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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BARMEKIN HILL | Barmekin Hill Barmekin Hill Barmekin Hill Barmekin Hill Barmekin Hill Barmekin Hill |
Mr. R. May Mr. William Henry Estate Plan Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer New Statistical Account |
073 | A conical hill, planted with fir trees. It is about 1200 feet above the Sea level, Property of Lord Lindsay, Dunecht House, |
ORDE'S CAIRN | Orde's Cairn Orde's Cairn Orde's Cairn |
Mr. R. May Mr. Henry Estate Plan |
073 | Tradition points out the site of this Cairn to be the spot where King Orde fell when engaged in War with the Scots, local tradition says that King Orde was the last Pictish King & is buried here. |
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[Page] 61Aberdeenshire -- Parish of Echt
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