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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DEVIL'S BRIG Devils Brig
Devils Brig
Devils Brig
J. Cowie - Strichen
A. Birnie - South Skillymarno
W. Stephens - South Skillymarno
013 The Devils Brig or sometimes called the Black Brig is situated a short distance North of the farm of Cairnochries, and on the Avenue, East of the White Cow Lodge. The legend attached to it is; that the Army from the Den of Howie near Fetterangus, marched towards the opposition party, encamped at the Camp Howe in the White Cow Wood; and that the leader crossed this place, who was termed the Devil, so taking the name from him.
URNS FOUND HERE AD. 1839 [quarry, of Devil's Brig] Two Urns found here A.D. 1839.
Two Urns found here A.D. 1839.
J. Cowie - Strichen
W. Farquhar - Brackeshill
013 Two Urns where found by some Quarrymen while at work in the Woods East of the White Cow Lodge; they where both broke.

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