OS1/1/40/83

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  3. Aberdeenshire OS Name Books, 1865-1871
  4. Aberdeenshire volume 40
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BACKSTRIPES Backstripes


Backstrype		 Mr. William Scott - Bailliesward.
Mr William Milne - Saughs
Mr. John Cruickshank Gordonsburn
Val. [Valuation] Roll. published 1860		 025 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling House, outhouses and garden attached - the steading was built lately - The dwelling house is old but in good repair. The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
THE SCAURS The Scaurs Mr. William Scott - Bailliesward.
Mr William Milne - Saughs
Mr. John Cruickshank Gordonsburn		 025 This name applies to a small eminence - northwest of the farm of Backstripes - of no good height - Partly Covered with rough pasture A few large stones and surface rocks are on the summit - which give it a rugged appearance. Hence The name - Scaurs.

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[Page] 83
County of Aberdeen. -- Parish of Huntly.

[Signed] George Hobson [Civilian Assistant]

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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, Jm Bell, Kate51- Moderator

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Aberdeenshire County, Huntly Parish

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