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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG A' CHRUIDH | Creag a' Chruidh Creag a' Chruidh |
Benjamin Millar, Burnigail, Hugh Gunn, Latheronwheel, James Gunn Auchnacraig |
033 | A perpendicular cliff opposite "Forse Shore" at the termination of the braes. Sig [Signification] "Craig of the Cattle" |
| FORSE CASTLE (Remains of) | Forse Castle Forse Castle Forse Castle |
Benjamin Millar, William Ross, Swiney James Gunn |
033 | The Ruins of this Fortress are situated on the Summit of a rocky point at one time artificially formed into a peninsula, Connected with the land by a draw bridge. The ground on both sides has a natural slope toward the top of the Cliffs. Altogether it must have been quite impregnable when in its pristine state. Built probably about the 10th Century. One story about 30 feet high of the principal Tower still remains, Also part x x of the walls other portions of the building Property of George Sutherland Esq. Forse House. |
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[Page] 147Ph [Parish] of Latheron -- Co. [County] of Caithness
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