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

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Parish 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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