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Backies, a hamlet in Golspie parish, Sutherland, 2 miles N of Golspie village. It has a public school, and remains of an ancient tower, which, probably built by the Norsemen, commanded an extensive prospect over both sea and land.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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Feature Description: | "a hamlet" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Golspie ScoP Sutherland ScoCnty |
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