OS1/1/78/105
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POORHOUSE [nr Bridge of Easaiche] | Poors Houses Poors Houses Poors Houses |
Mr Roger, Rhynie Mr James Cran, Lesmoir Mr James Cran, Newseat |
042 | A house built by the Parochial Bord [Board], and supported by poor rates of the Parish, occupied by the poor and aged of the Parish, situated near the Public Road leading from Rhynie to the Cabrach, & a little South of the Bridge of Essachie. |
| BRIDGE OF EASAICHE | Bridge of Essachie Bridge of Essachie Bridge of Essachie |
Mr Roger, Rhynie Mr James Cran, Lesmoir Mr James Cran, Newseat |
042 | A stone bridge of one arch across the Essachie, about a quarter of a mile from the Village of Rhynie, on the Public Road leading to the Cabrach. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 105Parish of Rhynie
Note: Poorhouse - This building is all under one roof, and I consider it should be written on the Plan as "Poorhouse" . E.H. Courtney Capt RE [Captain Royal engineers]
Note: bridge of Easaiche - "Esk - is the name of a number of rivers & streams in Britain, from the Gaelic Esc, Easc, signifying water." (Chalmers)
See Burn of Easachie
Easaiche - Abounding in Waterfalls" (Gaelic)
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