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Parish of Rhynie
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2) doubt that they are all connected and partake of the same character: vizt [videlicet] the Sepulchral. The fort referred to is situated in a deep ravine, and not on any commanding post, where a Fort could have been useful to invaders. a. "The inroads of these north country Pirates were frequent from about 866 to 1014 and both history and tradition record many struggles and encounters with them as at Cullen, Gamery, Mortlach and other places. About 870 they seized Alelwyd or Dumbarton Rock snd continued their ravages south and north for nearly nine years. About 1003 they possessed themselves of Burgh-head in Morayshire and extended their ravages and usurpations Southwards, till defeated by Malcolm II, at Mortlach in *1010 and (3 [continued on next page]

Note: * Chalmer's Caledonia Vol. 1. P. 391-9[--]
Old Stat. [Statistical] Act. [Account] Vol. XVII. p. 444.