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PREMNAY |
Premnay
Premnay
Premnay
Premnay
Premnay |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson, Kirkton
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Mr Adam Ledingham, Auchleven
Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A parish in the district of Garioch, Aberdeenshire, bounded on the north by Insch, on the east by Oyne, on the south by Keig, and on the west by Leslie parish. The principal stream in the parish is the Gaudie which cuts it into two unequal parts; the southern portion being the western extension of the Bein-na-chie range. The northern portion is nearly all arable and in a state of fair cultivation. The principal village is Auchleven, containing an Inn, Post Office and Merchant's Shop, but the Established church and School are in the small village of Kirkton. Its existing antiquities are very few, the only ones of any note being a small artificial looking hillock called the Castle Hill, and the old Castle of Licklyhead. Flint arrowheads, Stone axes, Stones Cists, Urns, and other remains of antiquity have been found in considerable numbers, and the sites of a few Stone Circles can still be pointed out. The principal proprietors in the parish are Henry Lumsden Esqr., Pitcaple Castle, Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay, Leith Hall, and Theodore Gordon Esqr., none of them being resident.
Note. There is no portion of this parish detached, nor portion, or portions, of any other parish enclosed within the boundary of this parish. |
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Parish of Premnay
The proprietors of this parish are William Leslie Esqr., Warthill, (Rayne Parish.)
H. Lumsden Esqr., Pitcaple Castle (Chapel of Garioch Parish) & Clova Kildrummy Parish
Colonel Leith Hay, Leith Hall, Rayne
Theodore Gordon Esqr., Overhall. Insch Parish |
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OLDTOWN |
Oldtown
Oldtown
Oldtown |
Mr R. Paul Tenant
Mr W. Maitland Rothney
Mr Morrison Rothney |
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An ordinary farmhouse with offices and garden attached, property of William Lesley Esqr., Warthill - Rayne Parish |
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BANKEND |
Bankend
Bankend
Bankend |
Mr A. Isaac Tenant
Mr W. Maitland
Mr Morrison |
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An ordinary farmhouse with offices and garden attached, property of Mr Lesley Esqr Warthill - Rayne Parish |
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ROTHNEY HILL |
Rothney Hill
Rothney Hill
Rothney Hill |
Mr W. Maitland
Mr McKenzie Station Master
Mr Morrison |
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A small hill all in cultivation situated about one fourth of a mile South of Rothney |
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ROTHNEY |
Rothney
Rothney
Rothney |
Mr W. Maitland, Innkeeper
Mr Morrison, Merchant
Mr Rogers, Banker, Insch |
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A small village of good substantial buildings comprising an Hotel two or three good shops and Railway Station. Distant about one mile South of Insch |
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INSCH STATION |
Insch Station
Insch Station
Insch Station |
Mr McKenzie, Station Master
Mr Maitland
Mr Morrison |
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A small wooden building in the village of Rothney. for the accommodation of Passengers. About one mile South of Insch, property of the Great North of Scotland Railway Company |
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GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY |
Great North of Scotland Railway
Great North of Scotland Railway
Great North of Scotland Railway |
Mr McKenzie
Mr Maitland
Companies Time Tables |
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A single line of Railway running between Aberdeen and Inverness, for the accommodation of Passengers and Lugguage, having a Telegraphic communication along the whole line |
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NEWTON OF ROTHNEY |
Newton of Rothney
Newton of Rothney
Newton of Rothney |
Mr John Thom, Tenant
Mr Rodger, Merchant, Insch
Mr William Maitland, Innkeeper, Rothney |
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A substantial farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of William Leslie, Esqr Warthill. |
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MOSSEND |
Mossend
Mossend
Mossend |
Mr Alexander Martin, Tenant
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Mr William Maitland. |
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A small croft with garden &c. attached; property of Theodore Gordon Esqr. |
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THE COBBLES |
The Cobbles
The Cobbles
The Cobbles |
Mr David Souter
Mr Lewis Matheson, Ladywell
Mr William Maitland |
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A small portion of arable land a short distance east of Ladywell and close to the great North of Scotland Railway. |
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LADYWELL |
Ladywell
Ladywell
Ladywell |
Mr Lewis Matheson, Tenant
Mr Morrison, Merchant, Rothney
Mr William Maitland, Farmer, Drakewell |
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An ordinary farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of William Leslie, Esqr Warthill |
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LADYWELL PUMP |
Ladywell Pump
Ladywell Pump |
Mr Lewis Matheson
Mr William Maitland |
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In the field west of this there existed a well known as Lady Well, the water of which is now conveyed by a covered drain to this pump, to which this name is now applied. |
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HOTEL [Rothney] |
Hotel |
Mr Lewis Mathison
Mr William Maitland
Sign Board |
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A commodious house containing accommodation for travellers with stabling &c attached. |
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BRIDGE OF INSCH |
Bridge of Insch
Bridge of Insch
Bridge of Insch |
Mr Morrison, Merchant, Rothney
Mr William Maitland, Innkeeper, Rothney
Mr Rodger, Merchant, Insch |
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A substantial stone bridge of one arch on the county road between Buchanstone and Insch. Crossing the Shevock. |
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HILLOCKS |
Hillocks
Hillocks
Hillocks |
Mr James Clark, Tenant
Mr William Maitland.
Mr Morrison. |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached; property of William Leslie Warthill. |
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THE SHEVOCK |
The Shevock
The Shevock
The Shevock |
Mr Morrison
Mr Rodger, Merchant. Insch
Mr William Maitland. |
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A considerable stream which rises amongst the Foudland Hills and, flowing generally westward, joins the River Ury near the village of Pitmachie. For a considerable distance it forms the boundary between the parishes of Premnay and Insch. |
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BRIDGE OF ROTHNEY |
Bridge of Rothney
Bridge of Rothney
Bridge of Rothney |
Mr William Maitland. Innkeeper
Mr Morrison, Merchant, Rothney
Mr McKenzie Station Master |
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A substantial stone bridge of one arch spanning the Shevock on the county road between the villages of Rothney and Insch. |
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MILL OF ROTHNEY |
Mill of Rothney
Mill of Rothney
Mill of Rothney |
Mr James Hay, Tenant
Mr William Maitland
Mr Morrison |
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An ordinary croft with offices and garden attached; property of William Leslie Esqr Warthill. |
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ROWAN COTTAGE |
Rowan Cottage
Rowan Cottage
Rowan Cottage |
Mr William Maitland
Mr Morrison
Mr McKenzie |
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A newly erected cottage, one storey, slated, and with garden attached; property of William Leslie Esqr Warthill. |
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CLAYFORD |
Clayford
Clayford
Clayford |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Mr Alexander Tough, Tenant
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A good farmsteading with Offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. Kildrummy |
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BACKPARK |
Backpark
Backpark
Backpark
Blackpark |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Mr George Duffus, Tenant
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. |
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NORTH CLAYFORD |
North Clayford
North Clayford
Clayfold |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Mr James Cruickshank
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. |
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Site of ST JAMES'S CHAPEL |
St James's Chapel
St James's Chapel
St James's Chapel
St James's Chapel
St James's Chapel |
Mr William Yeats, Foreside
Mrs Gould Westfield
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Mr Peter Cowie, Westhall
Collections of the Shires |
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About 25 years ago, Mr Peter Cowie. farmer of Overhall, trenched Out the foundation of what was generally considered to be an old Grave Yard, The former tenant removed most of the earth and used it as manure, and from time to time great quantities of bones were turned up and removed. In the immediate neighbourhood of the Chapel, are a great quantity of fine building stones, built into the dikes. Mr Cowie cannot account for them in any other way than their being part of the old Chapel. The land immediately south and east of the Chapel is of the finest Kind in the parish, and the site is exceedingly well sheltered and secluded. It appears that the ditch shewn on trace has been cut right thro. the centre of the Chapel, for on examining the north face of the ditch at the place marked as the site, was found, what was considered to be the foundation of the north side wall; This band of stones extends about thirty feet east and west. The extent of the Grave Yard is quite distinct, and in looking at the portion of ground which is shewn as the site of the Chapel, it is quite evident that a chapel at a former period stood here. Tradition says that a Chapel dedicated to St. James stood on a slightly elevated ground about ½ mile west of Overhall, and about ½ mile north east of Westfield. Here also stood a stone Circle, but it was removed about 25 years ago, by Mr Peter Cowie. farmer of Overhall. |
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OVERHALL |
Overhall
Overhall
Overhall |
Mr Peter Cowie, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A large and substantial farmsteading with offices and garden attached. The mansion house of Overhall property stood quite close to the present farmsteading which was partially built with the old materials. No trace of the old house now remains, nor is its date of erection known, but from a stone, bearing the date of 1662, built into the wall of the present building, this may have been the time of erection. But this is only conjecture. Property of Theodore Gordon Esqr. |
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NETHERHALL |
Netherhall
Netherhall
Netherhall
Netherhead |
Mr John Hay, Tenant
Mr Peter Cowie.
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A large farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. |
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FORESIDE |
Foreside
Foreside
Foreside |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Mr Peter Cowie
Mr John Ledingham, Kirkton of Premnay |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. |
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Site of STONE CIRCLE [Ardlow] |
(Site of) Stone Circle
(Site of) Stone Circle |
Mr Peter Cowie, Overhall
Mr Andrew Gauld, Westfield |
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At one time a stone Circle stood here but the number of stones it comprised is not now known. The stones were removed for building purposes. When the interior of the circle was trenched, no antiquities were found. |
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Site of STONE CIRCLE [Overhall] |
(Site of) Stone Circle
(Site of) Stone Circle
(Site of) Stone Circle |
Mr Peter Cowie
Mr Andrew Gauld
Mr Duffus, Bogside |
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This circle was composed of four stones, three of which have been broken up for various purposes, and the fourth can still be seen, removed from the position in which it had been placed and built into the wall close by. Underneath one of them a recess was found, in form exactly like the ordinary stone cists but rather larger, which was filled with ashes.
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ARDLOW |
Ardlow
Ardlow
Ardlow |
Mr Peter Cowie
Mr Duffus
Mr John Tough |
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A portion of arable land sloping towards the east, close to the farmsteading of Overhall. Anciently it was at this place that the inhabitants of the parish held their athletic games and other sports. |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Sunnyside |
Mr William Sharp, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Mr Alexander Tough, Clayford |
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A good farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of William Leslie Esqr Warthill |
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DRAKEWELL |
Drakewell
Drakewell
Drakewell |
Mr William Maitland, Tenant
Mr William Sharp
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr, Clova |
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MAINS OF OVERHALL |
Mains of Overhall
Mains of Overhall
Mains of Overhall |
Mr James Cowie, Tenant
Mr William Sharp
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of Theodore Gordon Esqr |
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DEN OF MURRELL |
Den of Murrell
Den of Murrell
Den of Murrell |
Mr Alexander Tough, Clayford
Mr James Cruickshank, Backpark
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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A small ravine, through which the boundray passes between the parishes of Premnay and Insch. Part of it is on the farm of Murrell in Insch parish. |
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WHIN KNOW |
Whin Knowe
Whin Knowe
Whin Knowe |
Mr Alexander Isaac, Bankend
Mr Alexander Cooper, Broomend
Mr William Sharp, Sunnyside |
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A small Knoll, partly cultivated, situated on the right of the road from Auchleven to Insch, and about a quarter of a mile north of Broomend farmsteading. |
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THE KNAPPIE |
The Knapie
The Knapie |
Mr William Sharp
Mr Alexander Cooper |
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A very small Knoll situated about mid-way between Broomend farmsteading and Whin Knowe. |
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[Note beside 'The Knappie']
Knap. A knob: a protuberance
Knap. Some sort of wooden vessel.
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WESTSIDE |
Westside
Westside
Westside
Westside of Overhall |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Mr Alexander Tough Clayford
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Valuation Roll. 1859-60 |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached; property of Theodore Gordon Esqr. Burrels was the original name of this place but it is now changed. |
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BRODMIRE |
Broadmyre
Broadmyre
Broadmyre |
Mr William Ledingham Tenant
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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Applied to two crofts situated a short distance north of Premnay Inn. The houses are thatched and in indifferent repair. Property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. |
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BROOMEND |
Broomend
Broomend
Broomend |
Mr Alexander Cooper, Tenant
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A substantial farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of Theodore Gordon Esqr. |
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URN FOUND HERE [Mains of Overhaul] |
Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here |
Mr John Hay, Netherhall
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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When trenching a portion of land a quarter of a mile southeast of Mains of Overhall an urn was found containing small pieces of bones, and earth. It was 2 feet deep and 20 inches wide across the mouth. It was beautifully carved but was unfortunately broken when brought to the farmsteading of Netherhall. |
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EDDERLICK |
Edderlick
Edderlick
Edderlick |
Mr John Leslie, Tenant
Mr Alexander Tough, Clayford
Valuation Roll |
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A good farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay Leith Hall. |
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HAWTHORN COTTAGE |
Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Croft of Isles |
Mr William Wilson Tenant.
Mr Andrew Gauld, Westfield
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr Clova. Croft of Isles was the original name but it is now changed. |
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BARROWHILLOCK |
Barrowhillock
Barrowhillock
Barrowhillock |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr Mc.Combie.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated close to Barrow Hillock. The property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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BURRYHILLOCK [1895] |
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It derives its name from the circumstance of its proximity to Barrow Hillock. |
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MILL OF BARNES |
Mill of Barnes
Mill of Barnes
Mill of Barnes |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial farmsteading, having dwelling houses &c. attached. The property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. This farmsteading was once a meal mill. the mill is removed and now it is a farmsteading called by the same name as the mill. |
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[Note beside entry for 'Barrow Hillock'] - I think this is a possible enough explanation though the name is now Burryhillock. [Initialled] JMcD |
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HILLBRAE |
Hillbrae
Hillbrae
Hillbrae |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie. |
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This name is applied to two small dwelling houses. on the north face of Tillymuick. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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KIRK HILL |
Kirk Hill
Kirk Hill
Kirk Hill |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr John Ledingham. Premnay.
Mr William Stephen. Barrowhillock. |
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A small cultivated hill feature, situated a short distance north of the Kirkton of Premnay. |
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HILL OF NETHERHALL |
Hill of Netherhall
Hill of Netherhall
Hill of Netherhall |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr John Ledingham.
Mr William Stephen. |
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A small hill feature, situated about a quarter of a mile north of Barrowhillock. |
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BYERSFOLD |
Byersfold
Byersfold
Byersfold |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Premnay.
Mr John Tough, Tailor Auchleven. |
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A small farmsteading. situated on the north side of the Hill of Tillymuick, the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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BYRESFOLD [1895] |
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HEATHERYKNOW |
Heatheryknowe
Heatheryknowe
Heatheryknowe |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small farmsteading, situated a little north of Byresfold. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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TODSWELLS |
Todswells
Todswells
Todswells |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small farmsteading, having carpenter's shop &c. attached. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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[Note beside 'Todswells']
Todswell they call it now, but they will be certain to make it pl [plural] by & by. [Initialled] JMcD |
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GADYDALE |
Gaudiedale
Gaudiedale
Gaudiedale
Gaudiedale |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough.
Val [Valuation] Roll. |
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A small farmsteading, situated a little north of Todswells. the property of H. Lumsden, Clova. |
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DAES |
Daes
Daes
Daes
Daies |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough.
Val [Valuation] Roll |
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A farmsteading, situated at the south east corner of the Ph [Parish] of Premnay. the property of H. Lumsen, Clova. |
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GREENINCHES |
Greeninches
Greeninches
Greeninches |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small farmsteading, situated a little south of the G.N. of S.R. [Great North of Scotland Railway] and near Drakewell, the property of H. Lumsden Clova. |
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[Note beside 'Daes']
Daies Val [Valuation] Roll (but of old it was Davakis & Daughs), [Initialled] JMcD |
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PINKING HOW |
Pinkin Howe
Pinkin Howe
Pinkin Howe |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson. Kirkton.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven.
Mr Duffus. Bogside. |
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A small hollow in the face of the hill, having a spring in it. well known by this name, derivation of name unknown.
The derivation is evidently taken from the explanation afforded by Jamieson for the word "Pinking". [Initialled] E.H.C. |
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CAUDRON HOW |
Caudron Howe
Caudron Howe
Caudron Howe |
Mr Brown, Edingarioch,
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small hollow in the north face of the Caird Hill. from its well sheltered position it was a great resort of Gipsies. Caudron the Scotticism of Caldron is a large kettle or boiler. |
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[Note beside 'Pinking How']
Pinkie Applied to the eye when small or contracted. Pinkie the little finger
Pinkie. The weakest kind of table beer. Pinkie. The smallest caude that is made.
Pinking. A word expressive of the peculiar sound of a drop of water falling in a cave. (Jamieson)
The derivation is evidently taken from the explanation afforded by Jamieson for the word "Pinking". [Initialled] E.H.C.
[Note beside 'Caudron How']
"Caudron - A Kettle"- (Burns)
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HAWK HILL |
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven.
Mr Duffus. Bogside. |
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A small cultivated hill feature, having a Stone Circle on the top of it. at one time the hill was covered with wood and Hawks were very numerous here, hence the name, |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Hawk Hill] |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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Two large standing stones, the remains of a stone circle situated on Hawk Hill. one of the stones is very large, measuring 8 feet 6 inches long and 6 feet 9 inches high and 2 feet 7 inches thick. |
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URN FOUND HERE [Hawk Hill] |
Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here |
Rev. [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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The farmer of Loanend in the parish of Leslie, removed three stones from this circle [see above] some twenty years ago, and came upon an Urn below one of the stones, which sometime before he had shifted a little bit away from the circle. It was in trenching this portion of land that the Urn was found, containing small pieces of bones and black earth. The Urn crumbled away to dust when lifted to the surface, |
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COUNTERFORD |
Counterford
Counterford
Counterford |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated on the roadside between Premnay and Leslie. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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MAINS OF PREMNAY |
Mains of Premnay
Mains of Premnay
Mains of Premnay |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A fine substantial farmsteading, situated a little south from the Free Church Manse. the property of Sir Andrew Leith Hay. |
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WESTSIDE OF EDINGARIOCH |
Westside of Edingarioch
Westside of Edingarioch
Westside of Edingarioch |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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Two small crofts, situated a little south from the farmsteading of Counterfourd, the property of Sir Andrew Leith Hay |
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WAUKMILL |
Waukmill
Waukmill
Waukmill |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus. Bogside.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven. |
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A small farmsteading, situated close to the Free Church. There was once a Fulling Mill stood here, hence the name. The property of Sir Andrew Leith Hay. |
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FREE CHURCH [nr Waukmill] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough. |
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A very plain but substantial building. having 170 communicants, it was built in 1846 and is seated for 260 people. |
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WAUKMILL HILL |
Waukmill Hill
Waukmill Hill
Waukmill Hill |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small hill feature, situated a little north of the Free Church Manse. This hill takes its name from the Fulling Mill which once stood at Waukmill farmsteading. |
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[Note beside 'Waukmill']
Waukmill - i.e. Fullermill.
To wauk - i.e. to full cloth (Jamieson) |
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MANSE [F.C., nr Waukmill] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial dwelling house, situated on the roadside between Premnay & Leslie. occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie, Free Church Minister. |
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SCHOOL [nr Free Church] |
School
School
School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr McCombie.
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Peter Cruickshank. Teacher. |
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A substantial building, average number of scholars 55 (Boys and Girls) built in 1849. Taught by Mr Peter Cruickshank. The schoolmaster is not in receipt of the Government grant or Dick bequest. |
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WHITE BURN |
White Burn
White Burn
White Burn |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A very small burn collecting from drains on the farm of Loanend in the Parish of Leslie and running north joins the Gaudie at the Free Church. |
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RUNCIEBURN |
Runcieburn
Runcieburn
Runcieburn |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small farmsteading in Bogside, the property of H Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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WHITE WELL |
White Well
White Well
White Well |
Mr Peter Cowie, Overhall.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A fine spring well, situated in Bogside, and at the foot of Benachie. |
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[Note beside 'Runcieburn']
Rance. Rhinish, belonging to the Rhine.
Rancel. To search throughout a parish for stolen or for insufficient goods; also to inquire into every kind of misdemeanour. JAmieson |
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POORHOUSE [nr Upper Edingarioch] |
Poor House
Poor House
Poor House |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small house used as a dwelling house for the poor of the parish of Premnay. situated near Auchleven. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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UPPER EDINGARIOCH |
Upper Edingarioch
Upper Edingarioch
Upper Edingarioch |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A fine substantial farmsteading, situated a little South of Auchleven. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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BOGSIDE |
Bogside
Bogside
Bogside |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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This name is applied to a few farms, and crofts on the south side of the Gaudie, the property of H Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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ST LAVERANCE'S WELL |
St Laverance Well
St Laverance Well
St Laverance Well |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson, Premnay
Mr John Tough, Tailor, Auchleven |
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According to tradition this well was resorted to by the country people on a certain day every year, when a draught of water was taken and silver or copper coins thrown into it - the performance of some religious rite. About 20 years ago when the present farmer of Middleton took the farm on lease he found, when clearing out the well, a quantity of silver and copper coins - thus confirming the tradition. It is still a fine well of pure water. |
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SILVER AND COPPER COINS FOUND HERE [St Laverance's Well] |
Silver and Copper Coins found here |
Mr Duffus
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Wilson
Mr John Tough |
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According to tradition this well [see above] was resorted to by the country people on a certain day every year, when a draught of water was taken and silver or copper coins thrown into it - the performance of some religious rite. About 20 years ago when the present farmer of Middleton took the farm on lease he found, when clearing out the well, a quantity of silver and copper coins - thus confirming the tradition. It is still a fine well of pure water. |
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KIRKFORD |
Kirkford
Kirkford
Kirkford |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson
Mr Duffus
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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MIDDLETON |
Middleton
Middleton
Middleton |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson
Mr Duffus
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A good two-storied farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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HILL OF WESTFIELD |
Hill of Westfield
Hill of Westfield
Hill of Westfield |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr Andrew Gauld, Westfield |
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A prominent hill feature about half a mile north of the village of Auchleven. It is cultivated on all sides and has a portion of rough pasture on its summit; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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URNS FOUND HERE [Westfield] |
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here |
Mr Andrew Gauld, Westfield
Mr Alexander Ledingham, Brindy
Mr Duffus, Bogside. |
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The late Mr Gauld. farmer in Westfield came upon three urns while draining this field. Two of them were broken before they were observed. the third was taken up whole but crumbled to peices when exposed to the air. This one was carved round the rim and body, about ten inches high and six inches across the mouth. The whole contained some bones and black earth. |
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WESTFIELD |
Westfield
Westfield
Westfield |
Mr Andrew Gauld
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A substantial two-storeyed farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. of Clova |
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SHARNIE HAUGH |
Shairnie Haugh
Shairnie Haugh
Shairnie Haugh |
Mr Brown Edingarioch
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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This name is applied to a portion of a field on the Gaudie side, and close to the village of Auchleven. |
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KATE'S WELL |
Kate's Well
Kate's Well
Kate's Well |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A fine spring well. situated in the village of Auchleven and close to the Castle Hillock. This well takes its name from an old woman called Kate. who lived near to it. |
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AUCHLEVEN |
Auchleven
Auchleven
Auchleven |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small village in the parish of Premnay, situated a little west from the centre of the parish and at the foot of Benachie. There is nothing of any note connected with it though the old castle of Licklyhead is close to it. There is also a small mound in form resembling the Bass of Inverurie, which stands in the village but no authentic information can be procured respecting it. It is called the Castle Hillock, though I can't understand how it derived that name unless it be from the Castle of Licklyhead. The village contains a Carding Mill, (corn) Mill, Grocers Shop, Smithy &c. Stone Cists and Urns have been found near the village. It is a small straggling village composed in general of very inferior houses. |
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[Note beside 'Sharnie Haugh']
Sharnie. A designation given to the person to whom the charge of the Cows is given in winter; from being employed in Carrying off the dung.
Sharny-peat. A cake of Cow dung mixed with coal dross.
Sharins. The useless or less valuable part of liquids, whither poured off or remaining in a vessel.-
(Jamieson)
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EDINGARIOCH |
Edingarioch
Edingarioch
Edingarioch |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Brown. Farmer Edingarioch.
Mr Duffus. Bogside. |
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A very fine substantial farmsteading, situated near the village of Auchleven on the south side of the Gaudie. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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BROADFORD |
Broadford
Broadford
Broadford |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Brown.
Mr Duffus. |
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A substantial farmsteading, having dwelling houses &c. attached. situated near the village of Auchleven. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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CASTLE HILLOCK |
Castle Hillock
Castle Hillock
Castle Hillock |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Brown.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small artificial mound, in form resembling the Bass of Inverurie, situated in the village of Auchleven. There is no authentic information to be had in connection with this mound. Tradition says it originally was a signal tower between the Castle of Licklyhead and the Castle of Leslie, it is now cultivated. |
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GRAY'S FAULD |
Gray's Fauld
Gray's Fauld
Gray's Fauld |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson.
Mr Duffus. Bogside
Mr John Tough. |
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A small field on the east side of the Hill of Westfield. This field once belonged to a man called Gray: hence the name, |
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THE CURRACKS |
The Currachs
The Currachs
The Currachs |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus
History of Buchan, Page 18 |
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Anciently when roads for wheeled vehicles were but little used, a species of baskets were used for carrying loads called currachs. Two stones at one time stood at this place which, in appearance very much resembled these currachs. Hence the name, now applied to the whole enclosure. Property of H. Lumsden Esqr. of Clova |
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[Note beside 'The Curracks']
"Currack or Curroch - A small cart made of twigs."- (Jamieson)
"Currach - A bog." (Gaelic) |
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CURRACK WELL |
Currach Well
Currach Well
Currach Well |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr Peter Cowie, Overhall
Mr Tough, Tailor, Auchleven |
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A spring well situated in the enclosure called "The Currachs" and deriving the name from the field. The pack-horses were watered here at a time when an old country road passed this way. No trace whatever remains of this road. |
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Site of STONE CIRCLE [Blue Butts] |
(Site of) Stone Circle
(Site of) Stone Circle
(Site of) Stone Circle |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr Peter Cowie, Overhall
Mr John Tough, Tailor Auchleven |
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The father of the present Mr Duffus residing at one of the crofts composing Bogside, removed from this place about 30 years ago a Stone Circle consisting of seven or eight stones - the exact number cannot be remembered. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [stone circle, Blue Butts] |
(Stone cist found here)
(Stone cist found here)
(Stone cist found here) |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr Peter Cowie, Overhall
Mr John Tough, Tailor Auchleven |
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Underneath one of the stones [see above] a Cist was discovered containing a few bones and some black earth, but no Urn. |
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BLUE BUTTS |
Blue Butts
Blue Butts
Blue Butts |
Mr Duffus
Mr Peter Cowie
Mr John Tough |
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A large arable field which originally contained the Stone Circle described above. The peculiar color of the stones which composed the circle gave the name to this field. |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated on the roadside between Auchleven and Buchanstone, the property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova |
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SCHOOL [nr Auchleven] |
School
School
School |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Grant, Schoolmaster.
Mr Duffus. |
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The parish school, situated on the roadside between Auchleven and the Kirkton of Premnay. A small and very inferior building, average number of scholars 60. Teacher's salary partly derived from school fees, and partly from the heritors and pupils. The teacher Mr Grant is not at present in receipt of the Dick bequest or Government grant, but as parish schoolmaster he expects to receive both before long. |
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WELLSIDE |
Wellside
Wellside
Wellside |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little S.W. [South West] of Harestone, the property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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THE POINT |
The Point
The Point
The Point |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A group of houses at the cross roads a little N.E. [North East] of Auchleven, containing the Premnay Inn. Post Office, and a private school. |
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INN [Premnay Inn, The Point] |
Premnay Inn
Premnay Inn
Premnay Inn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial house, having good accommodation for travellers, and stabling &c. attached, the property of the Misses Thomson. occupied by Miss Jane Thomson. |
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BOG BURN |
Bog Burn
Bog Burn
Bog Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson. Premnay.
Mr Duffus. Bogside.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven. |
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A small burn rising about half a mile north of Dykenook, and running S.E. [South East] joins the Gaudie a little south of the farmsteading of Kirkford. |
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HARESTONE |
Harestone
Harestone
Harestone |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A very fine substantial farmsteading situated a little north of the Premnay Inn, the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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DIKENOOK |
Dykenook
Dykenook
Dykenook |
Revd [Reverend] Mr John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small croft having Joiner's Shop &c. attached, situated on the road side between Auchleven and Insch, the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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GADY BURN |
The Gaudie
The Gaudie
The Gaudie |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven.
Mr Duffus. Bogside. |
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A stream of considerable size, running through the parishes of Clatt, Leslie, Premnay and Oyne. and joining the River Ury a short distance north of Logie Elphinstone, in the parish of Chapel of Garioch. |
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GADIE BURN [1895] |
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STONE CISTS FOUND HERE [Auchleven] |
Eight stone cists found here
Eight stone cists found here
Eight stone cists found here
Eight stone cists found here
Eight stone cists found here |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus.
Mr William Tough. Auchleven. |
044 |
Mr William Tough Auchleven, when cultivating his croft, at different times came across and dug up Eight Stone Cists. A few small pieces of bones were found in one of them, the others contained nothing but black earth. |
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[Note beside 'Gady Burn']
For authority, derivation &c., for "Gady Burn." See some Sheets of Auchindoir, and Leslie Parishes.
[Note beside 'Gadie Burn']
Though I prefer Gadie, it is uniformly spelt in this parish Gaudie, & elsewhere Gady & Gaudy. There is no certainty as to the proper form, nor any knowledge of the origin of the name, perhaps a uniform spelling in the several sheets should be adopted. [Initialled] JMcD. |
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Stone Cist found here |
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
Mr Leslie, Farmer, Licklyhead
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
044 |
About twenty years ago Mr Leslie, farmer in Licklyhead dug up this stone Cist. It contained some bones and some black earth, but no Urn. |
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CISTS AND URNS FOUND HERE [Husband Hillock] |
Cists and Urns found here
Cists and Urns found here
Cists and Urns found here
Cists and Urns found here |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Robert Mitchell.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
044 |
About sixty years ago when the county road was being made, Mr Mitchell, father of the present Mr Mitchell of Wellside, had the contract for carting sand &c. which he took from the Husband Hillock, and in digging the sand, he came upon two stone cists, each containing an Urn, in which were small pieces of bones and portions of black earth. Mr Mitchell say's his grandfather could remember when there were seven standing stones here, each about four feet high, and placed in a circle. I have not called them a "stone circle" as I can find no person in the parish who knows, or has ever heard of them, with the exception of the present Mr Mitchell of Wellside. |
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Site of STONE CIRCLE [Husband Hillock] |
Site of Stone Circle
Site of Stone Circle
Site of Stone Circle
Site of Stone Circle |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Robert Mitchell.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
044 |
About sixty years ago when the county road was being made, Mr Mitchell, father of the present Mr Mitchell of Wellside, had the contract for carting sand etc. which he took from the Husband Hillock, and in digging the sand, he came upon two stone cists, each containing an Urn, in which were small pieces of bones and portions of black earth. Mr Mitchell says his grandfather could remember where there were seven standing stones here, each about four feet high, and placed in a circle. I have not called then a "stone circle" as I can find no person in the parish who knows, or has ever heard of them, with the exception of the present Mr Mitchell of Wellside. |
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[Note beside 'Cists and Urns found here']
Note. As it is more than probable that a Stone Circle did stand here formerly, I have written "site of Stone Circle" on Plan to mark the spot.
[Signed] E.H.C.
Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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POST OFFICE [Auchleven] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr R. Brewster. Postmaster
Mr John Tough. |
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This office has one despatch at 6.30 A.M. and one arrival at 12.30 noon. Not a money order office. Major office Insch. |
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SCHOOL [Auchleven] |
School
School
School |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr R. Brewster.
Mr John Tough. |
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A small private school, having about 30 scholars, (Boys and Girls.) Taught by Miss Davie, the property of Mr R. Brewster, Postmaster. |
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HUSBAND HILLOCK |
Husband Hillock
Husband Hillock
Husband Hillock |
Mr Brown. Edingarioch
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A small cultivated hillock, situated a little north of the county road, and close to the farmsteading of Wellside; property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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HOWE'S FAULD |
Howe Fauld
Howe Fauld
Howe Fauld |
Mr John Tough. Auchleven.
Mr Duffus. Bogside.
Mr R. Brewster. |
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A portion of a field south of the farmsteading of Newton. This field once belonged to a man called Howe; hence the name. |
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GAMMIE'S WELL |
Gammie's Well
Gammie's Well
Gammie's Well |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A fine spring well, situated close to the Kirkton of Premnay. it takes its name from an old schoolmaster called Gammie, who would drink no water but what came from this well. |
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BURN OF FORESIDE |
Burn of Foreside
Burn of Foreside
Burn of Foreside |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A very small burn, rising near Grays Fauld and running S.E. [South East] joins the Gaudie. It is known as the Loonie Burn from the Dam at the Church to the Gaudie. |
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CATHERINE'S WELL |
Catherine's Well
Catherine's Well
Catherine's Well |
Mr Duffus. Bogside.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven.
Mr R. Brewster, Postmaster. |
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A fine spring well, situated a little north of the farmsteading of East Newton. This name is not very well known, though the name is very old. |
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EAST NEWTON |
East Newton
East Newton
East Newton |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated on the roadside between Auchleven and the Kirkton of Premnay. the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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KIRRIEMUIR |
Kirriemuir
Kirriemuir
Kirriemuir |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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A very small croft, situated on the banks of the Gaudie, the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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CAMP [Tillymuick] |
Camp
Camp
Camp |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr John Tough, Auchleven
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson |
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A circular embankment, generally about 2 feet in height and 5 or 6 feet broad at the base, on the summit of Tillymuick, pretty perfect in some places and considerably worn down in others. It is so situated on the hill, that from any point of the embankment the whole of the valley in any one direction is visible. Near the centre is another small circular embankment. As this place is considered by some persons to have been connected with the Romans, the centre circle is supposed to have been set apart for the use of the commander or Cheif. The Revd [Reverend] John Wilson is of opinion that it has been only an extensive cattle fold, into which they were driven in dangerous and lawless times. The old Aberdeen and Garioch Road passes this place, but if the Roman Road did, no person in the district is aware of it. A number of Tumuli have been opened near the camp, when improving the land, containing sometimes bones, and sometimes flint arrowheads and black earth.
NB. This is evidently not Roman: it so resembles however the old British Camps, so abundant in the Country, that - I have described it as such in the Plan: - The enclosure is nearly 200 yards in diameter.
[Initialled] E.H.C.
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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TUMULI [Tillymuick, nr summit] |
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr Duffus
Mr John Tough |
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A small cairn of stones on Tillymuick, south of and close to the camp. It is of no great elevation, but is evidently artificial, and in appearance so much resembles the tumuli already opened in the parish of Oyne on the same hill, that there is little doubt, were it opened up, articles of the same description would be found in it, as were found in them. |
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TILLYMUICK [hill] |
Tillymuick
Tillymuick
Tillymuick
Tillymuick |
Mr Duffus
Mr John Tough
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Statistical Account, page 692 |
044 |
A hill feature of inconsiderable height situated on the south side of the Gaudie and nearly opposite the Kirkton of Premnay. There is a Camp, (supposed by some to be Roman) and a number of Tumuli on its summit. "Opposite to the church on the south side of the Gady, Tillymuick rises, a bleak lumpish hill, of no great elevation or extent." Extract from Statistical Account of Aberdeenshire, 1843. - page 692. |
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UPPER CANADA |
Upper Canada
Upper Canada
Upper Canada |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay
Mr Alexander Reid, Tenant
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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Two small crofts in indifferent repair, situated on the north-west side of Tillymuick, and opposite the church of Premnay; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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TILLYMUICK [croft] |
Tillymuick
Tillymuick
Tillymuick |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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A small croft, close to Upper Canada; property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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DAWSON'S WELL |
Dawson's Well
Dawson's Well |
Mr Duffus
Mr John Tough |
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A strong spring of water situated near the most easterly croft of Bogside. The water is conveyed to the stream close to it by a covered drain. The well itself is covered at present, but it is sometimes opened when the inhabitants are short of water. |
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MAR'S FAULD |
Mar's Fauld
Mar's Fauld
Mar's Fauld |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough, Auchleven.
Mr Duffus, Bogside. |
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A small hollow in the north face of Tillymuick, which once belonged to a man called Mar, hence the name. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Kirkhill] |
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr John Tough.
Mr Duffus. |
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The Revd [Reverend] John Wilson say's that he improved the land south of the Gaudie and on the farm of Kirkhill, and while doing so came upon a stone Cist, which contained small pieces of bones and a quantity of black earth. |
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FLINT ARROWHEADS FOUND HERE [Tillymuick] |
Flint arrowheads found here
Flint arrowheads found here
Flint arrowheads found here |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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Some three or four years ago while Mr Duffus of Bogside was removing some stones from Tillymuick, he came upon three stones standing on their edge, and forming a triangle the interior of which was filled with pieces of flint, some of which were half finished, others complete, and some nothing more then rough pieces of flint. The arrowheads which were finished were very neatly formed. |
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TUMULI [Tillymuick, NW side] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Mr Duffus, Bogside.
Mr Tough, Auchleven.
Mr Troup, Tillymuick. |
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Four small cairns, situated on the north west side of Tillymuick. They have not been opened yet, but, similar ones have been opened on the same hill in the parish of Oyne, and were found to contain Flint Arrow heads, small pieces of bones, and black earth. |
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MANSE [parish, Kirkton] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A plain building, situated in the Kirkton and near the Church, occupied by the Revd [Reverend] John Wilson. |
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KIRKHILL |
Kirkhill
Kirkhill
Kirkhill |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated in the Kirkton, the property of H. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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Site of CHURCH [Kirkton] |
(Site of) Church
(Site of) Church
(Site of) Church |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough.
Collections of the shires of Aberdeen & Banff. |
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Nothing authentic can be ascertained respecting this Church, but, that it was the parish Church before the present one was erected; the Revd [Reverend] John Wilson say's, it must have been a very old church, as he can remmember the ruins standing, which bore a very ancient look. |
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KIRKTON |
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus. Bogside.
Mr John Tough. Auchleven. |
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A small village consisting of the established Church, Manse, Grave Yard and the farmsteading of Kirkhill, situated on the roadside between Auchleven and Buchanstone. |
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CHURCH [Kirkton] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson.
Mr Duffus.
Mr John Tough. |
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A plain building, built in 1792 and is seated for 360 persons. The established church for the parish of Premnay. officiating Minister the Revd [Reverend] John Wilson. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Druidstown] |
(Remains of) Stone Circle
(Remains of) Stone Circle |
Mr David Brown Edingarioch
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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A large stone circle once stood here but the stones have all been removed except one large one. There are several small pieces but they did not strictly form part of the Circle. The exact number composing the circle is not now known. The stone now standing is about 8 feet high, 4½ broad and 3½ thick. An idea of the size of the altar stone may be formed from the fact that seven land rollers were made out of it. |
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GOLD COINS FOUND HERE [Druidstown] |
Gold coin found here
Gold coin found here
Gold coin found here |
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When trenching the ground the farmer in Druidstown found a gold coin here, but it was so much defaced that neither date nor inscription could be made out. |
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SLUG HOW |
Slug Howe
Slug Howe
Slug Howe |
Mr David Brown, Edingarioch
Mr Adam Moir, Hillhead
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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A deep narrow pass between the villages of Auchleven and Keig and about a mile south west of the former. The public road from Insch to Keig and Alford crosses the range of hills here. |
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SLUG WELL |
Slug Well
Slug Well
Slug Well |
Mr David Brown
Mr Adam Moir
Mr John Tough |
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A spring of good water situated in the Slug Howe a short distance from Hillhead farmsteading. |
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HANGING WELL |
Hanging Well
Hanging Well
Hanging Well |
Mr David Brown
Mr Adam Moir
Mr John Tough |
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A spring well situated close to a clump of stunted Birch trees on the south side of the road from Auchleven to Keig and about three quarters of a mile from the former place |
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[Note beside 'Slug Howe']
"Slug - A road through a defile".
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CAIRD HILL |
Caird Hill
Caird Hill
Caird Hill |
Mr David Brown, Edingarioch
Mr Adam Moir, Hillhead
Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
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A prominent hill feature situated west of Slug Howe. Its sides are cultivated and its summit covered with rough pasture. It derives its name from the "Cairds" or gipsies who frequently crossed it, or camped in a hollow at its northern base still called "Caudron Howe". |
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BROOMY LEA |
Broomy Ley
Broomy Ley
Broomy Ley |
Mr David Brown
Mr Adam Moir
Mr John Tough |
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A hill feature situated south-west of Caird Hill; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay Leith Hall. |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead |
Mr David Brown
Mr Adam Moir
Valuation Roll dated 1859-60 |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached, situated at the head of Slug Howe; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay Leith Hall. |
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[Note beside 'Broomy Lea']
"Broomy - Covered with broom."- (Clarks)
"Lea - Land not ploughed." (Jamieson) |
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WINDYWALLS BOG |
Windy Walls Bog
Windy Walls Bog
Windy Walls Bog |
Mr D. Brown Edingarioch
Mr Tough Auchleven
Mr Smith Auchleven |
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A small portion of moss on the north side of Benachie, where the inhabitants of Auchleven get their fuel from. |
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COPPER COINS FOUND HERE [Windywalls Bog] |
Copper Coins found hereabouts |
Mr Tough Auchleven |
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This year when digging peats in this bog, the farmer in Clayford near Auchleven, found two copper Coins, but they were so much corroded that the date was illegible. They very much resembled the old heavy penny lately withdrawn from the currency. |
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FORE BURN |
Fore Burn
Fore Burn
Fore Burn |
Mr D. Brown Edingarioch
Mr J. Lesley Licklyhead
Mr Tough Auchleven |
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A small burn rising on the N [North] Side of Benachie, and running in a northerly direction till it joins the Back Burn at Licklyhead |
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BROCLACH HILL [1895] |
Brackla Hill
Brackla Hill
Brackla Hill |
Mr W. Law. Brackla
Mr W. Daw Brackla
Mr D. Brown |
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An isolated hill covered with whins and Rough Pasture. Situated about a fourth of a mile N. [North] of the Brackla Burn |
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BRACKLA |
Brackla
Brackla
Brackla |
Mr W. Law
Mr W. Daw
Mr D. Brown |
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Two ordinary farmhouses with offices and gardens attached, property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay of Leith Hall |
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[Note attached to 'Broclach Hill']
"Brack - A stripe of uncultivated land between two shots or plots of land"
"Law - A designation given to many hills."- (Jamieson)
[Brackla Hill is altered to Broclach Hill] Altered by the authority of James Macdonald Esqr, The Farm, Huntly, N.B. [North Britain]
?Brochlach a badger warren. Common becoming Bracklaw la & lay [Initialled] JMcD |
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BACKBRAE |
Backbrae
Backbrae
Backbrae |
Mr James Emslie Tenant
Mr D. Brown. Edingarioch
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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An ordinary farmhouse with offices and garden attached, property of the heirs of the late Henry Lumsden Esqr. |
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BRONZE AXE FOUND HERE [Backbrae] |
Bronze Axe found here
Bronze Axe found here |
Mr D. Brown
Mr Tough Clothier |
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A very small weapon about 5 inches in length 2 in width and blunt at the edge, Found by one of Mr Brown's Servants Some years ago when trenching, It is now in the possession of Mr. Tough, Clothier Auchleven. |
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LICKLYHEAD CASTLE |
Licklyhead Castle
Licklyhead Castle
Licklyhead Castle |
Mr James Lesley Tenant
Mr D. Brown
Mr Tough |
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A very old pile erected in 1629 part of it is inhabited; but the remainder is in a very dilapidated state. It was at one time the family seat of the Gordon's, now the property of H. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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OLDMAINS |
Oldmains
Oldmains
Oldmains |
Mr J. Lesley Licklyhead
Mr Tough. Clothier
Mr D. Brown, Edingarioch |
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Two small cottages with gardens attached, property of the heirs of the late H. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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BACK BURN |
Back Burn
Back Burn
Back Burn |
Mr J. Lesley
Mr D. Brown
Mr Tough |
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A small burn issuing out of a marsh on the N. [North] side of Benachie and running in a Northerly direction till it joins the Gaudy. It forms a junction with the Fore Burn at Licklyhead. |
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BOGHEAD |
Boghead
Boghead
Boghead |
Mr Anderson Tenant
Mr J. Lesley
Mr D. Brown |
053 |
A small Croft with offices and garden attached, property of the heirs of the late H. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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Site of DRUIDICAL VILLAGE [Gariochsford] |
Druidical City |
Donean Tourist |
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At Gariochford is the remains of a Druidical city, surrounded with a ditch, one of the circles is nearly 171 feet in circumference, having an ally of about 50 feet, communicating with another circle on the south east, of the same dimension. From these two springs a walk about 57 feet in length, leading to the grand temple, where is a perpendicular stone about 8 feet in altitude, 3 in diameter, and in density 2½. About 60 feet from this is another Circle, nearly 180 feet in Circumference, having more upright stones. Donean Tourist pages 277, 278.
The perpendicular stone spoken of in this extract as being "8 feet in altitude, 3 in diameter and in density 2½" is all that now remains of these Circles - other information cannot now be got in the district respecting them, but the sites of cairns to the number of 7, may go so far to confirm the theory that this was a "Druidical Village". |
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TOWHAUGH |
Towhaugh
Towhaugh
Towhaugh |
Mr Adam Moir. Hillhead
Mr Alexander Mitchell. Tenant
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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RASHIEWELL |
Rashiewell
Rashiewell
Rashiewell |
Mr Robert Galashan. Tenant
Mr Francis Jamieson, Towmill Croft
Mr Adam Moir |
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A small croft in indifferent repair, with garden attached, It derived its name from A well which once stood near it, but which is now drained. Property of Colonel Leith Hay. |
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TOWMILL CROFT |
Towmill Croft
Towmill Croft
Towmill Croft
Towmill Croft |
Mr Francis Jamieson, Tenant
Mr Adam Moir
Mr Robert Galashan
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A small Croft in good repair, with garden attached; property of Colonel Leith Hay. |
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DRUIDSTOWN |
Druidstown |
Mr Adam Moir. Hillhead
Mr David Brown. Edingarioch
Mr John Tough. Auchleven |
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A good farmsteading with offices attached; property of Colonel Leith Hay. On this farm seven Cairns have been destroyed when improving the land, two of which contained an urn, and one gold, and two silver Coins bearing date 1568, have also been found. |
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For 1" purposes only. See Remark in Index. 1895. |
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BEINN-NA-CICHE |
Bein-na-chie
Bein-na-chie
Beinn-na-chie
Benachie
Benachie
Benochie
Beinnachie |
Donean Tourist
Revd [Reverend] Mr Fraser, Minister. Oyne
Johnstone's County Map
Statistical Account.
Plan of Division of the Commonty of Benachie, dated 1858
Buchan, by Revd [Reverend] J.B. Pratt dated 1858
Map of the Estate of Westhall, dated 1850 |
053 |
A very prominent mountain range situated between the river Don on the south and the Gaudie on the north, and stretching from the Brindy near Auchleven on the west to the house of Pitoddrie on the east. The name signifies the hill of tops or paps, the principal of which are the Mither Tap, Craigshannoch, Ousen Craig, Watch Craig, and Hermit seat. the two latter are in this parish, or partly so. Beinnachie belongs to various proprietors, but was at one time a commonty. |
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WATCH CRAIG |
Watch Craig
Watch Craig
Watch Craig |
Mr William Tait, Tillymuick
Francis Anderson, Auchleven
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay |
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A prominent rocky feature on Bennachie between Ousen Craig and Hermit Seat. The parishes of Keig, Oyne and Premnay meet on the summit of this craig. |
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[Note beside 'Beinn-na-ciche']
Condemned by all Gaelic scholars [Initialled] JMcD
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HERMIT SEAT |
Hermit Seat
Hermit Seat
Hermit Seat |
Mr William Tait, Tillymuick
Mr Francis Anderson, Auchleven
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson, Premnay |
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A prominent hill feature on Beinnachie situated about three quarters of a mile north-west of Watch Craig. The parish boundary between Keig and Premnay crosses this craig. |
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THE GREENS |
The Greens
The Greens
The Greens |
Mr William Tait
Mr Francis Anderson
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson |
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A portion rather marshy land on the face of Beinnachie and north of Watch Craig. |
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BRACKLA BURN |
Brackla Burn
Brackla Burn
Brackla Burn |
Mr Law Brackla
Mr Daw Brackla
Mr A. Davie Garioch Ford |
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A small burn rising a short distance S.E. [South East] of Brackla Farm and running in a S.W. [South West] direction till it joins the Towie Burn at Towmill. For a short distance it forms the boundary between the Parishes of Keig and Premnay. |
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TOWIE BURN |
Towie Burn
Towie Burn
Towie Burn |
Mr F. Anderson Auchleven
Mr A. McDonald, Pitmuddie
Mr Tough Auchleven |
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A small stream that joins the Brackla Burn at Towmill, it divides the Parishes of Premnay and Keig for a short distance |
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TOWMILL |
Towmill
Towmill
Towmill |
Mr J. Gordon Tenant
Mr A Davie
Mr R Glashen Towmill Croft |
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An ordinary farmhouse with mill, offices and garden attached; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay of Leith-hall |
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[Note beside 'Brackla Burn']
Brack. A stripe of uncultivated land
Brack. A quantity of snow or earth shooting from a hill.
[Note beside 'Towie Burn']
Tow. A rope of any kind. To Tow. To give way; to fail; to perish |
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GARIOCHFORD |
Garioch Ford
Garioch Ford
Garioch Ford |
Mr A. Davie Tenant
Mr J. Gordon Towmill
Mr R. Glashen |
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A small croft with garden attached, property of Col. [Colonel] Leith. Hay. Leith hall |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Towmill] |
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
Mr Souter, Druidstown
Mr J. Souter, Druidstown
Mr R Glashen Towmill croft |
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Mr R. Glashen some few years ago when reclaiming a portion of land on his croft discovered a Stone Coffin, nothing in it. |
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TWO SILVER COINS FOUND HERE [Druidstown] |
Two Silver Coins (found here
Two Silver Coins (found here)) |
Mr G. Souter
Mr J. Souter |
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Two Silver coins dated 1568 found here Some years ago by Mr Souter. |
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URNS FOUND HERE [Druidstown] |
Urns found here
Urns found here |
Mr G. Souter
Mr J. Souter |
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Mr Souter when improving a portion of his farm Some time ago discovered Urns where marked on trace, Some charred bones were found in them |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill |
Plan of Division of Commonty of Beinn-na-ciche dated 1858
Mr G. Hall Quarrieburn |
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a considerable hill feature, the most westerly point of Beinn-na-ciche. property of Colonel Leith Hay, Leith Hall
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[Signed] EH Courtney
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
23rd February 1867 |
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NAME BOOK
of the
PARISH OF PREMNAY
CO. [COUNTY] ABERDEEN
[Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 11 APR 95 [1895] |
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Index
Parish of Premnay
Names -- Page
Ardlow -- 12
Auchleven -- 31
Bankend -- 3
Bridge of Insch -- 7
Bridge of Rothney -- 8
Backpark -- 9
Brodmire -- 15
Barrowhillock -- 17
Byersfold -- 19
Bogside -- 28
Broadford -- 32
Blue Butts -- 34
Bog Burn -- 38
Burn of Foreside -- 43
Broomy Lea -- 54
Broclach Hill -- 56
Brackla -- 56
Backbrae -- 57
Bronze Axe found here -- 57
Back Burn -- 58
Boghead -- 58
Beinn-na-ciche -- 63
Brackla Burn -- 65
Black Hill -- 67
Broomend -- 15
Byersfold -- 19
Clayford -- 9
Caudron How -- 21
Counterford -- 24
Castle Hillock -- 32
Currack Well -- 34
Catherines's Well -- 44
Camp -- 45
Church -- 50
Caird Hill -- 54
Copper Coins found here -- 55
Cists and Urns found here -- 41
Drakewell -- 13
Den of Murrell -- 14
Daes -- 20
Dikenook -- 38
Dawson's Well -- 46
Druidstown -- 62
Druidical Village -- 59
Edderlick -- 16
Edingarioch -- 32
East Newton -- 44
Foreside -- 11
Free Church -- 25
Flint Arrowheads found here -- 47
Fore Burn -- 56
Great North of Scotland Railway -- 4
Gadydale -- 20
Greeninches -- 20
Gray'sfauld -- 33
Gady Burn -- 39
Gammie's Well -- 43
Gold Coins found here -- 51
Gariochford -- 66
Hotel -- 6
Hillocks -- 7
Hawthorn Cottage -- 16
Hillbrae-- 18
Hill of Netherhall -- 18
Heatheryknow -- 19
Hawk Hill -- 23
Hill of Westfield -- 30
Harestone -- 38
Husband Hillock -- 42
Howe's Fauld -- 43
Hanging Well -- 53
Hillhead -- 54
Hermit Seat -- 64
Insch Station -- 4
Inn -- 37
Kirk Hill -- 18
Kirkford -- 29
Kate's Well -- 31
Kirriemuir -- 44
Kirkhill -- 49
Kirkton -- 50
Ladywell -- 6
Ladywell Pump -- 6
Loanend -- 22
Licklyhead Castle -- 57
Mossend -- 5
Mill of Rothney -- 8
P.T.O. [Please Turn Over] |
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Index Continued
Names -- Page
Mains of Overhall -- 13
Mill of Barnes -- 17
Mains of Premnay -- 24
Manse -- 26
Middleton -- 29
Mar's Fauld -- 47
Manse -- 49
Newton of Rothney -- 5
North Clayford -- 9
Netherhall -- 11
Newton -- 35
Oldtown -- 3
Overhall -- 11
Oldmains -- 58
Premnay -- 1
Pinking How -- 21
Poorhouse -- 28
Post Office -- 42
Rothney Hill -- 3
Rothney -- 4
Rowan Cottage -- 8
Runcieburn -- 27
Rashiewell -- 61
Site of Stone Circle -- 12
Site of Stone Circle -- 12
Sunnyside -- 13
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 23
School -- 26
St Laverance's Well -- 29
Silver & Copper Coins found here -- 29
Sharnie Haugh -- 31
Site of Stone Circle -- 34
Stone Cist found here -- 34
School -- 35
Stone Cist found here -- 39
Stone Cist found here -- 40
Site of Stone Circle -- 41
School -- 42
Stone Cist found here -- 47
Site of St James's Chapel -- 10
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 51
Slug How -- 53
Slug Well -- 53
Site of Druidical Village -- 59
Stone Cist found here -- 66
Site of Church -- 49
The Cobbles -- 5
The Shevock -- 7
The Knappie -- 14
Todswells -- 19
The Curracks -- 33
The Point -- 37
Tumuli -- 45
Tillymuick -- 45
Tillymuick -- 46
Tumuli -- 48
Towhaugh -- 61
Towmill Croft -- 61
The Greens -- 64
Towie Burn -- 65
Towmill -- 65
Two Silver Coins found here -- 66
Urn found here -- 16
Urn found here -- 23
Upper Edingarioch -- 28
Urns found here -- 30
Upper Canada -- 46
Urns found here -- 66
Whin Know -- 14
West Side -- 15
Westside of Edingarioch -- 24
Waukmill -- 25
Waukmill Hill -- 25
White Burn -- 26
White Well -- 27
Westfield -- 30
Wellside -- 37
Windywalls Bog -- 55
Watch Craig -- 63
Names -- Page
Druidstone -- 62
Altered by Authority of Mr James Macdonald The Farm, Huntly NB. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only, further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger Scales. By order of the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95. [12 Aug 1895]
Burryhillock -- 17
(as above)
Gadie Burn -- 39
(as above)
Byresfold -- 19
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