Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOODYQUOYS | Bloodyquoys | Mr James Millar (Gelshfields) Mr. James Calder, Tenant Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 | This name applies to a Small Farm-steading, dwelling house and garden attached. Property of Sir R. Anstruther Bart [Baronet] |
| LOWER LAREL | Lower Larel | Mr James Millar (Gelshfields) Mr. James Calder, Tenant Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 | This name applies to a Small Farm steading dwelling house and small garden attached Property of Sir R. Anstruther, Bart [Baronet] |
| GELSHFIELD | Gelshfield | Mr James Millar (Gelshfields) Mr. James Calder, Tenant Mr. James Barnetson, Lower Larel |
018 | A Small Farm steading dwelling house and garden attached. Property of Sir R. Anstruther, Bart [Baronet] |
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Bower
Bloodyquoys [note]
Some four years ago, a tenant
of Scarmclett was in the habit
of taking blood of Heifers, which were kept all summer by him, at this place
before it was in cultivation, hence the name.
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.