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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REE NEWE | Ree Newe Ree Newe Ree Newe |
Rev [Reverend] Charles McHardy, Manse Mr James Dunbar, Gamekeeper, Boilhandy Mr William Shaw, Castletown |
068 | A Small hillock situated about a quarter of a mile south of Boilhandy: said to have derived its name from a Shiel having stood upon it and belonging to the people of Castle Newe. |
| BAD LEANA | Bad Leana Bad Leana Bad Leana Bad Leana |
Rev [Reverend] Charles McHardy Mr James Dunbar Mr William Shaw Estate Plan 1816 |
068 | This name applies to a small patch of green pasture, situated between the public road, and the burn of Tornahaish; and direct south of St. Mary's Chapel |
| BURN OF TORNAHAISH | Burn of Tornahaish Burn of Tornahaish Burn of Tornahaish |
Rev [Reverend] Charles McHardy Mr James Dunbar William Shaw |
068 | A Small mountain stream, which has its rise in the hill of The Ca. and flowing northwards, a few miles, falls into the River Don near the ford of Tornahaish |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 158Parish of Strathdon
[Circled in description] Shiel - Ree incorrect spelling for Reigh. A summer residence for herdsmen and cattle A shealing or shelter
[Note beside 'Bad Leana']
The flat green pasture ground
Bad. A tuft. cluster. bunch, A tuft of hair.
Leana. A meadow, A swampy plain
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