Volume contents
- 1 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , page 1
- 10 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , page 10
- 20 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , page 20
- 30 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , page 30
- 31 - Halkirk , page 31
- 40 - Halkirk , page 40
- 50 - Halkirk , page 50
- 60 - Halkirk , page 60
- 70 - Halkirk , page 70
- 71 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , title page
- 72 - Halkirk Reay Thurso , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEUR A' BHOTHAIN | Meur a' Bhothan | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | A small stream which rises about 20 chains north east of Loch na h-Ealaiche Mhoir into which it discharges itself. |
| CNOC BEUL NA FAIRE | Cnoc Beil na Faire | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | A pretty large hill of moderate elevation; Covered with heath and has two small lakes near the summit. The Sutherland cattle Dealers used to watch their cattle on this hill all night on their way to and from the Markets which is said to be the origin of the name. |
| LEATHAD AN FHRAOICH GHAIRBH | Leathad an Fhraoich Gharbh | A. Mackay Cnoc-glas D. Gunn Dalnahaw R. Campbell Lambsdale |
021 | This name applies to the south side of Cnoc Beil na Faire which is of, rather a gentle slope; Covered with heath. Proprietors Sir J.G.T. Sinclair, Thurso and the Crown. |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Caithness -- Parishes of Reay Hallkirk and Thurso
[Note Meur a Bhothan] -- Hut or Bothie branch
[Note Cnoc Beil na Faire] -- Knoll of the Watch mouth
[Note Leathad an Fhraoich Ghairbh] -- Hillside of the rough, or thick heath.
[Signed] George Rose
C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 10 - Parishes of Halkirk, Reay and Thurso, OS1/7/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Halkirk, Reay, and Thurso.
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.