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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KIRKTOWN OF AUCHTERLESS Kirktown Rev. [Reverend] A Gray Minister
Mr. J Hay, Newmill
Mr. W. Maitland Moat
028 A district name Comprising a Manse Parish Church two public Schools and a Post Office; also a Farm house and a number of Crofters the property of the Trustees of the late G.W. Duff of Hatton
MOATHEAD Moathead Rev. [Reverend] A Gray Minister
Mr. J Hay, Newmill
Mr. W. Maitland Moat
028 Slight artificial eminence Situate a Short distance to the South E. [East] of the farm of Moat; It is Said that this was formerly the Seat of the baronial Court where the criminals were tried and hence brought to the Gallowhill where they were executed and buried It is the property of the Trustees of the late G.W. Duff of Hatton

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County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Auchterless

[Signed] D. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]

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