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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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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