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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRABSTER MOSS | Brabster Moss | Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden Mr. G. Dunnett, Bowermadden Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn |
012 | A large Peat Moss Situated a little East of the Free Church. Property of A Henderson, Esqr, of Stemster |
| CAIRN OF HEATHERCOW | Cairn of Heather-cow | Mr A. Macrae, Bowermadden Mr. G. Dunnett, Bowermadden Mr. P. Finlayson Auchorn |
012 | This mound or Pictish House is situated on an eminence close to the Brabster Moss, it was opened a few years ago but nothing of any consequence was discovered. |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairn of Heathercow] | Pictish House (Remains of) | 012 | This mound or Pictish House is situated on an eminence close to the Brabster Moss, it was opened a few years ago but nothing of any consequence was discovered. | |
| A STONE CIST CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS AND POTTERY FOUND HERE A.D. 1871 [Cairn of Heathercow] | 012 | This mound was partly opened in 1871, at which time, a Stone coffin, containing Human remains was found in it; also a kind of jug roughly made of clay or stone. Mr. Murray F.C. [Free Church] Schoolmaster was present when the things were found. He Says the coffin contained a few well preserved teeth, part of a Skull, thigh bones, &c. The jug was carried away by a friend of Mr. Murrays from Aberdeen. While examining the cairn, I found part of a thigh bone, which had been broken to pieces with stones, also part of a scull and other bones. This building Seems to have been generally composed of large flags many of which are Still to be seen Standing, as if forming a number of apartments. |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Cairn of Heather-cow [note]
The Scotch word cow or cowe Signifying twig
[signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 1 - Parish of Bower, OS1/7/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Bower.
Ordnance Survey - Caithness 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 Caithness, which is in the north of Scotland.