OS1/1/43/44
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BLACK KNAP | Black Knap Black Knap Black Knap |
Mr J. Rait. overseer Mr A. Soames Bridge of Keig Mr J. McDonald Game Keeper |
053 | A prominent point situated in the woods of Castle Forbes and about 10 chains North of Adam's Rock |
ADAM'S ROCK | Adam's Rock Adam's Rock Adam's Rock |
Mr J Rait Mr A Soames Mr J McDonald |
053 | A high granite stone. about 40 feet high 50 feet long and 30 broad. A well known name and a remarkable feature |
DEEPSTANE POT | Deepstane Pot Deepstane Pot Deepstane Pot |
Mr McDonald Mr J. Rait Mr A Soames |
053 | A very deep pool in the River Don well known by this name, situated about 15 chains below the Suspension Bridge |
POORHOUSE [Keig] | Poorhouse Poorhouse Poorhouse |
Mr J Rait Mr J McDonald Mr A Soames |
053 | A small cottage inhabited by two poor families. who are supported by the Parish of Keig |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 44Parish of Keig
[Note beside 'Black Knap'] - "Knap - A hillock &c" (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Deepstane Pot'] - The Poll Book gives Fordipstone, probably same place - a stone marking high water [Initialled] JMcD
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