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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUMMERS REIVE | Mummers Reive Mummers Reive Mummers Reive |
Rev.[Reverend] Mr Masson Manse Mr Ruddiman Colpie Mr Florance Braeside |
035 | This is the name of a very large Cairn of Stones which is situated in the south side of Pulwhite Wood. The origin of this name is not Known, but, the Revd [Reverend] Mr Masson thinks it was the place where the Mummers, in olden times used to preach to the people. There appears to have been a custom in this country of electing a Sham Bishop once a year, on a certain day and this Bishop as he was called, had to seat himself on this Bass, and go through the Service of the Church, which he mummerd over to the gratification of the people. This may be the origin of the name, but, it has every appearance of being a burial Cairn. The Sham Bishop who used to be elected was called the Mummer. |
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[Page] 24Aberdeenshire
Parish of Culsamond
Mumming. Perhaps muttering
Reive. A name given to what is considered as an Ancient caledonian fort (JAmieson)
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