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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOWS HILL | Gallows Hill Gallows Hill Gallows Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach. Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. Mr. James Cran Newseat |
042 | A small conical artificial mound near the Castle of Lesmoir. Said to have been raised as the place of Execution where Criminals Condemned by the Gordons of Lesmoir, as feudal Lords having power of Petitioning pardon or to execute. |
| MAIDEN HILLOCK | Maiden Hillock Maiden Hillock Maiden Hillock |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. Mr. William Bonnymay. Brae of Scurdague Mr. Alexander Proctor Millton of Lesmoir |
042 | Applies to a green Knoll. Situated about 12 Chains South of Essie. About fourty [forty] years ago there was dug up at this place an Urn, Containing burnt Ashes. No information Can be obtained as to the derivation of this name. |
| THE PEIRK | The Peirk The Peirk The Peirk |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. Mr. William Bonnymay. Brae of Scurdague Mr. Alexander Proctor Millton of Lesmoir |
042 | A small hill feature. Covered with rough pasture. Situated about 12 chains South West of Gallows Hill. |
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