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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GALLOWS HILL | Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill |
Mr. A. Roger. Sen. [Senior] Insch. Mr. A. Roger. Jun. [Junior] Insch. Mr. J. Gartley. Insch. |
044 | A small rising ground. situated close to the Mill of Insch. Insch is a Burgh of Barony, and in olden times the proprietor had the power of Pot and Gallows, so tradition says this is where the Criminals were Executed. |
GALLOWS ROAD [Insch] | The Gallow Road The Gallow Road The Gallow Road The Gallow Road |
Mr. A. Roger. Sen. [Senior] Insch. Mr. A. Roger. Jun. [Junior] Insch. Mr. J. Gartley. Insch. New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
044 | This name is applied to a portion of the road leading to Insch, from Rothney Village, it begins at the Gallow Hill and ends at the Police Station. |
INSCH [village] | Insch Insch Insch |
Mr. A. Roger. Sen. [Senior] Insch. Mr. A. Roger. Jun. [Junior] Insch. Mr. J. Gartley. Insch. |
044 | A small Village in the parish of Insch. situated about 27 miles north west of the City of Aberdeen. it contains three Churches, two Schools, two Banks, two Inns, Post Office &c. &c. This village is a Burgh of Barony, and the proprietor in olden times had the power of Pot & Gallows. the most of the village belongs to Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay, of Leith Hall, in the parish of Kennethmont. |
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[Page] 67Parish of Insch
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