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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GREENMOSS Greenmoss
Greenmoss
Greenmoss
Mr Alexander Watt
Mr A. Criaghead. Tenant
Mr G. Burness
065 A small farmsteading, dwelling house and offices one storey in height, thatched and in middling repair. the property of the Earl of Kintore. A bronze battle axe was found a short distance east of this farmsteading in 1848.
BATTLE AXE FOUND HERE A.D. 1848 [Greenmoss] 065 A small farmsteading, dwelling house and offices one storey in height, thatched and in middling repair. the property of the Earl of Kintore. A bronze battle axe was found a short distance east of this farmsteading in 1848.
KING'S CHAIR King's Chair
King's Chair
King's Chair
Mr Alexander Watt
Mr A. Craighead. Tenant
Mr G. Burness
065 A large granite boulder, situated on the east bank of the Sheriff Burn. It is about 12 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 5 feet high, A portion of this boulder, facing the stream, has been hewn into the form of a rude chair, which was done - so says tradition - for the accomodation of some one of the old Scottish Kings, who sat in it witnessing the exploits of his army while engaged in battle.

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Aberdeenshire Parish of Kintore

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