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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRIPE OF BACKGARRACH | Stripe of Backgarrick Stripe of Backgarrick Stripe of Backgarrick |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick. |
042 | A small brook rising on the west side of Turf Hill, and after running for a few chains in a westerly direction changes its name of the Burn of Fewe, into which it flows and forms part of (see description of the Burn of Fewe.) |
| MEIKLE TURF HILL | Meikle Turf Hill Meikle Turf Hill Meikle Turf Hill |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Rhynie Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens. |
042 | Applies to an olive-hued lumpish mountain on which Silver Cairn is situated. This name applies to the whole hill, which is situated both in Rhynie parish and Auchindoir parish. Meikle Turf Hill is also applied to the principal mass and the Little Turf Hill to a small portion at the South east end of Meiikle Turf Hill, separated by a narrow hollow to the South of Garrick. |
| SILVER CAIRN | Silver Cairn Silver Cairn Silver Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens |
042 | Applies to a number of rugged and projecting rocks interspersed here and there over Turf Hill, and on which Silver Cairn is situated. |
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[Page] 109Parish of Rhynie
Note: Stripe of backgarrach - "Garrach - Applied to any thing little or worthless." (Gaelic)
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