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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CAIRN [Upper Benwells] | (Site of) Cairn (Site of) Cairn (Site of) Cairn |
J. Strachen - Upper Benwells J. Knox - Bulwark J. Chrichton - Benwells |
021 | Applies to the site of a Cairn. In removing the Cairn about the year 1857; the workmen came upon an Urn, made of common clay; There was a number of bones, also dust laying about the Urn; which was broke. Situation of Cairn, about 1/4 Mile West of the Farm of Upper Benwells. |
| URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1857 [cairn, Upper Benwells] | 1 Urn found A.D. 1857 1 Urn found A.D. 1857 1 Urn found A.D. 1857 |
J. Strachen - Upper Benwells J. Knox - Bulwark J. Chrichton - Benwells |
021 | Applies to the site of a Cairn. In removing the Cairn about the year 1857; the workmen came upon an Urn, made of common clay; There was a number of bones, also dust laying about the Urn; which was broke. Situation of Cairn, about 1/4 Mile West of the Farm of Upper Benwells. |
| WINDHILL | Windhill Windhill Windhill |
J. Russell Esq. - Aden A. Forbes - Occupier R. Reid - Little Windhill |
021 | Applies to a small Farm, having garden &c. attached. Situated on the north side of Wind Hill, from which it derives its name; the property of Mr. Russell of Aden. |
| CASTLE HILL | Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill |
G. Anderson - Benwells J. Cruden - Frostybrae J. Knox - Bulwark |
021 | Applies to a small Wooded hill; situated on the land of Benwells & about 3 Miles West of the Village of Old Deer. - It is generally supposed that this hill was called the Castle Hill, because a fine view of the old Castle of Clachriach may be had from the top of it. |
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[Page] 100Aberdeenshire -- Parish of Old Deer
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