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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HOWFORD Howford
Howford
Howford
John Sleigh Esqr Factor
Valuation Roll
Mr G. Mackie
013 A superior dwelling house, and offices with small farm. The property of G. Baird Esqr Strichen.
STRICHEN HOUSE Strichen House
Strichen House
Strichen House
John Sleigh Esqr
Mr James Chalmers.
Mr A R Angus.
013 A commodious mansion house, with grounds and offices attached ("It was erected in 1821 by Lord Lovat.") now the property of George Baird Esqr.
STONE CIRCLE [Strichen House] Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Dr [Doctor] Gavin Strichen
Revr [Reverend] William Smith Strichen
Mr G Mackie Strichen
013 Several upright stones placed in the form of a circle and enclosed by a fence, situated on wooded eminence a little north of the above mansion house. The stones are six in number placed at irregular intervals, varying in height from three to six feet, and known as the Druids Temple. "Among the trees within the policies northwest from the mansion, there is part of a Druid circle. Between two upright stones lies one which had been the rocking stone, but which like the Culsh specimen, is now at rest."
Description of Formartine & Buchan Railway
Banffshire Journal

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