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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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KIRKVILLE | Kirkville Kirkville Kirkville Kirkville Kirkville Kirkville |
Captain Shepherd William McCombie Mr John Wyness Valuation Roll 1859-60 New Statistical Account Directory to Nobleman & Gentlemen's Seats, Villages &c. in Scotland. 1857 |
074 | A neat mansion house, two storeys, slated, and in excellent repair, with suitable offices, garden &c attached. Property and residence of Capt. [Captain] Shepherd. |
LOCH OF SKENE | Loch of Skene Loch of Skene Loch of Skene Loch of Skene Loch of Skene Loch of Skene Loch-Skene |
Captain Sheppard Mr William McCombie Mr John Wyness New Statistical Account Keith's Aberdeenshire 1811 Johnstone's Co [County] Map Fullarton's Gazetteer |
073 ; 074 | A large fresh water lake, situated on the boundary between the parishes of Skene and Echt, the property of the Earl of Fife and Lord Lindsay. "The Loch of Skene is nearly three miles in circumference, situated near the west boundary of the parish. Its greatest depth does not exceed 12 feet. It is supplied by several small streams, and is the reservoir which supplies water for one of the meal mills in the parish, and for the works of Messrs Hadden & Sons (a wool manufactory) at Garlogie Mill" New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] |
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[Page] 24County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Skene
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