Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG OF HATTEL | Craig of Hattel | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | A large reef of flat rocK a little to the east of Standstone Goe - It takes its name from a large Picts' House which at one time stood on the cultivation opposite to it. |
| CODLIN CRAIG | Codlin Craig | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | A large rock on the foreshore on the west side of the harbour - a favourite place for fishing for codlins |
| HOUSE HEAD | House Head | John Cairncross Thurso. Alexander Houston, Castleton William Murray, Murkle |
006 | This name applies to a Point of rock on the foreshore - on the East side of and close to the harbour Its position which is almost opposite and in close proximity to Castlehill House - has probably given it the name House Head. |
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Ph [Parish] of Olrig -- County of Caithness
[Signed] G. Hobson CA [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 7 - Parish of Olrig, OS1/7/7
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Olrig.
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.