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RHYNIE [parish] |
Parish of Rhynie
Parish of Rhynie
Parish of Rhynie |
Rev. Dr. [Doctor] Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Donald Watchmaker, Rhynie
Rev. Mr. Stewart, Rhynie |
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The Parish of Rhynie is five miles in area; population (in 1861) including the village was 1061; is bounded on the North by Gartly and Cabrach; West by Cabrach and Auchindoir; South by Auchindoir, and on the East by Kearn (part of Auchindoir) and Kennethmont. It is in the shire of Aberdeen, in the presbytery of Strathbogie, but episcopally in the diocese of Moray, the Church stands in the village of Rhynie. Twenty two miles North North West of Aberdeen twenty two miles South South West from Elgin, fourteen North, North West from Inverury, twelve West [continued on page 2] |
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twelve West and North West from Old Meldrum. Six North East from Kildrummy Castle, one mile and a half from Drumminor House and six miles South West from Huntly the Presbytery seat.
The surface is chiefly moorland, very hilly, and in the North East is decidedly Mountainous. From the Village Southward to the boundary of Auchindoir Old Red Sandstone is the prevailing formation. Near the boundary but within the parish of Rhynie is an extensive Sand Stone Quarry, giving employment to a score or two of Workmen, and has been wrought without interruption for [continued on page 3] |
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for 80 or 100 years. The dip of the strata is toward the North West. Numerous fossil remains have been found here, a considerable collection of which may be seen in the cabinet of the Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, Free Church Minister, Rhynie, they are chiefly huge calamites, supposed tracks of fishes swimming in shallow water etc. specimens of these have been deposited in the Geological Museum, Jermyn Street, London. In the Northmost corner of the parish, the clay slate formation prevails, and quarries of coarse roofing continued on page 4] |
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roofing slate are occasionally wrought, but hitherto no distinctly marked fossils have been discovered. The remainder of the Parish is mainly of primary and granitic rock, the granite being in many places erupted in fantastic forms to a great height, and in other places strewing the surface with gigantic masses, some of which are many tons in weight. The minerals are exceedingly numerous, and often extremely beautiful, including granite (grey) common and granular feldspar, rose quartz, homstone, hypersthene, tourmaline, Car-School, hornblende continued on next page] |
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Description continued - hornblende, Serpentine & So on. The only mountain deserving attention is the far famed "Tap O' Noth, which lies almost due North of the village and has an elevation of 1844 feet, the general contour of this mountain resembles a Crouching Lion. In the South West it assumes an almost Conical shape, not unlike that of a volcanic peak, the Summit is surmounted by a beautifully marked vitrified fort, some parts of the walls of which are still standing, these are about six feet thick and consist of semi-molten green-stone and feldspathic stones, usually of small size, as if purposely broken into fragments in order to facilitate the process of vitrification. It is impossible to say now how the fusing of such materials was accomplished in so rude an [continued on next page] |
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Description continued: an age, but it seems probable that borax, soda, kelp or some other material of like nature was employed as a flux, the object in view in the construction of such forts (another of which exists about 8 miles farther east on the hill of Dunnydeer on the parish of Insch) is more easily ascertainable, they were clearly constructed for defensive purposes, and in order to protect the inhabitants, and especially the Cattle of the district from the Highland forays so common in the north of Scotland in ancient times. The area on the "Tap O'Noth" which is surrounded by the vitrified wall, amounts to about half an acre. Near the South end there is a well which however is no longer a running spring. At about 100 yards from the Summit, encircling the hill, may be seen the Ancient broken down rampart or line of Circumvallation, which was obviously intended to protect the fort. Still further down the hill, and also surrounding it, is [continued on next page] |
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it, is another wall of the same description, but of once greater elevation and strength; while a still passable road for wheeled carriages winds up the hill in a zig-zag line from the farm of Newseat, and the modern village of Rhynie. The view from the summit is very extensive, extending Northward to the Ord of Caithness, and Southward to the Grampians between which and the Hill of Noth, there are no loftier mountains, except the Buck of the Cabrach, and Morven in Strathdon. Ben Macdui, the Hill of Keen, and many more of the loftier summits of the Grampians are here visible on a clear day to the greatest advantage. Hence the [continued on page 8] |
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Handwritten letter:
OSO [Ordnance Survey Office] Aberdeen.
28th Dec 1866.
Exn. [Examination] office- Southn [Southern]
3 January 1866
Capn. [Captain] Parsons.
It has been represented to
me by the Heritor, Factor, &
Minister of Kennethmont Ph [Parish]
that I have adopted the wrong
spelling for this word, in
spelling it Kinnethmont on
our Plans. They have requested
me accordingly to alter it to
Kennethmont, the old way
of spelling the word, which they
are getting re-introduced again
at the present time.
I have accordingly altered
it in the way desired on the
Plans of Leslie Parish, now
there is no object bearing
this name within the
parish of Rhynie -
but the exterior parish
name was written
Kinnethmont
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Parish of Rhynie
returned to you with Remarks,
& will alter it on all other
Parishes concerned.
Will you please alter the
spelling of this name on the
Plans of Rhynie Parish, as well;
as it is decidedly wrong if spelt
with an i at all, it should
be followed by only one n ..
Kennethmont is however the
spelling most advocated.
E.H. Courtney
Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
two places - it is
now altered to
Kennethmont
A. W. L.
To go into the Namebook
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the well known adage "The Tap O'Noth & Bennachie," Are the two great landmarks of the Sea. Clash-in-Darroch ("the dell of the Oaks",) one of the Duke of Richmond's Shooting Lodges, stands at the foot of the Mountain, on its North side, between the hill and the town of Huntly. The River Bogie is the only river of note in this Parish, and is Considered a good trout Stream. There are several monuments throughout the parish Constructed of rude flags, or slabs of Stone, some of which are sculptured, thought to be the remains of heathen Superstition. This Parish is supposed to have been united to the Parish of Essie about the year 1767 and [continued on page 9] |
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Description Continued - and is now generally known by Rhynie only.
"The Parishes of Rhynny and Essie (Circa A.D. 1726) From a M.S. [Manuscript] account of Scottish Bishops, Essie was once a Chappel to the Parish of Rynnie. In Essie is the manor of Lismore; and in this Parish Luthlae was overthrown." Notes (from the Statistical Account of Scotland: vol XIX p. 289. Edin: 1797).
"The Parishes of Rhynie and Essie were united at an early period. The church of Essie was used as a place of worship till about thirty years ago when it became ruinous, since that time the parish has been generally known by the name of Rhynie only. From Wyntownis Crony kil book VI chap 19."
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Description continued - "That ilke y here that this Makbeth was browcht in bier Lulauch fule ras, and he As Kyng regnyd monethis thre this Malcolme gert sla hym syne Nythin the land of Stray bolgyne As is witnessed in the wers. All this in Latyne to rehers. Mensi bus in felix Lulauch tribus exliterst Armis yusdem Malcolmi cecidit Jat a viri fuerunt in Strathbolgyne apud Essi Hen Sie in caute Rex miser occubuit." Which signifies that same year in which Macbeth was brought on the bier (i.e. buried), Lulac foolishly rash, also reigned three months. This Malcolm caused slay him then in the district of Strathbogie, as is witnessed. G. |
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Description Continued - by in the verses rehearsing, All this in Latin, Unlucky Lulach had been King three months: he fell by the Arms of the same Malcolm. The fate of the man was in Strathbogie at Essie. Alas: thus incautiously perished the Unhappy King.
(From J. Fordunis Scolichronicon Book V chap 8) "Subito namque post mortem Machabede etc. (which may be translated thus) For quickly after the death of Macbeth, some of his Clan and abettors of the same crime came together, conducting their Kinsman Lulach by name, the foolish, by nickname to Scone, they Constitute him, set on the Royal Seat, King: for they hoped that the people would willingly obey him as King. Nobody however was disposed to submit |
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Description Continued - submit to him or to associates with him in any deeds or enterprizes. But Malcolm hearing this, dispatched his followers to pursue him hither and thither; but they protracted their efforts in rain for four months, until searching in the upper parts (the highlands) they kill him; discovered at a place which is called Essy of the province of Strathbogie, with his adherents, or as some relate Malcolm having encountered him by accident at the same place slew him in the year of our Lord One thousand and fifty three on the third day of the month of April, on the fifth holiday of the Easter week.
(From F. Douglas' Description of the East Coast of Scotland p. 246)
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Description Continued - "Cairn of small stones, called the Cairn of Mildewen, which I am told means the grave of a thousand or a great many. Lord Hailes remarks that Lulach, whom Macbeth's party set up, after the Usurpers death, was afterwards discovered in his lurking place in the Parish of Essy in this neighbourhood, but as after a most careful search, no marks of a battle can be found in this parish, perhaps this monumental pile may have been raised on that occasion."
(From the Statistical Account of Scotland vol XIX. p 292. Edin 1797)
"There is a tradition of a battle having been fought at a remote period about the middle of this Parish; and a large stone about five feet diameter, on which there are some [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued - some hieroglyphical characters standing on the moor of Rhynie, is said to have been erected in memory of an engagement part of this stone has been lately broken up." (From the new Statistical Account of Scotland vol XIII p. 1016. Ed 1843)
"There are some monumental stones scattered throughout the Parish rudely carved with hieroglyphics, much defaced." (From McFarlane's Geographical Collection for Scotland M.S.S. Circa A.D. 1730. (Advocates Library) Parishes of Essy & Rhynie there is nothing remarkable in this Parioch, save that the Tyrant Macbeth lies buried here.
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Description Continued - "and its breadth, from Cranes mill to the Ton burn as much. It produces good corn, in several places, and great plenty of pasturage and fuel. This parioch is now united with Rhynie. The length of the Parioch of Rhynie, from Rhynie to the Mains of North east is three miles, and its greatest breadth from North to South about a mile. It is very fertile and pleasant, abounding with Corn and pasturage and well appointed with moss." Notes From the New Statistical Account of Scotland vol XIII p 1016 Edin 1843.)
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Description Continued - "still exist the ruins of the Castle of Lesmoir, a stronghold once possessed by an ancient branch of the Gordon family." (From Extracts from the Presbytery Book of Strathbogie p.p. 208. 209. Aberdeen, printed for the Spalding Club. 1843.)
"At the visitation of the Kirk of Rynnie by the Presbytery of Strathbogy, on the thirteenth of August 1651, Sir William Gordone of Lesmore, being asked whether or no ther was any land in that parisch that was given away (as is Commonly said) to the Goodman, and used not to be labored, - answered It was reported to him that ther was some of that in his own Maines, but that he had a mynd, be the assistance of [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued - "of God, to cause labour the samen. Inherupon he was commended for his ingenuitie and exhorted to take paines shortly to have it laboured."
Robert Dickson Sapper R. E. [Royal Engineers]
Note: There is no detached portion of this Parish in any other, nor is there a detached portion of any other in this:- |
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BLIND STRIPE |
Blind Stripe
Blind Stripe
Blind Stripe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Alexander Pirie, Rhynie
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Old Forest |
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A small brook rising in the Southern slope of Epoumack Hill in Cabrach, Banffshire, to the west of Bogrothen Burn, into which it falls a few chains N. [North] West of the Stripe of Baditimmer. |
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RAVEN HILL |
Raven Hill
Raven Hill
Raven Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Alexander Pirie, Rhynie
Mr. Adams, Batteriebrae. |
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This name seems to have been the name originally applied to the whole mass of hill North of Finglenny. It is still the familiar name on the Gartly side of it, and should be inserted on the Northern side of the Hill of Finglenny, as this latter name is exclusively applied to the southern portion of Hill in the parish of Rhynie. |
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CROSS HILL |
Cross Hill
Cross Hill
Cross Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Adams, Butteriebrae
Mr. Alexander Pirie Rhynie. |
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Applies to a portion of hill on the northern side of the Hill of Finglenny, part of which is in Gartly parish. |
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WHITE GEESE |
White Geese
White Geese
White Geese |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank
Mr. Shaw, Dikeside |
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Applies to some blocks of white Stone, (quartz) lying on the surface at the North East Corner of Craigwater Hill. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank
Mr. Alexander Gordon, Auchmair |
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A long and lofty hill between Cabrach in Banffshire and the Parish of Rhynie. The boundary being on the ridge and the West slope in Cabrach. (Banffshire).
R. Dickson
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CRAIGWATER HILL |
Craigwater Hill
Craigwater Hill
Craigwater Hill |
Estate Plan of this Parish (undated)
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank |
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A lofty hill situated east from the north end of the Black Hill and north from the Clochdhu Hill from which it is separated by the Craig Water. |
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BOGROTHAN BURN |
Bogrothen Burn
Bogrothen Burn
Bogrothen Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank
Mr. Adams, Butteriebrae |
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A stream rising on the south side of Grummack Hill, running South along the boundary of Cabrach and Gartly into Gartly and Rhynie, where joining the Craig Water, they become the Ellachie Burn. |
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DOWNIE'S HOLE |
Downie's Hole
Downie's Hole
Downie's Hole |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank
Mr. Adams, Butteriebrae |
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Applies to a deep gully below the road on Craigwater Hill about half way between the White Geese and ford of Craigwater: said to have been produced by the bursting of a thunder Storm, many years ago. |
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Note: "Rothan - A screw" (Gaelic) |
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CRAIG WATER |
Craig Water
Craig Water
Craig Water |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank
Mr. Adams, Butteriebrae |
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A Stream rising on the eastern skirts of Black Hill, and flowing in an easterly direction for a considerable distance joins the Bogrothen Burn, near to the ruins of Craigwater: where these two streams united form the junction of the Ellachie Burn. |
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CRAIGWATER (Ruins) |
Craigwater
Craigwater
Craigwater |
Estate Plan of this Parish (undated)
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Bank |
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This formerly was a small farm Steading; and latterly was occupied as Shooting Lodge: but the place is now entirely in ruins. |
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FORD OF CRAIGWATER |
Ford of Craigwater |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Adams, Butteriebrae
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Old Forest |
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Applies to the ford where the road leading from Cabrach in Banffshire to Gartley crosses the Craig Water. |
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CRAIGWATER WELL |
Craigwater Well
Craigwater Well
Craigwater Well |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Alexander Shaw, Dikeside
Mr Smith, Farmer, Old Forest |
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This is a copious spring of excellent water, rising at the foot of the northern slope of Clochdhu Hill; is strongly impregnated with iron, and has long been celebrated for its medicinal qualities, and is frequently resorted to for relief in different sorts of disorders. I believe this well to be also impregnated with sulphur from the highly fetid smell emitted therefrom, and from the property is possesses of [tinging] Silver.
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SHANK OF BADITIMMER |
Shank of Baditimmer
Shank of Baditimmer
Shank of Baditimmer |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Rattray, GameKeeper, Low Cabrach
Mr. Gordn, Farmer, Auchmain |
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This name applies to a low ridge, between Bogrothen Burn & the Stripe of Baditimmer. |
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STRIPE OF BADITIMMER |
Stripe of Baditimmer
Stripe of Baditimmer
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Rattray, GameKeeper, Low Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Auchmain |
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Applies to a small rivulet which rises near to the Shank of Baditimmer and which joins the Bogrothen Burn, near to Downies Hole. |
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Note: "Bad - Make into tufts, bunches, separate, divide into small heaps." (Gaelic)
"Timmer - Timber, of or belonging to wood. This word is used in various ways, and is a term that admits of great variety of application, as he Timmers up the Latin. etc. (Jamieson)
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EALAICHE BURN |
Ellachie Burn
Ellachie Burn
Ellachie Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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A stream formed by the junction of Bogrothen Burn and Craig Water, and bending its course along the Southern base of the Hill of Finglenny, falls into the Kirkney below the farms of New Forest on the West and Finglenny on the East. |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Spence, Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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A small cottage with garden attached, situated near the margin of Ellachie Burn. |
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FINGLENNY |
Finglenny
Finglenny
Finglenny |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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Applies to an extensive farm, with commodious farm house and steading attached, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, and occupied by Mr. Spence, Finglenny. |
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Note: Ealaiche Burn - "Eallach. - A load" "Allaches- troubled or floating mist" (Gaelic)
"Eala - A swan"
Stony Burn 2 "Ealaiche. - Abounding in Swans , of, or, belonging to a Swan." (Gaelic) |
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QUARRYHOW BURN |
Quarryhow Burn
Quarryhow Burn
Quarryhow Burn |
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis
Mr. Knight Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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A small rivulet rising out of Quarry How, and flowing in a Southerly direction for a few chains, unites with the Den Burn. |
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DEN BURN |
Den Burn
Den Burn
Den Burn |
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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Rises about half of a mile to the South of Cransmill Hill, and flows in a South Easterly direction for about half a mile, into the dam at Mytis, and thereafter joins the Kirkney a few paces to the South of Mytis farm. |
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LITTLE WATCHMAN |
Little Watchman
Little Watchman
Little Watchman |
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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Applies to a small portion of the How of Finglenny, Situated to the North east of Ellachie Burn, this name, together with Meikle Watchman, are well known names in the neighbourhood. |
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Note: Quarryhow Burn - See How of Slug.
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CRANSMILL |
Cransmill
Cransmill
Cransmill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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A farm house, with outhouses appertaining therto property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle and tenanted by Mr. Knight, Cransmill. |
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CAIRN HILL |
Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill |
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis |
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This name applies to a russet mass of mountain, overlooking the public road, which leads from Cabrach in Banffshire to Gartly. |
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SLUG (Ruins) |
Slug (In ruins)
Slug (In ruins) |
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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HOW OF SLUG |
How of Slug
How of Slug
How of Slug |
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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Butteriebrae
Butteriebrae
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Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
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Note: How of Slug - "How - Any hollow place.
How - A Tumulus
How - A Coif or Hood
How - A piece of wood." (Jamieson)
Note: Butterybrae - 'Buttery - adj. [adjective] of Butter.' (Clarke)
"Buttery - a place where provisions are kept." (Johnson)
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CRANSMILL HILL |
Cransmill Hill
Cransmill Hill
Cransmill Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Perie. Farmer, Mytis |
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Quarry How
Quarry How
Quarry How |
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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A picturesque hollow situated at the Southern base of Quarry Hill, out of which Quarryhow Burn rises. |
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BURN OF BROCKHOLES |
Burn of Brockholes
Burn of Brockholes
Burn of Brockholes |
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Perie. Farmer. Mytis. |
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A small brook rising out of the northern skirts of the Hill of Finglenny and bending its course for about a mile in a Southerly direction, discharges itself into the Kirkney at Cransmill. Brockholes was the name of a small Farm at the north east extremity of the Farm of Finglenny. |
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HILL OF FINGLENNY |
Hill of Finglenny
Hill of Finglenny
Hill of Finglenny |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill. |
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A lofty hill richly covered with heather situated east of Bogrothen and Ellachie Burns, on the South side of which the farm of Finglenny is situated. |
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Meikle Watchman
Meikle Watchman
Meikle Watchman |
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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Note: Meikle Watchman - "Meikle - Great respecting size" (Jamieson)
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WORMY HILLOCK |
Wormy Hillock
Wormy Hillock
Worm Hillock |
Mr. Adams. Butteriebrae
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach |
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This is an exiguous or small mound, situated at the Southern base of the Hill of Finglenny, and overlooking the Ellachie Burn. Tradition hath it that a Hydra, which sprung, not from the Swamps of Lund as some people think, but from the flats of Moray-shire, and among other notable exploits bit its way through Balloch Hill, and thus opened up the passage of "Glacks of Balloch," from Mortlach to Cabrach. From what Hercules it received its death wound, or by what destiny this monster met its fate, on the Ellachie Burn tradition Saith [continued on next page] |
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Note: I examined this hillock & believe it is simply a "round"
for the protection of a few sheep during snow storms.
It has been originally a naturally formed Knoll & a deep
trench has been dug out round the base, the material being
used to form the circular dyke. On digging here & there
over the centre mound there was no evidence of the ground
ever having been disturbed. It is no doubt possible that an
urn containing bones was deposited here but I dug pits all
over the place & and found nothing but natural lair of gravel.
A fort it never could have been. An enemy might have climbed
the hill beside it and pelted the "garrison" with stones until they
were glad to flee for their lives. I would leave the name Wormy
Hillock & cut out Tumulus. I believe in the Dragon story
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TUMULUS (Supposed) [nr Wormy Hillock] |
*Danish Fort. Supposed (Remains of) |
Mr. Cran. Farmer. Rhynie.
Mr. Adams. Butteriebrae.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest |
033 |
It is extremely difficult to obtain any authentic information relative to this Fort. By far the greater part of the rumors, and even positive statements are evidently false, and, therefore, not worth repetition. Some regard it as a Fort, and others as a Sepulchral tumulus. The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald is a gentleman thoroughly conversant with the history of the different parishes, in this part of the Country, and who as an authority is [continued on next page] |
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Description continued. - saith not, but merely that here the monster's course was for ever arrested. A worm of the same genus named the Python, perished by Apollo's shafts.
Note: Tumulus - "At the foot of the hill, ('Noth') on the north west, there are several tumuli commemorative of an engagement fought in the year 1057, between the brave McDuff and the usurper Lulach, who for the brief period of six months assumed the title of King, witholding the sceptre from Malcom Canmore. Here Lulach was slain by McDuff. From this engagement is derived the name Mildewne (grave of a thousand)" (New Stat [Statistical] Act [Account] P1015-16)
Note: In Danish Fort - *See "Milduan" Plan 33/16 - about 1½ Mile East from this object |
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WORMY HILLOCK |
Wormy Hillock |
Mr Adams. Butteriebrae
Mr Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach |
033 |
Description continued.
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TUMULUS (Supposed) |
*Danish Fort
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Mr Cran. Farmer. Rhynie.
Mr Adams. Butteriebrae.
Mr Smith. Farmer. Old Forest |
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Note: Wormy Hillock - Description continued. - saith not, but merely that here the monster's course was for ever arrested. A worm of the same genus named the Python, perished by Apollo's shafts.
Note: Tumulus - [Hand drawn sketch of cross section of the fort The paper has a diagram showing a cross-section of the "Fort" with dimensions and the following text] - "Sections of supposed Danish Fort taken on 16 May 1866 R Dickson S RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
Note: Tumulus - "At the foot of the hill, ('Noth') on the northwest, there are several tumuli commemorative of an engagement fought in the year 1057, between the brave McDuff and the usurper Lulach, who for the brief period of six months assumed the title of King, witholding the sceptre from Malcom Canmore. Here Lulach was slain by McDuff. - From this engagement is derived the name Mildewne (grave of a thousand)" (New Statistical Act [Account] P1015-16)
'Danish Fort. Supposed (Remains of)'
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Note: Description Continued. - 1) is invaluable, is rather inclined to take the latter view; that is a Sepulchral tumulus; and conjectures that it was the tomb of some Norse man invader (if at all connected with Danrish History) the memory of whose devastations may be perpetuated in the fable of the monstrous worm, to which the Similarity of his name, to that word may have given rise. The outer ring of this circle is no doubt fort-like; but the inside trench and truncated cone bear a greater resemblance to a tomb. There was a monument at one time opposite to it on the Farm of New Forest, known as the *Chapel: one of the Druidical circles of upright stones; which are known to be sepulchral and Mr Ronald is of opinion, that, if the Hillock to the west was raised by human hands, there needs be little doubt (2 [continued on next page]
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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]
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Old Stat. [Statistical] Act. [Account] Vol. XVII. p. 444. |
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3) and the walls of the church of that Parish, raised to a Bishop's See on that occasion; is said to have been garnished with their Sculls built into it. In 1014 a treaty is said to have been concluded between Malcolm and Sideno, King of Denmark in consequence of which they withdrew from the Country, and their invasions of Scotland from that time in a great measure ceased. b
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HILL OF KIRKNEY |
Hill of Kirkney
Hill of Kirkney
Hill of Kirkney |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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A large hill, rich with heather, extending in an easterly direction for a considerable distance. |
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CAT CRAIGS |
Cat Craigs
Cat Craigs
Cat Craigs |
Mr. Perrie, Farmer, Mytis
Mr. Knight. Farmer, Cransmill
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Old Forest. |
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MYTICE |
Mytis
Mytis
Mytice
Mytice
Mytice |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly.
Valuation Roll |
033 |
A farm with dwelling house and Steading situated near to the margin of the Kirkney, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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Note: Cat Craigs - "Cath (pronounced Cat.) A battle" (Gaelic)
More like a place frequented by wild cats. James McDonald.
Note: Mytice - Have no idea what this name means. James McDonald
Mista - Mischief, harm, soil. (Gaelic)
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QUARRY HEAD |
Quarry Head
Quarry Head
Quarry Head |
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis
Mr. Adams. Butteriebrae
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest |
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HILL OF CLASHINDARRACH |
Hill of Clashindarroch
Hill of Clashindarroch |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
033 |
A mount richly covered with wild heath, and situated to the South of Quarry Head |
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CLASHINDARRACH |
Clashindarroch
Clashindarroch
Clashindarroch |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
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Applies to a neat dwelling house, with garden and ornamental grounds attached thereto: occupied as a shooting lodge. |
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Note: Hill of Clashindarrach - "Glas - Grey - Darach, an oak" (Gaelic) Proba [Probably]
Note: Clasindarrach - Darach - An oak
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BIRCH BRAE |
Birch Brae
Birch Brae
Birch Brae |
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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Applies to a portion of the Southern slope of the Hill of Clashindarroch. This name is so characterised from a number of Birch trees growing thereon. |
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HILL OF MILDUAN |
Hill of Milduan
Hill of Milduan
Hill of Milduan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill |
033 |
Applies lto a Conspicuous and Commanding eminence over-looking the Kirkney: near to this hill are several scattered tumuli. |
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MURDOCH'S HILLOCK |
Murdoch's Hillock
Murdoch's Hillock
Murdoch's Hillock |
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill
Mr. Smith. Old Forest. |
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Applies to an exiguous hillock close to the Burn of Ellanduan. Tradition hath it that a man named Murdoch was found dead about here. |
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Note: Hill of Milduan - "Milidh - A Soldier, Milis. (Mil). Sweet"
* "Duan - a poem, Song, or ditty." (Gaelic)
Note: * "from - Dun. - A Hill, castle, fortress etc."
Gen - Duin - (Gaelic)
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BURN OF ELLANDUAN |
Burn of Ellanduan
Burn of Ellanduan
Burn of Ellanduan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Perrie. Farmer. Mytis.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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Rises near to the Western base of the the hill of Kirkney and forms the boundary between this Parish and the Parish of Gartley. This stream joins the Kirkney a few chains to the north east of Murdoch's Hillock. |
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Note: Ellandoon or Ellandoun - the former is most common
duan as in Milduan is prond. [pronounced] dewan - Ellandoon is more like Corrydown in Gartly. probably the Gaelic is dùin but it is doubtful. James McDonald
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URN FOUND HERE [nr Duffel Stone] |
Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here |
Mr. Duff. Farmer. New Noth
Mr. Donald. Watchmaker, Rhynie
John Cruickshank Newtown |
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About the year 1823, when the road Trustees were making the Turnpike road leading from Rhynie to Huntly: the workmen when digging for sand (for the use of the road) at or about the Dremel Stone dug up this Stone and placed it about 20 feet from its original position; they discovered at a depth of between 3 & 4 feet from the Surface an urn firmly embedded in the Sand, Containing bone & Coins. Ashes were found at the bottom of the Urn; at the sameplace Tartan was found but so decomposed that it could [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued. - could not be lifted; Neither was it known what clan the tartan belonged to. Copper and Silver coins were also found in the Urn very much corroded. With difficulty the figures "16--" could be deciphered, and the word "Mary." Supposed to have been in the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots [Scotland] as also the mark of a cross was observed on some of the coins. Mr Duff of New Noth, requested the Workmen to rebury the Urn in the same place where it was found, and so afr as I can learn it remains there still. I cannot get the dimensions of this urn.
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GLEN OF NOTH |
Glen of Noth
Glen of Noth
Glen of Noth
Glen of Noth |
Mr James Duff. New Noth.
Mr James Cran Lesmoir.
Mr Robert Thompson Boss of Noth.
Estate Plan. |
034 |
A narrow valley through which flows the Burn of Raws & several streams, enclosed on the North by the Hill of Kirkney and on the South by the Hill of Noth, partly in cultivation & partly heathy pasture. property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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RAWS OF NOTH |
Raws of Noth
Raws of Noth
Raws of Noth |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir
Mr. James Roger. Rhynie |
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A group of houses. Situated to the East of the Glen of Noth. Occupied by Agricultural Labourers & others, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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Note: Glen of Noth - Noth "Nothing, a cypher, etc." a common word in Aberdeenshire. (Jamieson)
Note: Raws of Noth - "Raw - A row, a rank, a kind of street" |(Jamieson) |
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BOGS OF NOTH |
Bogs of Noth
Bogs of Noth
Bogs of Noth
Bogs of Noth |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly
Mr. Robert Thompson. Bogs of Noth.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir
Estate Plan |
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A good farm Steading, occupied by Robert Thompson. property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle. |
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BURN OF RAWS |
Burn of Raws
Burn of Raws
Burn of Raws |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. Robert Thompson. Bogs of Noth.
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir. |
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A small Stream having its Source in the Glen of Noth, flowing in a North Easterly direction for about two Miles, and falls into the Bogie, about 8 or 9 Chains North of Duff's School. |
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DRUMEL STONE |
Drumel Stone
Drumel Stone
Drumel Stone |
Mr. James Duff, New Noth
Mr. Robert Thompson, Bogs of Noth
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This name is applied to a * long narrow stone. Standing about five feet high, Situated about 28 Chains South West of Old Noth, in a field near the Turnpike Road. Tradition states this Stone marks the spot supposed to have been a Druidical place of worship. There was dug up near this place an urn, containing coins, bones and Ashes about 40 years ago. R. Dickson |
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Note: Drumel stone - Drum. A knoll, a ridge applied to little hills which rise and ridges above the level of the adjacent ground
"Druman - A ridge, a back" - Gaelic
* Drum, or Druman Stone - The long or ridge shaped stone.
A Standing Stone - Please give a sketch on Trace.
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DUFF'S SCHOOL |
Duff's School
Duff's School
Duff's School
Duff's School |
Mr. James Duff. New Noth.
Mr. James Roger. Rhynie.
Mr. Robert Thompson. Bogs of Noth.
Valuation Roll. |
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A school for boys and girls. built by Subscription, the Chief Subscriber being Mr. Duff of New Noth, and for that reason it has so taking its name, erected in 1858. It is supported by the Duke of Richmond & the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge in Edinburgh & the teacher's name is Miss Margaret Lindsey. |
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OLDNOTH |
Old Noth
Old Noth
Old Noth
Old Noth |
Mr. Wilson. Factor Huntly.
Mr. James Duff. New Noth.
Mr. James Roger. Rhynie.
Estate Plan. |
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A farm house with office houses Attached. property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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THREE BURNSHEAD HOW |
Three Burnshead How
Three Burnshead How
Three Burnshead How |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair |
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CLOICHEDUBH HILL |
*Clochdhu Hill
Clochdhu Hill
Clochdhu Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick |
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Applies to a large hill, covered with heather to the Summit. This hill forms an imposing object in the view and also affords a fine prospect from the top: but the word Clochdhu or Clochdhus as it is generally used in the plural form, properly applies to a cluster of gigantic rocks, which are Situated on the top of the hill, North of Boginclough, and which signifies "the Blackstones". Transitively the name has passed to the hill itself: but in this sense it is commonly known as "the Hill of the Clochdhus", and is the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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CLOICHE DUBH |
Clochdhus
Clochdhus
Clochdhus |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick |
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Notes: Clochdhu Hill - Altered by authority of Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly, N.B. [North Britain] See Remarks in Index 1895.
"Cloch - A Stone"
"Dubh - Black" (Gaelic)
Literally Blackstones Hill or Hill of Black Stones
Clach - Nom [Nominative] - Clach - A stone
Dat [Dative] - Cloiche - of Stones
Plu - [Plural] - Cloich - Stones
Sub fem: [Substantive feminine] - Clachan - Stone
Cloch - Sing [singular] - Cloch - A Stone
Plu [Plural] - Cloiche - Stones
Sub fe [Substantive feminine]- Clochan - Stone
N.S. [Nominative singular] - Dubh - Black
N.P. [Nominative plural] - Dubha- Blacks
"Cloch - A Stone - Nom Sing. [Nominative singular]
Cloiche - Stones - Nom plu. [Nominative plural]
Dubh - Black - Adj. Sing. [Adjective Singular] form.
Duibhe - Blacks or of Black" - plu [plural] form. (Gaelic)
Literally Black Stones.
Not Blacks Stone, as the corruption given by authorities would imply.
R. Dickson
Sapper R. E. [Royal Engineers?]
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BLACKSNAKE BURN |
Blacksnake Burn
Blacksnake Burn
Blacksnake Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer. Old Forest
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens. |
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Round Hill
Round Hill
Round Hill |
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Mr. Smith, Farmer. Old Forest
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Old Forest
Old Forest
Old Forest |
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Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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A farm with farm house and Steading, property of the Duke of Richmond and occupied by Mr. Smith. Tenant thereof. |
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KIRKNEY WATER |
Kirkney Water
Kirkney Water
Kirkney Water |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill. |
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A River, having as its principal source the Ley Water, and running eastwards to the north of the Hill of Noth and its offshoots in Rhynie. It enters the Parish of Gartly at the boundary of the farms of Mytis in Rhynie and Tellemennet in Gartly, and falls into the Bogie, between the farms of Kirkney on the South and Cauldrain on the North, both in Gartly. |
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Shooting Lodge
Shooting Lodge
Shooting Lodge |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill. |
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This is a plain building on the Bogincloch Estate, and is the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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GREEN KNOWE |
Greenknowe
Greenknowe
Greenknowe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens |
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THREE BURNS |
Three Burns
Three Burns
Three Burns |
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Knight. Farmer. Cransmill.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny. |
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This is a Stream rising at Three Burnshead How, and flowing for about a mile eastwards, unites with the Ley Water a little to the south of Bogincloch. |
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BOGANCLOCH |
Boginclough
Bogincloch
Bogincloch
Bogincloch |
Valuation Roll
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Smith. Farmer, Old Forest.
Mr. Spence. Farmer. Finglenny |
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The name of a farm, with farm house & steading, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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Note: Bogancloch - Bogan, Boggan, Boggin - A boil a pimple etc. - (Jamieson)
"Bogan. - Any thing soft, a quagmire etc.
Cloch. - A stone. " (Gaelic)
The Stone in the Bog or the Soft Stones. - B.R. [B. Render] |
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Chapel Cairn
Chapel Cairn
Chapel Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnyman Brae of Scurdargue |
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This name applies to a large Conspicuous Cairn, situated about half a mile North of the farm of New Forest. It is supposed to have been one of those ancient remains which are generally regarded as Druidical places of worship, or sepulchral monuments of very ancient time. |
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Notes: It is extremely difficult to gather information respecting this name. I have assiduously made every inquiry about it, and am informed, that this object belongs to a class of antiquities called "Chapels" from their supposed connection with Druidical worship. It is not far from the supposed Danish Fort & Mr Ronald is inclined to think that both are sepulchral monuments connected with the same Pre-historic event.
I have no doubt this was a Chapel for Christian worship, because the stones of the cairn are not Druidical stones but such as might have been used in a primative building & 2ndly [secondly] the Bell-hillock is beside the cairn. Chapels were very numerous in this district. There were 5 or 6 between Huntly & Chapel Cairn following the line of the Bogie. JMcD [James McDonald] |
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LEARGAICHE LAR |
Leerichielar
Leerichielar
Leerichielar |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. John Pirie. Old Merdrum.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. |
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This name applies to a field on the farm of Old Merdrum. The Tradition of the Country states, that it was the place from where the Highland Army under the Lord of the Isles marched to Harlaw, (near Inveruaiy). And that before leaving, each man placed a wand, and it was the place where they found breathing space after their defeat, there they ascertained their loss by the number of wands that remained unlifted. Its name is said to have derived from their doleful cries of lamentation on ascertaining their loss. |
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Notes: I would leave it Leirichie-lar. The name is too obscure to alter it. There is a Scotch word Leirichie-larachie meaning a confused gabbling. I do not know if this has anything to do with it, but I doubt if it is Gaelic JMD [James Mcdonald]
"Learg - A plain, a little eminence, a beaten path, a Shore, a beach.
"Leargaiche. - Adj. [Adjective] Having many Slopes, Steep, of or connected with plains, also with rain geese. (or the red throated diver.)
"Lar. or Larach - Field of battle, or scene of a battle, also, a habitation, abode, or farm." Gaelic
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OLD MERDRUM |
Old Merdrum
Old Merdrum
Old Merdrum
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. James Cran. Newseat
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir
Estate Plan |
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A good farm house & office houses. Occupied by John Pirie. property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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DEN OF OLDMERDRUM |
Den of Oldmerdrum
Den of Oldmerdrum
Den of Oldmerdrum |
Mr. John Pirie. Old Merdrum
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir
Mr. Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Cabrach. |
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This is a narrow deep ravine close to Old Merdrum, through which flows a small brook, and falls into the Kirkney. |
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NEW FOREST |
New Forest
New Forest
New Forest
New Forest |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan. No date given. |
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A good farm house & office houses. Occupied by Mr. Adam Muirdin, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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LEYWATER |
Leywater
Leywater
Leywater |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. |
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HILL OF OLDMERDRUM |
Hill of Oldmerdrum
Hill of Oldmerdrum
Hill of Oldmerdrum |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. |
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A hill feature, situated 36 Chains West of Old Merdrum. |
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Note: Leywater - "Leu Unploughed land" (Jamieson) |
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NEW MERDRUM |
New Merdrum
New Merdrum
New Merdrum
New Merdrum |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan |
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A good farm house & office houses, Occupied by John Cockburn, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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BURN OF AULDMUCK |
Burn of Auldmuck
Burn of Auldmuck
Burn of Auldmuck |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. John Pirie. Old Merdrum.
Mr. John Cockburn. New Merdrum. |
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A stream formed by two small brooks, about 29 Chains Northeast of New Merdrum, & flows in a Southern direction for about 20 Chains, & falls into the Mill Dam near the Milltown of Lesmoir. |
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SCURBANK |
Scurbank
Scurbank
Scurbank |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. John Pirie. Old Merdrum.
Mr. John Cockburn. New Merdrum. |
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Note: New Merdrum - "Meur. A branch or bough, a branch of a family" etc. (Gaelic)
"Drum - A ridge"
"Mere. - A boundary" (Jamieson)
Note: Burn of Auldmuck - "Auld. Old"
"Muck. - Dung" (Jamieson)
"Muc. - S [signifies] Pig, a boar etc." (Gaelic)
Pigs' Burn - Allt [Alternative]
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TOP OF NOTH |
Top of Noth
Top of Noth
Top of Noth |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach.
Rev. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Mackay. Rhynie.
Mr Donald. Watchmaker. Rhynie. |
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The name applies to a lofty Pap-like summit, rising abruptly from the ridge of the Hill of Noth, to an elevation of several hundred feet above it. It is very steep on all sides, and on the south side quite precipitous. It also presents a striking aspect from the contrast of herbage on it with that of the mountain below, the dark heath of the latter. all at once giving place to a green or grayish grassy turf, which covers it from its base to its summit. It commands an extensive view of the low country to the South, East and North, extending to the shores of the Moray Firth, and even to the mountains beyond it - and it is itself a conspicuous object from a distance. |
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VITRIFIED FORT (Remains of) [Tap o' Noth] |
Vitrified Fort on Top of Noth |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach.
Rev [Reverend] Dr[Doctor] Mackay. Rhynie.
Mr Donald. Watchmaker. Rhynie. |
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Note: Tap o' Noth - See Remark in Index 1895. Mr. James Macdonald, The farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain]
"In Aberdeenshire, there are the vitrifications on the hill of Noth, the noeth of the Britons, signifying in their descriptive language naked, bare, exposed" (Chalmers' Caledonia Vol. 1. P [page] 472)
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Sections of Vitrified Fort on Top of Noth
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Description Continued - but without any foundation, or other trace of included buildings. There is a well in the middle of it, to all appearance having been puddled, but now nearly filled up with stones, to prevent sheep falling into it, but which must have been very deep, and formed with care, as there still is the appearance of a constant supply of water in it. The Wall is chiefly composed of small stones piled up Cairnwise, sloping towards both sides; without any sign of masonry, which having been subjected to the action of an intense heat, is to a considerable extent vitrified or converted into coherent masses of slag, resembling lava or the Scoria of a forge. Its dimensions on an average are, height of rampart about ten links, base of [?ditto, meaning rampart] about 60 links. The entrance to it is on the north east side where there is a narrow inclined plane of the same materials as the wall both inside and outside of the Fort: and the remains of a road may be traced, winding up to it, on this side of the mountain. The lower line consists of the remains of a low wall or dike of stones passing round the mountain about half way down the sides, but at an unequal distance from the fort, receding farther from it on the west, and approaching nearest at the east, where the entrance to the fort was. Here the opening in it for the road above mentioned forms a sort of [? - entrant?] angle; in the outward opening of which a pit or trench was formed to confine the approach; but now filled up. Of the origin or mode of construction of such Forts nothing certain is known, and conjectures are various. Some conceive that they are Craters of [] |
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Description Continued - extinct volcanoes, from the lava like appearance of the slag, and with regard, to Noth in particular, this has been maintained from the general appearance of the Hill. But this is evidently a groundless hypothis, [hypothesis] not only unsupported; but even contradicted by the facts of the case. Some again consider the Vitrification as entirely the result of accident: such as the frequent burning of beacon fires on these spots, a cause quite inadequate to the effect. While others, maintain that it was purposely effected, to supply the place of mortar, and even allege, that stones of a fusible nature were knowingly selected, and brought from a distance for this and - an hypothis liable to grave objections, from the amount of knowledge that assumes for a rude age. Perhaps, if we suppose that the walls, formed of wood and stone; intermixed and covered with brushwood and turf, being kindled either by accident or design, this effect was produced, when the materials were fusible and the heat concentrated, we will not be far from the truth.
From "Scotland in Middle Ages" "Sketches of Early Scotch History and Social Progress by Cosmo [continued on next page] JMD [James McDonald]
Note: I dug out the "well" to the bottom. It is only about 5 feet deep & there is no spring. The "well" is a pure fiction - still the name should be kept on the map as the natives think so much of it & it is an object of interest to visitors. I built it up as it was before leaving it. J McD. [James McDonald]
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Description Continued - "James, Professor of History in the University of Edinburgh" published in 1860. _ page 280. After speaking of the underground houses he says. "Their early, and indeed aboriginal strongholds, again, varied with the situation and material. We have the green mound, steeply escarped, and giving barely room on its summit for the wooden castle of which the material was supplied by the neighbouring forest." (Of this there is an instance near the old church of Auchindoir.) "The little island of firm land in the midst of a mountain lake, or still more impracticable morags: Sometimes a structure of piles in the lake where there was no island: the circular redoubt - like a large pen for cattle, placed high on a hill side of stone, & a dry ditch such as afforded protection for the cattle and their owners against the hurried onslaught of a foraging enemy" and so on. He proceeds on pages 281.282. "Of the same class were the vitrified forts which Crown the tops of many of our hills, and which have exercised the ingenuity of antiquarians too much and with too little success, for me to speculate on their formation. I may observe, however, that the vitrified wall in no cases rises to any R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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Description Continued
"any considerable height, seldom more than a few inches." (Noth shews that this statement is not quite accurate.) "and that the vitrification is generally very partial, from which I infer, only, that it was caused by the use of fires for other purposes, and not lighted for saving mortar & producing a concrete solid wall. But however these curious vitrifications were produced, all that class of strengths are such as a people in the infancy of the arts would have recourse to. There is little skill or ingenuity in their structure. We have a rude outer fence & no remains nor appearance of any building or habitations for the people who trusted to it in time of need."
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CAIRN OF MILDUAN |
Cairn of Milduan (Remains of)
Cairn of Milduan (Remains of)
Cairn of Milduan (Remains of)
Mildewne |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. James Craw, Lesmoir
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There is now at the present Day only the remains of this Monumental pile, it being almost reduced to the level of the ground, it has been removed for building purposes, there being only a few scattered stones, now to be seen. There are a number of smaller Tumuli scattered about this place, which is an indication of a Battle being fought about here.
The Tradition of the Country is, that this Monumental pile was raised to Commemorate the engagement which is said to have taken place in the year 1057, between Malcolm and the usurper Lulach, who, for the brief period of Six months, assumed the title of King, withholding the Sceptre from Malcolm Canmore - "Here Lulach was slain by Malcolm" - From this engagement it derives to name Mildewne (meaning grave of a thousand)"
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Notes: "Durn - (British) Don (Irish) - Dusky or discolored."
"Moel (British) Maol (Irish) - Bare or naked. (Chalmers)
"Mile - A thousand"
"Duan - A Poem, Canto, Song, or Ode"
"Milidh - A soldier, Champion."
Nom [Nominal] "Dun - A heap, hill, Mount, fort," etc. (Gaelic)
Gen [General] Duin. A heap, hill, Mount, fort," etc. (Gaelic)
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STONE CELTS FOUND HEREABOUTS [Hill of Milduan] |
Celts (stone) found hereabouts
Celts (stone) found
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Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie. |
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This applies to two Celts supposed to have been found hereabouts, & it is conjectured that these formed a part of the warlike weapons used at the battle of Milduan. |
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BRONZE CELTS FOUND HEREABOUTS [Hill of Milduan] |
Celt (bronze) found hereabouts
Celt (bronze) found hereabouts |
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie. |
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The remains of this ancient battle axe, was also found in the neighbourhood of the Site of Battlefield, part of which is broken. |
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FLINT ARROWHEADS FOUND HEREABOUTS [Milduan] |
Arrow heads found hereabouts
Arrow heads found hereabouts |
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie |
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This applies to three roughly shapen, flint arrow heads found in the above neighbourhood. All of the above ancient war weapons and now in the possession of the Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Mackay, Rhynie. |
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"The title of Lulach to the Sceptre, and Sword, of his fathers, was perhaps preferable, in the legal usages of that Gaelic age, to the pretensions of Malcolm Canmore, who was descended from Kenneth III, the second son of Malcolm I. Lulach was the son of Gruoch, the grand-daughter of Kenneth IV. Malcolm was the son of Beatrice the daughter of Malcolm II."
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Site of ENGAGEMENT between Lulach and Malcolm Canmore A.D. 1057 |
(Site of) Battle Field
Battle Field
Battle Field |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Pirie, Farmer, Old Merdrum |
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TUMULI [Hill of Milduan] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Pirie, Farmer, Old Merdrum
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir |
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Applies to a number of Small Cairns, on the flat between the "Top of Noth" & Hill of Milduan, but the stones have been nearly all carted away for building purposes. These Cairns are supposed to mark the places where soldiers were buried at the battle of Milduan
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Note: "Lulach, as his father perished, in 1032 must have been a youth of five or six and twenty, when he succeeded Macbeth, on the 5th of December 1056. The short reign of Lulach extended only throughout a few months of feverish struggle. His antagonist was enterprizing in himself, and was supported by Strangers. The competitors for the bloody Sceptre met in a decisive conflict, at Essie, in Strathbogie, where Lulach fell before the fortune of Malcolm, on the 3rd April 1057. Lulach was buried with Macbeth, in Iona," - (Chalmers' Caledonia Vol.1.P.416)
Note: "At the foot of the hill (Noth.) on the north west, there are several tumuli Commemorative of an engagement fought in the year 1057, between the brave Macduff and the usurper Lulach, who for the brief period of six months assumed the title of King, witholding the Sceptre from Malcolm Canmore. Here Lulach was slain by Macduff. From this engagement it derives its name Mildewne grave of a thousand." (New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] P. 1015-16)
"Lulach" was the son of Gilcomgain, the Maormar of Moray, and the Lady Gruoch, who, for her second husband, "married the never to be forgotten Macbeth." - (Chalmers' Cal. [Caledonia] Vol 1. P. 405 |
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OXEN WELL |
Oxen Well
Oxen Well
Oxen Well |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnyman Brae of Scurdargue
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CLOCH MALUIDH |
Cloch-malue
Cloch-malue
Cloch-malue |
Mr James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr William Bonnyman Brae of Scurdargue
Mr Alexander Proctor. Milltown of Lesmoir. |
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LAMB'S WELL |
Lamb's Well
Lamb's Well
Lamb's Well |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnyman Brae of Scurdargue.
Mr. Alexander Proctor. Milltown of Lesmoir. |
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Note: Cloch Maluidh - "Cloch - A stone."
"Mala, Maladh, maluidh. - A brow, brow of a Hill etc." - (Gaelic)
Literally - The Stone on the Brow of the Hill
I spell Clochmaloo because it gives the exact sound of the name. It means St. Moluach's Stone, probably patron saint of Rhynie. Compare Kilmolew, which occurs trice on the West Coast, & means the Church of Moluach. Maluidh is very bad - the accent is quite wrong. perhaps Clochmalew might have been better but - maloo has been adopted in 2 books since I first used it. JMD [James McDonald] |
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GIANT'S STONE |
Giant's Stone
Giant's Stone
Giant's Stone |
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnyman. Brae of Scurdargue.
Mr. Alexander Proctor. Milltown of Lesmoir. |
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This name applies to a Stone, Situated at the foot of the Top of Noth, on the South side. Tradition states this stone to have derived its name from two Giants the name of Jock of Noth & Jock of Benachie, & that they had quarrelled on the Top of Noth and on Jock of Benachie descending the hill Jock of Noth rolled this stone after him, Jock of Benachie hearing the noise of the stone rolling behind him, turned round and stopped its progress with his foot, the mark of which is to be observed to this day. |
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OUTER LINE OF ENTRENCHMENT (Remains of) [Tap o' Noth] |
Wall
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Revd. [Reverend] Dr. MacKay. Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker Rhynie |
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The remains of this wall are very distinct and perfect all the stones of which (or nearly so) remaining, but lying prostrate on the ground, and which pass round the Top of Noth about half way down its northern side. Vide description of "Top of Noth" and Vitrified Fort on Top of Noth. |
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MOUNT OF HADDOCH |
Mount of Haddoch
Mount of Haddoch
Mount of Haddoch |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens |
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Applies to a russet mass of mountain; the southern part of which is in Cabrach, and the northern part in Rhynie Parishes. |
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CORSE OF GARBET |
Corse of Garbet
Corse of Garbet
Corse of Garbet |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr Yeatts. Farmer. Redford. Cabrach.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens |
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Applies to a pass near the South eastern base of the Mount of Haddoch, and situated on the old road leading from Cabrach to Rhynie. |
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CRAIGS OF LONGLEY |
Craigs of Longley
Craigs of Longley
Craigs of Longley |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr Yeatts. Farmer. Redford. Cabrach.
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens |
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This name applies to a piece of rocky ground, on the South east slope of the Mount of Haddoch: formerly forming part of the hill pasture of a farm called Longley, now a portion of the sheep walk or grazing of Bogincloch. |
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Note: Mount of Haddoch - "Adhach - Prosperous, lucky, happy etc." (Gailic)
Note: Corse of Garbet - "Corse - Cross." - (Jamieson)
"Garbh. - Thick, rough, course."
Crois. - Cross." - (Gaelic)
Corse = crossing
Note: Craigs of Longley - "Lea. - Unploughed land." (Jamieson)
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BURN OF GREENKNOWE |
Burn of Greenknowe
Burn of Greenknowe
Burn of Greenknowe |
Mr. Smith. Farmer, Old Forest.
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick
Mr. Smith. Farmer Meikle Blackmiddens |
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A brook rising on the Eastern skirts of the Mount of Haddoch, and bending its course for about half a mile in an easterly direction, empties itself into the Ley Water, a few chains to the north west of Backstripes. |
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GARBET |
Garbet
Garbet
Garbet |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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This name applies to the portion of the Bogincloch grazing, opposite to Backstripes from Longley on the South to Bogincloch proper on the North, and was formerly a separate farm. It is separated from Bogincloch by a small burn called "Three Burns," which flows into the Ley Water and which rises at the base of the Mount of Haddoch. |
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Note: Garbet - "Garb - A young bird" (Jamieson)
Garbh - Thick, rough, stormy, etc. (Gaelic) |
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MOSS OF ESSIE |
Moss of Essie
Moss of Essie
Moss of Essie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest.
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a piece mossy ground lying North of the Public road from Rhynie to Cabrach, at Cowford Bridge, and east of the Ley Water. It is so named from being the place where the inhabitants of the town of Essie cut their fuel. The moss in it is now nearly exhausted. |
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BACKSTRIPES |
Backstripes
Backstripes
Backstripes |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Estate Plan of the Parish of Rhynie
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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This name applies to a part of Bogancloch grazing, with Shepherd's house on it, situated on the west slop[e] of Clayshot Hill. This was formerly a separate farm. |
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CLAYSHOT HILL |
Clayshot Hill
Clayshot Hill
Clayshot Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Estate Plan of the Parish of Rhynie
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Old Forest. |
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A lofty and commanding heath-clad-hill, is crowned here and there with clustering rocks, and is situated converse to Orditeak. |
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Note: - "Eas - Water" (Gaelic)
-Moss of Essie - Burn of Essie, and Essie - evidently derived from Name of Old Parish Essie. B.R. |
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CORCRAIG |
Corcraig
Corcraig
Corcraig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a number of conspicuous surface rocks, situated on the Southern brow of Clayshot Hill and north of the Glackhead. |
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BUCKERING WELL |
Buckering Well
Buckering Well
Buckering Well |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a Copious Spring (as the name implies of "gurgling," a sound of springing or running water,) North East of Orditeak, and which naturally forms the main source of the Burn of Balhinny. |
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BURN OF BALHINNY |
Burn of Balhinny
Burn of Balhinny
Burn of Balhinny |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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A stream having its source at Buckering Well, and after running for about a mile eastwards, this Burn, joining the Ton Burn, forms the Burn of Templand and falls into Essachie at the east end of the farm of Templand. Its [continued on next page] |
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Note: Corcraig - "Cor - A twist or turn." (Gaelic)
Note: Buckering Well "Bucker - A species of Whale." (Jamieson)
Note: Burn of Balhinny - Kenneth's town? JMcd. [James McDonald]
"Ballain." Of or pertaining to a Shell from
"Ballan. - A Shell." (Gaelic)
"Beilean. - A mouth." (Irish)
Bell. - A bubble in water etc
Bell. - The blossom of a plant.
Bell of the brae - The highest part of a Slope
Bellan. - A fight or combat.
Bellen. - A bonfire." (Jamieson)
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BURN OF LONGLEY |
Burn of Longley
Burn of Longley
Burn of Longley |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens |
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A rivulet rising in the vicinage of the Craigs of Longley, and which flows down by a gentle descent in an easterly direction for about a mile to the Ley Water, into which it empties itself a few chains to the South of Cowford Bridge. |
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Description Continued. - Its water is chiefly carried by an open water course, past the houses of Burntland, into the Burn North of the Croich and into the Dam of Milltown of Lesmoir.
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CRANBOG MOSS |
Cranbog Moss
Cranbog Moss
Cranbog Moss |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to an extensive district of heathy pasture, and peat moss, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. A considerable portion of this moss is very oozy and swampy. |
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BURN OF LITTLE BLACKMIDDENS |
Burn of Little Blackmiddens
Burn of Little Blackmiddens
Burn of Little Blackmiddens |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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A stream, the water of which is singularly pure and limpid, rises out of the Northern Skirts of Leids Hill, and flows close past the dwelling of Little Blackmiddens, and continuing its course for about half of a mile in an easterly direction, unites with the Burn of Longley, about quarter of a mile north east of Burnthouse Knowe. |
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MOSS OF TONBURN |
Moss of Tonburn
Moss of Tonburn
Moss of Tonburn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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This name applies to a deep peat moss on the South side of a low ridge or "Shank", running westward from Orditeak to the Cowford Bridge, at its north and south ends respectively. |
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Note: Tonburn -"Ton. - The anus."
Tonne. - A wave, Surge, or billow. (Gaelic) |
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BURNTHOUSE KNOWE |
Burnthouse Knowe
Burnthouse Knowe
Burnthouse Knowe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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A low ridge projecting from east side of Leids Hill, on which Blue Cairn is situated. |
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BLUE CAIRN |
Blue Cairn
Blue Cairn
Blue Cairn |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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This name applies to some rocks, situated on Burnthouse Knowe. |
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MOSS OF BAD-NA-MOIN |
Moss of Badnaman
Moss of Badnaman
Moss of Badnaman |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Farmer. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a peat moss, bounded on the East by Ley Water, South by Burnthouse Knowe, on the West by the arable land of Blackmiddens and on the North by the Burn of Littleblackmiddens. The right of Turbary is claimed thereon by the inhabitants of Belhinny, Meikle Blackmiddens and [Ess] .
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Note: Moss of Bad-na-moin - I think Bad-na-moin is right, but some of our best Gaelic scholars say Bad-na-moan, clump or hamlet of the women, which I consider Irish not Scotch Gaelic.
With this difference of opinion, it would be better to say Badnaman, one word. J. McD. James McDonald
Note: "Bad. - A tuft. na - the. Moin - Moss. (Gaelic)
Literally the Tufty Moss, or the Shrubby Moss, which as Anglicized by the Authorities is "Moss of the Tufty Moss." |
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COWFORD BRIDGE |
Cowford Bridge
Cowford Bridge
Cowford Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a small Stone structure built about fifty years ago, over the Ley Water or principal lead of the Kirkney, on the road from Rhynie to Cabrach. "Kyford Bridge," is the uniform pronunciation of the word in the Country; but the word itself is a compound of the singular "Cow", not of the plural "Kye or Kine". |
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GLACKHEAD |
Glackhead
Glackhead
Glackhead |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
042 |
This name applies to a narrow hollow or pass, between Orditeak and Corcraig, through which the public road leads from Cowford Bridge to Burntland. |
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ORDITEACH |
Orditeak
Orditeak
Orditeak |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Smith. Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson. Farmer. Elrick |
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Applies to a high and Steep ridge which stretches out in an easterly direction for a considerable distance and is thickly overspread with rugged and irregular surface rocks. |
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Note: Glackhead - "Glack. A pass or Hollow". (Jamieson)
Note: Orditeak - "Ord - A mountain of a round form and Steep."
"Teach. - A House."
"Iteach - Feathered, plumy etc" (Gaelic)
Note: There is no K in the Gaelic language, C, or Ch - Sound K. R.B. [Robert Barlow]
Note: I have the name Craigietake, but - teak would do
It is Creag a' t-seathaig hawks' Craig - if Craig is right -
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COIN FOUND HERE (Mary Queen of Scots 1584) [Brae of Essie] |
Coin found here (Mary Queen of Scots 1584)
Coin found here (Mary Queen of Scots 1584)
Coin found here (Mary Queen of Scots 1584) |
Mr Hay. Farmer. Brae of Essie
Mr. Cran. Farmer. Lesmoir
Mr. G. Kelman. Farmer. Balhinny |
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About 20 years ago when Mr. Hay of Brae of Essie was harrowing a field near to the public road leading from Cabrach to Rhynie, the harrow turned up a silver coin bearing date 1584, having on one side the Scottish Arms and the following letters Viz. M.I.B. REGM. FDLIABDG. AR. GER. EI. and on the other side the image of Mary Queen of Scots with the following letters P.O.S.V.I. DEV. L.M. D.R.E.M.M.E.V. This coin is still in the possession of Mr. Hay and is about the size of one of the new penny pieces, and about as thin as a well worn sixpence. |
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COIN FOUND HERE (Elizabeth) [Balhinny] |
Coin found here (Elizabeth)
Coin found here (Elizabeth)
Coin found here (Elizabeth) |
Mr. Hay. Farmer. Brae of Essie
Mr. Cran. Farmer. Lesmoir
Mr. G. Kelman. Farmer. Balhinny |
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This coin was found about the beginning of this present month June 1866 by Mr. Kelman, Balhinny when preparing his land for turnips. The date upon it is 1601 with the figure of a crowned head on one side and having the following letters thereon
ELIZAB. DG. ANG. TREIMIE. REGI. I. and on the other the Scottish Arms and the letters P.O.S.V.I. DEV. A.D. IORE. M. MEV. There is the figure of a rose in each of the above cases, immediately behind the head of the image, this latter coin resembles the first very much and is in the possession of Mr. Kelman, Balhinny. |
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ESSIE |
Essie
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Essie
Essie |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly.
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir.
Estate Plan. |
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Applies to two Crofts & Cottages, Situated near the Public Road, from Rhynie to Cabrach, near the remains of the old Church of Essie. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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CHURCH (Remains of) [Essie] |
Church (Remains of)
Church (Remains of)
Church (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Revd. Alistair McKay Rhynie
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir. |
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The remains of this Ancient Church is now grown over with grass, but can be distinctly observed above the level of the ground. The burial ground is still used up to the present day. A quotation from the Statistical Account of Scotland Vol. [Volume] XIX [19]. p. [page] 289 Edin. [Edinburgh] (1797) "This was once the Ph. [Parish] Church of Essie. It was used as a place of Worship till about thirty years ago, when it became ruinous". Date of its erection not known.
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Note: Essie - "Eas - Waterfall" (Gaelic)
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GALLOWS HILL |
Gallows Hill
Gallows Hill
Gallows Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Cran Newseat |
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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. |
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MAIDEN HILLOCK |
Maiden Hillock
Maiden Hillock
Maiden Hillock |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnymay. Brae of Scurdague
Mr. Alexander Proctor Millton of Lesmoir |
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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. |
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THE PEIRK |
The Peirk
The Peirk
The Peirk |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. William Bonnymay. Brae of Scurdague
Mr. Alexander Proctor Millton of Lesmoir |
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A small hill feature. Covered with rough pasture. Situated about 12 chains South West of Gallows Hill. |
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BALHINNY |
Belhenny
Belhenny
Belhenny
Balhinnie** |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Cran Newseat
Estate Plan |
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Applies to a group of houses, Occupied by Farmers and Agricultural Labourers. Situated near the Public Road, abut a quarter of a mile West of Essie, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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GLACK |
Glack
Glack
Glack
Glack |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Cran Newseat
Estate Plan |
042 |
A Croft, occupied by James Mortimer, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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HILLOCK OF GLACK |
Hillock of Glack
Hillock of Glack
Hillock of Glack |
Mr. James Mortimer. Glack
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Leslie Belhenny |
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A Small hill feature, a little to the North of Glack. |
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Note: Balhinny - * "Bal from Baile - A town or village." (Gaelic)
Hinny - [cor.] [corruption] of Honey" (Jamieson)
Inne. - A bowel, an entrail
Innean. - A rock, or hill, an anvil"
"Balhinny" - (i.e. Honey Town,) is evidently the correct orthography. E.H. Courtney. Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Note: Hillock of Glack - "Glac. - A hollow, A valley, etc" (Gaelic)
"Glack. - A defile between mountains.)" (Jamieson) |
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GREEN HILL |
Green Hill
Green Hill
Green Hill |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Leslie. Belhenny
Mr. James Mortimer. Tonburn. |
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A hill feature, situated a little to the South of Belhenny. |
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BURNTLAND |
Burntland
Burntland
Burntland |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr James Cran. Newseat |
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Applies to a few Cottages Occupied by Agricultural Labourers and others. It is near the public Road North West of Belhenny. |
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BURN OF NEWMERDRUM |
Burn of Newmerdrum
Burn of Newmerdrum
Burn of Newmerdrum |
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. John Cockburn. Newmerdrum.
Mr. John Pirie Old Merdrum |
042 |
A Small Stream rises half a mile North West of Burntland, and flows in an easterly direction for about a mile, where it flows into the Mill Dam near the Milltown of Lesmoir, where it is joined by the Burn of Auldmuck, and forms the Burn of Essie. |
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BRAE OF ESSIE |
Brae of Essie
Brae of Essie
Brae of Essie
Brae of Essie |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan
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Applies to two Crofts, property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle. |
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CROICH HILL |
Croich Hill
Croich Hill
Croich Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. John Cockburn New Merdrum. |
042 |
A Small hill feature. Situated a little to the North of the Brae of Essie. |
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MILLTOWN OF LESMOIR |
Milltown of Lesmoir
Milltown of Lesmoir
Milltown of Lesmoir
Mill of Lesmoir
Mill of Lesmoir |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan
Valuation Roll |
042 |
Applies to a farm steading a few Cottages and Mill, occupied by Alexander Proctor and others, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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MAINS OF LESMOIR |
Mains of Lesmoir
Mains of Lesmoir
Mains of Lesmoir
Mains of Lesmoir
Mains of Lesmoir |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan
Valuation Roll |
042 |
Applies to two farm steadings. Occupied by James & William Cran, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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Note: Croich Hill - "Croich - A gallows or Gibbet." Gaelic Gallows Hill
Note: Lesmoir - Big Fort
"Leis - A thigh.
Mor - Great, large etc.
Moire. - The Virgin Mary." (Gaelic) |
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URN FOUND HERE [Maiden Hillock] |
Urn found here.
Urn found here.
Urn found here. |
Mr. Cran. Farmer. Lesmoir.
John Cruikshank, Cowtown.
Mr. Donald. Watchmaker. Rhynie. |
042 |
About the year 1816, when workmen were employed carting gravel from this hillock (called Maiden Hillock) they discovered at a depth of about three feet from the surface, an ornamental clay urn, containing ashes; but it was unfortunately broken when removing it from its bed. |
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URNS FOUND HERE [Brae of Essie] |
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here |
Mr. George Kelman Farmer Balhinny
Mr. Cran. Farmer Lesmoir
Mr. John Kay. Farmer. Brae of Essie |
042 |
About four years ago when the farmer of the Brae of Essie was ploughing in a field near to the base of Croich Hill, the plough turned up an Urn, and on further search being made other five were discovered, and were imbedded about nine inches from the surface, and contained calcined bones. They were on an average about 8 inches in depth by about 7 in diameter, and were of a wide and plain construction. |
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STONE CELT FOUND HERE [Mill of Lesmoir] |
Stone Celt found here
Stone Celt found here
Stone Celt found here |
Mr. George Kelman Farmer Balhinny
Mr. Cran. Farmer Lesmoir
Mr. John Kay. Farmer. Brae of Essie |
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About 24 years ago when the tenant of the Mill of Lesmoir was trenching turf he discovered a stone celt measuring about 6 inches in length by about 3 inches in breadth. |
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SWORD FOUND HERE [Lesmoir] |
Sword found here
Sword found here
Sword found here |
Mr. Cran. Farmer Lesmoir
John Cruikshank. Howton.
Mr. Proctor. Milltown of Lesmoir |
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A few years ago a Sword measuring three feet in length was found here. It was ornamented with Gold wire round the guard, but the whole was very much corroded; near to this place a massive gold finger ring was likewise found. |
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CASTLE OF LESMOIR (Remains of) |
Castle of Lesmoir
Castle of Lesmoir
Castle of Lesmoir |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay Rhynie.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir |
042 |
This was once a stronghold possessed by an Ancient branch of the Gordon family. There is now at the present day only a small portion of this Antiquity, Standing to the height of about eight or nine feet, round which is a wall and track of Moat or Ditch. The interior of the wall, being now made into a Garden, and a small portion of arable. |
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MOAT (Remains of) [Castle of Lesmoir] |
Moat (Remains of)
Moat (Remains of)
Moat (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay Rhynie.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir |
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Only the western side of this Moat can be shown, the other portion being now filled up, and level with the adjoining field. |
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SCHOOL [nr Castle of Lesmoir] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Robert Hutchinson. Teacher.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. Alexander Proctor. Milltown of Lesmoir |
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A School for boys & girls, erected in 1861. It is supported by the General Assembly, The Duke of Richmond, & a Grant from Government. The Teacher is Mr. Robert Hutchinson. |
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BURN OF ESSIE |
Burn of Essie
Burn of Essie
Burn of Essie |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. Alexander Proctor. Lesmoir |
042 |
A small stream formed by the Burn of Auldmuck & Burn of Newmerdrum, at the Mill Dam near Milltown of Lesmoir, and flows in a South Easterly direction for about a mile & a quarter, and joins the Burn of Templand & forms the Essachie, about a quarter of a mile east of the farm of Templand. |
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Note: Burn of Essie - "Essys - Advantages - French. aire." (Jamieson)
"Uisge. - Water." (Gaelic)
"Eas. - A waterfall, cataract or cascade." (Ibid) |
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BURN OF TEMPLAND |
Burn of Templand
Burn of Templand
Burn of Templand |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat. |
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Is formed by the junctions of the Burn of Tonburn and Burn of Belhenny, at the Mill Dam near the farm of Templand, and flows in an easterly direction for about 20 chains, where it unites with the Burn of Essie, & forms the Essachie. |
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GARRACH KNOWE |
Garrick Knowe
Garrick Knowe
Garrick Knowe |
Mr. William Baxter. Templand.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat. |
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A small hill feature, Situated about a quarter of a mile of the farm of Templand. |
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Note: "Garrach. - Garbellied, greedy, worthless etc. applied to a little worthless creature etc." (Gaelic)
"Garrag. - A young Crow." (Gaelic) |
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CORSEHILL |
Corse Hill
Corse Hill
Corse Hill |
Mr. Shawn, Windyfield.
Mr. Grant. Windyfield.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat. |
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Applies to a dwelling house, Situated about a quarter of a mile North West of Windyfield, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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GLAMLACH BURN |
Glamlach Burn
Glamlach Burn
Glamlach Burn |
Mr. Shawn, Windyfield.
Mr. Grant. Windyfield.
Mr. James Cran. Newseat. |
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A small stream rises on the South side of the hill of Noth, and flows in a South Easterly direction for about a mile, and falls into the Essachie, about eight Chains East of the bridge of Essachie. |
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TEMPLAND |
Templand
Templand
Templand
Templand |
Mr. Wilson Factor, Huntly.
Mr. Roger. Rhynie.
Estate Plan.
Valuation Roll. |
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A farm Steading, situated on the south side of the Parish of Rhynie, near the boundary between this Parish & Auchindoir, occupied by William Baxer, the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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[Note: Corse Hill]
"Corse or Cors - A cross a crucifix." (Jamieson)
[Note: Glamlach]
"Glamack - A grasp etc."
Glammach - A snatch a mouthful." (Jamieson)
"Glam - devour, bawl, cry out.
"Lach. - A wild duck." (Gaelic) |
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BRAE OF SCURDARG |
Brae of Scurdargue
Brae of Scurdargue
Brae of Scurdargue
Brae of Scurdargue |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly.
Mr Roger, Banker, Rhynie
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Valuation Roll |
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Applies to three farm Steadings, occupied by William Bonnyman & others, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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RUMFOLD |
Rumfold
Rumfold
Rumfold
Rumfold |
Mr. Wilson, Factor Huntly
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Mr. James Cran, Newseat
Estate Plan |
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Applies to two dwelling houses, situated between the Brae of Scurdargue & Howtown near the Public Road, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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HOWTOWN |
Howtown
Howtown
Howtown
Howtown |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Mr. James Cran, Newseat
Estate Plan |
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Applies to a few dwellings houses, situated near the Public Road, leading from Rhynie to the Cabrach, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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Note: Brae of Scurdargue - Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly, N.B. [North Britain]
Of course "darg" shd [should] be the spelling but officially it is dargue - so parkdargue in Forgue - & Forgue also.
Dearg - (pron. [pronounced Darg) Red (Gaelic)
"Scur. The minute *Cancri in pools or springs."
"Darg. - A days work." - (Jamieson)
A Love darg, is a day's labour for good will, i.e. no pay is received by the labourer.
* "Cancri" - Supposed to be molecules of red Nepheline which are very common on springs on the sides of Hills etc.
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SCURDARG |
Scurdargue
Scurdargue
Scurdargue
Scurdargue |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly
Mr. Robert Cran, Scurdargue
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Estate Plan |
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A farm house & Steading, occupied by Robert Cran, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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NEWSEAT |
Newseat
Newseat
Newseat
Newseat |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly
Mr. James Cran, Newseat
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Estate Plan |
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A large farm house, with office houses attached situated about a mile from Rhynie & close to the Public Road, leading from Rhynie to the Cabrach, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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WINDYFIELD |
Windyfield
Windyfield
Windyfield
Windyfield |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly
Mr. James Cran, Newseat
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Valuation Roll |
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Applies to three farm Steadings, situated about half a mile east of Newseat, occupied by Mr Grant & others, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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Note: Scurdargue - For 1" purposes only see Remarks in Index, 1895. See derivations on other side [previous page]
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POORHOUSE [nr Bridge of Easaiche] |
Poors Houses
Poors Houses
Poors Houses |
Mr Roger, Rhynie
Mr James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr James Cran, Newseat |
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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. |
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BRIDGE OF EASAICHE |
Bridge of Essachie
Bridge of Essachie
Bridge of Essachie |
Mr Roger, Rhynie
Mr James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr James Cran, Newseat |
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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. |
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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)
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BURN OF EASAICHE |
Essachie
Essachie
Essachie |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Roger, Rhynie
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir |
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A large & rapid flowing burn, formed by the burns of Essie & Templand, it forms the boundary between the Parishes of Auchindoir & Rhynie, winding its course in an easterly direction, on the northern base of Ord Hill, soon after it crosses the Public Road, about a quarter of a mile north west of the Village of Rhynie, it then flows in an easterly direction, crossing the Turnpike Road at the Mill of Noth, and into the Bogie, about a quarter of a mile east of the mill of Noth. |
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Notes: Essachie - "Easaiche. - Abounding in waterfalls." (Gaelic)
See derivations other side. previous page]
"Eas - Waterfall - [Cabarach], or cascade" (Ibid.)
The derivation of this word is so self evident that I have no doubt that the orthography as written on Plan (i.e. Easaiche) is correct. E.H. Courtney Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
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LEIDS HILL |
Leid's Hill
Leid's Hill
Leid's Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr Simpson, Farmer, Elrick. |
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Applies to a broad hill of which the western part is in the parish of Cabrach, and its eastern slope in the parish of Rhynie. How this hill derived its name I am unable to ascertain: but it is supposed to have been connected with some tradition as Leid is a surname. In the old charter it is written "Luddes Hill. |
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LONGLEY (Ruins) |
Longley ruins
Longley ruins |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens. |
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These ruins stand upon a gentle eminence in the vicinity of Little Blackmiddens, and formerly constituted a farm steading. That is to say a farm steading formerly stood upon this eminence, called "Longley" but which has now fallen to decay: however the name is still retained. |
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LITTLE BLACKMIDDENS |
Little Blackmiddens
Little Blackmiddens
Little Blackmiddens |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens. |
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Applies to a dismal looking cottage, propped up to resist the effects of the winds; this was also at one time a small farm steading. This name also applies to a portion of the grazing of Bogincloch, immediately north - Continued |
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Note: Leid's Hill - "Leid. A load, lead, a mill [raie], a people, a person." (Jamieson)
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BELD CRAIG |
Bell'd Craig
Bell'd Craig
Bell'd Craig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick |
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Applies to a projecting rock on South east brow of Leid's Hill, situated about half way, between the place where the bounding line of Rhynie and Cabrach issues from the small burn at Elrick, and the summit of Leid's Hill. |
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Little Blackmiddens - Description Continued - north of Meikle Blackmiddens and divided from Longley, by the Burn of Little Blackmiddens, passing in front of the Shepherd's (Inglis') house
Notes: Beld Craig - "Bell - a bubble on water etc.
"Bell - the blossom of a plant."
"Beld Cyttes, - The Bald Coot"
*Beld - Bald, without hair" (Jamieson)
Literally the Bald Craig or Rock.
* This derivation and orthography is self evident. E.H. Courtney. Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
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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. |
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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.) |
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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. |
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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. |
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SILVER CAIRN |
Silver Cairn
Silver Cairn
Silver Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens |
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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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LEY WATER |
Ley Water
Ley Water
Ley Water |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick |
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Applies to a stream, which forms the boundary between the parishes of Auchindoir and Rhynie, and afterwards passes into Rhynie, and takes the name of the "Kirkney".
The Ley Water is formed by the junction of two small streams, one on the north and the other on the south east side of Elrick, dividing Cabrach from Rhynie and Auchindoir respectively. The latter stream being the principal source of the Ley Water takes that name to its top. |
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BURN OF FEWE |
Burn of Fewee
Burn of Fewee
Burn of Fewee |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Smith, Farmer, Meikle Blackmiddens
Mr Simpson, Farmer, Elrick |
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This is a sunken, sluggish stream, passing through a swampy region, and is a continuation of the stripe of Backgarrick, and running into the moss of Fewee or along the Northern boundary thereof, falls into the Ley Water at or near Cowford Bridge: said Burn and the stripe of Backgarrick form the boundary of Rhynie and Auchindoir parishes throughout their course.
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Notes: Burn of Fewe: I have moss of Fuie - timber moss James McDonald
"Fiodh (pron [pronounced] Fiòy) Timber, wood, a wild etc.
"Fuachd - (pron [pronounced] Fuauch) - Cold." (Gaelic)
"Fewe - Fallow" (Jamieson) |
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BLACKMIDDENS |
Blackmiddens
Blackmiddens
Blackmiddens
Blackmiddens
Blackmiddens |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Blackmiddens
Estate Plan
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly
Valuation Roll |
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A farm with farm house and Steading, forming the South Western extremity of the Parish of Rhynie, bounded on the East by the Ley Water; divided from Elrick in Cabrach by a stripe on the South, and from Howbog by the parish boundary on the West and on the north from Little Blackmiddens by the public road leading from Cabrach to Rhynie. The two Blackmiddens (that is Little and Meikle) form part of what is called the Daugh of Essie or Lesmoir Estate, and was only lately acquired by the Duke of Richmond. |
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FOREGARRACH WELL |
Foregarrick Well
Foregarrick Well
Foregarrick Well |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr. James Mortimer, Tonburn |
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Applies to a Copious spring, situated about 30 Chains West of the farm of Tonburn, & on the east side of the Turf Hill, on the boundary between Rhynie & Auchindoir, & is the Chief Source of the Foregarrick Burn. |
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FOREGARRACH BURN |
Foregarrick Burn
Foregarrick Burn
Foregarrick Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr. James Mortimer, Tonburn |
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A stream having its source at the Foregarrick Well, & forms the boundary between Rhynie & Auchindoir, & flows in an Easterly direction for about 30 Chains, & Changes its name to the Burn of Tonburn, at the farm of Tonburn. |
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BURN OF TONBURN |
Burn of Tonburn
Burn of Tonburn
Burn of Tonburn |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr. James Mortimer, Tonburn |
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SHIEL HILL |
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill |
Mr. James Cran Lesmoir.
Mr. James Mortimer. Tonburn.
Mr. William Baxter Templand |
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A small hill feature, Covered with rough pasture. Situated about 25 chains East of the farm of Tonburn. |
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TONBURN |
Tonburn
Tonburn
Tonburn
Tonburn |
Mr. Wilson. Factor. Huntly.
Mr. James Mortimer. Tonburn.
Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir.
Estate Plan |
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Applies to a few Crofts, Occupied by James Mortimer and others, property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle. |
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[continued from previous page] Burn of Belhenny, at the Mill Dam, near the farm of Templand & forms part of the Burn of Templand
Shiel Hill
Note: Shiel Hill - "Sheal, Schele, Sheil, Shield, Shielling, Sheelin. A hut." -
"To Shiel v.a. [verb active] To put sheep under cover." (Jamieson)
Note: Tonburn - "Ton - The breech - the anus-" (Gaelic)
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DRY DEN |
Dry Den
Dry Den
Dry Den |
Mr James Duncan. Farmer. Dryden
Mr David Hay. Farmer. Upper Wheedlemont
Mr David Baillie. Farmer. Mains of Rhynie |
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OXEN WELL |
Oxen Well
Oxen Well
Oxen Well |
Mr James Duncan. Farmer. Dryden.
Mr David Hay. Farmer. Upper Wheedlemont.
Mr David Baillie. Farmer. Mains of Rhynie. |
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A copious spring rising on the western base of Quarry Hill. This spring forms the principal source of the boundary stream, dividing Rhynie from Auchindoir Parish. |
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MAINS OF RHYNIE |
Mains of Rhynie
Mains of Rhynie
Mains of Rhynie |
Mr James Duncan. Farmer. Dryden.
Mr David Hay. Farmer. Upper Wheedlemont.
Mr Davis Baillie. Farmer. Mains of Rhynie. |
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A large farm house, with extensive outhouses attached : the buildings of which are modern and commodious. The farm comprises about 700 acres. Property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle and occupied by Mr David Baillie. Mains of Rhynie. |
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QUARRY HILL |
Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill |
Mr. James Duncan, Farmer, Dryden
Mr. David Baillie, Farmer, Mains of Rhynie
Mr. David Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont |
042 |
An extensive hill thickly covered with furze, bushes, and heath. The name is derived from the number of free-stone Quarries, which are situated on the eastern slope of this hill, and which overlook the Turnpike road leading from Lumsden to Rhynie. |
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WETHAUGH |
Wethaugh
Wethaugh
Wethaugh |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden |
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A cottage situated on the side of the road leading from Tonburn to Rhynie. Property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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QUARRYHEAD WELL |
Quarryhead Well
Quarryhead Well
Quarryhead Well |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie |
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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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BROOM OF RHYNIE |
Broom of Rhynie
Broom of Rhynie
Broom of Rhynie |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Law, Farmer, Lumsden
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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A group of houses on the Banks of [Bogie], and situated near to the free-stone quarries on Quarry Hill: occupied by Quarrymen and ors. [others]. |
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EYE OF GULLBURN |
Eye of Goulburn
Eye of Goulburn
Eye of Goulburn
Gulburn |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Free Church Manse, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. James Duff, New Noth
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Rhynie |
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Eye of Goulburn or Gulburn, according to the first mode of spelling, the name literally denotes the "Burn or stream of the Hollow", from "Goul", a hollow (Perthshire Scotch) and "burn", a rivulet. The eye of Goulburn is a remarkable fountain sending out a very Copious stream, at the base of the hill of Noth, near the road leading from Rhynie to Huntly and two miles from Rhynie. The stream is now less striking, as the two farmers between whose farms it lies (New Noth, & Smithston) have drained its waters & directed them by covered drains, to their respective Mill Dams. "Gulburn", on the other hand would denote "a cold stream," from "gull," Chill or cold, (Banffshire Scotch).
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Notes: "Goul, A yell, a cry, the challenges of a dog."
"Gull, chill, cold etc." (Jamieson)
"Goule. - The throat." [Ibid]
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BURN OF LITTLE POURIN |
Burn of Little-pourin
Burn of Little-pourin
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Mr. Thomas Turnbull, Smithston.
Mr. Grant, Windyfield.
Mr. Alexander Anderson, Pourin. |
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A small stream formed by two small but rapid flowing streams, rising on the South east side of the Hill of Noth, it flows for a short distance, in an easterly direction, its course is then carried by a covered drain across a portion of arable as far as the Turnpike Road, where it issues, & flows in a Southeasterly direction & supplies the Mill Dam at Smithston. |
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HILL OF NOTH |
Hill of Noth
Hill of Noth
Hill of Noth
Hill of Noth |
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir.
Mr. James Duff, New Noth.
Mr. Robert Thompson, Bogs of Noth.
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NEWNOTH |
New Noth
New Noth
New Noth
New Noth |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly.
Mr. James Duff, New Noth.
Estate Plan.
Valuation Roll. |
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A good farm Steading situated near the Turnpike Road, leading from Rhynie to Huntly, occupied by Mr. James Duff, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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T.P. [nr Newnoth] |
New-noth Tollbar
New-noth Tollbar
New-noth Tollbar |
Mr. Rodger, Rhynie.
Mr. Duff, New Noth.
Mr. Cran, Lesmoir. |
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A Tollbar on the Turnpike Road to Huntly about two Miles from the Village of Rhynie, occupied by John Dalles. |
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SMITHSTON |
Smithston
Smithston
Smithstown
Smithston |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly.
Mr. Thomas Turnbull
Estate Plan
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A large farm Steading, occupied by Thomas Turnbull, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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POURIN |
Pourin
Pourin
Pourin |
Mr. Alexander Anderson
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr. James duff New Noth |
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A Cottage, situated about a mile West of New Noth, occupied by Mr. Alexander Anderson, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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BURN OF POURIN |
Burn of Pourin |
Mr. James Roger, Rhynie.
Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir
Mr. Alexander Anderson, Pourin |
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WATER OF BOGIE |
River Bogie
River Bogie
River Bogie |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker & Farmer, Rhynie |
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This river is formed by the junction of the Burn of Contlach and Burn of Corchinan near to the Manse of Auchindoir and forms the boundary of Rhynie over its whole extent and passing through Gartly dividing the Parish of Huntly on the North from that of Drumblade, on the South, or South east falls into the Doveran near to the Town of Huntly. |
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Note: Water of Bogie - ["River of Bogie" is crossed out initialed EHC [E.H. Courtney Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]]
This is only a Small Stream and "Water of Bogie" is considered to be the proper name to be written on Plans: It is called in the district by both names and from its small size I prefer writing "Water of Bogie."
[Signed] E.H. Courtney Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
This may be all true but the stream is almost universally called "The Bogie", no native would ever think of saying the Water of Bogie or the River Bogie. JMcD James McDonald [Royal engineers]
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MUIR OF RHYNIE |
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Muir of Rhynie
Rhynie Village
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie
Mr. Troup, Merchant, Rhynie
Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Rhynie
Mr. Symon, Flesher, Rhynie
Estate Plan of Parish of Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Mackay, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir |
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Applies to a neat little Village near the left bank of the Bogie (one of the principal affluents of the Doveran, which it meets at Huntly) consisting of a considerable number of houses, the greater part being roofed with Slates, and containing three hundred and fifty inhabitants in 1861. It is Situated one mile South of the conspicuous hill Tap O' Noth; nine miles South of Huntly; four miles North of Lumsden Village between which places there is an Excellent Turnpike road which passes through Rhynie Village. [Continued page 126] |
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Note: Rhynie: Muir of Rhynie is now disused. The village is simply called Rhynie without any qualification. JMcD
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Description of Muir of Rhynie contd. [Continued] Village to Huntly. It contains the Parish Church, a Free Church, an Independent Chapel, while about a quarter of a mile to the East (but in the Parish of Auchindoir) Stands the Episcopal Chapel of St. Mary's, recently erected. There are three clergymen in the village, two medical practitioners, two veterinary Surgeons: three Preventive Officers of Inland Revenue. A post office, a money order office, two branch banks, three branch Insurance Offices, three respectable and large merchants shops, two small inns, a watchmaker, a photographer, two bakers, one flesher [continued on next page] |
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Description of Muir of Rhynie Contd [continued] - Flesher, one Carrier, Several large Shoemaking and Tailoring Establishments, two house Carpenters, a blacksmith, a Meal Mill, a Carding Mill, two Servants' Register offices, a parish School, two flourishing female schools, & a Saddler. This active little place has been supplied with gas for the last thirty years, an advantage which few Villages [continued on next page] |
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Description of Muir of Rhynie Contd. [continued] - Villages in the North of Scotland have got, while a few years ago water was conveyed in pipes from a fountain situated about a mile distant.
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STULPTURED STONES FOUND HERE A.D. 1836 [Rhynie] |
(Site of)
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones |
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie
Mr. Bissett, Inn Keeper, Rhynie |
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About thirty years ago when the road Trustees were making the Turnpike road at Rhynie, these two Standing Stones interfered with the line of communication, thereupon they were dug up and placed beside the principal Inn then existing in the village ("Howies Inn") whence they were removed about two years ago (1864) to the centre of the Market Square of this Village where they now remain. Local tradition affirms that these stones were erected (the site only remaining now) to perpetuate the [continued on next page] |
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Description of Site of Standing Stones Contd. [continued] - the remembrance of illustrious personages who fell in an engagement, Supposed to be coeval with the battle at Milduan, in which Lulach Son of Macbeth was defeated 3rd April 1057. One of the stones is sculptured, but so much defaced that it is impossible to decipher clearly now what the Symbols represent. I am informed that before it was so much disfigured that it represented the figure of a man standing with a plummet in his hand and near to this figure was [continued on next page] |
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Description of Site of Standing Stones Continued - was a round circular shield, such as was worn by the Scotch Soldiers formerly in defending themselves from Sword thrusts etc. the dimensions of the Sculpture Stone are 3 feet in length, 2 in breadth and 1 foot in thickness and the other measures two and a half feet in length by one foot eight inches in breadth. These stones are said to be the remains [continued on next page] |
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Description of Site of Standing Stones Continued - remains of a nearly continuous line extending from a Solitary Stone still standing east of the Mill of Millton to the Craw Stane on the farm of Mains of Rhynie.
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CRAW STANE (Sculptured) |
Craw Stane (Sculptured)
Craw Stane (Sculptured) |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Mr. Stewart, Minister, Rhynie |
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This Stone stands in a field a little to the east of the Turnpike road leading form Lumsden to Rhynie and at about half a mile South of Rhynie, and is composed of a coarse-grained, greyish colored granite. It is six feet in length and supposed to be three feet below ground its breadth is nearly three feet and its thickness about one foot four inches, but these last dimensions diminish towards the bottom. I cannot obtain any traditionary account in the Country assigning this stone to any particular event. It seems to form the [continued on next page] |
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Note: Craw Stane (Sculptured) - a sketch of a fish.
Below that a sketch of an elephant
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Description Continued - the most Southerly existing column of the Series of Stones marking the spots where chieftains fell in the chase connected with the battle of Milduan. The indefatigable Chalmers, states that (Caledonia Vol 2. Pages 465.6) "An hieroglyphicut Column which stands on the moor of Rhynie, in Aberdeenshire, is the lasting evidence of the conflict with the odious Danes." The left face of this stone is divided into two Sculptured compartments by running [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued - a rod-like ornament or beading from side to side. The first ascending Compartment represents an elephant delineated diagonally, with his head towards the left, his trunk is cast over his head, and the end of it may be seen curled up on his back, and his feet terminate in fantastic coils. His head is disproportionately large, compared to the other parts of his body. In [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued - In the next Compartment is a fish, supposed to be a Salmon, likewise represented diagonally, having its head in a converse direction to that of the Elephant's. At a remote period in the Northern parts of Scotland in former times it is thought that the proprietors of the Soil were accustomed to hunt lions and other wild beasts with tamed Elephants, and the above figure will probably represent the elephant with his trunk upcast preparing to meet the foe.
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Rhynie] |
Human bones found here.
Human bones found here. |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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At the time workmen were employed making the Turnpike road at Rhynie, about thirty years ago, they dug up a quantity of human bones here; near to the site of the Standing Stones and it is conjectured that the bones found were those of men who fell at the time Lulach Son of Macbeth was chased through Auchindoir and Rhynie & which ended in his defeat at Milduan 3rd April 1057. |
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NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK [Rhynie] |
North of Scotland
Bank Office
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Mr. Roger, Merchant & Agent, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie |
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A neat building situated neat to the Post Office, property of Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie and who is also the Agent for the above bank. |
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STANDING STONES |
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. MacKay, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Mr. John Cran, Shoemaker, there |
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This name applies to two Standing Stones, closely erected together and situated at the North east corner of the front garden of the Free Church Manse of Rhynie. The dimensions of the southern stone are four feet in length by two feet in breadth & the other measures three feet in length by one & a half in breadth. It is conjectured that these stones were raised to commemorate the tombs of illustrious chieftains who fell in the chase connected with the battle of Milduan. |
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URNS FOUND HERE [Rhynie] |
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here
Urns found here
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Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Stewart, Rhynie
Mr. James Symon, Flesher, Rhynie
Police Constable of Rhynie
Mr. Troup, Merchant, Rhynie
Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Roseville, Rhynie
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About two years ago, when workmen were employed levelling a small Knoll in a back yard nearly opposite to the Aberdeen Town & County Bank, Rhynie, and when about three feet from the surface they came upon two urns firmly embedded in the earth, containing a quantity of burnt bones, which crumble into dust when exposed to the air. The Urns unfortunately were broken, in the taking of them up; one was ornamented, and the other was plain, in shape something similar to a small flower pot. The pieces of these Urns or remains thereof were forwarded by the Police Officer of Rhynie to the Procurator Fiscal of Aberdeen at the latter's request. |
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BRANCH OF THE ABERDEEN TOWN & COUNTY BANK |
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch)
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch)
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch) |
Mr. Troup, Merchant & Banker, Rhynie
Mr. Horn, Merchant & Banker, Rhynie
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie |
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Applies to a branch bank of the Aberdeen Town & County Banking Company situated in Rhynie. The property does not belong to the Banking Company. The premises in front are used for a large & respectable merchants shop & the back premises are occupied as the bank office, the Agents of which are Messrs. Troup & Horn, Merchants, Rhynie. |
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CHURCH [Rhynie] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Anderson, Manse
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Free Manse, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Nicoll, Rhynie |
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This applies to the Parish Church, & is a plain building, which was erected in 1823. In the patronage of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle & Earl of Fife, alternately, it contains sittings for about 800. Revd. [Reverend] William Allardyce Minister. Assistant Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Anderson |
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SCHOOL [Rhynie] |
School
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Anderson, Manse
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Free Manse, Rhynie
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Nicoll, Rhynie |
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A School for boys & girls who are taught an elementary education; is under Government Inspection, & likewise receives the Government grant; it is also supported by School fees and the Duke of Richmond. Average daily attendance of scholars about 90. This School also receives the Dick bequest.
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MILL OF NOTH |
Mill of Noth
Mill of Noth
Mill of Noth |
Mr. Roger, Rhynie.
Mr. John Stewart, Mill of Noth.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL [Rhynie] |
Independent Chapel
Independent Chapel
Independent Chapel |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Nicoll, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Rhynie. |
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A plain building erected in 1829 by Subscription & is supported by Voluntary Contribution of the members. It has accommodation for about 250 persons. The Officiating Minister if the Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Nicoll. |
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SCHOOL (Girls) [Rhynie] |
School
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Nicoll, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Rhynie. |
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A School for girls only, in Connection with the Independent Chapel, was erected in 1829, by Subscription & is supported by School fees & voluntary Subscription. It has also the Government Allowance, average daily attendance about 50. The Teacher is Miss Thompson. |
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Note: Congregational chapel: Congregational Church - Oliver & Boyd's Almanack. *The members of this Sect call themselves "Congregationalists." and their places of worship are called "Congregational Chapels" EHC CapnRE [E.H. Courtney Captain Royal Engineers] |
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BRIDGE OF MILLTOWN |
Bridge of Milltown
Bridge of Milltown
Bridge of Milltown |
Mr. Symon, Flesher, Rhynie.
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie.
Mr. J Law, Carpenter, Lumsden |
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STONE CIST AND URN FOUND HERE [Mill of Noth] |
Stone Cist
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About eighteen years ago when two Laborers were digging for stones for road purposes, from a Knoll, near to the Mill of Noth, and when about three and four feet from the surface they discovered a small Sepulchral Chamber, composed of rough unhewn slabs of stone, lying North and South, containing an Urn with burnt bones therein & which, when touched & exposed to the air, crumbled into dust. The Cist measured about three feet in length and one foot eight inches in breadth. The body appeared to have been doubled up and was found lying on its left side. The urn was about six inches in length and about three in diameter & was shaped like a common small flower pot. |
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MARKET STANCE [Rhynie] |
Market Stance
Market Stance
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Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Free Manse, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach
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STANDING STONES [Mill of Noth] |
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones |
Mr. Roger, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay, Rhynie. |
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Local tradition assigns these Stones to be the remains of a Druidical place of Worship, there are only two Stones remaining which are situated in a field near to the Mill of Noth. Dimensions about 6 feet in height by 1½ in breadth. |
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SCULPTURED STONES (FOUND AT SOUTH SIDE OF VILLAGE A.D. 1836) |
Standing Stones (Sculptured) Found at plough Inn
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
Standing Stones
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Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McKay F.R.G.L. F.C. [Free Church] Manse, Rhynie.
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie.
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These stones were dug up near to the Plough Inn about 30 years ago, & placed here, one of them is sculptured but the figures represented cannot now be traced; the stone is so much defaced; but is supposed to have represented an Elephant, there are other figures supposed to be a round circular shield, & the figure of a man standing with a plummet in his hand, the dimensions are 3 feet in length by 2' in breadth & 2½ in length by 1 foot 8 inches in breadth.
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COT BURN |
Cot Burn
Cot Burn
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Mr. Grant, Windyfield.
Mr. Alexander Anderson, Pourin.
Mr. Cran, Newseat. |
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A small stream rises on the South Side of the hill of Noth, and flows in a South Easterly direction for a considerable distance and enters at a small Bridge on the Turnpike Road, a few chains South of Milltown of Noth it is then carried by a covered drain for a short distance, and issues at Lochrie, it then flows for a short distance, & unites with the Burn of Pourin, about 9 chains North east of Lochrie. |
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MILLTOWN OF NOTH |
Milltown of Noth
Milltown of Noth
Milltown of Noth
Milltown of Noth |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly.
Mr. George Wilson, Milltown of Noth.
Mr. James Roger, Rhynie.
Estate Plan |
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A good farm house & Steading situated about ¾ of a mile from Rhynie near the Turnpike Road leading from that Village to Huntly. Occupied by Mr. George Wilson. Property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
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LOCHRIE |
Lochrie
Lochrie
Lochrie
Lochrie |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly.
Mr. George Wilson, Milltown of Noth.
Mr. James Roger, Rhynie.
Estate Plan |
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Applies to two dwellings houses, situated about 20 chains east of Milltown of Noth, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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SCULPTURED STONE FOUND HERE A.D. 1803 [Rhynie] |
(Site of) Standing Stone (Sculptured)
(Site of) Standing Stone (Sculptured)
(Site of) Standing Stone (Sculptured) |
John Cruickshank, Laborer, Newtown, Rhynie, 80 years of age
Mr. Symon, Flesher, Rhynie. Mr.
Donald, Watchmaker, Rhynie |
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At the time of the Reformation of Scotland, there existed a feud between the Duke of Argyle, and Earl of Huntly, which led to the latter's banishment to France about A.D. 1590, whereupon the Duke of Argyle took possession of the Earl of Huntly's lands and this stone was erected by Argyle in commemoration of that event; in corroboration of which he caused this stone to be engraved with his Coat of Arms viz. two ships and a shield. An elephant was likewise engraved thereon. It is supposed that this stone was raised and partly broken up for building materials about the year 1803. The party who did so being one of too many, who saw no use in going a little distance for building materials, when he could get them at his door, however valuable or revered. A fragment of this stone is still to be seen built into the wall of a barn situated [continued on next page] |
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Description Continued - Situated in the Village of Rhynie and an Elephant's Trunk, together with the remains of a shield, with a figure resembling a dart running through it can be distinctly traced thereon. The dimensions of this stone prior to its being broken up measured about 8 feet in height and 6 feet broad, and was composed of a coarse-grained, greyish granite. The portion built into the wall of the above barn measures 4 ft. 7 in: long by 2 ft. broad. "From Sculptured stones of Scotland page 5." The stone at Rhynie being the " fourth still remaining in that locality, is built into the wall of a barn in that Village and is said to have been taken from the materials of the former school house, the half of the stone is wanting, and it is stated in Archieologia, where the stone is engraved, that the missing half had been recently broken in pieces to be used in building. This was in 1826."
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HAWTHORN COTTAGE |
Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage |
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Rhynie |
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A neat cottage with garden and ornamental ground attached situated at the Southern extremity of Rhynie Village: is in the occupation and possession of Mr. Roger, Rhynie. |
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BRAE OF BOGIE |
Brae of Bogie
Brae of Bogie
Brae of Bogie |
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Sim Carrier, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie. |
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An ascent near to the bridge of Bogie on the public road leading from Clatt to Rhynie. |
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BRIDGE OF BOGIE |
Bridge of Bogie (County)
Bridge of Bogie (County) |
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Mr. Sim Carrier, Rhynie. |
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A stone structure of two arches over the Bogie River. Property of the County Trustees. |
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CARDING MILL [Rhynie] |
Carding Mill
Carding Mill
Carding Mill |
Mr. Cran Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend]
Mr. Anderson, Minister, Rhynie. |
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Applies to a Mill propelled by Water Wheel, as the name implies for the combing and arranging of wool. |
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SANDY HOW |
Sandy How
Sandy How
Sandy How |
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Mr. Bisset, Innkeeper, Rhynie. |
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Applies to a small patch of ground to the left of the road leading from Lumsden to Rhynie and which is planted with a few fir trees. |
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MANSE |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Anderson, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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A large plain building of three stories, erected in 1821, with large garden attached, and surrounded by small patches of wood, situated on the Banks of the Bogie River; and occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Anderson. |
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MANSE [F.C., Rhynie] |
F.C. [Free Church] Manse
F.C. Manse
F.C. Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie. |
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A dwelling house with garden attached and neat ornamental plot in front of the house, occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, F.R.G.S. [Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society] Rhynie. |
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FREE CHURCH [Rhynie] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie. |
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A plain building, being quite of the common barn form, was erected by local Subscription in 1851. It has accommodation for 250. persons. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacKay, F.R.G.S. [Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society] Minister |
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ROSEVILLE |
Roseville
Roseville
Roseville |
Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie. |
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A neat dwelling house in the Village of Rhynie, is in the occupation and possession of Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Rhynie |
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POST OFFICE [Rhynie] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor]
Mackay, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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This name applies to a branch Post Office in Rhynie, with Money Order and Post Office Savings Bank attached. Letters and papers are assorted at the Office for the Cabrach, Auchindoir and Kildrummy Parishes. Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie, Post Master. |
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SCHOOL (Girls) [Rhynie] |
School
School
School |
Revd.
[Reverend] Dr. [Doctor]
Mackay, Rhynie.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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A school for girls in rented premises in connection with the Established Church: daily average attendance about 70. The scholars receive an elementary education. |
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PLOUGH INN [Rhynie] |
Plough Inn
Plough Inn
Plough Inn |
Sign Board
Mr. Bisset, Innkeeper, Rhynie.
Mr. Cran, Shoemaker, Rhynie |
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A public house in the Village of Rhynie, occupied by Mr. Bisset, property of Mr. James McPherson, Drumminor |
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Site of CHURCH (A.D. 1700) |
Church
(Site of)
Church
(Site of)
Church
(Site of) |
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir.
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend]
Mr. Anderson, Rhynie. |
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The period of the erection of this Church is a matter of uncertainty but is supposed to have been erected about 1700, and was of small construction. This Church was demolished in 1823, and the new Parish Church, situated in the Village of Rhynie, erected in its stead. |
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BELL KNOWE |
Bell Knowe
Bell Knowe
Bell Knowe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Roger, Merchant, Rhynie.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Anderson, Rhynie |
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A small artificial Knoll, a little North of the Church Yard of Rhynie, so called because when the above Church was in the Churchyard before 1823, the Bell was hung on a wooden frame on the top of it, that it might be better heard. |
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Parish of Rhynie Co [County] ABERDEEN
Index
Names -- Page
Blind Stripe -- 19
Black Hill -- 24
Bogrothen Burn -- 23
Burnside -- 29
Butterybrae -- 32
Burn of Brockholes -- 34
Birch Brae -- 43
Burn of Ellanduan -- 44
Bogs of Noth -- 48
Burn of Raws -- 48
Blacksnake Burn -- 56
Bogancloch -- 58
Burn of Auldmuck -- 63
Bronze Celts found hereabouts -- 73
Burn of Greenknowe -- 81
Backstripes -- 82
Buckering Well -- 83
Burn of Balhinny -- 83
Burn of Longley -- 84
Burn of Little Blackmiddens -- 85
Burnthouse Knowe -- 86
Blue Cairn -- 86
Balhinny -- 91
Burntland -- 93
Burn of Newmerdrum -- 93
Brae of Essie -- 93
Burn of Essie -- 100
Burn of Templland --101
Brae of Scurdargue -- 102
Bridge of Essachie -- 105
Burn of Essachie -- 106
Beld Craig -- 108
Burn of Fewe -- 110
Blackmiddens -- 111
Burn of Tonburn -- 113
Bears Den -- 117
Broom of Rhynie -- 118
Burn of Little Pourin -- 120
Burn of Pourin -- 122
Branch of the North of Scotland Bank -- 137
Branch of the Aberdeen Town & Co. [County] Bank -- 140
Bridge of Milltown -- 143
Brae of Bogie -- 151
Bridge of Bogie -- 151
Bell Knowe -- 155
Cross Hill -- 20
Craigwater Hill -- 23
Craig Water -- 24
Craigwater (Ruins) --24
Cransmill -- 31
Cairn Hill -- 31
Cransmill Hill -- 33
Cat Craigs -- 41
Clachindarrach -- 42
Cloichdubh Hill -- 55
Cloich Dubh -- 55
Chapel Cairn -- 59
Cairn of Milduan (Remains of) -- 71
Clock Maluidh -- 75
Corse of Garbet -- 79
Craigs of Longley -- 79
Clayshot Hill -- 82
Corcraig -- 83
Cranbog Moss -- 85
Cowford Bridge -- 87
Church (Remains of) -- 89
Croich Hill -- 94
Castle of Lesmoir (Remains of) -- 99
Corsehill -- 102
Craw Stane (Sculptured) -- 133 to 136
Church -- 140
Cot Burn -- 147
Carding Mill -- 152
Congregational Chapel -- 142
Coin found here (Mary Queen of Scots 1584) -- 88
Coin found here (Elizabeth) -- 88
Downie's Hole -- 33
Den Burn -- 30
Drumel Stone -- 49
Duff's School -- 51
Den of Oldmerdrum -- 61
Dry Den -- 115
Ealaichie Burn -- 39
Essie -- 89
Eye of Gullburn -- 119
Ford of Craigwater -- 25
Finglenny -- 29
Flint Arrowheads found hereabouts -- 73
Foregarrach Well -- 113
Foregarrach Burn -- 113
Free Church -- 153
Glen of Noth -- 47
Green Knowe -- 58
Giant's Stone -- 76
Garbet -- 81
Glackhead -- 87
Gallows Hill -- 90
Glack -- 91
Green Hill -- 92
Garrach Knowe -- 101
Glamlach Burn -- 102
How of Slug -- 32
Hill of Finglenny -- 34
Hill of Kirkney -- 41
Hill of Clashindarrach -- 42
Hill of Milduan -- 43
Hill of Oldmerdrum -- 62
Hillock of Glack -- 91
Howtown -- 103
Hill of Noth -- 121
Human Remains found here -- 137
Hawthorn Cottage -- 151
Kirkney Water -- 57
Little Watchman -- 30
Leargaiche Lar -- 60
Leywater -- 62
Lamb's Well -- 75
Leids Hill -- 107
Longley (Ruins) -- 107
Little Blackmiddens -- 107
Ley Water -- 110
Lochrie -- 148
Meikle Watchman -- 34
Mytice -- 41
Murdoch's Hillock -- 43
Mount of Haddoch -- 79
Moss of Essie -- 82
Moss of Tonburn -- 85
Moss of Bad-na-moin -- 86
Maiden Hillock -- 90
Milltown of Lesmoir -- 94
Mains of Lesmoir -- 94
Moat (Remains of) -- 99
Meikle Turf Hill -- 109
Mains of Rhynie -- 115
Rhynie -- 125 to 127
Mill of Noth -- 142
Market Stance -- 145
Milltown of Noth -- 148
Manse -- 152
Manse -- 153
New Forest -- 62
New Merdrum -- 63
Newseat -- 104
Newnoth -- 121
Old Noth -- 52
Old Forest -- 56
Old Merdrum -- 61
Oxen Well -- 75
Outer Line of Entrenchment (Remains of) -- 77
Orditeach -- 87
Oxen Well -- 115
Tap o' Noth -- 65 Note: (Same as Remarks to Clochdhu Hill)
Poorhouse -- 105
Pourin -- 122
Part of Sculptured Stone found at South side of Village A.D. 1803 -- 150
Post Office -- 154
Plough Inn -- 154
Quarryhow Burn -- 30
Quarry Hill -- 33
Quarry How -- 33
Quarry Head -- 42
Quarry Hill -- 116
Quarryhead Well -- 117
Rhynie -- 1 to 17
Raven Hill -- 19
Raws of Noth -- 47
Round Hill -- 56
Rumfold -- 103
Roseville -- 153
Shank of Baditimmer -- 27
Stripe of Baditimmer -- 27
Slug (Ruins) -- 32
Shooting Lodge -- 57
Scurbank -- 63
Stone Celts found hereabouts -- 73
Site of Engagement between Lulach and Malcolm Canmore. A.D. 1057 -- 74
Sword found here -- 97
School -- 100
Scurdarg -- 104
Stripe of Backgarrach -- 109
Silver Cairn -- 109
Shiel Hill -- 114
Smithston -- 122
Sculptured Stones found here A.D. 1836 -- 129 to 132
Standing Stones 138
School -- 141
School (Girls) -- 142
Stone Cist and Urn found here -- 144
Standing Stones -- 146
Sculptured Stones found at South side of Village A.D. 1836 -- 146
Sculptured Stone found here A.D. 1803 -- 149 to 150
Sandy How -- 152
School (Girls) -- 154
Site of Church (A.D. 1700) -- 155
Stone Celt found here -- 96
Tumulus__(Supposed) -- 36 to 39
Three Burnshead How -- 53
Three Burns -- 58
Top of Noth -- 65
Tumuli -- 74
The Peirk -- 90
Templand -- 102
Tonburn -- 114
T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 121
Urn found here -- 45 to 46
Urn found here -- 95
Urns found here -- 139
Urns found here -- 96
Vitrified Fort (Remains of) -- 65 to 69
White Geese -- 21
Wormy Hillock -- 35
Windyfield -- 104
Wethaugh -- 116
Water of Bogie -- 123
Clochdhu Hill -- 55 Note: (Altered by authority of Mr. James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly, N.B. [North Britain]. To be used for 1" [one inch] purposes only, further investigation to be made during revision of the larger scales. By order of the D.G. [Director General] 4.2.95) |
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Index [continued]
Scurdargue -- 104
Note: (Altered by Authority of Mr. James Macdonald The Farm Huntly N.B. [North Britain] To be uses for 1" [one inch] purposes only, further investigation to be made on revision of the larger scales by order of the D.G. [Director General])
12.8.95.
Brae of Scurdargue -- 103
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