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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN DHUNA | Cairn Dhuna Cairn Dhuna Cairn Dhuna |
William Henderson, Pulteneytown Alexander McGregor, Pulteneytown George Swanson, Pulteneytown |
025 | An isolated portion of rocK about 20 feet high, on the north side of the tram way and about 70 yards East from the end of the BreaK water. At one period it formed part of a small hill which bore the same name, also Known as Hill o' Howe from being separated from the main land feature. It is probable that there had been a cairn on it at one time, hence the name. The larger portion of the hillocK has been used in the formation of the new harbour worKs at present in Course of Construction. It is also called 'Cairn [Dhuna] StacK |
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Borough of WicK -- Co: [County] of Caithness
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Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 14 - Parish of Wick, OS1/7/14
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.