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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE CIST AND URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1800 [Ardlethen] | Stone Cist & Urn found here 1800 Stone Cist & Urn found here 1800 Stone Cist & Urn found here 1800 |
Mr. Garland Ardlethen Mr. C. Cardno Mill of Kinharrachie Mr. Stott Inverebrie |
038 | Whilst cultivating the ground Mr Garlands father found a Stone Coffin containing an Urn which was broken and the description of it not known |
| POUT POT | Polton Pot Pouton Pot Pouton Pot |
Mr. Warrack West Kinharrachie Mr. Garland Ardlethen Mr. William Coutts Ellon |
038 | Applies to a fine Salmon pot in the River Ythan situated about ¼ mile South of the junction of the Ebrie with the River Ythan |
| KELPIES' KIST | Kelpies Kist Kelpies Kist Kelpies Kist |
Mr. Warrack West Kinharrachie Mr. Garland Ardlethen Mr. C. Cardno Mill of Kinharrachie |
038 | Applies to a large rock in the Polton Pot and well known in the neighbourhood by this name, it is said to be haunted by Water Kelpies |
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[Page] 78Parish of Ellon
[Note relating to 'Pout Pot'] - Pout. A young Partridge or moorfowl. The chicken of any domesticated fowl. To Pout "To start up on a sudden, as something from under the water. Pout-net. A round net fastened to two poles, by means of which the fishers poke the banks of rivers to poke out the fish (Jamieson)
[Note relating to 'Kelpies' Kist'] - Kelpie, Water Kelpie. The spirit of the waters, who, as is vulgarly believed, gives previous intimation of the destruction of those who perish within his jurisdiction, by preternatural lights and noises, and even assists in drowning them. (Jamieson)
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