Volume contents
- 1 - Wick , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Wick , page 10
- 20 - Wick , page 20
- 30 - Wick , page 30
- 40 - Wick , page 40
- 50 - Wick , page 50
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- 318 - Wick , page 318 (end)
- 319 - Wick , title page
- 320 - Wick , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORD OLIPHANT'S LEAP [Castle of Old Wick] | [Continued from Page 209] Oliphant being exceedingLy keen of the Chase, was hunting one day in the vicinity, without attendants, he was surprised by his enemy the Earl, with a band of armed followers, not being able to maKe a stand against so many, and having been fortunately mounted on a fleet Steed, he promptly fled toward the Castle, with his pursuers close at his heels, not having time to give the usual intimation of his approach, the drawbridge was not lowered. Knowing that it was a race for life, nearing the chasm at every step, he urged his horse to the leap, when the noble animal cleared the open space at one bound, being a distance of 25 feet and landed both itself and master safely on the opposite side of the 'Moat'. The same bears the name of 'Lord Oliphant's leap' unto this day . . . . . . The Castle and lands was first inherited by Ronald Cheyne a celebrated caithness Chieftain. Supposed to have Come over with William the Conqueror. Also by Lord Duffus. Lord Oliphant. Earls of Caithness, and by Lord Glenorchy, who sold the possession to Dunbar of Hemprigs, in the Lands of whose decendants it has remained since, being now the Property of Sir George Dunbar of AcKergil Tower" |
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Parish of WicK -- 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.