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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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ISLA POT | Isla pot | Mr. James Fraser Hillhead of Avochie Mr. John Keilman Forester Mayen Mr. John Archibald Smith's Croft |
017 | A name given to a deep part of the River Deveron about 35 Chains down the river from the junction of the Isla with the Deveron. It takes its name from the Isla - being the first pool or pot after the junction |
BOAR'S HEAD | Boar's Head | Mr. James Fraser Hillhead of Avochie Mr. John Keilman Forester Mayen Mr. John Archibald Smith's Croft |
017 | This name applies to a large rock near the base of one of the pillars which support the Bridge at Rothiemay. The rock has a slight resemblance to a Boars Head Hence the name. |
OTTER STONE | Otter Stone | Mr. James Fraser Hillhead of Avochie Mr. John Keilman Forester Mayen Mr. John Archibald Smith's Croft |
017 | A large stone 17 chains down the River Deveron from the junction of the Isla. Otters have been seen at, or on it. Hence the name |
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[Page] 10County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Huntly
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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