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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDEN CAUSEWAY | Maiden Causeway Maiden Causeway Maiden Causeway |
Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine, Pittodrie Mr. C. Watt Revd. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne |
053 | An ancient paved road leading from the Camp on the summit of the Mither Tap, a prominent peak on the Bennachie range. One branch, seemingly the principal one, leaves the Camp on the west side; another not quite so perfect leaves it on the east, and both meet at the foot of a small rock called the Nether Maiden. From this the road can be traced for a short distance when it disappears or nearly so. It can again be distinctly traced where it crossed the head of the Rushmill Burn, and from thence is very perfect until it joins the present road up the hill. From where it leaves this road at the top of Stay Knowe, and at this place is the most perfect portion, it is traceable to the woods of Pittodrie. Although supposed to lead to the Maiden Castle it cannot be traced through the woods. |
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[Page] 60Parish of Oyne
Note. See "Maiden Castle" page 53 - I do not believe that this is a Roman road, & have consequently written the name in old English.
[Signed] E.H. Courtney Cap.R.E [Captain Royal Engineers]
nor do I [JMD.] [James McDonald]
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