies the "Stream of the stone stall meadow."
OS1/33/31/17 [Page] 17 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Cloich-bhuaile [Note] Cloiche-buaile [Inserted] Not according to Rule see Forbes's Gaelic Also Dr. [Doctor] Stewart, Munro, &c Cloich-bhuaile [Note] Cloiche-buaile [Inserted] The same as Leathad na Cloiche Moire see page 49
OS1/33/31/18 AM BREAC-LEATHAD Am Breac-leathaid Am Breac-leathaid Mr. M. McKay Cnocan Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass 086 Applied to a portion of Rough pasture land and ruins of some houses situated about one half mile to the southwest of Loch Beannaichte. It signifies the "spotted slope" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/18 LOCH BEANNAICHTE Loch Beannaichte Loch Beannaichte Loch Beannach Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr Murdoch McKay. Shepherd Morrison's County Map 086; 087 This name applies to a Loch situated about four miles to the northwest of Lairg it is a considerable size and is well stocked with trout affording excellent sport to anglers. It signifies the "Blessed Loch." His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/18 [Page] 18 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Lethad [Circled note] The nom. sing. [nominative singular] not the gen [genitive]. Adjectives do not govern the gen. [genitive] case.
OS1/33/31/19 COLABOLL Colaboll Colaboll Collaboll Mr. McKay farmer Shiness Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map 094 This name applies to a large piece of pasture land including several ruins of dwellings, about * Name. Anglicised His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/19 TUMULI AND HUT CIRCLES [Colaboll] 094 * one half mile north. of Colaboll several Hut Circles and Tumuli are to be seen, the Hut circles are in a good state of preservation having an elevation of about three feet above the surface with openings toward the south.
OS1/33/31/19 HUT CIRCLE [Colaboll] 094 * one half mile north. of Colaboll several Hut Circles and Tumuli are to be seen, the Hut circles are in a good state of preservation having an elevation of about three feet above the surface with openings toward the south.
OS1/33/31/19 DALCHORK Dalchork Dalchork Dalcork Mr. McDonald Tenant Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Morrison's County Map 094 Applied to a large farm house two stories high with suitable out offices detached a short distance to the northwest. the whole are slated and in good repair His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/19 DALCHORK BRIDGE Dalchork Bridge Dalchork Bridge Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 094 This name applies to a County Bridge situated upon the county road leading from Toung to Lairg and about three miles distant from the latter, It spans the stream known as Allt Chasaidh-ghil It was erected about A.D. 1842 and it is the property of Trustees for Highland Roads and Bridges
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OS1/33/31/20 PICTISH TOWER (Ruins of) [Dalchork] Pictish Tower Pictish Tower Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 094 This name applies to the remains of a Pictish Tower situated about one half mile north of Dalchork The Tower appears to have been erected upon an artificial mound having an elevation of about twenty feet above the surface of the ground The surrounding exterior wall of the tower is quite visable and stands about two feet in height no part of the interior wall is visable owing to the inside being full of loose stones & rubbish His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/20 BROUGH [Dalchork] Archaoelogia Scotica Vol 5 Part I p. 190 [Volume 5 Part 1 page 190.] 094
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OS1/33/31/21 SALACHADH Salachadh Salachadh Sallachy Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Manse, Golspie Morrison's County Map 094 This name applies to a one storied slated house, used as a Shooting Lodge, and has suitable office houses attached, to it. about 20 chains south-east is situated the Shepherds house also slated and one story in height. The whole of these objects are in a good state of repair and are the property of Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Stornoway. Lewis.
OS1/33/31/21 ALLT SALACHAIDH Allt Salachaidh Allt Salachaidh Alt Sallachy Mr. McDonald, Dalchork Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map 094 This name is given to a small stream having its source about 40 chains south-westward of Sallachy and flowing in a north-westerly direction falls in to Loch Shin a short distance from Allt Leacach Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Lews proprietor
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OS1/33/31/22 ALLT LEACACH Allt Leacach Allt Leacach Allt Leackach Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McDonald Farmer Dalchork Morrison's County Map 094 This name applies to a stream whose source is about a mile west of Salachadh and flowing in an easterly direction falls into Loch Shin about half a mile northward of Salachadh. A short distance from its junction with Loch Shin and on the north side of the stream is situated a Pictish Tower in a pretty good state of preservation
OS1/33/31/22 PICTISH TOWER (In Ruins) [Allt Leacach] 094 A short distance from its junction with Loch Shin and on the north side of the stream is situated a Pictish Tower in a pretty good state of preservation
OS1/33/31/22 BROUGH [Allt Leacach] Archaoelogia Scotica Vol. 5 Part I p. 190 [Volume 5 Part 1 page 190.] 094
OS1/33/31/22 ALLT A' MHUIC Allt a' Mhuic Allt a' Mhuic Altie muc Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McDonald Farmer Dalchork Morrison's County Map 094 Applied to a stream having its source in Cnoc na Iolarich and after running in a north easterly direction for a distance of about one and one half mile it enters Loch Shin about one and one half miles south east of Salachadh. It signifies the "Pigs Burn". Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Lews. proprietor
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OS1/33/31/23 AN T-SRÒN An t-Sròn An t-Sròn Strone Mr. McDonald farmer Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map 094 This name applies to a small hill situated about one and one half mile to the South of Dalchork farm house. it is covered partly with pasture and partly with heathy pasture & it signifies the nose. On the Eastern extremity of this hill two hut circles are to be seen as well as a great number of Tumuli which extend for a considerable distance to the South-East. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. Name signifies "The Nose".
OS1/33/31/23 HUT CIRCLE [twice, An t-Sron] 094 On the Eastern extremity of this hill [An t-Sròn] two hut circles are to be seen as well as a great number of Tumuli which extend for a considerable distance to the South-East.
OS1/33/31/23 TUMULI [4 times, nr An t-Sron} 094 Also, several Tumuli are situated on the N.N. West [North North West] of the above hill [An t-Sròn] on trace 5 and other Tumuli are situated about 1/2 a mile south of the above hill [An t-Sròn] and on the West side of the main road on 94 Plan 12 trace 3
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OS1/33/31/24 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
OS1/33/31/24 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
OS1/33/31/24 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"
OS1/33/31/24 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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OS1/33/31/25 EILEACH NA COILLE Coill' Eileach Coill' Eileach Coill-ellach Eileach na Coille Mr. Campbell Schoolmaster Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Morrison's County Map Finally adopted by the Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 094 This name applies to what was formerly a ford on Loch Shin situated about 3/4 of a mile west of Lairg Hotel. There is a tradition in the district that it was artificially constructed so as to form a dam whereby the Sutherlandmen were enabled to flood the River Shin by which means they prevented the McKays of Strathnaver from crossing upon several occasions. It signifies the "Dam of the wood"
OS1/33/31/25 CHURCH (Site of) [old parish church] Church (site of) Church (site of) Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Matheson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 094 This name applies to the site of the old parish church of Lairg situated in the Grave yard a short distance west of the Parish Manse, It was built in A.D. 1794 and disused in 1844 at which time the present church was opened for divine service.
OS1/33/31/25 GRAVE YARD [old parish church] 094 the Grave yard a short distance west of the Parish Manse
OS1/33/31/25 HOLY WATER FONT [old parish church] 094 At the entrance to the Grave yard and adjacent to the site of the church is a Holy-water-font of rude dimensions placed firmly in the ground. The font is composed of a Block of Granite capable of holding about two Quarts of water.
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OS1/33/31/25 Grave Yard and Holy Water Font not in Index
OS1/33/31/26 EILEAN DOMHNUILL Eilean Domhnuill Eilean Domhnuill Eilen donuil Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Matheson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Morrison's County Map 094 This name applies to an island in Loch Shin situated about a quarter of a mile S.W [South West] of the Pier on the Eastern side of Loch Shin. It is covered with heathy pasture and it signifies Donald's Island. Sir James Mathieson. Bart. [Baronet] Lews. proprietor.
OS1/33/31/26 LOWER LAIRG Lower Lairg Lower Lairg Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Matheson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 094 This name applies to several dwellings situated upon the East side of Loch Shin and adjacent to the Established church The buildings are partly one and partly two stories high the greater number of which are slated the whole are in good repair His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/26 LAIRG LODGE Lairg Lodge Lairg Lodge Lairg Lodge D. McLean Esq. factor Golspie Mr. Norman McDonald Keeper Lairg Mr. Daniel Campbell ex schoolmaster Lairg 094 1-inch Revision October 1894. A handsome stone building used as a shooting Lodge situated over a mile south west from Lairg. Property of the Duke of Sutherland.
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OS1/33/31/27 REAY COTTAGE Reay Cottage Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Free Church Minister Lairg Mr. Campbell School Master Lairg Mr. Watson Post Master Lairg 094 This name is applied to a house one story high thatched and in good repair situated about 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of Lairg Post Office. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor.
OS1/33/31/27 UPPER LAIRG Upper Lairg Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson 094 Applies to a shepherds house one story high slated and in good repair. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/31/27 MANSE [parish] Manse Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson 094 Applies to the Ph. [Parish] Minister's house two stories high slated and in excellent repair situated about 1/4 of a mile North of Ph. [Parish] Church It is the property of the Heritor's
OS1/33/31/27 GLEBE Glebe Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson 094; 095 Applied to a portion of land attached to the Ph. [Parish] Ministers Manse It is the property of the Heritors
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OS1/33/31/28 SCHOOL [Upper Lairg] School Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 095 Applies to the Parish School situated about a 1/4 of a mile N.E. [North East] of Ph. [Parish] Church is one story high slated and in good repair. Average attendance 36. * *[Note] The course of education taught consists of the ordinary branches together with Latin and Mathematics, It is supported by the Heritors together with Goverment Grant and school fees. Heritors of the Parish proprietors.
OS1/33/31/28 LOCH DULAICH Loch Dulaich Loch Dulaich Loch Dulaich Loch Dulaich Loch Dulaich Loch Doula Rev. [Reverend] John McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. William Murray Morrison's County Map 095 Applied to a loch situated about a 1/4 of a mile north of Baddu and about the same distance east of Sabhalbeag property of Sir James Matheson "It signifies the "Loch of the dark wintry weather"
OS1/33/31/28 ALLT A' CHOIN-DUINN Allt a' Choin duinn Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray Shepherd, Tigh Creag By Lairg 095 This name applies to a stream having its source in Loch Dulaich and enters Loch Shin eleven chains S.W. [South West] from the Police Office. It signifies the "Otter's Burn"
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OS1/33/31/29 ALLT BREAC Allt Breac Allt Breac Mr. McDonald farmer, Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 086; 095 A stream having its source in Meall Meadhonach and after running in a southeasterly direction it enters Allt a' Chaisaidh-ghil a short distance south of Alltabreac. It signifies the "Spotted Stream" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/31/29 CNOC AN UILLT BHRIC Cnoc an Uillt Bhric Cnoc an Uillt Bhric Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 095 This name applies to a small hill situated a short distance north of the Shepherds house known as Alltbreac. it is covered with heathy pasture and it signifies the knoll of the spotted stream.
OS1/33/31/29 PICTISH TOWER (Ruins of) [Cnoc an Uillt Bhric] 095 A short distance south of this hill are the remains of a Pictish Tower, the tower stood upon an artificial mound having an elevation of about twenty feet above the general surface, a pile of loose stones is all that now remains of the Tower.
OS1/33/31/29 ALLTBREAC Alltbreac Alltbreac Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 095 Applied to a shepherds dwelling situated about one and one half miles East of Dalchork farm house the dwelling is one story high with out offices the whole are thatched and in fair repair name Anglicised.
OS1/33/31/29 ALLTBRECK 1-inch Revision October 1894. Alltbreck Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sh. [Sheet] 102. submitted to him 095
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OS1/33/31/30 CNOC NAN NEUL Cnoc nan Neul Cnoc nan Neul Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass 095 This name applies to a hill situated about a mile east of Cnoc Allt a' breac it is covered with heathy pasture and it signifies Neil's Knoll or hill His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/30 CNOC NÉILL 1-inch Revision October 1894. Cnoc Néill Cnoc Néill Cnoc Néill Mr. Norman McDonald keeper Lairg Mr. Hugh Ross, Baddhu Lairg Every one. 095
OS1/33/31/30 ALLT A' CHASAIDH-GHIL Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil Mr. McDonald Dalchork Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass 095 A stream having its source in Loch Tigh na Creig and after running in a westerly direction for a distance of about three miles it enters the River Tirry a short distance west of Dalchork farm, It signifies the stream of the "outlet of the Lake" [Circled and annotated as follows] Is it not incorrect to render it so? Is it not the burn of the White slope or brae?
OS1/33/31/30 HUT CIRCLE [Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil] 094 A Hut Circle is situated about a quarter of a mile east of the junction of Allt Breac with Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil
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OS1/33/31/31 ABHAINN A' CHUIRP Abhainn a' Chuirp Abhainn a' Chuirp Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William McKay 095 This name applies to a ford on the Burn of Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil situated a short distance S.W. [South West] of the two small Croft houses known as Torbreac: It signifies the "Ford of the Corpse." His Grace the Duke of Sutherlnd proprietor.
OS1/33/31/31 TORBREAC Torbreac Torbreac Rev, [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. William Murray Shepherd Tigh creag 095 Applied to two small Croft houses situated about one mile North E [North East] of Sabhalbeag. The dwellings are one story high with out offices the whole are thatched and in fair repair. The Crofts are partly the property of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland and partly that of Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Lews.
OS1/33/31/31 TORBRECK 1-inch Revision October 1894. Torbreck Torbreck Torbreck Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sheet 102 submitted to him. Mr. McDonald Shd. [Shepherd] & occupier 095
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OS1/33/31/32 HUT CIRCLE Loch Dulaich Hut Circle Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 A hut circle 29 chains north east from Loch Dulaich, on northern margin of plan.
OS1/33/31/32 HUT CIRCLE Loch Dulaich Hut Circle Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 A hut circle 20 chains east from the junction of Féith Mhòr with Loch Dulaich.
OS1/33/31/32 HUT CIRCLE Loch Dulaich Hut Circle Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 A hut circle 13 chains east from the junction of Féith Mhòr with Loch Dulaich
OS1/33/31/32 HUT CIRCLES AND TUMULI [Loch Dulaich] Hut Circles and Tumuli Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 Four hut circles and a number of Tumuli about 25 chains from junction of Féith Mhòr with Loch Dulaich.
OS1/33/31/32 TUMULI Loch Dulaich Tumuli Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 Ten Tumuli about 29 chains north east from junction of Féith Mhòr with Loch Dulaich.
OS1/33/31/32 TUMULI Loch Dulaich Tumuli Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie Mr. William Murray, Shepherd, Tighcreag 095 Five Tumuli about 15 chains east from junction of Féith Mhòr with Loch Dulaich.
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OS1/33/31/33 ALLTAN RIABHACH Alltan Riabhach Alltan Riabhach Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray Tighcreag By Lairg 095 A small stream having its source in Loch an Fheoir about one mile north of Loch Tigh na Creige and entering Loch Tigh na Creige upon the north side. It signifies the "Bundled Burn" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/33 ALLT A' MHADAIDH-RUAIDH 095 For Authorities and Description See 6 inch name Book of Sheet 95
OS1/33/31/33 [Page] 33 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/34 FÉITH THARSUINN Feith Tharsuinn Feith Tharsuinn Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray Tighcreag. 095 This name applies to a small stream having its source near Loch Dulach and entering Allt Chasaidh Ghil a short distance from its source It signifies the "Cross Burn", His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/34 LOCH TIGH NA CREIGE Loch Tigh na Creige Loch Tigh na Creige Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray Tighcreag By Lairg 095 This name applies to a Loch situated about three miles to the northwest of the village of Lairg, It signifies the "Loch of the house craig." His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/34 TIGHCREAG Tighcreag Tighcreag Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray 095 Applied to two shepherds dwelling situated a short distance East of Loch Tigh na Creige. The buildings are one story high thatched and in fair repair name anglicised. His grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/34 TIGHCRAIG 1-inch Revision October 1894. Tighcraig Donald McLean, Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List submitted, of Sheet] 102. 095
OS1/33/31/34 ALLT TIGH NA CREIGE 095 For Authorities and Description See Name Book of 6 inch sheet 95
OS1/33/31/34 [Page] 34 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/35 CUILBHUIDHE Culbuie Culbuie Culbuie Cuilbuie Cuilbuidhe Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Morrison's County Map Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 095 This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached all one story high house slated and in good repair, offices thatched.* Duke of Sutherland Proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 CULBUIE 1-inch Revision October 1894 Donald McLean. factor Golspie. See 1-inch Name list of sheet 102 submitted to him 095
OS1/33/31/35 TUMULI [3 times, Culbuidhe] 095 * A short distance east and southeast of this farm several Tumuli lie scattered over the slope of the hill.
OS1/33/31/35 CUILMHAILLIDH Culmailie Rev. [Reverend] J.McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 095 Applies to a farm house with offices detached all one story, , house slated and in good repair offices thatched. Proprietor Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/35 CULMAILY 1-inch Revision October 1894 Culmaily D. McLean. factor, Golspie See N. [Name] list of sh. [sheet] 102. 095
OS1/33/31/35 LAIRG MUIR Lairg-Muir Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson 095 Applies to a small district situated N.E [North East] of the Parish Church. * Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/35 HUT CIRCLE [Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 HUT CIRCLES [Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 CAIRN (Remains of) [Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 CAIRN [Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 TUMULI [twice, Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/35 CAIRN (Site of) [Lairg Muir] 095 * A short distance north and west of this district several Tumuli lie scattered over the surface as well as three hut circles. There are also one Cairn, site of one cairn, and remains of one Cairn within a radius of half a mile, which are supposed to mark the Graves of some Ancient warriors. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
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OS1/33/31/36 BADAN Baddan Baddan Baddan Baddan Badan Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Morrison's County Map Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 095 This name is applied to a Watchmans house one storey high thatched & in good repair * Property of Sir James
OS1/33/31/36 BADDHU 1-inch Revision October 1894 Baddu Mr. Hugh Ross Watchman & Occupier Mr. Donald Ross Culbuie Mr. Alexander Gray Culmaily Valuation Roll 1894-5 095
OS1/33/31/36 TUMULI [Badan] 095 * About one fourth mile north of this dwelling a small Cluster of Tumuli are to be seen, it supposed thy mark Graves of some of the clans who fell in conflict,
OS1/33/31/36 SABHALMÒR Savalmore Savalmore Savalmore Savalmore Sabhalmòr Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson Mr. Campbell Mr. Watson Morrison's County Map Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 095 This name is applied to four small farms situated about 1 mile north of Lairg Church * property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/36 SAVALMORE 1-inch Revision October 1894 D. McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sheet 102. submitted to him 095
OS1/33/31/36 TUMULI [Sabhalmor] 095 There are some Tumuli and a Hut Circle south west of this district
OS1/33/31/36 HUT CIRCLES [Sabhalmore] 095 There are some Tumuli and a Hut Circle south west of this district
OS1/33/31/36 SABHALBEAG Savalbeg Savalbeg Savalbeg Savalbeg Sabhalbeag Rev. [Reverend] J. McPherson County Map Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 095 Applied to a Shepherd's house one story high thatched and in good repair property of Lady Matheson
OS1/33/31/36 SAVALBEG 1-inch Revision October 1894 Savalbeg D. McLean Esq. factor Golspie Duke of Sutherland's Map 095
OS1/33/31/36 CREAG AN T-SABHAIL Creag Saval Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell Schoolmaster Parish S [School] 095 A farm house one story high with suitable out offices attached the whole are thatched and in good repair. A short distance north of this farm is the remains of an ancient cairn supposed to mark the grave of some warrior & several Tumuli lie scattered near this cairn His grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/36 CAIRN (Remains of) [Creag an t-Sabhail] 095 A short distance north of this farm is the remains of an ancient Cairn supposed to mark the grave of some warrior
OS1/33/31/36 TUMULI [twice, Creag an t-Sabhail] 095 several Tumuli lie scattered near this cairn
OS1/33/31/36 CREAG SAVAL 1-inch Revision October 1894 Creag Saval Creag Saval Creag Saval Mr. David McKay occupier Mr. John McDonald Lairg Muir Mr. David Campbell Lairg Muir ex-schoolmaster 095
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OS1/33/31/37 BEINN DÙLAICH Bienn Dùlaich Bienn Dùlaich Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. William Murray Shepherd Tighcreag, Laing 095 This name applies to a hill situated about two miles east of the Village of Lairg, It is about Two Thousand feet high and covered with heathy pasture. It signifies the "hill of dark wintry weather" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/37 CRAGGIE 095 For Authorities and Description see 6 inch Name Book of Sheet 95
OS1/33/31/37 RAON NA BEIRN 095 For Authorities and Description see 6 inch Name Book of Sheet 95
OS1/33/31/37 LOCH CREAGACH 095 For Authorities and Description see 6 inch Name Book of Sheet 95
OS1/33/31/37 SUTHERLAND RAILWAY 095 For Authorities and Description see 6 inch Name Book of Sheet 95
OS1/33/31/37 [Page] 37 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/38 FÉITH MHÒR Féith Mhòr Féith Mhòr Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray 095 A small stream having a source in Loch Creagach and entering Loch Dulaich at its Eastern extremity. A short distance south of this stream is a field of Tumuli together with several Hut Circles some of which have openings towards the East. The walls or banks forming these circles have an elevation of about two feet above the several surfaces round about. It signifies the 'large sluggish stream' His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/38 HUT CIRCLE [3 times, Féith Mhòr] 095 A short distance south of this stream is a field of Tumuli together with several Hut Circles some of which have openings towards the East. The walls or banks forming these circles have an elevation of about two feet above the several surfaces round about.
OS1/33/31/38 HUT CIRCLES AND TUMULI [Féith Mhòr] 095 A short distance south of this stream is a field of Tumuli together with several Hut Circles some of which have openings towards the East. The walls or banks forming these circles have an elevation of about two feet above the several surfaces round about.
OS1/33/31/38 TUMULI [twice, Féith Mhòr] 095 A short distance south of this stream is a field of Tumuli together with several Hut Circles some of which have openings towards the East. The walls or banks forming these circles have an elevation of about two feet above the several surfaces round about.
OS1/33/31/38 DULAICH Dulaich Dulaich Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. William Murray 095 Applied to a considerable portion of pasture land Birch Wood & Rough Pasture situated adjacent to Loch Dulaich. name anglicised. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
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OS1/33/31/39 BALLOAN Balloan Balloan Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Parish Minister Golspie Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster Lairg 095 This name applies to a number of small Crofter's houses situated along the road leading to Rienbric. They are in each case one story in height thatched and in ardinary repair * Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/39 FLINT JAVELIN SPEAR HEADS FOUND HERE A.D. 1870 [Balloan] 095 * About one half mile south-west of these houses Flint Javelin spear heads were found A.D. 1870
OS1/33/31/39 CNOCDUBH Cnocdubh Cnocdubh Mr. McDonald Tenant Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass 095 This name applies to two Crofter's houses situated a little to the north of Balloan They are thatched: and in ardinary repair. Property of the Duke of Sutherland
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OS1/33/31/40 BALCHARN Balcharn Balcharn Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell. Teacher. 095 This name is applied to a handsome farm-house (1) two stories in height slated and in thorough repair; the offices attached are thatched. * Property of the Duke of Sutherland Near the above farm there is the Site of a Cairn, supposed to be the last resting place of some chief of a [bygone?] age. (1) There is also a crofters house included with this name.
OS1/33/31/40 TUMULI [twice, Balcharn] 095 * A short distance South and West of this farm are the remains of two Cairns supposed to mark the Graves of some ancient warriors, and a little to the West are a few Tumuli, supposed to mark the Graves of some warriors of a bygone age.
OS1/33/31/40 CAIRN (Remains of) [two, Balcharn] 095 * A short distance South and West of this farm are the remains of two Cairns supposed to mark the Graves of some ancient warriors, and a little to the West are a few Tumuli, supposed to mark the Graves of some warriors of a bygone age.
OS1/33/31/40 KINVONOVIE Kinvonovie Kinvonovie Mr. McKay Tenant Rev. [Reverend] J.M Joass 095 This name applies to a neat farm-house with the necessary out-houses. It is situated about half a mile east of Balcharn. Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/40 FLINT ARROW HEADS FOUND HERE A.D. 1869 [Kinvonovie] 095 * adjacent to this farm house. Flint arrow heads were found A.D. 1869 & are deposited in the Museum at Dunrobin.
OS1/33/31/40 BALINDIALISH Balindialish Balindialish Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster Lairg 095 This name applies to three ordinary sized farm houses; situated a short distance from each other. The northmost two are thatched, the other slated * Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/40 TUMULI [Balindialish] 095 * A short distance north of these houses a few Tumuli can be seen.
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OS1/33/31/41 RHINAMAIN Rhinamain Rhinamain Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster, Lairg 095 This name applies to three croft houses situated about one mile southeast from Lairg the buildings are one story high with suitable out offices the whole thatched and in fair repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/41 CÀRN LIATH Càrn Liath Càrn Liath Rev. [Reverend] J. M Joass Mr. Campbell 095 This name applies to a hill situated a short distance East of Kinvonovie It signifies the Grey Cairn His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
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OS1/33/31/42 CHURCH [parish] Church Church Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster Lairg 095 This is the Parish Church. It was built in 1844 and is seated for 450. It is a good substantial building _ built of granite and the property of the Heritors.
OS1/33/31/42 BUILNATOBERNICH Builnatobernich Builnatobernich Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr. Campbell 095 This name applies to several small Crofters houses each one storey in height thatched in good repair Property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/42 TUMULI [Builnatobernich] 095 There are several Tumuli situated about a quarter of a mile south of this district
OS1/33/31/42 THE COTTAGE The Cottage The Cottage Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr. Campbell 095 This name applies to a shooting lodge connected with the Sutherland Arms Hotel * Property of The Duke of Sutherland * This cottage is two stories high slated and in good repair.
OS1/33/31/42 [Page] 42 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/43 LAIRG [village] Lairg Lairg Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster, Lairg 095 This name is applied to a small Village situated at the South eastern extremity of Loch Shin. It comprises about a dozen houses, including a Post-Office Hotel & Bank The houses are for the most part slated and in good repair. Property of The Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/43 TUMULI (2 Times) 095 There are several Tumuli situated east of the Village of Lairg some of them lie about 25 chains of the Village and others in the same direction lie about half a mile.
OS1/33/31/43 POST OFFICE [Lairg] Post Office Post Office Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Watson Postmaster Lairg 095 This name applies to a post office two stories high slated and in good repair situated in the small village known as Lairg. It is a postal Telegraph office, Post Office savings Bank, and money order office. There are several arrivals and despatches daily. viz, A despatch to Inverness, and the south at 6.30 A.M. 12.30 P.M. and 3.30 P.M. and the arivals from Inverness & the south are at 1.0 P.M. & 6.50 P.M. There is a despatch to Tongue and Lochinver every alternate day, Sunday excepted, at 7.30 A.M., and returns three times weekly at 3.10 P.M. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/43 [Page] 43 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/44 SUTHERLAND ARMS HOTEL [Lairg] Sutherland Arms Hotel Sutherland Arms Hotel Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Golspie Mr. Campbell Parochial Schoolmaster Lairg 095 This is a large and commodious Hotel built of Granite; It is two stories in height, and rather plain than ornamented in its architecture. A farm of considerable size is connected with it; the Offices of which are situated a short distance from the main building. Property of The Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/44 CALEDONIAN BANK [Lairg] Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank Rev. [Reverend] J,M, Joass Mr. Campbell 095 This is a plain substantial building of two stories, it is of late erection and situated a short distance from the Post-Office & Hotel. All the Property of The Duke of Sutherland.
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OS1/33/31/45 RIVER FLEET River Fleet River Fleet Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095 This name applies to a stream having its source at the Western extremity of Strath Fleet and after running in an Easterly direction for a distance of about Eleven miles it enters the sea at a place called The Mound within about three miles of Golspie [Note] This name has been written centrical on the 1/2500 Plan, and it will also be written the same on the 6 Inch work when drawn. This rule has been adopted in accordance with remarks attached to the 6 Inch Plans of Sheets 56.57. etc. dated January 1872. [Initialled ?]
OS1/33/31/45 ALLT TOMICH Allt Tomich Allt Tomich Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095; 103 A small stream having its source a short distance south of the district of Tomich and after running north for about one half mile it changes its course to the west and enters the River Shin about one fourth mile northeast of the district known as Corrish His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
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OS1/33/31/46 RIEMARSTAIG Riemarstaig Riemarstaig Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd Tomich by Lairg 095 This name applies to a small Croft situated at the Western extremity of Strath Fleet. The buildings are one story high thatched and in middling repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/46 RHlMARSTAIG 1-inch Revision October 1894. Rhimarstaig Rhimarstaig Rhimarstaig Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sh. [Sheet] 102. submitted to him 095
OS1/33/31/46 STRATH FLEET Strath Fleet Strath Fleet Strath Fleet Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Morrison's County Map 095 This name applies to a [new] Strath having its Western extremity a short distance North of the district of Tomich and extending Eastward to the mound within three miles of the Village of Golspie. its entire length being about Eleven miles, the Glen is partly cultivated and partly under sheep pasture and is traversed by the Sutherland Railway. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/46 [Page] 46 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Strath Fleet [Note] Please see remark to River Fleet next page.
OS1/33/31/47 EASG NA CURRACAIGE Easg na Curracaige Easg na Curracaige Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095 This name applies to a small piece of pasture land situated a short distance south of Creag Easg na Curracaige. It signifies the "Lapwings Bog or fen" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/47 CULNASTIRREN Culnastirren Culnastirren Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095 This name applies to an enclosure of rough pasture land situated about one mile south of Cnoc Moine na Cailinn It signifies the "Damsel's Moss." His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/47 CNOC MÒINE NA CAILINN Cnoc Moine na Cailinn Cnoc Moine na Cailinn Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095 This name applies to a hill situated about one fourth mile west of Leitir Creagach, It signifies the hill of the "Damsel's Moss" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/47 [Page] 47 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/48 LEITIR CHREAGACH Leitir Chreagach Leitir Chreagach Rev [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd Tomich By Lairg 095 This name applies to a rocky slope situated a short distance south of Beinn Dulach. It signifies the "Rocky Slope" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland and Sir James Matheson Bart [Baronet] Lews, proprietors.
OS1/33/31/48 AN GARBH-BHAD An Garbh-bhad An Garbh-bhad Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095; 103 This name applies to about Twenty acres of Birch wood situated about one mile from the Western extremity of Strath Fleet It signifies the "Rough Bush" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/48 CREAG EASG NA CURRACAIGE Creag Easg na Curracaige Creag Easg na Curracaige Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095 Applied to a creag situated about one half mile north of An Garbh Bhaid It signifies the Creag of the Lapwings bog or fen.
OS1/33/31/48 HUT CIRCLES (Ruins of) [Creag Easg na Carracaige] 095 A short distance south of the western extremity of this creag are two Hut circles, the walls of which have an elevation of about two feet above the surface round about.
OS1/33/31/48 [Page] 48 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg & Rogart
OS1/33/31/49 FÉITH RA'FIN Feith Ra'fin Feith Ra'fin Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Farmer Dalchork By Lairg Adopted as Written by the Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. 074; 085 This name applies to a stream having its source a short distance South W. [West] of Cnoc Alasdair and entering Abhainn Sgeith near Rhian Bridge Meaning doubtfull. "Norse"
OS1/33/31/49 RHIAN BRIDGE Rhian Bridge Rhian Bridge Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 085 This name applies to a County Bridge spanning Abhainn Sgeith and situated upon the County Road leading from Lairg to Tongue and about seven miles distant from the former.
OS1/33/31/49 LEATHAD NA CLOICHE MOIRE Leathad na Cloich Moire Leathad na Cloich Moire Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 074; 085 This name applies to a hill situated a short distance East of Féith Ra'fin. It signifies the hill or slope of the large stone His Grace the Duke of Sutherland
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OS1/33/31/50 FÉITH A' CHAORUINN Féith a' Chaoruinn Féith a' Chaoruinn Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 074; 085 A Stream having its source about one and one half miles South-east of the Crask, and after running in a South easterly direction, it enters Abhainn Sgeithe about one mile East of Rhian. It signifies the "Stream of the Mountain Ash Berry." His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/50 [Page] 50 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Féith a' Chaoruinn [Note] Name written centrical on the 1/2500 Plans, and will be also done on the 6 Inch scale.
OS1/33/31/51 ABHAINN SGEITHEACH Abhainn Sgeitheach 075, 086 For Authorities and Description see Name Book of 6 inch 86.
OS1/33/31/51 [Page] 51 Sutherlandshire -- Ph. [Parish] of Lairg
OS1/33/31/52 MIDPENNY Midpenny Midpenny Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. McDonald farmer Dalchork, By Lairg 085 Applies to a shepherds house one story high. thatched and in very bad repair Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/52 ALLT A' CHOIN-DUINN Allt a' Choin-duinn Allt a' Choin-duinn Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Mr. McDonald, Dalchork 085 Is applied to a small stream having its source near Druim na h-Uamha, and flowing in an easterly direction falls into the River Tirry near Midpenny signifies The "Otters Burn"
OS1/33/31/52 DRUIM NA H-UAMHA Druim na h-Uamha Druim na h-Uamha Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald, Dalchork 085 Is applied to a ridge of land covered with heathy Pasture and signifies the ridge of the caverns or graves. It is situated near the Source of Allt a' Choin Duinn, Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland.
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OS1/33/31/54 RUIDHEAN Ruidhean Ruidhean Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 085 Applied to a shepherds house two stories high slated and in good repair His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/54 RHIAN 1-inch Revision October 1894 Rhian Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name list of Sh. [Sheet] 102. submitted to him. 085
OS1/33/31/54 LOCH NA DALACH COPAGAICH Loch na Dalach Copagaich Loch na Dalach Copagaich Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. McDonald Dalchork 085 This name applies to a marsh situated about one mile southeast of Ruidhean. It signifies the loch of the field of the Docks His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor
OS1/33/31/54 [Page] 54 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Ruidhean [Note] Corrected in List of names by the Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass
OS1/33/31/55 BAD SEASG MÒR Bad Seasg Mòr Bad Seasg Mòr Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McDonald Farmer Dalchork, Lairg. 086 This name applies to a flat piece of ground partly pasture and partly rough pasture, and situated on the south side of Allt Lòn na Cloich Bhuaile. It signifies the "Barren Clump or Tuft" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
OS1/33/31/55 BAD SEASG BEAG Bad Seasg Beag Bad Seasg Beag Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McDonald Farmer 086 This name applies to a piece of flat ground situated a short distance East of Bad Seasg Mòr, It signifies the "Little Barren Clump or Tuft" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/31/55 CNOC A' BHREAC-LEATHAID Cnoc a' Bhreac-leathaid Cnoc a' Bhreac-leathaid Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. McDonald farmer Dalchork, By Lairg. 085; 086 This name applies to a hill situated about one mile East of Dalmichy. It signifies the "Knoll of the spotted slope" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
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OS1/33/31/56 ALLT A' BHUIN BEAG For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 94 085,094
OS1/33/31/56 CNOC RIABHACH For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 94 094
OS1/33/31/56 ALLT MHURCHAIDH RIABHAICH For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 94 094
OS1/33/31/56 DAIL CHOPAGACH For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 86 086
OS1/33/31/56 ALLT A' BHUIN MÒR For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 85 085
OS1/33/31/56 LOCH SHIN For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 85 085
OS1/33/31/56 ALLT BAD A' GHORDANAICH For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch Sheet 85 085
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OS1/33/31/57 POLICE STATION [Lairg] Police Station Police Station Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell. parochial schoolmaster Lairg 094 This name applies to the police station at Lairg. It is a good substantial building two stories high slated and in good repair, and fited up with two cells where prisoners are temporarily lodged. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor.
OS1/33/31/57 EILEAN A' CHÀIRN Eilean a' Chàirn Eilean a' Chàirn Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This name applies to a small Island situated in Loch Shin and adjacent to district known as Lower Lairg. it is covered with Trees & Bushes and signifies the "Stony Island"
OS1/33/31/57 EILEAN NA CRAOIBHE Eilean na Chraoibhe Eilean na Chraoibhe Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This name applies to a very small Island in Loch Shin and adjacent to the Sutherland Arms Hotel, Lairg. It signifies the "Island of the Trees." His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor.
OS1/33/31/57 [Page] 57 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Eilean na Chraoibhe [Note] Chraoibhe [changed to] Craoibhe
OS1/33/31/58 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
OS1/33/31/58 HUT CIRCLE [twice, The Ord] 094 the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli amongst which are to be seen several Hut Circles.
OS1/33/31/58 HUT CIRCLES [The Ord] 094 the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli amongst which are to be seen several Hut Circles.
OS1/33/31/58 CAIRN [The Ord] 094 There is also a large cairn of stones on this hill supposed to mark the grave of some [??]
OS1/33/31/58 TUMULI [twice, The Ord] 094 the slopes upon all sides are studded with Tumuli
OS1/33/31/58 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.
OS1/33/31/58 [Page] 58 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Conflict of the Gruids (Site of) [Note] As the date of this conflict Cannot be accurately ascertained the date has been omitted . [Initialled] ?
OS1/33/31/59 SCHOOL [Free Church, Lairg] School School Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This name is applied to a school situated near the Free Church. the building is one story high slated and in good repair. the daily average attendance is about fifty five, and the education taught consists of ordinary branches together with Latin and Mathematics, It is supported by a Grant from the Trustees of the Free Church education scheme together with Government Grant and School Fees. Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland proprs. [proprietors].
OS1/33/31/59 RIVER SHIN River Shin River Shin Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094; 102; 103 This name applies to a fair sized River having its source in Loch Shin and flowing into the Kyle of Sutherland a short distance south of Shin Bridge. It forms part of the Boundary between the parishes of Criech and Lairg through Plans 8, 12, & 16 of Sheet 102.
OS1/33/31/59 [Page] 59 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Free Church School [Note] It is superfluous to prefix Free Church to this name. The object being so Contiguous to the Church. River Shin [note] This name will be written centrically when the Southern Plans are drawn. [Initialled] ?
OS1/33/31/60 BADDINNECKIN Baddinneckin Baddinneckin Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This name applies to some pasture land and ruins situated a short distance West of the Hill known as The Ord. Sir James Matheson Bart [Baronet] Lews proprietor
OS1/33/31/60 FREE CHURCH [Lairg] Free Church Free Church Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This applies to the Free Church at Lairg. the building is rectangular in form slated, and in good repair. It was erected A.D. 1844 and the sittings amount to about six hundred. Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland proprietors
OS1/33/31/60 MANSE [Free Church] Manse Manse Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Campbell 094 This name applies to a neat well built dwelling, situated adjacent to the Free Church It is two stories high slated and in good repair. Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland proprietors
OS1/33/31/60 [Page] 60 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Free Church Manse [Note] It is superfluous to prefix Free Church to this name. The object being so contiguous to the Church.
OS1/33/31/61 ALLT A' CHLAONAIDH Allt a' Chlaonaidh Allt a' Chlaonaidh Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd, Tomich, Lairg 094 Applied to a stream having its source a short distance South-West of Cnoc na h-Iolarie and enters Loch Shin oposite to Eilean Dhornhnuil. It signifies the "leaning or inclining stream" His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, proprietor
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OS1/33/31/63 LONDUBH Londubh Londubh Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd Tomich. Lairg 102 Applies to a small croft house one story in height thatched with suitable outhouses belonging to it, and all in good repair. Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/33/31/63 RUIDHEAN Ruidhean Ruidhean Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. Donald Murray 102 Is Applied to a small farm house one story in thatched with the requisite outhouses attached to it all in good repair Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Stornoway. Lewis
OS1/33/31/63 CLAONEL Claonel Claonel Claonel Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray Morrison's County Map 094; 102 This name is applied to a small district and is included in the larger district of Gruids, the houses on it are all one story in height and thatched, with the exception of the most southerly one which is slated. they are all in a good state of repair Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Stornoway. Lewis
OS1/33/31/63 [Page] 63 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Londubh. [Listed in Index for this page as Lochdubh]
OS1/33/31/64 ACHLICH Achlich Achlich Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. Donald Murray 102 Applies to two small farm houses, both are thatched and one story in height and in fair repair. A short distance south-east is a Hut Circle having a relief of about 3 feet above the adjacent ground and a ditch surrounding it about 3 feet deep Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Stornoway. Lewis
OS1/33/31/64 HUT CIRCLE [Achlich] 102 A short distance south-east is a Hut Circle having a relief of about 3 feet above the adjacent ground and a ditch surrounding it about 3 feet deep
OS1/33/31/64 CARNICH Carnich Carnich Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Mr. Donald Murray 102 Applies to four small farm-houses. the are one storied buildings and thatched and in good repair. Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/33/31/64 TUMULI [Carnich] 102 Some Tumuli are situated about 5 chains west of this district
OS1/33/31/64 RUDHANACLOIMHE Rhudha na Cloimhe Rhudha na Cloimhe Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Mr. Donald Murray 102 This name is given to two small farm houses, one story in height, thatched and in good repair with suitable outhouses attached Proprietor Lady Matheson. Meaning given Feathery Print
OS1/33/31/64 RINICLOINE 1-inch Revision October 1894. Rinicloine Rinicloine Rinicloine Rent Receipt Mr. John McKay Gruids, as. [assistant ?] ground officer Mr. John Ross 102 "Raonachladha" in gaelic meaning field of the burial ground. a certain man buried in field close by
OS1/33/31/64 [Page] 64 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Rhudha na Cloimhe [Note] (not known)
OS1/33/31/65 DUCHARNICH Ducharnich Ducharnich Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray 102 Applies to a croft house one story high thatched with suitable outhouses, all in good repair. Proprietor Sir James Matheson Baronet. Stornoway. Lewis.
OS1/33/31/65 CORRISH Corrish Corrish Corrish Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Morrison's County Map 102 Is applied to a piece of pasture land and a ruin in the district of Gruids Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet] Stornoway. Lewis.
OS1/33/31/65 PITARXIE Pitarxie Pitarxie Pitarxie Revd. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray Morrison's County Map 094; 102; 103 Applies to a small district included in the larger district of Gruids, the houses are generally one storied and thatched and in very indifferent repair. Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart. [Baronet].
OS1/33/31/65 TUMULI [Pitarxie] 102 In the north of this district are a few Tumuli
OS1/33/31/65 TUMULUS [Pitarxie] 102 In the north of this district are a few Tumuli
OS1/33/31/65 [Page] 65 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/66 GRUIDS Gruids Rev'd J M [Joass] Golspie 094; 102 Gruids. A large district, lying on the western bank of the River Shin, and containing the smaller districts of Claonel and Petarxie, the houses are generally thatched one storey in height, and in fair repair. Proprietor Sir James Matheson Bart Stornoway Lewis
OS1/33/31/66 HUT CIRCLE [Gruids] 102 A short distance N E of this district lies a number Tumuli and Hut Circles, the largest one of these has a relief of about 3 feet above the adjacent ground and is surrounded by a ditch about 3 feet deep
OS1/33/31/66 HUT CIRCLES [twice, Gruids] 102
OS1/33/31/66 TUMULI [twice, Gruids] 102
OS1/33/31/66 TUMULUS [Gruids] 102
OS1/33/31/66 HUT CIRCLE [Gruids]
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OS1/33/31/66 The description for 'HUT CIRCLE [Gruids]' applies to all the lines relating to Hut Circles and Tumuli on this page
OS1/33/31/67 LAIRG STATION Lairg Station Lairg Station Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd, Tornich 103 This Railway Station is located about 2 miles South of the Village of Lairg, the Booking office and station Agents house are one story in height, and the goods shed is composed of wood. A short distance north are the porters house's all the houses are slated and in good repair. Proprietors the Sutherland Railway Company.
OS1/33/31/67 TORROBOLL Torboll Torboll Torroboll Torroboll Torroboll Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd, Tornich Duke of Sutherland's Map 1852 Black's Map Valuation Roll of Sutherland 1877.1878 103 Applies to a large district of small farms lying on the east bank of the River Shin. the are mostly one story in height and part of them are thatched and part slated and generally in good repair. there are good number of Tumuli and a few Hut Circles scattered through the district. the Hut Circles have a relief of about 2 feet above the surrounding country Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/67 HUT CIRCLE [4 times, Torroboll] On Trace 6 On Trace 6 On Trace 2 On Trace 1 103 there are good number of Tumuli and a few Hut Circles scattered through the district. the Hut Circles have a relief of about 2 feet above the surrounding country
OS1/33/31/67 TUMULI [5 times, Torroboll] On trace 6 On trace 2 On trace 2 On trace 2 On trace 2 & 3 103 there are good number of Tumuli and a few Hut Circles scattered through the district.
OS1/33/31/67 [Page] 67 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Torboll [Note] altered from Torboll to Torroboll altered at the Boundary Exhibition held at Golspie January 22.23 1878:-
OS1/33/31/68 RIENBREC Rienbrec Rienbrec Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. Donald Murray, Shepherd Tornich By Lairg 103 Applies to a considerable district of croft houses, they are all thatched and one story in height, and generally in fair repair. Along the southern and western boundary of this district are scattered a great number of Tumuli, Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/68 RHIANBRECK 1-inch Revision October 1894 Rhianbreck Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name List of Sh. [Sheet] 102. submitted to him 103
OS1/33/31/68 TUMULI -3 times, Rienbrec] 103 Along the southern and western boundary of this district are scattered a great number of Tumuli,
OS1/33/31/68 TUMULUS [Rienbrec] 103 Along the southern and western boundary of this district are scattered a great number of Tumuli,
OS1/33/31/68 HUT CIRCLE [Rienbrec] 103
OS1/33/31/68 LAIRG LIME WORKS Lairg Lime Works Lairg Lime Works Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass. Golspie Mr. Donald Murray, Shepherd Tornich 103 These works are situated close to Lairg Railway Station, there are three Kilns in operation and the Limestone which supplies them is brought a distance of about 9 miles from the north-eastern shore of Loch Shin, where there is a good Limestone quarry Property of The Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/68 [Page] 68 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/69 FÉITH BHUIDHE Féith Bhuidhe Féith Bhuidhe Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray Shepherd. Tornich Lairg 103 This name signifies the Yellow stream. It rises about 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] of Loch Dail an Arbhair, and runs in an easterly direction until it enters Strath Fleet.
OS1/33/31/69 LOCH AN FHEÒIR Loch an Fheòir Loch an Fheòir Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Mr. Donald Murray 103 This name signifies the Small Loch. It applies to a small Loch situated about 1/4 mile S.E. [South East] of Loch Dail an Arbhair
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OS1/33/31/71 A' MHEIRLE A' Mhèirle A' Mhèirle Rev. [Reverend] J M Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray 095; 103 This name signifies "The Theft." It applies to a piece of pasture ground situated a little to the east of An Garbh-bhad. Property of The Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/31/71 ALLT NA MHÈIRLE Allt na Mèirle Allt na Mèirle Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095; 103 This name signifies the "Theft Burn" and applies to the stream forming the Ph. Bdy. [Parish Boundary], rising a little to the north of "An Meirle," and flowing northwards until it enters Strath Fleet.
OS1/33/31/71 CNOC NAN NIONAG Cnoc nan Nionag Cnoc nan Nionag Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 095; 103 This name signifies the " Girl's Hill," and applies to a heathy hill of no great height, situated about 1/2 mile south of Tornich. Property of the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/31/71 [Page] 71 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg
OS1/33/31/72 LOCH DAlL AN ARBHAlR Loch Dail an Arbhair Loch Dail an Arbhair Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 103 This name signifies the "Loch of the Corn field," and applies to a Loch about 1/4 mile in length situated a little to the south of the eastern termination of Cnoc nan Nionag
OS1/33/31/72 LOCH DAlL AN AlRElMH 1-inch Revision October 1894. Loch Dail an Aireimh Loch Dail an Aireimh Loch Dail an Aireimh Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Joass, Golspie Mr. James Chisholm Migdale P.O. [Post Office]. Mr. John Barclay shoemaker Bonar 103 Loch of the field of numbering or counting.
OS1/33/31/72 LOCH DUBH Loch Dubh Loch Dubh Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 103 This name signifies the "Black Loch" and applies to a very small Loch situated about 1/4 mile s.w. [south west] of Loch Dail an Arbhair
OS1/33/31/72 ALLT TORR A' BHAILE Allt Tòrr a' Bhaile Allt Tòrr a' Bhaile Rev. [Reverend] J M. Joass Mr. Donald Murray 103 This name signifies the "Stream of the ??", and applies to the stream which issues from Loch Dail nan-arbh, and runs in a westerly direction until it enters the River Shin.
OS1/33/31/72 TORROBOLL BURN Torroboll Burn Capt. [Captain] Macpherson R.E. [Royal Engineers] to agree with Torroboll district name. at the Exhibition of boundaries held at Golspie January 22. 23 1878 103
OS1/33/31/72 [Page] 72 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg Allt Tòrr a' Bhaile [Note] altered from Allt Tòrr a' Bhaile to Torroboll Burn
OS1/33/31/73 TOMICH Tomich Tomich Mr. C. Munro Tenant Mr. Donald Murray, Shepherd 103 This name applies to a number of Crofters houses Situated a little to the east of Rienbric, They are in each case one storey in height thatched (with one exception) and in ordinary repair. Property of The Duke of Sutherland
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OS1/33/31/74 ALLT DOMHAIN Allt Dhomhain Allt Dhomhain Rev. [Reverend] J.M. Joass Golspie Mr. Donald Murray 102; 103 This is a small stream rising near Cnoc an Achaidh Mhòir and falls into the River Shin about half a mile West of Lairg Railway Station & signifies the "Deep Burn"
OS1/33/31/74 [Page] 74 Allt Dhomhain [Note] Domhain [spelling change] Allt Dhomhain [Note] Allt a masculine noun Adjectives agree in gender, number, case etc, See also page 75
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OS1/33/31/75A [Page] 75a Parish of Lairg -- Sutherland [Note] This sheet of [Reinbric] to be put in Name Book O.S.O. Balnain Ho. [House] Inverness 29th. July 1873 No. -- Remarks on the Plan, &c. -- Replies Plan 85/1. 1 -- N. [Name] Book page 5._ Claise na Beinne _ suggested to be written Clais na Bienne -- 1 Approved Plan 85/15 2 -- N. [Name] Book, p [page] 14._ Achad a' Phris _ suggested Achadh a' Phris -- 2 Approved Plan 76/13 3 -- N. [Name] Book page 18._ Am Breac-leathaid _ suggested spelling. _Am Breac-leathiad -- 3 Approved Note _ Adjectives do not govern the noun in the gen. sing. [genitive singular] Plan 94/16 4 -- Name Bk. p. [Book page] 57._ Eilean na Chraoibhe. _ suggested spelling Eilean na Craoibhe. _ -- 4 Approved Plan 102/4 5 -- N. Bk. [Name Book] p. [page] 74._ Allt Dhomhain suggested spelling. Allt Domhain -- 5 Approved Remarks on the Plans, &c. [Column Note] The above plans, or other documents pertaining, need not be sent with these few Remarks If the suggestions be approved the necessary corrections on Plans may be made at this office. [Signed] Captain Coddington Royal Engineers F & T 400 5-72 Replies [Column note] Very good. The above are solely caused through clerical errors in transcribing the names from Gaelic Name Lists to Name Books. Gaelic excepted [Signed] [?] Lieut. Colonel R.E. [Lieutenant Colonel Royal Engineers] 24, July 1873 [Signed] C.B. Coddington Captain R.E. [Royal Engineers] 29. July 1873 [Marginal note right hand side of page] Names on Plans Corrected. [Signed] James Carpenter 1st. August 1873
OS1/33/31/75B [Page] 75b Sutherland -- Parish of Lairg [Blank Page]
OS1/33/31/76 [Page] 76 [Volume] 31 OSI/33/31 Pearson NAME BOOK Of Part of the Parishes of LAIRG ROGART On 1/2500 Scale IN THE CO [COUNTY] SUTHERLAND [Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE - SOUTHAMPTON [dated] 19/12/1892
OS1/33/31/77 [Page] 77 INDEX Name of Object -- Page Abhainn a' Chuirp -- 31 Abhainn Sgeitheach -- 51 Achadaphris -- 14 Achlich -- 64 Achnanerain -- 14 Allt a' Bhreac-Leathaid -- 16 Allt a' Buin Beag -- 56 Allt a' Buin Mòr -- 56 Allt a' Chasaidh-ghil -- 30 Allt a' Chlaonaidh -- 61 Allt a' Choin-duinn -- 28 Allt a' Choin-duinn -- 52 Allt a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh -- 17 Allt a' Mhadaidh-ruaidh -- 33 Allt a' Mhuic -- 22 Alltan Riabhach -- 33 Allt Bad a' Ghordanaich -- 56 Alltbreck -- 29 Allt Domhain -- 74 Allt Leacach -- 22 Allt Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile -- 17 Allt na Mhèirle -- 71 Allt Mhurchaidh -- 56 Allt Salachaidh -- 21 Allt Tigh na Creige -- 34 Allt Tomich -- 45 Am Breac-leathad -- 18 À Mhèirle -- 71 An Garbh-bhad -- 48 An t-Sròn -- 23 Ard na Sin'nis -- 9 Baddhu -- 36 Baddinneckin -- 60 Bad Seasg Beag -- 55 Bad Seag Mòr -- 55 Balcharn -- 40 Balindialish -- 40 Balloan -- 39 Beinn Dùlaich -- 37 Blarbuie -- 12 Builnatobernich -- 42 Cairn -- 35,36 & 40 Càrn Liath -- 41 Caledonian Bank -- 44 Caoloshie -- 11 Carnich -- 64 Church (Site of) -- 25 Church -- 42 Ceann na Coille -- 14 Claise na Beinne -- 5 Claonel -- 63 Cnoc a' Bhreac-leathaid -- 55 Cnoc a' Chatha -- 24 Cnoc Cholasdail -- 3 Cnoc an Uillt Bhric -- 29 Cnocdubh -- 39 Cnoc Mòine na Cailinn -- 47 Cnoc na Beinne -- 5 Cnoc Néill -- 30 Cnoc nan Noinag -- 71 Cnoc Ramhasgach -- 8 Cnoc Riabhach -- 56 Colaboll -- 19 Conflict of Gruids (Site of) -- 58 Corrish -- 65 Craggie -- 37 Creag Saval -- 36 Creag Easg na Curracaige -- 48 Culbuie -- 35 Culmaily -- 35 Culnastirren -- 47 Dail Chopagach -- 56 Dalchork -- 19 Dalchork Bridge -- 19 Dalmichy -- 15 Druim na h-Uamha -- 52 Ducharnich - 65 Dulaich -- 38 Easg na Curracaige -- 47 Eilach na Coille -- 25 Eilean a' Chàirn -- 57 Eilean Dornhnuill -- 26 Eilean na Craoibhe -- 57 Féith a' Chaoruinn -- 50 Féith Bhuidhe -- 69 Féith Mòr -- 38 Féith Osdail -- 11 Féith Ra'fin -- 49 Féith Tarsuinn -- 34 Free Church -- 60
OS1/33/31/78 [Page] 78 INDEX [continued] Name of Objects -- Page Glebe -- 27 Gruids -- 66 Hut Circles -- 19,23,24,30,32,35,36,38,48,58,64,66,67,& 68 Kinvonovie -- 40 Lairg -- 43 Lairg Lime Works -- 68 Lairg Lodge -- 26 Lairg Muir -- 35 Lairg Station -- 67 Leathad na Cloiche Moire -- 49 Leitir Chreagach -- 48 Loch a' Bhainbh -- 9 Loch an Fheòir -- 69 Loch an Fhreiceadain -- 8 Loch Beannaichte -- 18 Loch Cheagach -- 37 Loch Dail an Aireimh -- 72 Loch Dubh -- 15 Loch Dubh -- 72 Lochdubh -- 63 [entered on page as Londubh] Loch Dulaich -- 28 Lòn na Cloich-bhuaile -- 17 Loch na dalach Copagaich -- 54 Lochside -- 15 Loch Shin -- 56 Loch Tigh na Creige -- 34 Lower Lairg -- 26 Lub nan Ceap -- 3 Lubvree -- 16 Manse -- 27 Manse -- 60 Midpenny -- 52 Pictish Tower (Site of) -- 7 Brough (O.E.) [Old English] -- 7 Pictish Tower (Ruins of) -- 20 Brough (O.E.) [Old English] -- 20 Pictish Tower (Ruins of) --22 Brough (O.E.) [Old English] -- 22 Pictish Tower (Ruins of) 29 Pier -- 10 Pitarxie -- 65 Police Station -- 57 Post Office -- 43 Raon na Beirn -- 37 Reay Cottage -- 27 Rhian Bridge -- 49 Rhinamain -- 41 Rhimarstaig -- 46 Rhianbreck -- 68 River Fleet -- 45 River Shin -- 59 River Tirry -- 16 Rinicloine -- 64 Rhian -- 54 Ruidhean -- 63 Savalbeg -- 36 Savalmore -- 36 Salachadh -- 21 School -- 28 School -- 59 Shiness -- 13 Shiness -- 9 Shiness Quarry -- 10 Strath Fleet -- 46 Strath Tirry -- 11 Sutherland Arms Hotel -- 44 Sutherland Railway -- 37 The Cottage -- 42 The Ord -- 58 Tighcraig -- 34 Tornich -- 73 Torroboll -- 67 Torbreck -- 31 Tramway -- 10 Tumuli -- 11,19,23,24,32,35,36,38,40,42,43,58,64,65,66,67,& 68 Torroboll Burn -- 72