Volume contents
- 1 - Farr etc , page 1 (start)
- 20 - Farr etc , page 20
- 40 - Farr etc , page 40
- 60 - Farr etc , page 60
- 80 - Farr etc , page 80
- 100 - Farr etc , page 100
- 120 - Farr etc , page 120
- 140 - Farr etc , page 140
- 160 - Farr etc , page 160
- 180 - Farr etc , page 180
- 200 - Farr etc , page 200
- 220 - Farr etc , page 220
- 240 - Farr etc , page 240
- 260 - Farr etc , page 260
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- 300 - Farr etc , page 300
- 318 - Farr etc , page 318 (end)
- 319 - Farr etc , title page
- 320 - Farr etc , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DÙN MHÀIRTEIN (Remains of) | Dun Mhairtain (Martin's Fort) |
Malcolm Ross, Strathy Robert Ross, Strathy Pt. [Point] D. McIntosh, Tolegan. |
010 | A high peninsular rock - with precipitous sides - on which are Extensive ruins of a very ancient type - A subterranean passage, the Principal opening of which is on the East side of the precipice is almost Entire - This has no doubt been a strong place of Defence in the days of spear and Javelin, as a deep fosse separates the building from the land. This is one of the many Pre-historic ruins which are on the Coasts of Caithness and Sutherland and of which we Know very little about - and can get no information of - The names they bear are no guide whatever as to their antiquity - The name Dun Mhairtain for instance although probabily very ancient is not likely the original name of this Dun or Brough - however its the name that it is best known by now-a-days. N.B. The small square in red shewn on trace is an opening in the subterranean Passage - where some of the Coverings of it have been displaced |
Continued entries/extra info
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Ph.[Parish] Farr -- Co. [County] of Caithness
[Signed] G. Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Sutherland county, OS Name Books - Sutherland county - Volume 20 - Parishes of Farr, Kildonan, Reay and Tongue, OS1/33/20
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of Farr, Kildonan, Reay, and Tongue.
Ordnance Survey - Sutherland county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Sutherland, which is in the north of Scotland.