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INVENTORY OF MONUMENTS, ETC., IN COUNTY OF CAITHNESS. [Page] 115

PARISH OF THURSO.

way with continuous mouldings, much worn away on the jambs and
arch. The tower probably dates from the latter half of the 16th
century, from which date it was in possession of Sinclairs, cadets of
the Dunbeath family.
O.S.M., CAITH., iv. Visited, 8th August 1910.

425. Old House, Bank Street, Thurso. - At the head of Bank Street,
Thurso, stands a particularly interesting example of a late 17th century

[Drawing inserted]
FIG. 25. - Old House, Bank Street, Thurso (No. 425).

town mansion of moderate size (fig. 25). It is now rather closely sur-
rounded by buildings and is approached from the street on the E. side,