Monument record MHG11791 - Cnoc Na Cailleach
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7989 8986 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
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Full Description
NH78NE 17 7989 8986.
A convent is traditionally said to have stood near the Franciscan Friary (NH78NE 16) on a hill called 'Cnoc na Cailleach' which Calder translates as 'Hill of the Old Women' although 'na Cailleach' would appear to be singular.
Neither Easson (1957) nor Cowan (1964) make any mention of a convent at Dornoch. W Calder 1955.
Cnoc na Cailleach is at NH 7989 8986. The name is recalled by older folk but is not in general use. No further information.
Visited by OS (A A) 31 March 1971; Info from Miss E R MacKay, Ach na Craobhan, Rearquhar.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2016 Text/Publication/Volume: Calder, W. 1955. County of Sutherland. 34.
- --- SHG2071 Text/Publication/Volume: Cowan, I B. 1964. Corrections and additions to Easson.
- --- SHG2156 Text/Publication/Volume: Easson, D E. 1957. Medieval religious houses in Scotland: with an appendix on the houses in the Isle of Man.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
