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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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TOCHER | Tocher Tocher Tocher |
William Leslie Esqr Warthill Mr John Davidson Mr Alexander Robertson |
036 | Applies to a number of farm steadings with offices etc. attached the property of William Leslie Esqr. Warthill house. |
OVER TOCHER | Over Tocher Over Tocher Over Tocher |
William Leslie Esqr Mr John Davidson Mr Alexander Robertson |
036 | A farmsteading with offices & garden attached the property of William Leslie Esqr. |
Site of CAT CAIRN | site of Cat Cairn site of Cat Cairn site of Cat Cairn |
William Leslie Esqr Mr John Davidson Mr Alexander Robertson |
036 | A large Cairn formerly stood here, it was removed about fifty years ago by the proprietor and planted with wood, said to mark the spot where some great chieftain was slain. The name "Cat Cairn" is derived from the British Cad or the Scots Irish Cath which signifies a battle. |
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[Page] 27Parish of Rayne
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