OS1/1/6/99
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CAIRNS [Windseye Wood] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Mr. Davie Morreu, Cairnmore Mr. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
043 | Applies to a great number of small cairns, adjoining Windseye Wood. the stones are now nearly all carted away for building purposes. Of the history of these cairns tradition saith not: and I am unable to obtain any information respecting them; though diligently making every inquiry. |
| Site of GILLESPIE'S WELL | (Site of) Gillespie's Well (Site of) Gillespie's Well (Site of) Gillespie's Well |
Mr. Davie Morreu, Cairnmore Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
043 | So called from Gillespie the noted smuggler having refreshed himself with a drink of water here when pursued by the Excise officers & [as] and who was, soon after being captured ultimately hanged at Aberdeen. |
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[Page] 99Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn
GILLESPIE'S WELL
Gillespie was an exciseman
& the terror of the smugglers in
the district. He was hanged at
Aberdeen for forgery.
There may have been two of the name
but not likely. JMD
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Kate51- Moderator, CharlesJaffrey, M-R
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