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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS HILL [EHC] | Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson. Dr. [Doctor] Leslie. Mr. William Taylor. |
054 | A very small knoll, situated a little west of the Free Church School, on which, in olden times, criminals were executed. |
| OVER BURN | Over Burn Over Burn Over Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson. Dr. [Doctor] Leslie. Mr. William Taylor. |
054 | A small burn, running from the Dam at the Tan Yard, and, joining the Ury near Joss Ford. This burn is not known by any name above the Tan Yard. |
| HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [nr Gallows Hill] | Human bones found here Human bones found here Human bones found here |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Davidson. Dr. [Doctor] Leslie. Mr William Taylor. |
054 | Some time ago, when carting sand from this place, the workmen came upon some Human bones. They were supposed to be the bones of some executed criminal. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 73Parish of Inverury
Galows Hill. "Gallow - Anglo Sax [Saxon] - Frighten
Gallows - Scaffold for Execution etc," (H.Clarke)
"Gallows" in every instance in Jamiesons' Scot. Dic. [Scottish Dictionary]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Kate51- Moderator, Geoffrey M Gill
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