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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS FOLD | Gallow Fold Gallow Fold Gallow Fold |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Davidson. Dr [Doctor] Leslie. Mr William Taylor |
054 | A large field, extending from Burnside Street to the road passing Whinhill Cottage. In feudal times Criminals were placed in an enclosed portion of this field, before, being executed on the Gallow Hill. |
| GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY | Great North of Scotland Railway Great North of Scotland Railway Great North of Scotland Railway |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Davidson. Dr [Doctor] Leslie. Mr William Taylor. |
054 | A single line of rails for passenger and luggage traffic, between Aberdeen and Inverness having telegraphic communication, the property of the Great North of Scotland Railway Company. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 15Parish of Inverurie[y]
See Gallows Hill.
This should be always written "Gallows", when applied to anything related with executions. E.H.C.
It is never so written in Aberdeenshire so far as I Know JMcD
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Kate51- Moderator, Geoffrey M Gill
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