Volume contents
- 1 - Thurso , page 1 (start)
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- 231 - Thurso , title page
- 232 - Thurso , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF HAIMER (Site of) | Castle of Hamer Site of. Castle of Haimer Hemer |
W. Forsyth. Broynach. John Allan, Hamer. Thomas Sinclair, Hamer, Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map Estate Plan. Mr Scott Gunn |
005 | There is some small portions of this Castle still visible, the Farmer in that part of the district is at present turning up part of its ruins. there is a stone built in the farm house, which was taken out of the ruin, dated 1726. this is said to be the year that the Castle was built in, - it formerly belonged to Lord Caithness situated in Hamer, on the property of Sir G Sinclair, of Murkle, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 169
County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
[Faint note Castle of Haimer] -- Surely it is more
ancient the first of the stone being
so found does not prove anything
conclusive. it may have been
place where the Castle was
undergoing repairs.
[Faint note Boggy Park, crossed out] -- The names of fields are not written
Field names are not written
[initialled] [HP]
[signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 11 - Parish of Thurso, OS1/7/11
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of 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.