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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER YTHAN | River Ythan River Ythan River Ythan River Ythan |
New Stat Act [Statistical Account] Revd [Reverend] W.S. Watt (Ph. [Parish] Minister) Captn. [Captain] Mitchell (Ythan Lodge) Mr James Keith (Pilot) |
048 | A fine River rising near the North West End of Aberdeenshire and falling into the Sea near Newburgh.It is navigable for Vessels of 200 tons burden to the Quay at Newburgh, and from this to near Ellon the traffic is principally carried on by Barges and Small Vessels of about 50 tons burden. i.e. at High Water Spring Tides, no part of the River is navigable at Low Water. The Tidal currents are very rapid that of ebb Tide being about 8 knots an hour. This River is Celebrated for Salmon and Sea Trout, Mussels, Pearls, and Flounders, and the Herbage on its Banks is much Studied by Botanists. |
| RED INCHES | Red Inches Red Inches Red Inches Red Inches |
New Stat Act [Statistical Account] Revd [Reverend] W.S. Watt (Ph. [Parish] Minister) Capt [Captain] Mitchell (Ythan Lodge) Mr James Keith (Pilot) |
048 | A name given to the East Side of River Ythan from John's Hole Point to Craigs Point. |
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[Page] 39Foveran Parish
RIVER YTHAN
This River is supposed to be the "Ituna" of
Tacitus, - and "ad Itunam," of Richard
of Cirencester.
B. Render
Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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