OS1/1/78/117
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUARRYHEAD WELL | Quarryhead Well Quarryhead Well Quarryhead Well |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie |
042 | Applies to a Spring rising out of Quarry Hill; this well also forms a point in the Parish Boundary. |
| BEARS' DEN | Bears Den Bears Den Bears Den |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden |
042 | Applies to a winding hollow known by this name, forming the division of the parishes of Auchindoir and Rhynie, and also the point where the Rhynie and Alford or Donside Turnpike meet. It is supposed that this name was derived from Bears at a former period frequenting and lodging here. This name is also known by the "Cards How", caused by the "Cards" or "Tinkers" encamping here. |
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[Page] 117Parish of Rhynie
[page signed] Robert Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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