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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GREGORY'S WALL Gregory's Wall
Gregory's Wall
Gregory's Wall
Statistical Account of Aberdeenshire
Mr. A. Roger, Sen [Senior], Insch,
Mr. A. Roger Jun [Junior], Insch,
044 This name is applied to one of the walls of the ruin of the Castle of Dunnideer. which has a curious effect when seen at a distance. Tradition says it is called after King Gregory the Great, who lived & died here.
HILL OF DUNNIDEER Hill of Dunnydeer
Hill of Dunnydeer
Hill of Dunnydeer
Mr. P. Beattie, Dunnydeer.
Mr. A. Roger. Sen [Senior],
Mr. A. Roger Jun [Junior],
044 A fine hill feature being covered with whins, and on the top of which stands the Castle of Dunnydeer; the property of Theodore Gordon Esq. of Overhall.

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Aberdeenshire -- Parish of Insch

Dundore Castle, (on the top of a hill of that name) built by King Gregory, who died here A.D. DCCC.XCIII. [A.D. 893]. Some of the walls are yet standing, the cement being very strong, and laid on with much art. Their is a tradition that this Castle was supplied with water from Foudland hill. (three miles distant,) by leaden pipes. which being at last cut. the Castle was obliged to surrender for want of water. But when this happened is not known. (Collections of the Shires.)

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