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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSMAN HILL | Corsman Hill Corsman Hill Corsman Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson, Inverurie Mr. Bisset, Merchant Inverurie Mr. Bisset, Farmer Ardtannes |
054 | A hill feature covered with wood situated north of Ardtannes. A great number of small mounds or Cairns of stones exist on this hill, probably Ancient British graves containing stone Cists. Formerly the road up the Don crossed this hill. One of the original proprietors of this place having died in England his corpse was met here by the tenantry of the estate and carried by them to the family residence. From this the hill derived its name. Property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Kintore. |
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[Page] 64Parish of Inverury
"Cors - the Cross or rood" - [Jamieson]
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Kate51- Moderator, Geoffrey M Gill
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