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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOODY MOSS | Bloody Moss | Captn [Captain] Gunn, Braehour Mr Alexander Gray, Tongside Mr Hugh McLeod, Harpsdale |
017 | The origin of the name is from the fact of a duel being fought near it which resulted in the death of one of the Combatants. In September 1710 at the annal Court in Thurso among the many gentlemen present were Sinclair Esq of Olrig and Innes, Esq of Sandside Ph [Parish] of Reay After the business of the Court was all over they all repaired to one of the Inns in the town and spent the rest of the day drinKing While there, Sinclar, a man of a quarrelsome disposition insulted Innes. Innes was an old and infirm man - so his son who was at that time a youth of 18 remonstrated with Sinclar of Olrig for the treatment he gave his father - this resulted in a challenge from Sinclar - The Principals and their seconds - met at a place called Tongside about 7 miles south from Thurso - Their weapons were swords; and after fighting for some - over [Continued on page 98] |
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Halkirk Parish -- County of Caithness
[note] -- A large tract of
Moorland lying
South of Drakeress
and west of Strath
used by the surrounding
tenants as a peat
Moss - It is on the
Property of J.G.T. Sinclar of
Ulbster
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 4 - Parishes of Halkirk and Thurso, OS1/7/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Halkirk and Thurso.
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.