Volume contents
- 1 - Thurso , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Thurso , page 10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOW HILL | Gallow Hill | Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr B. Henderson, Thurso Mr John Doul, Thurso |
005 | A Slight eminence Situated about half a mile west of Thurso. MacKay in his History of the House, and Clan MacKay, mentions the following Viz:- There was a large Stone on this hill at one time, and it was erected to commemorate the hanging of the last two of the band of Highlandmen who took part in a Skirmish in Thurso, between Donald Macalister - an Irish-man, who fought under Montrose, - and the Thurso men. This affair happened on a Sunday in the Year 1649. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 92
County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
[Note] -- This is an historical
fact - MacKay in his
History of the House and
Clan MacKay mentions this.
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.