Aberdeenshire volume 21

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OS1/1/21/1 CRIMOND [parish] Crimond Crimond Crimond Crimond Crimond Crimond Crimond Crimond Sheriffs Returns New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map Sir A Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] James Cumine Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] M. Irvine. 008 ; 009 ; 014 This parish is situated in the Eastern Division of the County in the district of Buchan on the sea coast between the towns of Peterhead and Fraserburgh. It is bounded on the North and West by the parish of Lonmay; on the South by the parish of St. Fergus; and on the east by the German Ocean. The ancient name of the parish was spelt Creichmont. It is perhaps derived from two Gaelic words signifying "Moor for Cattle". There is no portion of this parish detached nor is there any portion of any other parish contained within the boundary of this parish.
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OS1/1/21/3 BURN OF SAVOCH Burn of Savoch Burn of Savoch Burn of Savoch Burn of Savock See Name Sheets of VIII-II Mr. James Milne Mill of Crimond New Stat [Statistical] Account Estate plan of Crimond & Millhill 008 A considerable stream flowing into the Loch of Strathbeg in a North Easterly direction from the bridge on Public Road at Millhills trace 5 plan VIII/7 from thence it is called Burn of Logie, till it Enters the Loch of Kininmonth
OS1/1/21/3 MILLHILL Millhill Millhill Millhill Valuation Roll. 1869-70 Mr. Thomas Greig, Tenant Mr. A Sinclair Millhill 008 A farmsteading, and several dwelling houses. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] Crimon-mogate.
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OS1/1/21/5 EAST CROFT East Croft East Croft Mr. Greig, Tenant. Mr. Park N. [North] Croft 008 An old House & Byre. Property of Sir A Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/5 NORTH CROFT North Croft North Croft Mr. Park, Tenant, Valuation Roll 008 A Small Croft near Loch Side, Property of Sir. A. Bannerman. Bart [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/5 RED ROCK Red Rock Red Rock Mr Johnstone Hillhead Mr A Buchan Tile Croft. 008 A prominent boulder in the Loch of Strathbeg - the summit Visible above the Surface of the Water during the Summer. it is situated about 22 yards off the Margin of the Loch & nearly opposite a sudden bend. By the oldest inhabitants it is said to have been a Bdy [Boundary] point between the parishes of Crimond & Lonmay before the Loch attained its present extent. & is so considered at the present time.
OS1/1/21/5 SOUTH CROFT South Croft South Croft Mr. Park, Tenant. Valuation Roll 008 A House & Garden attc [attached] Property of Sir A Bannerman
OS1/1/21/5 TILE CROFT Tile Croft Tile Croft TileWork Croft Mr. Buchan, Tenant, Mr. Milne, Leys Valuation Roll 008 A small Croft & Garden near the Loch side, Sir. A. Bannerman. Proptr.. [Proprietor]
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OS1/1/21/6 JOHNSTONE PLACE Johnstone Place Johnstone Place Johnstone Place Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead, Mr. Milne, Leys. Mr. Greig E. [East] Croft. 008 A Substantial Farm Hs. [House] & Steading. Garden attd. [attached] Property of Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead.
OS1/1/21/6 LEYS Leys Leys Mr Milne, Tenant, Valuation Roll 008 A Small Farm Steading & out buildings, the property of Sir A Bannerman, Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/6 LOCH OF STRATHBEG Loch of Strathbeg Loch of Strathbeg Loch of Strathbeg Loch of Strathbeg Loch of Strathbeg Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead. Mr. Milne, Leys. Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map 008 A Fresh Water Lake Covering about 700 acres, Situate partly in the parishes of Lonmay & Crimond. Up till the year 1700 it formed part of the Sea and was of much smaller extent than now, at that period vessels of small tonage entered it. About 20 Years later a furious gale blew from the East and scattered a hill of Sand forming a bar across the outlet, which completely severed it from the Sea. - About the end of last Century a Mr. Sellar attempted to drain it, but after expending several thousand pounds the experiment proved a failure. It abounds in Trout & Perch, Wildfowl etc. Property of Sir. A. Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] Crimonmogate & Mr. Gordon, Cairness.
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OS1/1/21/7 BURN OF LOGIE Burn of Logie Mr. James Milne. Mill of Crimond 008 A considerable stream issuing from Loch of Kininmonth, flows in an Easterly direction and bears this name to bridge on Public road near Millhill, thence called Burn of Savoch. It forms part of the parish boundary.
OS1/1/21/7 EAST MILLHILL East Millhill East Millhill East Millhill Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr. Smith. Tenant Mr. Thomas Greig Millhill 008 A small farm & offices, with Cottages contigieous. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/7 MILL OF CRIMOND + Corn Mill Mill of Crimond Mill of Crimond Mill of Crimond Mr. James Milne. Tenant Mr. John Milne. Tillyfauld Valuation Roll 1869-70 008 A farm with house & offices, and Corn Mill attached. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/7 7 8.11 Aberdeenshire Parish of Crimond Mill of Crimond (Farm Ho. [House] + Corn Mill)
OS1/1/21/8 LOGIE COTTAGE Logie Cottage Logie Cottage Mr. James Milne Mr. Andrew Findlay, Lonmay 008 A Substantial dwelling house on north Side of County Road. The residence of Dr. [Doctor] Bruce. & the property of Sir. A. Bannerman Burt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/8 NETHERTON Netherton Netherton Netherton Valuation Roll. 1869.70 Mr. William Keith. Tenant Mr. James Milne. Mill of Crimond 008 A superior farmsteading, on the Estate of Logie. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart, [Baronet] Crimonmogate
OS1/1/21/8 STANDING STONES OF NETHERTON (Stone Circle) Stone Circle Stone Circle Mr. James Milne Mr. Andrew Findlay, Lonmay 008 A circle comprised of fifteen upright Stones, placed at irregular intervals. On the South side is a huge boulder lying horozontally, with large upright stones at either extremity, immediately east are four forming a double row. The whole enclosed by a wall and planted with trees. And situate a little north of the above farmhouse. "On the North-east side of the estate of Logie are the remains of a Druidical temple formed of gigantic Stones." New Statistical Account It is well known in the locality as the "Standing Stones of Netherton."
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OS1/1/21/9 ELLIEWELL Elliewell Elliewell Elliewell Mr. John Milne Mr. James Milne Valuation Roll 1869-70 008 A small croft with dwelling house etc. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/9 HOSPITAL [nr Spreaderhill] Hospital Hospital Hospital Mr. James Milne Mr. Andrew Findlay, Lonmay. Mr. John Milne Tillyfauld 008 A small building, containing two wards. Erected by Subscription, principally by Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet] Supported by public subscriptions, from the Parishes of, Crimond, Lonmay, Rathen, and St. Fergus.
OS1/1/21/9 SPREADERHILL Spreaderhill Spreaderhill Spreaderhill Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr Alexander Keith, Tenant Mr. James Milne, Mill of Crimond 008 A good farmhouse and offices. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman, Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/9 TILLYFAULD Tillyfauld Tillyfauld Tillyfauld Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr. John Milne, Tenant Mr. James Milne. 008 A farm and offices, situate a little north of the Village of Crimmond. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart, [Baronet] Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/9 9 8.11 Aberdeenshire Parish of Crimond Hospital- in Stump [ Type Face instruction for Map] Muscle Bed Mussel Bed
OS1/1/21/10 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Mr. William Smith, Occupier Mr. John Milne, Tillyfauld 008 A small croft with dwelling house etc. thereon. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart [Baronet] Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/10 CHURCH (Ruin) [N of Crimond] Church (Remains of) Rev. [Reverend] Alexander Irvine Archd. [Archdeacon] Robb Manse 008 Regarding this old church very little is Known, it is supposed to have been erected sometime in the beginning of the fifteenth Century; A stone built in the gateway bears the date of 1617. The Burial ground by which it is surrounded contains several grave stones evidently of great age, &. it is still used as the Parish Burial Ground. "A part of the South wall of the Old Church, built in 1576 still remains in the Churchyard." New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]. "The old church stood a little to the north. Of this more ancient structure the statistical account informs us that, "the Church was built in 1576; at least this date is above one of the doors. It is probable, however, that it had only been repaired that year, as there is still a font stone in the east end." This "font stone" was probably the Piscina - a font in the east end of a church would have been an anomaly at anytime antecedent to this period." Pratt's Buchan
OS1/1/21/10 MANSE [N of Crimond] Manse Manse Manse Revr. [Reverend] Alexander Irvine Mr. John Milne Tillyfauld Valuation Roll 1869-70. 008 A commodious dwelling & offices with Glebe attached. "The Manse consists of 3 parts, Viz the Original Structure built in 1763, & two wings or additions that at the East end in 1798, & the other at the North end in 1815." New Stat [Statistical] Account.
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OS1/1/21/11 MAINS OF CRIMOND Mains of Crimond Mains of Crimond West Mains Mr. Penny, Tenant Mr. Mackie, Starnafin Valuation Roll. 008 Farm House, outbuildings & Garden attached, Occupied by Mr. Penny. The property of Sir A. Bannerman
OS1/1/21/11 STARNAFIN Starnafin Starnafin Starnafin Mr.. Mackie, Tenant Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead. Valuation Roll 008 A substantial Farm house & Out buildings, with garden attached. Occupied by Mr. Mackie. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bart [Baronet], Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/11 THE HEUGH Heugh Heugh Heugh Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead Mr. Mackie, Starnafin. Mr. Mill. Leys. 008 Applies to a Considerable tract of land, which is Said to have been at one time a Commonty, but now reclaimed & Subdivided into Several Crofts & Farms the Property of Sir A. Bannerman & Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead.
OS1/1/21/11 11 Plan 8-12 Parish of Crimond Heugh - Ought to be "The Heugh"
OS1/1/21/12 BATTLE FAULD Battle Fauld Battle Fauld Battle Fauld Battle Fauld Mr. Adie, Mill Croft. Mr. Park Auchintrade Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead. New Stat [Statistical] Account 008 Two Small Fields enclosed by the Pub. [Public] Road on the South, & the Loch of Strathbeg on the North. On which it is traditionally asserted a fierce encounter took place between two Gentlemen i.e. Sir John Graham & Sir James the Rose, Rivals for the hand of Matilda daughter of Comyn, Earl of Buchan, when the latter was treacherously slain from behind by a friend of Grame's, and as reports hath it was buried near the spot where he fell, but no sign of a Grave is extant at the present day.
OS1/1/21/12 EAST MAINS OF CRIMOND East Mains of Crimond East Mains of Crimond Mr. Robb, Tenant Valuation Roll. Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead. 008 A Farm Ho [House] & Outbuildings Occupied by Mr. Robb. The property of Sir A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/12 HEUGHHEAD Heugh-head Heugh-head Heugh-head Mr. Buchan, Tenant. Valuation Roll. Mr. Johnstone. 008 A neat Farm House & Outbuildings, Small garden attached, Mr. Buchan Tenant. Miss Laing, Peterhead Proprietor.
OS1/1/21/12 NEW CROFT New Croft New Croft Mr. Bremner, Tenant Valuation Roll 008 A house & Garden attached about the Centre of the Heugh district. Mr. Bremner Tent.. [Tenant] The property of Sir A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/12 12 Plan 8-12 Parish of Crimond Battle Fauld - in Stump [Type Face instruction for Map]
OS1/1/21/13 AUCHENTRADE Auchentrade Auchentrade Auchentrade Mr. Park, Tenant. Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead Valuation Roll. 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings, with Garden attd. [attached] Occupied by Mr. Park. Property of Miss Laing, Peterhd [Peterhead]
OS1/1/21/13 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Mr. Urquahart, Tent. [Tenant] Valuation Roll 008 A Neat Farm House And outbuildings, with Small Garden attached Mr. Urquhart Tenant. Miss Laing Peterhd. [Peterhead] Propr. [Proprietor]
OS1/1/21/13 WESTHILL Westhill Westhill Mr. Anderson Tent. [Tenant] Valuation Roll 008 A croft and steading, also a small garden Property of Sir A. Bannerman
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OS1/1/21/14 CRIMOND PLACE Crimond Place Crimond Place Turnpike Croft Mr. G. Keith, Tenant. Mr. Johnstone, Hillhead Valuation Roll 008 A House & Garden, on Site of large mansion of that name which existed there many years ago. Property of Sir A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/14 HILL CROFT Hill Croft Hill Croft Croft of Hillhead Mr Keith, Tenant, Rent Receipt. Valuation Roll 008 A small Croft with garden etc. Property of Sir. A. Bannerman Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/14 HILLHEAD Hillhead Hillhead Mr Johnstone Tent [Tenant] Valuation Roll 008 A large and neat Farm House, outbuildings & Garden attached. The largest rental in the Parish, Propty [Property] of Sir A. Bannerman.
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OS1/1/21/15 HILLHEAD OF HADDO Hillhead of Haddo Hillhead of Haddo Mr. Bruce Tent [Tenant] Valuation Roll. 008 A Farm House & outbuildings etc. The Property of Miss Laing, Peterhead.
OS1/1/21/15 MILL CROFT Mill Croft Mill Croft Mr Adie, Tenant Valuation Roll. 008 A Croft and out buildings &c. Property of Miss Laing, Peterhd. [Peterhead]
OS1/1/21/15 STRATHBURN Strathburn Strathburn Strathburn Mr. Milne Tenant Mr. Bruce, Hillhead Valuation Roll 008 A Farm Ho. [House] &c, at the Side of the Public Road Property of Miss Laing Peterhead.
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OS1/1/21/16 HADDO Haddo Haddo Haddo Mr. May, Tenant. Mr. Bisset Valuation Roll 008 A large Farm House and outbuildings, with a fine Garden. Propty [Property] of Miss Laing Peterhead.
OS1/1/21/16 PADDOCK HOLE Paddock Hole Paddock Hole Mr Bisset, Tenant. Valuation Roll 008 A Small, neat Farm House & Outbuildings &c. The property of Miss Laing Peterhead.
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OS1/1/21/17 RIDINGHILL Ridinghill Ridinghill William Henderson Occupier Valuation Roll 1869-70 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings situated near the western extremity of the Parish. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bt [Baronet]
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OS1/1/21/19 GREENGATE Greengate Greengate William Simpson Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A small farmhouse & outbuildings on the Logie Estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/19 MAINS OF LOGIE Mains of Logie Mains of Logie John Dick Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A farmhouse and outbuildings on the estate of Logie. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/19 MILLTOWN OF LOGIE Milltown of Logie Milltown of Logie George Murray Occupier Valuation Roll. 008 A farmhouse and outbuildings on the estate of Logie. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/19 WILSONSWELL Wilson's well Wilson's well John Morrice Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A small farmhouse & outbuildings on the Logie Estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/19 19 Plan 8-15 Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/20 DYKESIDE Dykeside Dykeside Mr Quirie Crimond Mr. Clubb Crimond 008 A dwelling with byre &c. attached. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 HILLFOLD EAST Hillfold East Hillfold East Charles Sim Occupier Valuation Roll 008 Three small Crofts on the estate of Crimond. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 HILLFOLD MIDDLE Hillfold Middle George Smith occupier 008 Three small Crofts on the estate of Crimond. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 HILLFOLD WEST Hillfold West Alexander Mackie occupier 008 Three small Crofts on the estate of Crimond. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 LONGLEYS Longleys Longleys Longley Robert Pittendrigh Occ. [Occupier] Valuation Roll Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map 008 A superior farmhouse and outbuildings on the Crimond estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside Mr Quirie Crimond Mr. [Cranna] Occupier 008 A crofter's dwelling with byre &c. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/20 20 Plan 8-15 Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/20 The 'Three small crofts' referred to here are Hillfold West, Hillfold Middle and Hillfold East.
OS1/1/21/21 CHURCH [Crimond] Church Church Rev [Reverend] Mr Irvine Mr Quirie Crimond 008 The Parish church a plain building occupys a position at the east end of the village, It was erected in 1812 & contains sitting for about 300. "The present church built in 1812, is superior in architectural design to most parish churches in the district &c." Pratt's Buchan p144
OS1/1/21/21 CRIMOND [village] Crimond Crimond Crimond Kirktown Crimond Rev [Reverend] Mr Irvine Crimond New Statistical Account Valuation Roll Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map County Directory 008 The village of Crimond consists of the Church, School, Post Office, & the station of the Parish Constable, with a few small dwellings It is situated about the west centre of the Parish, & on the main road to Peterhead; from which Town it is nine miles distant in an easterly direction.
OS1/1/21/21 21 Plan 8-15 Parish of Crimond P.O. [Post Office] Ought not Post Office be written in full on plan when there is sufficient space
OS1/1/21/22 MOSS-SIDE Moss-side Moss-side Mr Clyne Occupier Valuation Roll 1869-70 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings on the Crimond estate. The property of Sir A. Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/22 SCHOOL [Crimond] School School Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster Rev. [Reverend] Mr Irvine Crimond 008 The Parish school of Crimond. It derives its support from the Government Grant, & a small fee from the scholars. The schoolmaster's dwelling is situated a few feet east [west ?] of the school. Both buildings are the property of the Established Ch. [Church] of Scotland
OS1/1/21/22 SOUTH CRIMONGORTH South Crimongorth South Crimmongorth Mr. Barclay Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A farmhouse & offices on the Crimond Estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
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OS1/1/21/23 LOTHIAN Lothian Lothian William Mackie occupier Valuation Roll 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings on the Crimond estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/23 NORTH LOTHIAN North Lothian North Lothian Robert Mackie occupier Valuation Roll. 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings on the Crimond Estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/23 CRIMONGORTH Crimongorth Crimongorth William Keith Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A superior farmhouse, and outbuildings on the Crimond estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
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OS1/1/21/25 BILBO Bilbo Belbo Bilbo Bilbo Bilboe Mr Milne occupier Valuation Roll Rev [Reverend] Mr Irvine New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Stat [Statistical] Account. 008 A farmhouse & outbuildings on the Crimond Estate. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/25 DIPPLEBRAE Dipplebrae Dipplebrae Dipplebrae George May Occupier Valuation Roll Johnstone's Coy [County] Map 008 A superior farmhouse & outbuildings on the Estate of Rattray. The property of James Cummin Esq. of Rattray
OS1/1/21/25 NORTH MOSSTOWN North Mosstown North Mosstown James Smith Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A superior farmhouse, & offices on the Crimond Estate. The property of Sir Alexander Bannerman Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/25 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside James Bissett Stobhall George Hutchison Smithy 008 A crofter's dwelling on the Rattray Estate. The property of James Cummin Esq. of Rattray
OS1/1/21/25 25 Plan 8-16 Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/26 SOUTH MOSSTOWN South Mosstown South Mosstown Alexander Pyper Occupier Valuation Roll. 008 A superior farmhouse and outbuildings on the estate of Crimond. The property of Sir A Bannerman Bt. [Baronet]
OS1/1/21/26 STOBHALL Stobhall Stobhall James Bissett Occupier Valuation Roll 008 A crofter's dwelling with byre &c. On the estate of Rattray. The property of James Cumine Esq. of Rattray
OS1/1/21/26 26 Plan 8-16 Crimond Ph [Parish]
OS1/1/21/27 MAUT CRAIG Maut Craig Maut Craig Maut Craig Mr. John Buchan. Fisherman Seatown Joseph Somers. Fisherman Seatown Mr. Alexander Sinclair. Millhill 009 A mass of boulders on margin of low water mark about three quarters of a mile west of Rattray Head. Derivation Not known.
OS1/1/21/27 THE HASSY The Hassy The Hassy Mr. John Buchan Joseph Somers 009 A bank of boulders situate about half a mile south-east of the above. Der. [derivation] not known.
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OS1/1/21/29 COINS FOUND [Rattray] Coins found Coins found Coins found Mrs. Catto. Middleton of Rattray Mr. Henderson Rattray Alexander Johnson, Esqr. Hillhead 009 About forty years ago, several bodles were discovered at or about place indicated by cross on trace. "Ancient coins are occasionally turned up by the plough or spade, near the Site of the Old Burgh of Rattray" Buchan by the Revr. [Reverend] John B Pratt M A
OS1/1/21/29 STARNAKEPPIE Starnakeppie Starnakeppie Starnakeppie Mrs. Catto Mr. Henderson Alexander Johnson Esqr. 009 Applicable to a Small creek, or bay, situate at the south eastern extremity of Loch of Strathbeg, and near to Rattray farm. It is said this creek formed the harbour when the loch had navigable communication with the Sea.
OS1/1/21/29 URNS FOUND [Rattray] Urns found Urns found Mrs. Catto Alexander Johnson Esqr. 009 Several clay urns, were discovered while making fence on south side of road a little west of the present farmhouse of Rattray, Said to have been rude in form, and contained Ashes.
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OS1/1/21/30 CASTLE (Site of) [Castle Hill, Rattray] Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Mr Henderson Mr. A. Johnson New Statistical Account Old Stat. [Statistical] Account Johnstone's Coy [County] Map 009 A cultivated eminence somewhat oval in form, and evidently artificial. Situate a little north east of the above farmhouse. Mr. Henderson farmer, on making some improvements here removed a quantity of Stones regularly laid and supposed to have been the foundation of the old Castle which formerly stood here. Prior to this, and while trenching same place, Mr. Harvey a late proprietor of Rattray Estate, discovered several silver coins, (date unknown). Alexander Johnson Esqr. Hillhead, states that it was surrounded by a moat, - but, from the blowing of the sand from the adjoining hillocks it is now filled up. A well situate a little south is well known as the "Castle Hill Well", "At the east end of the Loch of Strathbeg, and close by the present farmhouse stands a small hill of a circular form, called the Castle Hill. The famous Cummine, Earl of Buchan had a seat here, but, after his defeat at the battle of Inverury, by King Robert Bruce, this Castle fell into ruins. By the blowing of the light sand in the neighbourhood it is covered with a deep soil." New Statistical Account
OS1/1/21/30 RATTRAY Rattray Rattray Rattray Rattray Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr. Henderson, Tenant, Mr. A Johnson of Hillhead County Map 009 A superior farmhouse and offices. The property of Cumming Esqr. Rattray
OS1/1/21/30 WELL [Castle Hill] Well 009 A well situate a little south [of Castle Hill] is well Known as the " Castle Hill Well"
OS1/1/21/30 30 9.9 Aberdeenshire Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/31 BRICKFIELD Brickfield Brickfield Brickfield Mr. William Bruce Tenant Mr. John Dennis. Valuation Roll 1869-70. 009 A small farmsteading, on the Haddo Estate. The property of Miss Laing.
OS1/1/21/31 COASTGUARD STATION [Rattray] Coast Guard Station Coast Guard Station Coast Guard Station Mr. Henderson. Rattray Mr. Alexander Sinclair Millhill Alexander Johnson Esqr. Hillhead 009 A watch house and range of dwellings forming the coast guard station of Rattray. Situated on a prominent eminence it has a commanding prospect.
OS1/1/21/31 RYEHILL Ryehill Ryehill Ryehill Mr. John Dennis, Tenant Mr. Wiliam Bruce. Brickfield Valuation Roll 1869-70 009 A small farm on the Haddo estate. The property of Miss Laing Peterhead.
OS1/1/21/31 SEATOWN Seatown Seatown Seatown Valuation Roll 1869-70 Mr. William Bisset. Tenant Mr. Henderson. Rattray 009 A farm. croft, and row of Fishermen dwellings, on the estate of Rattray. near Head of the same name. The property of Cumming Esqr. Rattray Ho. [House]
OS1/1/21/31 [Page] 31 9.9 Aberdeenshire Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/32 MIDDLETON OF RATTRAY Middleton of Rattray Middleton of Rattray Middleton of Rattray Middleton Valuation Roll. 1869-70 Mrs. Catto. Tenant Mr. Henderson. Rattray Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map 009 A good farm house & offices. The property of James Cumming Esqr. Rattray Ho. [House]
OS1/1/21/32 Site of BURGH OF RATTRAY Site of Burgh of Rattray Site of Burgh of Rattray Site of Burgh of Rattray Site of Burgh of Rattray Alexander Johnson Esqr. Mrs. Catto Mr. Henderson. Rattray Rev [Reverend] M Irvine Crimond 009 The ancient burgh of Rattray surrounding the above Chapel is supposed to have been comprised within yellow band as thereon on trace. "Around this chapel formerly stood the burgh of Rattray." New Statistical Account. "There being a hot contention, under Queen Mary, between the Earl of Errol and Marischal, about the superiority of this little town of Rattray, the Queen, to prevent further dispute, erected it into a royal burgh; whence, at this day, there is no custom paid at its markets, nor do its inhabitants hold by the tenure of common tenants, but as fears; the town having lost its honours and magistracy, and yet none but the King being properly superior of it" Buchan by the Rev [Reverend] John B Pratt MA.
OS1/1/21/32 ST MARY'S CHAPEL (In Ruins) St. Mary's Chapel. St. Mary's Chapel. St. Mary's Chapel. St. Mary's Chapel. Alexander Johnson. Esqr. Hillhead. Mrs. Catto. Middleton of Rattray. Mr. John Dennis. Ryehill. Rev [Reverend] M Irvine Crimond 009 "About a quarter of a mile south west of the Castle hill are the walls of a Chapel (surrounded by a burying ground). The length within the walls is 45 feet, the breadth 18 feet, thickness of walls 3 feet, and the height of the gables 32 feet. The walls are built of very small stones firmly cemented together with lime. Around this chapel formerly stood the burgh of Rattray" New Statistical Account. "Tis said that a son of _ Cumine, Earl of Buchan, was drowned accidentally in a well here - whereupon this chappell was founded for his soul." Buchan. by the Revr. [Reverend] John B Pratt. M.A. In the eastern gable a stone is marked with the date AD1233.
OS1/1/21/32 [Page] 32 9.9 Aberdeenshire Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/33 LONG CRAIG Long Craig Long Craig Long Craig John Buchan Joseph Somers. Seatown Alexander Sinclair Millhill 009 A mass of boulders & rock between high and low water mark. at Rattray Head
OS1/1/21/33 RATTRAY HEAD Rattray Head Rattray Head Rattray Head Old Statistical Account Mr. Henderson. Rattray, John Buchan. Fisherman Seatown 009 A well known headland noted for the dangerous sunken rocks lying off it, It is of inconsiderable height, and composed of sandy hillocks,
OS1/1/21/33 THE SKELLIES The Skellies The Skellies John Buchan Joseph Somers 009 A reef of whinstone rock immediately north of the above.
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OS1/1/21/34 BOAT CRAIG Boat Craig Boat Craig Mr. John Buchan, Seatown Joseph Somers Seatown 009 A mass of boulders on the foreshore a little north of Long Craig, Rattray Head.
OS1/1/21/34 THE RON The Ron The Ron The Ron Mr. John Buchan Joseph Somers Alexander Sinclair Millhill 009 A reef of whinstone, visible at low water, and on margin thereof, about a quarter of a mile south of Long Craig. Derivation Not known.
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OS1/1/21/35 GREENMIRE Greenmire Greenmyre Greenmire Greenmyre Alexander Smith Occupier Valuation Roll 1869-70 Rev [Reverend] A. Irvine Crimond Johnstone's Coy [County] Map 009 A farmhouse & offices on the Rattray estate - The property of James Cummin Esq. of Rattray.
OS1/1/21/35 RATTRAY HOUSE Rattray House Rattray House Rattray House Rattray House Rattray House Rev. [Reverend] Alexander Irvine Crimond James Irvine Crimond Valuation Roll Johnstone's Coy [County] Map County Directory 009 The Mansion house of the Rattray Estate is a plain substantial building, having offices gardens & ornamental grounds attached. It is situated at the western extremity of the Parish near the sea at Rattray Head, & is the occasional residence of the proprietor James Cummin Esq of Rattray.
OS1/1/21/35 NORTH BLACKHILL North Blackhill North Blackhill Andrew Boyes Occupier Valuation Roll. 009 A farmhouse & outbuildings on the Rattray estate, situated a short distance from the Mansion of Rattray. The property of James Cummin Esq of Rattray.
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OS1/1/21/37 CAUSEYHILL Causey hill Causey hill Mr. Mackie, Tenant, Valuation Roll, 014 A Substantial Farm Ho. [House] outbuildings, Garden &c, North Side of Turnpike Rd. [Road] Property of Sir A Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/37 LOCHHILLS EAST Loch-hills East Loch-hills East Mr.. Smith, Tenant, Valuation Roll. 014 A Small Farm House & Steading, The property of Sir A Bannerman, Bart. [Baronet], Crimonmogate.
OS1/1/21/37 PARK OF LOGIE Park of Logie Park of Logie Park of Logie Mr.. Bruce, Tenant, Mr. Mackie, Ridinghill, Valuation Roll 014 A Small Farm House and Outbuildings, Garden attached Property of Sir. A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/37 UPPER RIDINGHILL Upper Ridinghill Upper Ridinghill Upper Ridinghill Mr.. Mackie, Tenant Mr.. Bruce Valuation Roll 014 A Substantial Farm House & Steading, Garden attached, Property of Sir. A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/37 [Page] 37 Plan 14.2 Parish of Crimond
OS1/1/21/38 LOCH OF KININMONTH Loch of Kininmonth Mr. Mackie, Causeyhiill, Statistical Account 014 A fresh water Loch, of about 20 acres, on the North Side of the Turnpike Road & bounded by a Peat Moss on the West, partly in the parishes of Lonmay & Crimond, the greater portion being in the latter. Property of Sir A. Bannerman.
OS1/1/21/38 LOCHHILLS WEST Loch-hills, West. Loch-hills, West Mr. Park, `tenant, Valuation Roll 014 A good Farm House & Steading, Garden attached, Property of Sir. A. Bannerman
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OS1/1/21/39 POORHOUSE [nr South Lothian] Poor House Poor House Mr. Barclay Crimongorth Mr. Cruickshank S. [South] Lothian 014 A small house of two tenements, erected by Sir A Bannerman, on a spare piece of Ground at the end of the Moss, & now supported by Parish Assessment, The indigent occupiers look after themselves there being no matron.
OS1/1/21/39 SOUTH LOTHIAN South Lothian South Lothian Mr. Cruickshank, Tenant Valuation Roll. 014 A large FarmHouse & Steading with a large garden attached. Property of Sir A. Bannerman Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/1/21/40 LATCH CROFT Latch Croft Latch Croft Mr. Youle. Tenant. Valuation Roll. 014 A Small Croft near the Parish Boundary. Property of Sir. A. Bannerman
OS1/1/21/40 LONGHILL Long Hill Long Hill Mr. Youle, Tenant, Valuation Roll 014 A substantial Farm House & Outbuildings, garden Attached. The property of Sir A. Bannerman. This name also applies to buildings in the adjoining parish.
OS1/1/21/40 [Page] 40 Plan 14.3 Parish of Crimond [signed] Bruce H. Melville Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] May 31st. 1870
OS1/1/21/41 BUCHAN DISTRICT Buchan District Continued, "South it is about 27 miles, And from East to West about 28. Superficial Area 450 Square miles, Population in 1831. 43.306. Inhabited houses 8.937. It is divided into 21 Parishes, of which 13 are in the district of Buchan Proper, Sometimes called Deer; and 8 are in what is frequently called the Ellon district. The principal elevation is Mormond Hill, Altitude 810 feet. The prevailing rock is granite. Peterhead and Fraserburgh are the principal towns within the District. Buchan once formed a County of itself, and an Earldom which was vested in the Chief of the Cummins. until their forfeiture in 1309." Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland.
OS1/1/21/41 [Page] 41 [This page is the continuation from p. 42] Received at Exn [Examination] office Southampton 20 October 1870 and put into the N. [Name] sheets for Crimond Parish- A. W. Lachlan [Signed] Bruce H. Melville Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] Oct 15th 1870
OS1/1/21/42 District of Buchan Buchan Buchan Buchan Buchan Mr. James Norrie. Cairnhill Cummineston. Mr. James Gall. Aberdour Pratts' "Buchan." Revr. [Reverend] H Mitchell. Manse Cummineston A large district forming the north-eastern division of Aberdeenshire; a Small portion consisting of the parish of Gamrie, is situated in Banffshire. It is bounded on the N [North] and E. [East] by the Sea. On the South by the River Ythan flowing through the Parishes of Auchterless, Fyvie, Methlick and Ellon, And on the West by the River Doveron [Deveron], from confluence of the Herne Burn in Auchterless parish. It comprises the parishes of, Pitsligo, Fraserburgh, Gamrie (Banffshire), Aberdour, Tyrie, Rathen, Lonmay, Crimond, King Edward, New Deer, Strichen, Old Deer, Longside, St. Fergus, Peterhead, Turriff, Monquhitter, Auchterless (part of), Fyvie, Methlick (part of), Tarves, Ellon (part of), Cruden, Logie Buchan, and Slains. "In feudal times, what is now termed a district was commensurate with a Thanedom. Buchan was that portion of the Country over which the jurisdiction of the Thane of Buchan extended. Originally it reached from the Don to the Deveron. Subsequently the district of Formartine was taken out of this immense thanedom, and ever since, the Ythan has formed its southern limit" Pratts' "Buchan". "Buchan, a district of Aberdeenshire, extending along the Coast, from the Ythan nearly to the Deveron, a distance of above 40 Miles. In length from North to "over"
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OS1/1/21/43 43 OS1/1/21/43 NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF CRIMOND ABERDEENSHIRE (EASTERN DIVISION) 1/2500 Scale [Stamped] Ordnance Survey M.S. Store Southampton. 8 Apr. 91 [1891]
OS1/1/21/44 44 Index Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Auchentrade -- 8 -- 12 -- 13 Burn of Savoch -- 8 -- 7 -- 3 Burn of Logie -- 8 -- 11 -- 7 Burnside -- 8 -- 11 -- 10 Battle Fauld -- 8 -- 12 -- 12 Burnside -- 8 --12 -- 13 Bilbo -- 8 -- 16 -- 25 Brickfield -- 9 -- 9 -- 31 Burgh of Rattray (Site of) -- 9 -- 9 -- 32 Boat Craig -- 9 -- 10 -- 34 Corn Mill -- 8 -- 11 -- 7 Church (ruin) -- 8 -- 11 -- 10 Crimond Place -- 8 -- 12 -- 14 Crimond -- 8 -- 15 -- 21 Church -- 8 -- 15 -- 21 Crimongorth -- 8 -- 15 -- 23 Castle (site of) -- 9 -- 9 -- 30 Castle Hill -- 9 -- 9 -- 30 Coastguard Station -- 9 -- 9 -- 31 Causeythill -- 14 -- 2 -- 37 Dykeside -- 8 -- 15 -- 20 Dipplebrae -- 8 -- 16 -- 25 East Croft -- 8 -- 8 -- 5 East Millhill -- 8 -- 11 -- 7 Elliewell -- 8 -- 11 -- 9 East Mains of Crimond -- 8 -- 12 -- 12 Greengate -- 8 -- 15 -- 19 Greenmire -- 9 -- 13 -- 35 Hospital -- 8 -- 11 -- 9 The Heugh -- 8 -- 12 -- 11 Heugh head -- 8 -- 12 -- 12 Hill Croft -- 8 -- 12 -- 14 Hill head -- 8 -- 12 -- 14 Hillhead of Haddo -- 8 -- 12 -- 15 Haddo -- 8 -- 12 -- 16 Hillfold West -- 8 -- 15 -- 20 Hillfold Middle -- 8 -- 15 -- 20 Hillfold East -- 8 -- 15 -- 20 Johnstone Place -- 8 -- 8 -- 6 Leys -- 8 -- 8 -- 6 Loch of Strathbeg -- 8 -- 8 -- 6 Logie Cottage -- 8 -- 11 -- 8 Longleys -- 8 --15 -- 20 Lothian -- 8 -- 15 -- 23 Long Craig -- 9 -- 10 -- 33 Loch hills East -- 14 -- 2 --37 Loch of Kinnimouth -- 14 -- 2 -- 38 Lochhills West -- 14 -- 2 -- 38 Latch Croft -- 14 -- 3 -- 40 Longhill -- 14 -- 3 -- 40 Millhill -- 8 -- 7 -- 3 Mill of Crimond -- 8 -- 11 -- 7 Manse -- 8 -- 11 -- 10 Mains of Crimond -- 8 -- 11 -- 11 Mill Croft -- 8 -- 12 -- 15 Milltown of Logie -- 8 -- 15 -- 19 Mains of Logie -- 8 -- 15 -- 19 Moss-side -- 8 -- 15 -- 22 Maut Craig -- 9 -- 5 -- 27
OS1/1/21/45 45 [Index Continued] Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Middleton of Rattray -- 9 -- 9 -- 32 North Croft -- 8 -- 8 -- 5 Netherton -- 8 -- 11 -- 8 New Croft -- 8 -- 12 -- 12 North Lothian -- 8 -- 15 -- 23 North Mosstown -- 8 -- 16 -- 25 North Blackhill -- 9 -- 13 -- 35 Paddock Hole -- 8 -- 12 -- 16 Post Office -- 8 -- 15 -- 21 Police Station -- 8 -- 15 -- 21 Park of Logie -- 14 --2 -- 37 Poorhouse -- 14 -- 3 -- 39 Red Rock -- 8 -- 8 -- 5 Ridinghill -- 8 -- 14 -- 17 Rattray -- 9 -- 9 -- 30 Ryehill -- 9 -- 9 -- 31 Rattray Head -- 9 -- 10 -- 33 Rattray House -- 9 -- 13 -- 35 South Croft -- 8 -- 8 -- 5 Standing Stones of Netherton (Stone Circle) -- 8 -- 11 -- 8 Spreaderhill -- 8 -- 11 -- 9 Starnafin -- 8 -- 12 -- 11 Strathburn -- 8 -- 12 -- 15 School -- 8 -- 15 -- 21 South Crimongorth -- 8 -- 15 -- 22 Stobhall -- 8 -- 16 -- 26 South Mosstown -- 8 -- 16 -- 26 Starnakeppie -- 9 -- 9 -- 29 Seatown -- 9 -- 9 -- 31 St Mary's Chl. [Chapel] (In Ruins) -- 9 -- 9 -- 32 South Lothian -- 14 -- 2 -- 39 Tile Croft -- 8 -- 8 -- 5 Tillyfauld -- 8 -- 11 -- 9 The Hassy -- 9 -- 5 -- 27 The SKellies -- 9 -- 10 -- 33 The Ron -- 9 -- 10 -- 34 Westhill -- 8 -- 12 -- 13 Wilsonswell -- 8 -- 15 -- 19 Woodside -- 8 -- 15 -- 20 Woodside -- 8 -- 16 -- 25 Watch House -- 9 -- 9 -- 34 Upper Ridinghill -- 14 -- 2 -- 37