Volume contents
- 1 - Thurso , page 1 (start)
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- 20 - Thurso , page 20
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- 225 - Thurso , page 225 (end)
- 231 - Thurso , title page
- 232 - Thurso , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOOCOT [natural] | The Doocot | Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle |
005 | A small Goe a little to the East of East Rae Berry - Much frequented by Wild Pigeons hence the name - |
| PUDDING GOE | Pudding Goe | Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle |
005 | A small goe with precipitous sides - in the crevices of it are to be found stallactites - which much resemble - what the Scotch call ''puddings'' - i.e. the entrails of a sheep or pig - filled with a composition of oatmeal, fat, etc etc - These are hung from the rafters of the houses - and are taken down when required The stallactites hanging from the ledges of the rock - strongly resemble the puddings in highland Houses. - hence the name |
Continued entries/extra info
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Ph [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
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.