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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ROUPLAW Rouplaw
Rouplaw
Rouplaw
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne.
044 A very small hill feature, on which in olden times Marts were held. Situated close to Knowehead farmsteading.
FIELDING Fielding
Fielding
Fielding
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne.
044 A substantial farmsteading, situated a little east of the farm of Knowehead, the property of James Horn. Esqr. Pitmeden.

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Parish of Oyne

Notes: ROUPLAW. - Literally, "the Hill where marts are held": a very descriptive name. [signed] E.H. Courtney CaptRE [Captain Royal Engineers] In the Val. [Valuation] Roll of 1865 this name is Ruphlaw = [?] Rough-hill. There are no fairs or markets in this parish. [signed] JMD James McDonald [ Sergeant RE. Royal Engineers]
Roup. Rouping An outcry, a sale by auction, Roup, Hoarseness. The disease otherwise called the Croup. A disease affecting domestic fowls in the mouth or throat.
Roup, A close mist
Rouper, One who Cries, the term rouper is still in use, as denoting the person who sells his goods by outcry (Jamieson by Dr. [Doctor] Longmuir )
Law, A designation given to many hills or mounts, whether natural or artificial. (Jamieson)

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