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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CAIRN CATTO (Remains of) | Cairn Catto Cairn Catto Cairn Catto Cairn Catta |
Mr. White, Factor, Peterhead Mr. Walker, Cairncatto Mr. Henderson, Nether Savock Pratt's Buchan. |
031 | "A large heap of Stones on a hill, and farm of the same name, at the Southern extremity of the parish of Longside. When entire, for it has been sadly demolished of late years, it is said to have had something of the appearance of a lion Couchant, being higher and broader at the east end than at the west, and a good deal resembling in shape, Arthur's Seat near Edinburgh. The Cairn is doubtless on the field of some great battle, and seems to have been chosen with considerable skill". Pratts Buchan. |
Site of DANISH CAMP | (Site of) Danish Camp (Site of) Danish Camp (Site of) Danish Camp |
Mr. Walker, Cairncatto Mr. Henderson, Nether Savock Mr. Paul, Upper Savock |
031 | Tradition hath it that the Danes were encamped about here, previous to their engagement with the Scots. It lies scarcely half a mile from the Scotch Camp. |
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[Page] 104Parish of Longside
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