OS1/1/16/23
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSE HOUSE | Corse House Corse House Corse House |
J. O. Forbes Esqr. Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Alexander Taylor, Leochel Mr Copland, Altdargue |
071 | A handsome, recently built mansionhouse, two storeys high, with garden, and pleasure grounds attached. the latter in an unfinished state. the whole the property of J. O Forbes Esqr of Corse |
| CORSE CASTLE | Corse Castle Corse Castle Corse Castle |
J. O Forbes, Esqr. Corse Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Alexander Taylor Leochel Mr Copland. Altdargue |
071 | Now a ruin, but kept in good order by the present proprietor. It was built in 1581, by William Forbes, in order that he might resist with more success, the frequent raids of the Cateran. It is also said, that, he remarked when about to build the Castle, it would be of such a nature that when any of the above mentioned visitors, made their calls, they would have to "chap" before they got in. Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Taylor says "Built in 1581 by William Forbes 4th Laird of that name. His Wife was Elizabeth Strachan of the family of Thornton in the Mearns. Their initials, with the date are on the Door Lintel: They were the parents of Patrick Forbes, Bishop of Aberdeen. 1618 to 1635" |
| GILES' WELL (Chalybeate) | Giles' Well Giles' Well Giles' Well |
J. O. Forbes Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Alexander Taylor, Leochel Mr Copland, Altdargue |
071 | A strongly impregnated Chalybeate spring, of small capacity, deriving its name from a Mr Giles, who discovered it, while engaged laying out the grounds about Corse House. The Laird says "This is a good name, it was first discovered by Mr Giles" |
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[Page] 23County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Coull
[Note beneath Corse Castle] I think this should be in Stump
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