Monument record MHG1414 - Cocky Stone

Summary

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1184 6850 (6m by 6m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND16NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The 'Cocky Stone', at which the produce of the land was sold, stood on the same side of the street as the Town Hall.
Thurso Town Council 1934.

The 'Cocky stone' stood to S of present entrance to the Town Hall and is long since removed.
W Campbell 1902.

This stone was not located. No info as to its present whereabouts was obtained. Sited to ND 1184 6851 from information above.
Visited by OS (E G C) 18 April 1962.

No change despite enquiries. Visited by OS (J M) 17 2 1982.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Campbell, W. 1902. Thors town and John o' Groats. 13.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Thurso Town Council. 1934. Thurso: official guide. 18.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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