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
- 130 - Latheron , page 130
- 140 - Latheron , page 140
- 150 - Latheron , page 150
- 160 - Latheron , page 160
- 170 - Latheron , page 170
- 180 - Latheron , page 180
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRLOT CASTLE (Remains of) | Dirlot Castle (Remains of) Dirlot Castle (Remains of) Dirlit Castle Dirlet |
Captain Gunn Braehour New Statistical Acct [Account] Estate Plan of Strathmore Johnstone's Map of Caithness |
022 | Stands on the top of a large rock, by the side of the river Thurso, from two to three miles south of Westerdale. The walls appear to have been, from 5 to 6 feet thick. All that remains is part of wall on the south side in a dilapidated condition. It is supposed to have been built some time in the 13th century, by Sir Reginald Cheyne, who swore fealty to Edward I in 1296, when all in Scotland submitted except Sir William Wallace. Sir Reginald Cheyne was appointed one of the Justiciaries in the north parts of Scotland in 1305, and was succeeded by his Son Reginald who resided in this castle, and also at a hunting lodge at Loch mòr. As he had no male heirs he divided his estates between his two daughters, Marjory, and Mary, in 1350. In 1337 Nicholas, Second [continued on page 40] |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk
Part of the wall are on the south side
but the Stones, are very worn. There is no appearance
of lime having been used in building it. [G.R]
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.