Volume contents
- 1 - Wick , page 1 (start)
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- 319 - Wick , title page
- 320 - Wick , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOSSHEAD LIGHTHOUSE | Nosshead Lighthouse Nosshead Lighthouse |
Mr Harp, Light house. James Dunnet. Staxigoe, Peter Farquhar Staxigoe, |
020 | A strong built circular tower, rising to a hight of about 70 feet from the centre of one of the sides of a rectangular enclosure of masonry. Erected about 1847 on the point of the promontory of Noss head, about 3 miles N. [North] East of WicK. Gives forth a brilliant flash every half minute, having a steady bright light during the interval, the former being visible about 15 miles at sea. A splendid view Can be had from the summit in a clear day, both of the Surrounding Country and to Seaward. The cliff here being about 200 or 300 feet above sea level. In the interior of the square opposite to the tower, and built to the wall are the dwelling houses of the Keepers There are also in connexion, several acres of Arable and pasture lands, enclosed by a Strong stone & lime wall. Propy [Property] of the Light House Commissioners |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 13 - Parish of Wick, OS1/7/13
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Wick.
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.