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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNBEATH CASTLE | Dunbeath Castle Dunbeath Castle Dunbeath Castle |
James Sinclair (Balnabruich) Mr Sutherland (Balnabruich) Mr Fernie (Schoolmaster) |
039 | A strong building of the ancient Castellated form. Situated a little S. [South] West of Balnabruich, on a rocKy promontory, at one time detached from the mainland and connected by a Draw Bridge. Inaccessible on all sides but one, by natural precipitous rocKy walls. Said to have been erected at a very early period, but has been renewed several times since then. It was taKen by "Montrose" in 1662 on his landing from OrKney, on his march south ward. Sir John Sinclair, then Proprietor fled at his approach, leaving his lady and followers for defence, who surrendered after a short resistence. This occupation was of short duration, as the DuKe of Montrose was taKen prisoner, same year and executed. Property of William Thomson Sinclair Esq: of FreswicK. |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Caithness, -- Parish of Latheron,
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 6 - Parish of Latheron, OS1/7/6
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of 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.