Volume contents
- 1 - Halkirk , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Halkirk , page 10
- 20 - Halkirk , page 20
- 30 - Halkirk , page 30
- 40 - Halkirk , page 40
- 50 - Halkirk , page 50
- 60 - Halkirk , page 60
- 70 - Halkirk , page 70
- 80 - Halkirk , page 80
- 87 - Latheron , page 87
- 90 - Latheron , page 90
- 100 - Latheron , page 100
- 110 - Latheron , page 110
- 120 - Latheron , page 120
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- 190 - Latheron , page 190
- 200 - Latheron , page 200
- 206 - Latheron , page 206 (end)
- 207 - Halkirk Latheron , title page
- 208 - Halkirk Latheron , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURG RUADH (Remains of) | Burg Ruadh | Mr. Campbell; Shepd. [Shepherd] Carichoich Mr. Pollson; Shepd. [Shepherd] Burgh Mr. Gunn; Crofter Braemore |
038 | With the exception of Dùn Beath this is the finest specimen of a Pictish dwelling in this part of the Country. It consists of a Conical shaped mound, built of large stones, the walls being partly covered with soil overgrown with rich pasture. The summit has been partly broken open, & its stones utilised for building purposes, it contains an inner chamber the entrance to which is at the north east side. It is about 12 feet high and 40 broad, its base is surrounded by very large stones all mossed and lichened over. Situated on the Berriedale Estate, proprietor His Grace the Duke of Portland. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Latheron Parish -- Caithness-shire
Burg Ruadh - Red Burrow
[Signed] James Archbold
Sap R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 15 - Parishes of Halkirk and Latheron, OS1/7/15
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Halkirk and Latheron.
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.