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TARVES [parish] |
Tarves |
Valuation Roll
Statisticall Account
Collections of the Shires
Fullarton's Gazetter
Rev. [Reverend] Francis Knox. The Manse
Rev. [Reverend] William Turner U. P. [United Presbyterian]Manse |
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Tarves, a parish in the northeastern district of Aberdeenshire, called Formarton; is bounded on the North by Methlick and New Deer, on the east by Ellon, on the south by Udny, and on the west by Meldrum & Fyvie.
The Ythan a small river of some importance divides the parish into two unequal parts, the greater being on the southern, and the lesser on the northern bank of the river: the soil on both sides is for the most part deep, fertile and alluvial. The Parish wears a pleasing and cheerful aspect nearly the whole being in a superior state of cultivation, while the landscape is beautified by several small plantations. The parish is traversed by a number of excellent roads, and the land cultivated principally by Crofter's. The letting of land into small holdings to enterprising men of small capital, was a peculiar and pleasing feature in the character of the late Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen; a gentleman of great benevolence & kindness of heart, and of whom it is said "went about continually doing good".
The antiquities of the parish are very few indeed & of little interest there is no manufactory in the parish and the people live wholly by agriculture.
Note:There is no portion of this Parish detached; nor portion or portions of any other Parish enclosed within the boundary of this Parish. |
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LITTLE BARTHOLCHAPEL |
Little Bartholchapel
Little Bartholchapel
Little Bartholchapel
Little Bartholchapel |
Rent Receipt
Mr James Sangster Croft of Fochel
Mr Morrison, Bartholchapel |
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A small farmsteading & dwellinghouse one storey thatched & in good repair; property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen, Haddo House |
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CROFT OF FOCHEL |
Croft of Fochel
Croft of Fochel
Croft of Fochel
Croft of Fochel |
Mr. James Scrogie, Tenant
Rent Receipt 1863
Lease Paper
Mr. James Stephen, Factor |
037 |
A farmsteading or large croft & dwellinghouse one storey part of which is thatched & part slated; property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen Haddo House |
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COT-TOWN HILL |
Cottown Hill
Cottown Hill
Cottown Hill
Cottown Hill |
Mr. James Scrogie
Mr. James Stephen
Mr. Morrison
Mr. James Sangster |
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A small swelling hill feature of no great height nor extent. Situated about ½ a mile east of Croft of Fochel about a quarter of a mile north of Hardford, property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen Haddo House, Aberdeen |
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STONE HAMMER FOUND HERE A.D. 1853 [Skilmafilly] |
Stone Hammer found here (1853)
Stone Hammer found here (1853)
Stone Hammer found here (1853) |
Mr. Urquhart Fraser. Skilmafilly
Mr John Cheyne Skilmafilly
Mr Alexander White Skilmafilly |
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A stone hammer was found here in 1853. About 6 inches long by 3½ thick with a hole through the middle, and was a very hard, close, blue stone. |
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URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1860 [Skilmafilly] |
Urn found here (1860)
Urn found here (1860)
Urn found here (1860) |
Mr. Urquhart Fraser
Mr. John Cheyne
Mr. Alexander White |
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A small urn was found here in 1860. by the farme[r] when trenching the land. It was about 7 inches long: at top 5 inches in diameter and at bottom about 3½ inches. It was broken in pieces in taken up. A small
quantiity of ashes was discovered in it but no bones etc. |
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QUILQUAX |
Quilquaux
Quilquaux
Quilquaux |
Lease Papers
Rent Receipts
Mr Alexander Allen, tenant |
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Applies a good many Crofts small holdings etc. the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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DEN OF SKILMAFILLY |
Den of Skilmafilly
Den of Skilmafilly
Den of Skilmafilly |
Mr Urguhart Fraser
Mr John Chyne
Mr Alexander White |
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A small den feature, situated about a quarter of a mile south of West Skilmafilly. |
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WOOD OF SKILMAFILLY |
Wood of Skilmafilly
Wood of Skilmafilly
Wood of Skilmafilly |
Mr Urquhart Fraser
Mr John Chyne
Mr Alexander White |
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Applies to a fir plantation of no great extent, situated about amile north of Quelquox property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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Note: QUILQUOX [1895] - John Sleigh Esq. Factors Office, Strichen Mains - For 1" purposes only, see Luke 1895. |
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HILL OF SKILMAFILLY |
Hill of Skilmafilly
Hill of Skilmafilly
Hill of Skilmafilly
Skilmafilly |
Mr. Urquhart Fraser Tenant
Mr. John Cheyne
Mr. Alexander White
Valuation Roll 1859-1860 |
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A good farm house with offices, garden, etc. attached, so called from the adjacent hill of this name and to distinguish it from other farms on the Eeast and West also called Skilmafilly. The property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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HILL OF SKILMAFILLY |
Hill of Skilmafilly
Hill of Skilmafilly
Hill of Skilmafilly |
Mr. Urquhart Fraser
Mr. John Cheyne
Mr. Alexander White |
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A very conspicuous eminence known by this name. The summit is covered with whins & heath. but apparantly redeamable. About 50 years ago a fair or market was held here which was notorious for the drinking and fighting propensities of its attendants and acquired the subrequent of "Cudgel Fair" It has many years ago fallen into disuse. |
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CRYSTAL FOUND HERE A.D. 1859 [Hill of Skilmafilly] |
Crystal found here (1859)
Crystal found here (1859)
Crystal found here (1859) |
Mr. Urquhart Fraser
Mr. John Cheyne
Mr. Alexander White |
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A beautiful specimen of natural Crystal was found here in 1859. It was very bright and transparant about Six inches long 3 inches thick at one end and came to a point at the other, attached to the thick end was a piece of quartz about 3 inches square. It has been forwarded to the Antiquarian Society. |
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NORTH QUILQUAX |
North Quilquax
North Quilquax
North Quilquax |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglas Esq. Factor
Mr. John Will. Tenant |
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An ordinary farm house with offices garden etc attached. Known by this name. This name is also applied to Several Cottages or Crofts which formerly formed part of this farm, but since the land has been so much improved and brought under cultivation it has been divided into separate tenencies. |
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TRUFFHILL WOOD |
Truffhill Wood
Truffhill Wood
Truffhill Wood |
Mr. John Will
Mr. J. Forbes North Quilquax
Mr. James Fraser North Quilquax |
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A small plantation of fir and forest trees situated on a conspicuous imenence. The hill was Known by this name prior to its being planted with trees, and about 40 years ago a market was held here. but is now discontinued. |
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WEST SKILMAFILLY |
West Skilmafilly
West Skilmafilly
West Skilmafilly
Skilmafilly |
Mr. John Cheyne. Tenant
Mr. Urquhart Fraser Tenant Mr. Alexander White Tenant
Valuation Roll |
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A good farm house with offices garden etc attached. Known by this name. |
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GALLOWS HILL |
Gallows Hill
Gallows Hill
Gallows Hill |
Mr. Lewis Lamb Schivas
Mr. William Mitchell Broadward
Mr. James Watson South Burnside |
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A conspicuous eminence Known by this name, It is believed that a gallows formerly stood here. |
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SOUTH BURNSIDE |
South Burnside
South Burnside
South Burnside
South Burnside of Schivas |
Mr. James Watson. Tenant.
Mr. Lewis Lamb.
Mr. William Mitchell
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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An ordinary farm house, with offices, garden etc attached. Known by this name. |
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Supposed Site of STONE CIRCLE [North Quilquax] |
Supposed (site of) Stone Circle
Supposed (site of) Stone Circle
Supposed (site of) Stone Circle |
Mr. John Will, North Quilquax
Mr. J. Forbes North Quilquax
Mr. Alexander White North Quilquax |
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About 19 years ago when the farmer was Clearing away a Considerable Cairn of Stones, which stood here and trenching the ground he came upon a floor or paved Causeway, which he immagined had been the floor of an old Chapel, but nothing more then the paved floor or causeway was discovered. Around the Cairn was large rough boulder stones which would make it resemble a Stone Circle or Druidical Temple, but no authentic information can be obtained in the matter. |
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SCHIVAS |
Schivas
Schivas
Schivas
Mains of Schivas
Shivas |
Statistical Account 1843
A.F. Douglas Esq. Factor
Mr. Lewis Lamb. Tenant.
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Pratt's Buchan Page 246. |
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"The mansion house of Schivas was built about 200 years ago, by a gentleman of the name of Gray, desended from a younger branch of the noble family of Kinfauns. The Grays were of the Roman Catholic persuasion and what is now a mansion had been their private Chapel. The date of the Communion Cups is 1618 of tokens 1622" vide Statistical Account page 669. This mansion was rebuilt about 100 years ago and subsequently was possessed by the family of Irvine of Drum, from whom it was purchased about 20 years ago by The Earl of Aberdeen. The estate consisted of about one eighth of the whole parish. The Manor is now used as a farm house. The house and grounds etc being very much neglected and in bad repair. |
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MARY GRAY |
Mary Gray
Mary Gray
Mary Gray
Mary Gray |
Mr. Lewis Lamb.
Mr. William Mitchell Broadward
Mr. James Watson
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This name applies to a forest tree which was planted when the family of Grays possessed this estate and is yet well known by the name.
"A large beautiful plane tree, which according
to tradition, was planted by a daughter of the Grey family. It passes by the people in the neighbourhood by the name of Mary Gray"
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NORTH BURNSIDE |
North Burnside
North Burnside
North Burnside |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
A.F. Douglas. Esq. Factor
Mr. John Leask, Tenant |
030 |
A good farm house with offices garden etc attached, known by this name. The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BROADWARD |
Broadward
Broadward
Broadward |
Valuation Roll.
A.F. Douglas. Esq.
Mr William Mitchell Tenant. |
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An ordinary farm house with offices, garden etc attached, known by this name. |
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OLDTOWN LEYS |
Oldtown Leys Oldtown Leys Oldtown Leys
Old Town Leas |
Valuation Roll.
A.F. Douglas Esq.
Mr. William Symmers Tenant
Mr. William Mitchell |
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A good farm house recently erected with offices yard, garden etc attached known by this name. |
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SOUTH QUILQUAX |
South Quilquax
South Quilquax
South Quilquax |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglas Esq. Factor,
Mr. James Symmers. Tenant |
030 |
This name applies to several separate tenements or crofts. The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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SCHOOL [South Quilquax] |
School
School
School
School |
Mr. George Taylor Schoolmaster
Mr. John Gordon. Carpenter
Mr. James Walker
Mr. James Symmers. |
030 |
An ordinary building used as a private adventurior unendowed School, the house is granted free by the proprietor and the only emoluments is the Scholars fees. The average attendants are about 50. As school has been held here for many years. Mr. George Taylor Schoolmaster |
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BLUE HILL |
Blue Hill
Blue Hill
Blue Hill |
Mr. George Taylor
Mr. John Gordon
Mr. James Walker |
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A conspicuous eminence. Known by this name. |
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FLOBBETS |
Flobbets
Flobbets
Flobbets |
Valuation Roll 1859-60.
Rents Receipts. per. A.F. Douglas (Factor)
Mr. Joseph Chalmers. Tenant. |
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A good farm house with offices, yard, garden etc attached, well known by this name, the name is also applied to several detached Cottages or Crofts, which formerly, (before the land was so much under cultivation,) was one undivided farm. The farm Crofts etc are still known by this name, and is the property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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LEET MOSS |
Leet Moss
Leet Moss
Leet Moss |
Mr. Joseph Chalmers
Mr. James Wilson. Flobbets (croft)
Mr. William McDonald. Flobbets (croft) |
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A large peat moss known by this name for the use of the adjacent farms, Crofts etc. |
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HORNSCROFT |
Hornscroft
Hornscroft
Hornscroft |
Valuation Roll.
Rent Receipts etc.
Mr. Peter Littlejohn. Tenant |
037 |
This name applies to a small district consisting of Several Cottages, Crofts etc. having outhouses, gardens etc attached, also a few acres of land to each. This was formerly let as one Croft, and is so called from a man named Horn, who resided here. |
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DEN OF KIRKTON |
Den of Kirkton
Den of Kirkton
Den of Kirkton |
Mr. James Shepherd. Bogside
Mr. William Ross. Bogside
Mr. William Taylor. Bogside |
037 |
This name applies to a deep ravine or Den, through which flows a considerable Stream, and is so called from being Situated on the lands or farm of Kirkton |
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ST JOHN'S WELL |
St. John's Well
St. John's Well
St. John's Well |
Mr. James Shepherd.
Mr. William Ross
Mr. William Taylor |
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An excellent Spring well. the water of which was formerly much esteemed and Sought after. Situated near the extremity of the Den of Kirkton and believed to be Coeval with Saint Bartholomew's Chapel, a short distance from this place. |
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BOGSIDE |
Bogside
Bogside
Bogside
Bogside |
Mr. James Shephard
Mr. William Ross
Mr. William Taylor
Valuation Roll. 1859-60 |
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This name applies to three Crofts, with outhouses, gardens etc. attached, also a few acres of land to each. So called from formerly being a Bog, or peat moss adjoining here. The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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Note: St. John's Well - The general belief in the district is that this object is an Antiquity. |
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THREEPMUIR |
Threepmuir
Threepmuir
Throopmuir
Throopmuir
Threipmuir |
Mr. Andrew Littlejohn Tenant
Mr. Peter Walker
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Rent Receipts etc.
Mr James Shepherd Bogside |
037 |
This name applies to two crofts, having outhouses, gardens and a few acres of land to each. This was formerly a disputed portion, between adjoining proprietors, and therefore remained a rough Common, Muir, to which each proprietor claimed a right, until the present proprietor bought all the surrounding land, which ended the dispute. It is now nearly all under cultivation, and about equally divided between the adjoining parishes, Tarves, Fyvie and Methlick. The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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BANKHEAD |
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead of Bartholchapel
Bankhead of Bartholchapel
Bartholchapel part of
Bartholchapel art of |
Mr. Peter Walker. Tenant.
Mr. James Shepherd
Mr. Andrew Littlejohn
Mr. William Taylor Bogside
Valuation Roll.
Rent Receipts . etc. |
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An ordinary farm house and Croft with outhouses etc. attached formerly part of the farm at Bartholchapel but now a seperate holding and Commonly Called Bankhead, or Bankhead of Bartholchapel. |
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WEDDERLAIRS |
Wedderlairs
Wedderlairs
Wedderlairs |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglas Esqr. Factor & Rent Receipts
Mr. Alexander Burnett Tenant. |
037 |
This name applies to Several Cottages or Crofts having outhouses, gardens etc attached, also a few acres of land for each, and is frequently called Keith field,as this was formerly on the land or estate of Keithfield. but is now the property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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CROFT OF TILLYHILT |
Tillyhilt (Croft of)
Tillyhilt (Croft of)
Tillyhilt (Croft of) |
Valuation Roll
Rent Receipts
Mr. Alexander Burnett |
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An ordinary dwelling house or croft with outhouses, garden, and a few acres of land attached, so called from formerly being part of the land or farm of Tillyhilt |
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THORNROAN WOOD |
Thornroan Wood
Thornroan Wood
Thornroan Wood |
Mr. A. Burnett.
Mr. John McBean. GameKeeper
Mr. George Walker, Wedderlairs |
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This name applies to a portion of wood much older than the adjoining plantations, and a great portion is a present cut down. The name is derived from the house or farm So Called, which formerly stood near the wood. |
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TULLOFORD |
Tulloford
Tulloford
Tulloford |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglass Esqr. Factor
Mr. Alexander Burr. Tenant. |
037 |
A good farm house with offices, yard, garden etc attached. Known by this name the property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl
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KEILYFORD |
Keilyford
Keilyford
Keilyford |
Valuation Roll
A.F. Douglass. Esqr.
Mr. George Gray. Tenant |
037 |
A good farm house with offices, yard gardens etc attached. Known by this name the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. There are other Crofts or tenements, which formerly belonged to this farm, but are now seperate crofts and are still called the Crofts on Keilyford etc |
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BARTHOLCHAPEL MARKET STANCE |
Bartholchapel Market Stance
Bartholchapel Market Stance
Bartholchapel Market Stance
Market Customs |
Mr. Joseph Arthur. Tenant
Mr. James Morrison. Hattoslap
Mr. George Gray. Keilyford
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
037 |
A market or fair is held here, for Cattle, horses, & sheep etc once a year about the first of September and has been established here for a great number of years but its origin or the date of Charter (if any) cannot be now correctly ascertained from any of the local authorities in this district. |
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COUCHERCAIRN |
Couchercairn
Couchercairn
Couchercairn |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglass Esqr. Factor.
Mr. John Jaffray. Tenant |
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An ordinary farm house, with offices garden etc. attached, known by this name. This farm has been Subdivided into several tenements, principally for improving and cultivating the land, therefore all the tenements or dwellings are called Couchercairn, but one is the original which gives the name to it probably the origin of the name was a "Cairn", which may have stood near this place formerly, but at present no account can be obtained of such. The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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Site of ST BARTHOLEMEW'S CHAPEL |
Site of Barthol Chapel
Site of Barthol Chapel
St. Bartholomew's Chapel |
Mr. Wilson Teacher
Mr. P Smith Over Kirkton
Mr. J Gray Barthol Chapel
Collections of the shires, |
037 |
Previous to the Reformation a Chapel stood here, said to have been erected during the 13th Century. It was dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, and was surrounded by a graveyard which still exists, but is now used as a playground by the School which stands in it. |
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SCHOOL [nr Bartholchapel] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Wilson Teacher
Mr. P Smith
Mr. J Gray |
037 |
A parochial School situated 4 miles North West from the Village of Tarves. It was erected in the year 1847 by the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen for the use of the western part of the Parish, the average attendance of Scholars is 80. The School is used as a Preaching station once a month, when service is conducted by the Minister of the Parish. |
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OVER KIRKTON |
Over Kirkton
Over Kirkton
Over Kirkton |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A F Douglass Factor Haddo Ho [House]
Mr. P Smith Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and offices attached the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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NETHER KIRKTON |
Nether Kirkton
Nether Kirkton
Nether Kirkton |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A Douglass Factor
Mr. George Smith Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with offices, and garden attached the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BARTHOLCHAPEL |
Bartholchapel
Bartholchapel
Bartholchapel |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A Douglass
Mr. John Gray Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse offices & garden the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen, takes its name from Barthol Chapel the site of which is
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HATTONSLAP |
Hattonslap
Hattonslap
Hattonslap |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglass Esqr. Factor
Mr. James Morrison Tenant |
037 |
A good farm house with offices, yard garden etc attached Known by this name the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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NEW BALGOVE |
New Balgove
New Balgove
Balgove |
Valuation Roll
A.F. Douglas Esqr.
Mr. Robert Smith. Tenant |
037 |
A good farm house with offices yard garden etc attached. Known by this name the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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OLDTOWN OF FOCHEL |
Oldtown of Fochel
Oldtown of Fochel
Oldtown of Fochel
Old Mill of Fochel |
Valuation Roll
A.F. Douglass Esqr.
Mr. Robert Smith
Miss E. Milne. Tenant |
037 |
An ordinary house recently erected with offices, garden etc attached, Known by this name. the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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HARDFORD |
Hardford
Hardford
Hardford |
Valuation Roll
Mr A F Douglass Factor
Mr A Littlejohn Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwelling house with garden and offices attached, the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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MILLTOWN OF FOCHEL |
Milltown of Fochel
Milltown of Fochel
Milltown of Fochel |
Valuation Roll
Mr A F Douglass Factor
Mr A Milne Occupier |
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A farmsteading with dwellinghouse garden and commodious offices the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MILL OF FOCHEL (Corn) |
Mill of Fochel (Corn)
Mill of Fochel (Corn) |
Valuation Roll
Mr Douglass Factor
Mr A Milne Milltown |
037 |
A Corn Mill about 3 miles North West from the village of Tarves, near to the Parish Boundary. It is driven by water power and is the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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EARLSFORD |
Earlsford
Earlsford
Earlsford
Earls Ford |
Mr J Coul occupier
Mr A Milne Milltown
Mr G Ross Merchant
Valuation Roll |
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A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and offices attached the property of
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SILVERMOSS |
Silvermoss
Silvermoss
Silvermoss |
Valuation Roll
Mr A F Douglass Factor
Mr J Milne Jnr. [Junior] occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and commodious offices attached The property of The Right Hon [Honourable]
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Site of CAIRN |
Cairn (site of) |
Mr Thomas Shepherd, Mill of Keithfield
Mr J Scrogie, Courtstone |
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A cairn of stones of considerable height & extent was removed from this hill, in the year 1832: the stones were taken to build dykes, & fill drains, with. At the bottom of the Cairn a quantity of black mould & pieces of bones were found; and in 1862 two Urns were found filled with black dust & pieces of bones. No attention was paid to the size or pattern of the Urns, nor can the farmer tell what came of them. |
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URNS FOUND HERE A.D. 1862 [Courtstone] |
Urns found here A.D. 1862 |
Mr Thomas Shepherd, Mill of Keithfield Mr J Scrogie, Courtstone |
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HILL OF COURTSTONE |
Hill of Courtstone |
Mr Thomas Shepherd
Mr J. Scrogie |
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A cultivated hill of considerable extent, situated about a quarter of a mile south of Mill of Keithfield: property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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MAINS OF KEITHFIELD |
Mains of Keithfield
Mains of Keithfield
Mains of Keithfield |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglas. Esqr. Factor
John Hepburn Esqr. Surveyor |
037 |
A good farm house, with offices yard garden etc attached, known by this name. There formerly was a mansion house here called "Tillygownie or Tillygywanie, Tillygoyny"; which was a plain building undefended. It has been demolished upwards of a hundred years ago. An old Dovecot is the only remnant now standing The former proprietor's name was Keith and all the land or Estate, was called, Keithfield, which name is still kept up and well known. This is now as is also the entire parish, the property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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WEDDERLAIRS WOOD |
Wedderlairs Wood
Wedderlairs Wood
Wedderlairs Wood |
John Hepburn Esqr.
Mr John McBean GameKeeper
Mr Alexander Burnett |
037 |
A considerable plantation of fir and forest trees known by this name |
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KEITHFIELD COTTAGE |
Keithfield Cottage
Keithfield Cottage
Keithfield Cottage |
Mr Stephen Crichton, Tenant
Mr J. Scrogie, Courtstone
Mr John Hepburn, Esq. Surveyor |
037 |
A neat Cottage in two tenements with gardens etc attached, erected by the late proprietor, for workmen. The whole of this parish is the property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MIDDLE PLOUGH |
Middle Plough
Middleplough
Middleplough
Middleplough |
Mr Stephen Crichton
Mr J Scrogie
John Hepburn Esq
Mr Alexander Burnett, Wedderlairs |
037 |
This name applies to two ordinary Cottages, with garden etc attached occupied by workmen. This was formerly a seperate holding or Croft. The name, "Plough" was used to denote the extent or quantity of land. The name is still well known. |
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BURN OF KEITHFIELD |
Burn of Keithfield
Burn of Keithfield
Burn of Keithfield |
John Hepburn, Esq
Mr Alexander Burnett
Mr J Scrogie |
037 |
A Considerable burn well known by this name from Earls Ford to its Confluence with the Raxton Burn, where it takes the name of Burn of Kelly and flows in an East by Northeast direction. |
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CHAPELPARK WOOD |
Chapelpark Wood
Chapelpark Wood
Chapelpark Wood |
Mr. John McBean, Gamekeeper
Mr. Alexander Burnett, Wedderlairs
Mr. J Mackie, Chapelpark |
037 |
This name applies to a narrow belt of plantation and extending in length from the Burn of Keithfield to the Brainjohn Wood. The name is derived from the farm so called near which it extends. |
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BACKHILL OF COURTSTONE |
Backhill of Courtstone
Backhill of Courtstone
Backhill of Courtstone |
John Hepburn Esq. Surveyor
Mr Adam Smith Tenant
Mr Forbes Angus Tenant |
037 |
This name applies to Three ordinary Cottages or Crofts with outhouses, gardens & a few acres of land each. This was formerly part of the farm of Courtstone, from which it is named. |
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COURTSTONE |
Courtstone
Courtstone
Courtstone |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F Douglass Esq Factor
Mr. I. Scrogie Tenant |
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A good farm house with offices garden etc attached, formerly there was an old house stood about here, at the end of which there was a shelving or projecting stone, sometimes used as a seat, and commonly called the Courting Stone, which was the origin of the present name Courtstone. |
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MILL OF KEITHFIELD |
Mill of Keithfield
Mill of Keithfield
Mill of Keithfield |
Mr Thomas Shepherd Tenant
Mr John Hepburn Land Surveyor
R. I. Scrogie Courtstone |
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An ordinary Cottage or Croft with outhouses, garden etc also a few acres of land attached. So called from a meal mill which formerly stood here The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl
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OVERTOWN OF KEITHFIELD |
Overtown of Keithfield
Overtown of Keithfield
Overtown of Keithfield |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A F. Douglass Esqr. Factor
John Hepburn Esqr. Tenant & Land Surveyor |
037 |
A good farm house with offices yard garden etc attached. Known by this name. The Property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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CHAPELPARK BURN |
Chapelpark Burn
Chapelpark Burn
Chapelpark Burn |
Mr John Hepburn
Mr J. Scrogie.
Mr J. Mackie Chapelpark |
037 |
A small burn so called from the farm of this name, near which it passes. It collects from several drains near South Andet, and flows in an East direction till it joins the Burn of Keithfield |
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LADY'S STEPS |
Lady's Steps
Lady's Steps
Lady's Steps |
Mr Alexander Burnett. Wedderlairs
Mr George Walker Wedderlairs
Mr John McBean Gamekeeper |
037 |
Lady Douglas in her flight from Gight passed
or crossed here, at which time there was a ford and stepping stones crossing the burn here where is now a neat wooden bridge, * The Lady was pursued to a place called Dougal-head or Douglas-head ** where she
was apprehend and beheaded.
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UPPER LAKE |
Upper Lake
Upper Lake
Upper Lake |
Mr Alexander Burnett
Mr George Walker
Mr John McBean |
037 |
An artificial Lake. Constructed about eleven years ago. Known by this name the depth of water is about from four to ten feet. |
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DEER PARK |
Deer Park
Deer Park
Deer Park |
Mr Alexander Burnett
Mr George Walker
Mr John McBean |
037 |
An extensive deer park Surrounded by a good stone & lime wall, and in which there are plantations and scattered trees, the late proprietor caused all the deer to be exterminated but at present. it is about to be restocked. |
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Site of BEDE HOUSE |
(Site of) Beadhouse
(Site of) Beadhouse
(Site of) Beadhouse
Hospital |
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox The Manse
Mr William Duthie Tarves
Mr Thomas Duncan Tarves
Collections of the Shires |
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"Here is a Hospital, hard by the Church, founded by William Forbes of Tolquhon, for four men, who were to eat and lie here, and to have each a peck of meal, and three Shillings a penny, and two sixths of a penny Scots, weekly; also some malt peats etc. The meal and money they still have but their house, which is slated, is neglected and quite waste." vide Collections of the Shires page 329
The oldest inhabitants of this district cannot remember of ever having seen any portion of this house standing, but what is believed to have been the garden can be pointed out and it is generally believed that the house stood there also at the end of the present house there is a stone with a latin inscription but so obliterated as to be now illegible.
the name William Forbes is faintly appearant This stone is supposed to have been placed in the old building. This Bequest is still paid by the proprietor to four poor men; who are nominated to receive this during their life. When one dies out another is appointed |
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Note: Bede House, Bead House. A term used for an alms-house.
Bede Man. Beid Man. A person who resides in a Bede House or is supported from the funds appropriated for this purpose. In the Court of Exchequer, this term is used to denote one of that class of paupers who enjoy the royal bounty. Each of these beidmen, annually, on his majesty's birthday, received a blue great coat or gown, as it is denominated (whence they are vulgarly called Blue gowns) with a badge which mark's their privilege of begging: and at the same time, a loaf of bread, a bottle of ale, a leathern purse, and in it a penny for every year of the King's life. The designation has originated from some religious foundation, in times of popery. (Jamieson)
"These Bedesmen are an order of paupers to whom the Kings of Scotland were in the custom of distributing a certain alms, in
conformity with the ordinances of the Catholic Church, and who were expected in return to pray for the royal welfare and that
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MOURN'S HILL |
Mourn's Hill |
Alexander F. Douglas, Esq.
Mr John Tait, Wedderlairs
Mr John Booth, Tarves |
037 |
Applies to a small hillock like place where tradition says that Lady Douglas in her flight from Gight, risked herself after crossing the burn of Keithfield. |
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RAXTON WOOD |
Raxton Wood |
Alexander F Douglas Esq.
Mr. John Tait,
Mr. John Booth, |
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Applies to a wood of considerable extent, situated about a quarter of a mile south of the Mains of Haddo, property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BURN OF KELLY |
Burn of Kelly |
Alexander F. Douglas, Esq.
Mr. John Tait,
Mr John Booth, |
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From the joining of the burns of Keithfield & Raxton to the river Ythan is known as the Burn of Kelly.
Haddo formerly called Kelly, and hence the name Burn of Kelly. |
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RAXTON BURN |
Raxton Burn |
Alexander F. Douglas, Esq.
Mr John Tait,
Mr John Booth, |
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Applies to a small burn flowing through the farm of Raxton, & joins the burn of Kelly, about ½ a mile east of Haddo House.
Known by this name from Uppermill of Tillyhill to its confluence with Burn of Kelly |
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LINDSAY HILL |
Lindsay Hill
Lindsay Hill
Lindsay Hill |
Alexander F. Douglas Esq.
Mr John Tait
Mr John Booth |
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Applies to a small hill feature situated about ½ a mile south-east of Mains of Haddo, property
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LINDSAYHILL WOOD |
Lindsayhill Wood
Lindsayhill Wood
Lindsayhill Wood |
Alexander F Douglas Esq. Mains of Haddo.
Mr John Tait, Wedderlairs
Mr John Booth, Tarves |
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Applies to a wood of considerable extent, situated about ½ a mile south-east of the Mains of Haddo. Property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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OVERHILL WOOD |
Overhill Wood
Overhill Wood
Overhill Wood |
Alexander F Douglas Esq.
Mr. John Tait.
Mr John Booth |
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Applies to a wood of considerable extent, situated immediately south of the Mains of Haddo. property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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VASE [Haddo House] |
Vase
Vase
Vase
The Vase |
Mr John McBean. Gamekeeper,
Mr. Alexander Burnett. Wedderlairs
Mr George Walker Wedderlairs
Mr Alexander Paterson. Wedderlairs Mason |
037 |
A very neat monumental vase erected by the Earl of Aberdeen in 1847 consisting of a base, pedestal & Surmounted by a large, but proportionate, vase all of fine dressed Sandstone, and stands about 26 feet high on a conspicuous eminence, at the extremity of a beautiful avenue leading from, and in view of, Haddo House. |
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MAINS OF HADDO |
Mains of Haddo
Mains of Haddo
Mains of Haddo |
Alexander F. Douglas Esqr. occupier
Mr John McBean
Mr George Walker |
037 |
A good dwelling house with offices yard, garden & ornamental ground attached, the residence of A.F. Douglas Esqr. Factor. |
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OVERHILL COTTAGE |
Overhill Cottage
Overhill Cottage
Overhill Cottage |
Mr. John McBean
Mr. George Walker
Mr. Alexander Burnett |
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An ordinary cottage with garden etc. known by this name. |
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OVERHILL WELL |
Overhill Well
Overhill Well
Overhill Well |
Mr. John McBean
Mr. Alexander Burnett
Mr. George Walker |
037 |
A good spring well known by this name. |
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RIFLE RANGE [nr Overhill Wood] |
Rifle Range |
Mr. John McBean
Mr. Alexander Burnett
Mr. George Walker |
037 |
A short, private Rifle Range constructed by the Earl of Aberdeen for the use of himself and the members of that family. |
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Note: Overhill Wood [scored out in red] See Page 32.
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HILLHEAD OF TULLOFORD |
Hillhead of Tulloford
Hillhead of Tulloford
Hillhead of Tulloford |
Mr. George Duncan Tenant
Mr. Alexander Burr Tulloford
Mr. William Dickie |
037 |
Two ordinary dwelling houses or Crofts, with outhouses gardens etc attached. Known by this name. The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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SOUTH TULLOFORD |
South Tulloford
South Tulloford
South Tulloford |
Mr. Alexander Burr
Mr. George Duncan
Mr. William Dickie |
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An ordinary dwelling house or croft with offices etc attached. Known by this name the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of
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ROSULLAH |
Rosullah
Rosullah
Rosullah |
Valuation Roll 1859-60.
A. F. Douglass. Esqr. Factor
Mr. Alexander Smith Tenant. |
037 |
An ordinary dwelling house or Croft with offices. garden etc attached the property of The Right Hon (Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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SUGAR DEN |
Sugar Den
Sugar Den
Sugar Den |
Mr. Alexander Burr. Tulloford
Mr. George Gray. Keilyford
Mr Alexander Smith. Rosullah |
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A small ravine or den. Known by this name at the bottom of which runs a small stream. |
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BACK MOSS |
Back Moss
Back Moss
Back Moss |
Mr Alexander Coutts. Old Balgove
Mr George Chalmers Oldtown
Mr Robert Scorgie Ironbrae |
037 |
A portion of rough ground so called, used as a peat-moss. but a portion of it has been reclaimed and brought under cultivation from time to time, and a dwelling house or Croft etc. erected thereon or adjacent which is called Blackmoss or Croft of Blackmoss |
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IRONBRAE |
Ironbrae
Ironbrae
Ironbrae |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglas. Esqr. Factor
Mr Robert Scorgie Tenant |
037 |
An ordinary farm house with offices garden etc attached known by this name, the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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SCHOOL [nr Ironbrae] |
School
School
School |
Mr Robert Scorgie
Mr Alexander Coutts
Mr John Smith Builder |
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A small building used as a School until very recently, with a house and garden etc for the Schoolmaster etc. The building is now in such a dilapidated state, that the school at present is given up but it is intended to erect a new one here soon The school is altogether on the master's own adventure, but The Earl of Aberdeen grants the house etc free, or the ground and site of the same. |
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OLD BALGOVE |
Old Balgove
Old Balgove
Old Balgove |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglass. Esqr. Factor
Mr Alexander Coutts Tenant |
037 |
An ordinary farm house, with offices garden etc attached, known by this name. The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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OLDTOWN |
Oldtown
Oldtown
Oldtown
Oldtown of Fochel |
Mr Alexander Coutts
A.F. Douglass Esqr.
Mr George Chalmers Tenant
Valuation Roll. |
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An ordinary farm house so called with offices, garden etc attached the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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GATESIDE |
Gateside
Gateside
Gateside |
Valuation Roll
A.F. Douglas Esqr.
Mr George Chalmers |
037 |
A good farm house. with offices garden etc attached. Known by this name the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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MOSS-SIDE |
Moss-side
Moss-side
Moss-side
Mosside
Mosside |
Mr A. Davidson Tenant
Mr George Chalmers. Oldtown
Mr Alexander Coutts Old Balgove
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A.F. Douglass Esqr. Factor |
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A good farm house with offices yard garden etc attached. Known by this name from being situated near the Red Moss. The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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POORHOUSES [nr Redmoss] |
Poorhouses
Poorhouses
Poorhouses |
Mr A. Davidson
Mr George Chalmers
Mr Alexander Coutts |
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Three ordinary dwelling-houses or Cottages, for the use of the poor in this portion of the Parish |
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RED MOSS |
Red Moss.
Red Moss
Red Moss |
Mr A Davidson
Mr G. Chalmers.
Mr A. Coutts |
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A portion of rough ground used as a peat-moss, so called from the appearance of the Surface also from the mineral water which flows from it which appears to be impregnated with iron Several adjacent Cottages or Crofts takes their name from this moss, and are called Redmoss |
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REDMOSS |
Redmoss
Redmoss
Redmoss |
Mr Alexander Coutts, Old Balgove
Mr George Chalmers Oldtown
Mr Robert Scorgie Ironbrae |
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A small district consisting of Cottages & Crofts contiguous to Red moss, the property of The
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BACKMOSS |
Backmoss |
Mr Alexander Coutts, Old Balgove
Mr George Chalmers Oldtown
Mr Robert Scorgie Ironbrae |
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An ordinary croft with outhouses garden & some land attached the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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LONGLEY |
Langlay Langlae Longlee
Longlee
Longlee
Longley |
Mr James Hay Nethermill
Mr George White occupier
Mr Robert Anderson occupier |
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A small farm consisting of two dwelling houses with out houses and gardens detached situated abt. [about] ⅛ of a mile S.S.W. [South South West] of Nethermills |
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NETHERMILL OF TILLYHILT |
Nethermill of Tillyhilt
Nethermill of Tillyhilt
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Valuation Roll
Mr James Hay occupier
Mr George White Longlay |
037 |
A large farm consisting of a spacious dwelling house with a number of farm offices detached including a tastefully laid out garden. Situated about ½ mile southward of the 2nd. mile stone from Haddo House, of the pub: [public] road leading to Methlick also ¼ of a mile S. [South] of Drumfinnie Hill. |
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TILLYHILT |
Tillyhilt
Tillyhilt
Tillyhilt |
Valuation Roll
Mr James Hay. Nethermill Occupier
Mr George White Longlay |
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name of a small farm consisting of a good dwelling house with garden and outhouses. The most of the farm is at present attached to Nethermill and was formerly known by the name "Mains of Tillyhilt" |
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TILLYHILT CASTLE (Remains of) |
(Site of) Tillyhilt Castle
Tillyhilt Castle
Tillyhilt Castle |
Mr James Hay Nethermill Occupr. [Occupier] of Gd [ground] etc.
Mr Alexander Norey Craighall
Mr W.S. Marr Uppermill |
037 |
The only portions remaining are the fragments of apparently two Towers the walls of which seem to have been nearly 6 feet in thickness. The most of the walls, It is said, having, many years ago, been recovered for building purposes, a stone of which is to be seen in the wall of a small dwelling house about 70 links S.E. [South East] of the point shown for Site, and still in tolerable preservation with initials and date thus (Y.G. 1583 RG) with an upper rim artistically carved and projected as if it was originally at the Upper portion of the Coat of Arms. It is said the last proprietor previous to its issue to the Earls of Aberdeen was Reid to name. I could not procure any further information whilst on the gd. [ground] |
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DEAD WIFE'S BURN |
Deadwife Burn
Deadwife Burn
Deadwife Burn |
Mr Robert Lind Laverockbrae
Mr John Scorgie Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Mr George Clark Upperhead |
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a stream which issues from drainage etc, a little west of Upper Mill of Tillyhilt and runs a little North of the pub [public] road leading to Haddo Ho. [House] for abt. [about] 2 miles where it crosses the said road a little S. [South] of Mosshead Farm and enters the Den of Keithfield below the 2nd. Mile Stone from Haddo House and after passing the Den it falls into Keithfield Burn. The Burn received the name many years ago, it is said, on account of a Woman being found dead in it near the Sourse. |
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UPPERHEAD |
Upperhead
Upperhead
Upperhead |
George Clark Occupier
Mr John Scorgie Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Mr George Gibb Craighall |
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Indicates the name of a small farm Consisting of a dwelling house and garden with out houses detached, Situated about ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Uppermill also ⅛ of a M [Mile]S.W. [South West] of Backhill etc. |
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BACKHILL |
Backhill
Backhill
backhill |
Mr John Tough Occupier
Mr William Simpson Occupier
Mr George Cave Occupier |
037 |
Applies to four detached cottages with gardens one of which is 10. Chains and another 20 Chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Craigieford The third one a little Southwest of the former two, and also abt. [about] 20. Chains from Said Craigieford etc. see also yellow band on traces N. 2 & 5 showing extent etc. |
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DRUMFINNIE HILL |
Drumfinnie Hill or Drumwhinnie Hill
Drumfinnie Hill or Drumwhinnie Hill
Drumfinnie Hill or Drumwhinnie Hill |
Mr George Gibb Craighall
Mr Alexander Norey Craighall
Mr John Tough Backhill |
037 |
a conspicuous hill, covered with plantation and Situated 10 or 15. Chains South of the 2nd. Mile Stone from Haddo House of the public road leading to Meldrum The derivation of this compound Celtic name seems to be very uncertain Drum (druim) means the highest point or Summit of a hill and is also frequently applied to the Watershed on top of a range etc etc Second portion or part of the first named viz "finnie" (Fheanne)s a Celtic name for Elf or Fairy - and that of the Second name or made viz whinnie. a Celtic for meeting viz persons to meet etc etc. |
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LAVEROCKBRAE |
Laverockbrae
Laverockbrae
Laverockbrae |
Mr Robert Lind Occupier
Mr John Scorgie Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Mr George Clark Upperhead |
037 |
a farm consisting of a good dwelling house with garden and outhouses, situated about ⅛ of a mile northward of the Haddo Ho. [House] 3rd. Mile stone of road leading to Meldrum. |
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OVERWOODHILL |
Overwoodhill Overwoodhill
Overwoodhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr C. Stephen Netherwoodhill.
Mr Robert Lind Laverockbrae |
037 |
Two small farms consisting of dwelling houses with outhouses and gardens. Situated abt. [about] ¼ of a mile north of Netherwoodhill which with the former, it is said, derived their origin from the hill being formerly Covered over with wood. The Earl of Aberdeen is the proprietor of the parish and receives Rank Baron Tarves of the Same. |
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NETHERWOODHILL |
Netherwoodhill
Netherwoodhill
Netherwoodhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. C. Stephen Occupier
Mr Robert Lind Laverockbrae |
037 |
Name of small farms or crofts consisting of three detached dwelling houses with gardens and outhouses. Each Croft abt. [about] ⅛ of a mile apart in a S.W. [South West] N.E. [North East]direction. The one on the S.W. [South West] is situated abt. [about] ⅛ of a mile N. [North] of Laverockbrae. See also yellow band on trace |
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DEN OF KEITHFIELD |
Den of Keithfield
Den of Keithfield
Den of Keithfield |
Mr Alexander Norey Craighall
Mr George Gibb Craighall
Mr Thomas Forest Den of Keithfield |
037 |
A well known ravine extending about ⅛ of a mile up a Stream. The lower end of which is at the 2nd. Mile Stone from Haddo Ho. [House] on the public road leading to Meldrum for extent etc see yellow band on trace. |
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CRAIGHALL |
Craighall
Craighall
Craighall |
Valuation Roll
Mr Alexander Norey Occupier
Mr George Gibb Occupier |
037 |
Name of three small crofts consisting of three detached dwelling houses with gardens and out houses situated a little S. [South] of Den of Keithfield.
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MOSSHEAD |
Mosshead
Mosshead
Mosshead |
Valuation Roll
Mr James Henderson Occupier
Mr George Gibb Craighall |
037 |
A small farm consisting of a dwelling house with out houses and garden. Situated abt. [about] 11 Chains S.W. [South West] of the 2nd. [second] Mile Stone from Haddo Ho. House] of the public road leading from Haddo Ho. [House] to Meldrum and 3 Chains N. [North] of same road. |
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CRAIGIEFORD |
Craigieford
Craigieford
Craigieford |
Valuation Roll
Mr Robert Hill Occupier
Mr James Henderson Mosshead |
037 |
a small farm consisting of a dwelling with out houses and Garden detached and situated abt. [about] 1/10 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Mossfield and a little north of the pub: [public] Road leading from Haddo House to Meldrum |
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SONACH |
Sonach
Sonach
Sonach |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr John Burges. tenant |
037 |
A Crofter's dwelling house etc one storey thatched & in good repair: property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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BRIDGE OF THORNROAN |
Bridge of Thornroan
Bridge of Thornroan
Bridge of Thornroan |
Mr John Burges
Mr John Greig
Mr Duncan Logie |
037 |
A small bridge of one arch, across Raxton burn near the Ord Market stance: property of
the Road Trustees. |
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HILL OF THORNROAN |
Hill of Thornroan
Hill of Thornroan
Hill of Thornroan |
Mr John Burges
Mr John Greig
Mr Duncan Logie |
037 |
A small hill feature partly Cultivated, situated about a ¼ of a mile west of Thornroan: property of the Right. Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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PARKSIDE |
Parkside
Parkside
Parkside |
Mr. John Burges, Sonach
Mr. John Greig, Hillhead
Mr. Duncan Logie, Parkside |
037 |
A Crofter's dwelling house etc one storey, thatched and in good repair: property of
the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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FOUNTAIN HILL |
Fountain Hill
Fountain Hill
Fountain Hill |
Mr. Thompson,
Mr. Duncan Logie
Mr. John Greig |
037 |
A name applied to a hill feature of no great extent: situated about two miles north of Tarves: property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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LITTLE RAXTON |
Little Raxton
Little Raxton
Little Raxton |
Mr. Duncan Logie
Mr. John Greig
Mr. John Burges |
037 |
A name applied to a few Crofter's dwellinghouses, thatched & in good repair the property of the
Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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STANDING STONE [Fountain Hill] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing STone |
Mr. Duncan Logie
Mr. John Greig
Mr. John Burges |
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A large upright stone, situated in a field about a quarter of a mile west of Shethin the stone is about 4 feet in height of an irregular shape and is sometimes called the "Poor Man". It is situated on the highest part of the hill & perhaps had some connection with the circle a little further south. |
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ORDHILL |
Ordhill
Ordhill
Ordhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. W Burgess Occupier
Mr John Greig Hillhead |
037 |
A farmsteading Consisting of dwellinghouse garden & offices the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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YOWLIEBURN |
Yowlieburn
Yowlieburn
Yowlieburn |
Estate Plan
Mr. Booth
Mr. Douglas |
037 |
A farmsteading Consisting of dwellinghouse with garden & offices attached, the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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ORD HILL |
Ord Hill
Ord Hill
Ord Hill |
Mr. W. Burgess Ordhill
Mr. Greig Hillhead
Mr. Thompson Thornroan |
037 |
A cultivated hill a short distance east from the farm of Nether Mill of Tillyhilt. |
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STRIPESIDE |
Strypeside
Strypeside
Strypeside |
Valuation Roll
Mr Greig Hillhead
Mr Burgess Ordhill |
037 |
A small croft consisting of dwellinghouse offices & garden. |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Greig Occupier
Mr. Thom New Inn Tarves |
037 |
A small farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse & offices a little north from the Village of Tarves. |
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THORNROAN |
Thornroan
Thornroan
Thornroan |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Barnet |
037 |
This name applies to a number of Cottages on the road from Tarves to Haddo House. |
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RAXTON |
Raxton
Raxton
Raxton |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Thompson Thornroan
Mr. Duncan Logie Raxton |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with offices & garden attached, the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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LOGIE WOOD |
Logie Wood
Logie Wood
Logie Wood |
Mr Duncan Logie Raxton
Mr. John Greig Hillhead
Mr. Burgess Ordhill |
037 |
A plantation of fir wood a short distance West from the farm of Raxton. |
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SOUTH LODGE [Haddo House] |
South Lodge
South Lodge
South Lodge |
Mr. Logie
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Douglass Factor |
037 |
A neat cottage and garden at the South entrance to Haddo House. |
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STONE CIRCLE [Fountain Hill] |
Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Stone Circle |
Mr. J Greig
Mr. A Gordon
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Knox Manse Tarves |
037 |
A small stone circle about 20 links in diameter consisting of six upright Stones of from 2 to 3 feet in height. |
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MARKET STANCE [Ord Hill] |
Market Stance
Market Stance
Market Stance |
Mr. W Burgess Ordhill
Mr. John Greig Hillhead
Mr. Thompson Thornroan |
037 |
A portion of rough pasture on the north side of Ord Hill about ½ a mile from Tarves village, used as a Market for the parish on which there are held 7 Markets during the year. |
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AUCHNAVE |
Auchnave
Auchnave
Auchnieve |
Valuation Roll
Mr. AF Douglass Factor Haddo Ho. [House]
Mr. J Anderson Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and Commodious offices attached the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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PIKETILLUM |
Piketillum
Piketillum
Picktillam |
Valuation Roll
Mr. AF Douglass Factor Haddo
Mr. J Duguid Acc [Accountant] |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and offices attached the property of the
Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BACKGREENS |
Backgreens
Backgreens
Backgreens |
Mr. John Strath Occupier
Mr Duguid Piketillum
Mr. J Anderson Auchnave |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and Commodious offices attached the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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STRIPESIDE |
Strypeside
Strypeside
Strypeside |
Mr. G Duncan Occupier
Valuation Roll
Mr. A F Douglass Factor |
037 |
A small farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse garden & offices, the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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CROSSHILL |
Crosshill
Crosshill
Crosshill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A F Douglass Factor
Mr. R Clark Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse garden and offices near to the Village of Craigdam. the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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CRAIGDAM |
Craigdam
Craigdam
Craigdam |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A.F Douglass Factor Haddo
Rev. [Reverend] W Turner U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse |
037 |
A small village consisting of a number of scattered houses including a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, Manse, and School. Situate on a rising ground about 2 miles S.W. [Souith West] of the Village of Tarves |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Craigdau] |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U.P. Church
U.P. Church |
Revd. [Reverend] William Turner Minister
Mr. Trail School master
Mr. James Taylor Craigdam |
037 |
A plan but substantial edifice erected AD 1806 by the UP. Congregation of Craigdam it is seated for the acommodation of 600 people, and is supported entirely by the members of the U.P. [United Presbyterian] body in Tarves. |
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MANSE [U.P., Craigdam] |
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U.P. Manse
U.P. Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] William Turner Minister
Mr. Traill Teacher
Mr. J Taylor |
037 |
A handsome dwellinghouse with garden and offices attached close to the Church erected specially for the use of the Minister. |
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SCHOOL [Craigdam] |
UP [United Presbyterian] School
UP School
UP School |
Revd. [Reverend] William Turner Minister
Mr. Traill Teacher
Mr. J Taylor |
037 |
A School belonging to and supported by the Members of the U.P. [united Presbyterian] Church. It was endowed to the extend of £18 per annum some years ago by a benevolent individual of the name of Barron who left £600 in the 3 percents towards the support of the Teacher. The average attendence
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MOSSHEAD |
Mosshead
Mosshead
Mosshead |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A F Douglass Factor
Mr. William MacKay Occupier |
037 |
A small farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse garden and offices The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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PRENSTONE |
Prenstone
Prenstone
Prenstone |
Mr. A Scroggie Occ [Occupier]
Mr. MacKay Mosshead
Mr. J Taylor Craigdam |
037 |
A small croft consisting of dwellinghouse garden and offices on the farm of Braikly Rymuir, the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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COULIEHAIR |
Couliehair
Couliehair
Couliehair |
Mr. MacKay
Mr. Scroggie
Mr. Taylor |
037 |
A very small laborers Cottage a short distance S.E. [South East] of Uppermill property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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TILLYCAIRN |
Tillycairn
Tillycairn
Tillycairn |
Valuation Roll
Mr. A F Douglass Factor
Mr. W Lind Occupier |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden, offices etc attached, the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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EAST TILLYCAIRN |
East Tillycairn
East Tillycairn
East Tillycairn |
Mr William Milne Occ [Occupier)
Mr. William Lind
Mr. W. S. Marr |
037 |
A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse garden and offices the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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UPPERMILL OF TILLYHILT |
Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Uppermill of Tillyhilt
Uppermill |
Mr. A F Douglass Factor
Mr. Marr. Occupier
Mr. Lind Tillycairn
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
037 |
A very large farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and Commodious offices attached, the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BRAIKLY |
Braikly
Braikly
Braikly |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
A. F. Douglas Esq. Factor
Mr. George Bean Tenant |
037 |
An ordinary farm house with offices, garden etc. attached, well known by this name. The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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BRAIKLY COTTAGE |
Braikly Cottage
Braikly Cottage
Braikly Cottage
Croft of Braikly |
Mr. George Bean
Mr. William Duthie Merchant
Mr. George Paul Tenant
Valuation Roll |
037 |
An ordinary Cottage or Croft with outhouses, garden etc attached well known by this name. |
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INN [New Inn, Tarves] |
New Inn (P.H.) [Public House]
New Inn (P.H.)
[Public House]
New Inn (P.H.)
[Public House] |
Name on Board.
Mr. Thorn. Tenant
Mr. William Duthie |
037 |
An ordinary public-house, with offices, yard, garden, etc attached Known by this name. |
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WEDDERLAIRS PARK |
Wedderlairs Park
Wedderlairs Park
Wedderlairs Park |
John Hepburn Esqr. Surveyor
Mr. Alexander Burnett, Wedderlairs
Mr. John McBean, Gamekeeper |
037 |
This name applies to a park or enclosure within the policies or grounds of Haddo House much used for the pasturage of sheep - and is well known by this name |
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SCHOOL [nr Tarves] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Alexander Burnett
Mr. Alexander Paterson. Mason
Mr. George Walker. Tenant |
037 |
An ordinary dwelling house etc in which there has recently been Commenced a private adventure or unendowed School principally for girls, and beginners. The Schoolmistress has no other emoluments but the Scholars fees. |
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BRAIKLY COTTAGE |
Braikly Cottage
Braikly Cottage
Braikly Cottage |
Alexander F Douglas Esq. Mains of Haddo
Mr. John Tait Wedderlairs
Mr. John Booth Tarves |
037 |
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BRAIKLY |
Braikly
Braikly
Braikly |
Rent Receipt
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Alexander F. Douglas Esq. |
037 |
A farmsteading & dwellinghouse one storey slated & in good repair property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MILL OF TOLQUHON (Corn) |
Mill of Tolquhon (Corn)
Mill of Tolquhon (Corn)
Mill of Tolquhon (Corn) |
Rent Teceipt
Lease Paper
Alexander F. Douglas Esq. |
037 |
A Corn Mill, farmsteading & dwelling house, one storey slated & in good repair; property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BOWLROAD |
Bowlroad
Bowlroad
Bowlroad |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Alexander F. Douglas Esq. |
037 |
A farmsteading & dwellinghouse one storey, slated & in good repair property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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YOWLIE BURN |
Yowlie Burn
Yowlie Burn
Towlie Burn |
Alexander F Douglas, Esq.
Mr. John Tait, Wedderlairs
Mr. John Booth, Tarves |
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BOGHOUSE |
Boghouse
Boghouse
Boghouse |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. John Booth, Tarves |
037 |
Applies to one farmsteading a dwellinghouse & crofter's place, all thatched & in good repair property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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TARVES [village] |
Tarves
Tarves
Tarves |
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox. The Manse
Mr. William Duthie Merchant (& Banker)
John Hepburn Esqr. Surveyor |
037 |
A small village. the only one in the parish, Consisting of parish Church, Manse. School Female School one public house Post office, Bank etc and a considerable number of ordinary dwelling houses, outhouses, gardens, etc having a population of about 200 inhabitants. There are feeing markets held here for Servants also, grain & cattle markets in January, February, March and the end of July about a mile north of the village is the principal market Stance, Called Ord Hill. This and the whole parish is the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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CHURCH [Tarves] |
Church
Church
Church
Church |
Statistical Account 1843.
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox
John Hepburn Esqr.
Collections of the Shires |
037 |
"The Church was built in 1798 and underwent Considerable improvements about Seventeen years ago." vide Statistical Account p. 669. A plain substantial building, used as the parish church: having a choir and three side gallaries, and will accommodate about. 800 hearers, on the south of the church is the ruin of an Isle which belonged to the old Church. It was for the Forbes of Tolquhon who subsequently used it as a family vault or
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MANSE [parish] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Statistical Account 1843.
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox (Minister) |
037 |
A good substantial building erected in 1848 with offices yard garden & pleasure ground attached
the residence of Revd. [Reverend] F. Knox. |
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SCHOOL [Tarves] |
School
School
School |
Statistical Account
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox.
Mr. William Duthie Merchant. |
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"The parochial School and Schoolhouse were erected in 1837 on a very liberal Scale, and are extremely neat and Substantial, as well as Commodious buildings. The Schoolmasters Salary amounts including the Dick Bequest, to upwards of £60.0 0. The fees average about £30.0.0 annually." vide Statistical Account p.669. The average number of Scholars is about 70 |
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THE SQUARE |
Square
Square
Square |
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox. The Manse
William Duthie Esqr. Merchant (Banker etc.)
Mr. Thomas Duncan. Tarves |
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This name applies to the open space or Square. Sometimes called "the Village Green" where Markets etc are held. |
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ABERDEEN TOWN AND COUNTY BANK [Tarves] |
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch of)
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch of)
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch of) |
Name on Board
Mr William Duthie Agent.
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox. |
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A good substantial building used as a dwelling house, general merchant's shop. and a branch of the Aberdeen Town & County Bank having offices, and the necessary accommodations etc. occupied by Mr William Duthie |
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BRIDGEFOOT |
Bridgefoot
Bridgefoot
Bridgefoot |
Mr. Milne Sonach
Mr. William Duthie
Mr. Thomas Duncan |
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An ordinary dwelling house with outhouses garden etc attached so called from being near a small stone bridge. |
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SCHOOL (Girls) [Tarves] |
Female School
Female School
Female School |
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox. The Manse
John Hepburn Esqr. [Esquire] Surveyor
Mr William Duthie. Merchant (& Banker) |
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A good substantial building erected about 1858 by the late Earl of Aberdeen, at the cost of about £600. The School and Schoolhouse are very neat as well as Commodious buildings, and on a very liberal Scale for the locality, after comp[l]etion it was made over to the Kirk Session, whereby it came under the National System of Education and now participates in the national grant amounting to £15 per annum with £5 for pupil teacher. The Earl of
Aberdeen Contributes £15, and the Scholars fees amounts to about £30. The Schoolmistress is necessar[i]ly a certificated teacher, and besides the ordinary branches of English education the Scholars are instructed in knitting and various branches of needlework. The average number of Scholars is about 60 Miss. Symmers. Teacher |
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POST OFFICE [Tarves] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Name on Board
Revd. [Reverend] Francis Knox.
William Duthie |
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A good dwelling house. Druggist and provision etc shop and in which is a branch post office, letters arrive here about 8. A.M. and dispatched at 12.30 P.M. via Aberdeen per Mail Gig. Mrs. Lumsden occupier |
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RIVER YTHAN |
River Ythan |
Mr. John Norrie, Mill of Auchedly
Mr. James Wattie, Mill of Auchedly
Mr. John Davidson, Little Meldrum |
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The "Ythan - the Ituna of the ancients which bounds the district of Buchan on the South, takes its rise in the upper part of the Parish of Forgue, from three springs called the Wells of Ythan, which uniting their waters at about twenty or thirty yards below their source, from a very respectable rivulet.
Half a mile below, the Ythan receives its first tributary, a cleer bright stream from the Glen of Aldovie, at the western base of the Kirkhill of Logie, near the summit of which there are the remains of three Druidical circles. From this point the stream flows in a northerly direction, till it reaches the Mill of Knockleith, at which place it becomes the boundary of the upper district of Buchan. It then runs in a more easterly line till it reaches Towie Barclay; after which, it takes a southwesterly direction to the port of Newburgh; and a little below this last place it discharges its waters into the German Ocean, after a course of about thirty miles.
In former times the Ythan was famous for its pearl oysters. In the lists of unpublished Acts of Parliament of Charles I., there is one for repeating the paten[t] for the pearl-fishing in the Ythan, granted to Robert Buchan."
"This" says the New Statistical report "gives countenance to a prevalint tradition that the large pearl in the junction of the water Kelly and the Ythan, was presented to James VI. in 1620 by Sir Thomas Menzies of Cults and Skene, in his Succinct view of Aberdeen, speaks of it as being "for beauty and bigness, the best that was at anytime found in Scotland." The Ythan from the pearl oysters taken in it, has been called "The rich Rig of Scotland." They are still occasionally found in this river, though there is no longer a regular fishing for them. The stream abounds in trout; and near the mouth finnocks and Salmon are still taken, though less plentiful than in former times. There are also cockles [continued on next page] |
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cockles and mussels in large quantities, the last eagerly sought after for bait by the fishermen along the coast. The great number of smal fry at the mouth of this stream is said to collect an immense variety of seafowl and and other birds - greater perhaps, than on any other river in Scotland. The Ythan for about a quarter of a mile from its mouth, is hemmed in by rocks and sand banks within narrow bounds, but a little higher up, the stream expands into a spacious bay averaging, at high water, six hundred yards in breadth; and with its many creeks and inlets, is in some places nearly a mile. The length of the pool is about three miles; hence at a moderate calculation, the quantity of water which at spring tides - allowing an average depth of six feet - issues from the neck of the river is about fix or Six millions of cubic yards every six hours. It may therefore be imagined with what terrific impetuosity the water, on the retrocession of the tide forces its way back into the ocean. The river is navigable as far as Newburgh a mile from the Sea"
Buchan
by the Rev [Reverend] John B Pratt M.A. [Master of Arts]
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NEWSEAT |
Newseat
Newseat
Newseat |
Valuation Roll
Mr. M. Morrison Occupier
Mr. A Cheyne Occupier |
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Indicate the name of two Farms consisting of 4 dwelling houses, with Steading of Farm Offices and gardens. Situated abt. [about] ⅛ of a mile N. [North] of Woods of Schivas also abt. [about] ⅛ of a mile NNE [North North East] of the Mill of Schivas - one of the farms is abt. [about] 14 Chains W. [West] of the other. The property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MILL OF SCHIVAS |
Mill of Schivas
Mill of Schivas
Mill of Schivas |
Valuation Roll
Alexander Mitchell Occupier
George Allan Occupier |
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Name of three Crofts consisting of a dwelling houses, with outhouses and gardens Situated a little W. [West] of the Woods of Schivas a few Chains North of the River Ythan and on the junction of a pub: [public] Road - The property
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WOOD OF SCHIVAS |
Wood of Schivas
Wood of Schivas
Wood of Schivas |
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Newseat
Mr. M Morrison Newseat
Mr. George Allan Mill of Schivas |
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Name of a Fir Plantation, Situated a little North of the River Ythan and a little W. [West] of the Ellon and Tarves Ph. [Parish] boundary the property of Lord Aberdeen |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Schivas] |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Mr. Alexander Cheyne Newseat
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Mill of Schivas
Mr. George Allan Mill of Schivas |
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Is supposed to have been abt. [about] 1½ chains in diameter and Consisting of a great number of big Standing Stones. It is said that 19 were standing about 30 years ago but all except one have been Cut down and removed for building houses the only one remaining thus (small sketch - upright stone) is abt. [about] 5 feet above the surface and standing near a gate and angle of a stone wall at the north edge of the Woods of Schivas upon the property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MILL STONE |
Millstone
Millstone
Millstone |
Mr. Alexander Cheyne Newseat
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Mill of Schivas
Mr. George Allan Mill of Schivas |
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a large boulder with a circle inscribed upon the Surface of abt. [about] 3 inches deep apparently for the purposes of procuring a Mill stone out of the block. Tradition does not, it seems, refer to the time the Circle was inscribed The Stone however is well known by the name. |
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SCHOOL [Wood of Schivas] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Alexander Cheyne Newseat
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Mill of Schivas
Mr. George Allan Mill of Schivas |
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An Infant school situated near the Edge of the Woods of Schivas and abt. [about] 3 ch [chains] in the Wood also abt. [about] 15 chs. [chains] W. [West] of the Boundary of Tarves & Ellon Phs. (Parishes] |
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FEDDERAT CAIRN (Remains of) |
Fedderat Cairn (Remains of )
Fedderat Cairn (Remains of ) |
Mr. John Morrison Newseat
Mr. Alexander Sheyne [Cheyne] Newseat
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Mill of Chivas |
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Applies to a Cairn of small stones of no great
height nor extent. About 7 years Since while the tenant of Oldmill of Schivas was removing
some of the stones he came upon a stone coffin, which contained human bones. The stones being very fine granite slabs, were taken away and built into the office houses of
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Fedderat Cairn] |
Stone cist found here |
Mr. John Morrison Newseat Mr. Alexander Sheyne [Cheyne] Newseat Mr. Alexander Mitchell Mill of Chivas |
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Applies to a Cairn of small stones of no great height nor extent. About 7 years Since while the tenant of Oldmill of Schivas was removing some of the stones he came upon a stone coffin, which contained human bones. The stones being very fine granite slabs, were taken away and built into the office houses of Oldmill of Schivas. |
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CRAIGIE |
Craigie
Craigie
Craigie
Craigie |
Rent Receipt
Leaspaper
Mr. Alexander Mitchell
Mr. John Morrison |
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A small farmsteading & dwelling house, one storey thatched and in good repair, property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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CRAIGMUIR WOOD |
Craigmuir Wood
Craigmuir Wood |
Mr. John Morrison, Newseat
Mr. Alexander Mitchell Schivas
Mr. Alexander Sheyene, Newseat |
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A fir plantation of considerable extent; situated about a mile south east of Tanglan Ford, property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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OLDMILL OF SCHIVAS |
Oldmill of Schivas Oldmill of Schivas |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. Alexander Morrison
Mr. Alexander Mitchell |
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Two farmsteadings & dwellinghouses each one storey, thatched & in good repair: property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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CRAIGIE SHETHIN |
Craigie Shethin
Craigie Shethin
Craigie Shethin |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. John Morrison
Mr. Alexander Mitchell |
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A farmstead & dwellinghouse one storey, slated & in good repair: property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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FEDDERAT POT |
Fedderat Pot
Fedderat Pot
Fedderat Pot |
Mr. John Morrison
Mr. Alexander Mitchell
Mr. Alexander Sheyne |
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Applies to a deep pool on the river Ythan being a favourite resort for salmon situated about a mile down the river from the Tanglan Ford |
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WARLDSEND |
Warldsend
Warldsend
Warldsend
Warldsend |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. Peter Henderson
Mr. Samuel Davidson |
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A farmsteading & dwellinghouse one storey, thatched, & in good repair; property of the The Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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FAIRY HILLOCK |
Fairy hillock
Fairy Hillock
Fairy hillock |
Mr. Norrie
Mr. Peter Henderson
Mr. Samuel Davidson |
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A small green mound, situated about a quarter of a mile west of the ford of Auchedly. Mr Norrie says that when a boy at school his curiosity led him to dig into this mound like place, and that at different times he found pieces of bones, urns. His parents did not approve of his disturbing what they thought was not canny to meddle with. About the same time two of his father's horses took ill and died of "Staggers", but the old people considered the opening of the mound the principle cause of the horses death! |
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URNS FOUND HERE [Fairy Hillock] |
Urns found here |
As above |
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Mr Norrie says that when a boy at school his curiosity led him to dig into this mound like place, and that at different times he found pieces of bones, urns. |
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WEDDER BURN |
Wedder Burn
Wedder Burn
Wedder Burn |
Mr. Peter Henderson
Mr. Samuel Henderson
Mr. Hay, |
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A small stream rising on the farm of Little Meldrum, & flowing north eastwards a distance of
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NORTHSEAT OF AUCHEDLY |
Northseat of Auchedly
Northseat of Auchedly |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. Samuel Henderson, tenant |
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A farm steading & dwelling house one storey slated & in good repair: property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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LITTLE MELDRUM |
Little Meldrum
Little Meldrum
Little Meldrum |
Rent Receipt
Lease Paper
Mr. Peter Henderson, tenant |
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A farm steading & dwelling house one story slated & in good repair: property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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HILL OF AUCHEDLY |
Hill of Auchedly
Hill of Auchedly
Hill of Auchedly |
Mr Peter Henderson
Mr Samuel Davidson
Mr Shepherd |
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A small cultivated hill feature situated about a mile south east of the ford of Auchedly on the river Ythan property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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OTTER STONE |
Otter Stone
Otter Stone
Otter Stone |
Mr Peter Henderson
Mr Samuel Davidson
Mr Shepherd |
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A large boulder stone about 4 feet in height 3 feet in breadth, standing near the water edge at a pool considered a great resort for Otters situated about 50 yards east of the farm of Auchedly. |
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CAIRN HILL |
Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill |
Mr Peter Henderson
Mr Samuel Davidson
Mr Shepherd |
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A prominent hill feature, situated about a mile south of the ford of Auchedly. The oldest inhabitant in this locality does not remember of hearing anything about a cairn over this hill. |
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BRONZE SWORD FOUND HERE [Little Meldrum] |
Bronze Sword (found here)
Bronze Sword (found here)
Bronze Sword (found here) |
Mr. Samuel Davidson
Mr. Peter Henderson
Mr. Hay, |
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About 25 years since while Mr Samuel avidson tenant of Little Meldrum, was employed opening a drain he came upon a Bronze Sword sunk in the earth about 2 feet. It was about 2 feet in length, double edged, and very much corroded. It was presented by the finder to Mr Melvile, late Schoolmaster of Tarves in whose possession ir was for many years after. |
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BACKHILL OF LITTLE MELDRUM |
Backhill of Little Meldrum
Backhill of Little Meldrum |
Mr Samuel Davidson
Mr Peter Henderson
Mr Hay |
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A Crofter's house and steading etc. one Story, thatched and in good repair: property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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HILL OF LITTLE MELDRUM |
Hill of Little Meldrum
Hill of Little Meldrum |
Mr Samuel Davidson.
Mr Peter Henderson
Mr Hay. |
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A small hill feature, situated about ¼ of a mile north of Little Meldrum: property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MILL OF AUCHEDLY (Corn) |
Mill of Auchedly (Corn)
Mill of Auchedly (Corn)
Mill of Auchedly (Corn) |
Mr John Morrison Mill of Auchedly.
Mr John Norrie Mill of Auchedly
Mr John Davidson Little Meldrum |
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A Corn meal Mill a farmsteading & dwellinghouse, one storey slated & in good repair; property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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BRIDGE OF AUCHEDLY |
Bridge of Auchedly
Bridge of Auchedly
Bridge of Auchedly |
Mr John Morrison Mill of Auchedly
Mr John Norrie Mill of Auchedly
Mr John Davidson, Little Meldrum |
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A small wooden bridge across the river Ythan where the Wedder Burn joins the Ythan. Formerly there was no bridge here and it was then called the ford of Auchedly. |
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CAIRNHILL |
Cairnhill
Cairnhill
Cairnhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas, Factor Mains of Haddo
Mr Shepherd. Shethin |
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A farm house with outhouses etc. attached, property of Earl of Aberdeen, Haddo House. |
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WEST AUCHEDLY |
West Auchedly
West Auchedly
West Auchedly |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas. Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin |
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A small farm with outhouses & garden attached. property of the Earl of Aberdeen Haddo House |
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EAST AUCHEDLY |
East Auchedly
East Auchedly
East Auchedly |
Valuation Roll
Mr Douglas. Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd. Shethin |
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Applies to a small farm with outhouses etc. attached, property of the Earl of Aberdeen Haddo House |
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QUARRYBRAE |
Quarrybrae
Quarrybrae
Quarrybrae |
Mr Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. McNaughton, Milltown of Ythie
John Norrie, Mill of Auchedly |
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Applies to two small crofts situated on the South bank of the River Ythan, property of Earl of Aberdeen. |
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DUB POT |
Dub Pot
Dub Pot
Dub Pot |
John Norrie, Mill of Auchedly
William Mar, Quarrybrae
William Skene, Quarrybrae |
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A deep pool in the River Ythan, being a favourite
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BRAIKS BURN |
Braiks Burn
Braiks Burn
Braiks Burn |
John Norrie. Mill of Auchedly
William Mar Quarrybrae
William Skene, Quarrybrae |
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Rises on the lands of the Mains of Auchedly and flowing in a northerly direction for a short distance falls into the River Ythan a little to the East of the farm of Burnside. |
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SHETHIN |
Shethin
Shethin
Shethin |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas, Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin |
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Applies to a large farm with good dwelling house and extensive buildings attached, property of Earl of Aberdeen, Haddo House |
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SOUTH AUCHEDLY |
South Auchedly South Auchedly South Auchedly |
Valuation Roll
Mr Douglas, Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin |
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Name of a farm with outhouses attached, property of Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MAINS OF AUCHEDLY |
Mains of Auchedly
Mains of Auchedly
Mains of Auchedly |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas, Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin |
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Is the name of a farm with outhouses attached, property of Earl Aberdeen. |
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BURNSIDE OF AUCHEDLY |
Burnside of Auchedly
Burnside of Auchedly
J.D. |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd Shethin |
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MILLTOWN OF YTHSIE |
Milltown of Ythsie
Milltown of Ythsie
Milltown of Ythsie |
Valuation Roll
Mr Douglas Mains of Haddo
Mr. McNaughton, Tenant |
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A small farm with outhouses attached property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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MONUMENT (Fourth Earl of Aberdeen) |
Monument (Fourth Earl of Aberdeen)
Monument (Earl of Aberdeen) |
Mr. Smith, Tarves
John Greig, Tarves
Mr. Thom. Tarves |
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A plain erection in memory of the late Earl of Aberdeen, erected in 1862 & bearing the following inscription
"To George Hamilton Gordon,
fourth Earl of Aberdeen
By his attached & Grateful Tenantry
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EAST SHETHIN |
East Shethin
East Shethin
East Shethin |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas Mains of Haddo
Mr. Shepherd. Shethin |
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Applies to a farm with outhouses etc. attached. property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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HILL OF YTHSIE |
Hill of Ythsie
Hill of Ythsie
Hill of Ythsie |
Mr. Shepherd Shethin
Mr. Hay E [East] Shethin
Mr. Booth Tarves |
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A hill of considerable extent & height whereon stands a Monument to the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen; the view from the hill is very extensive, and tradition says that a battle was fought here.
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CAT CRAIGS |
Cat Craigs
Cat Craigs
Cat Craigs |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay E [East] Shethin
Mr. Booth Tarves |
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A name applied to a ridged like piece of cultivated ground whereon tradition says the "guid laird Seaton" of Shethin successfully defended himself against the attacks of an enemy occupying a position on the hill of Ythsie. |
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Site of ST JOHN'S CHAPEL |
St. John's Chapel (site of) |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, East Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
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Mr Hay, tenant of East Shethin helped to remove many of the stones from the ruins of this Chapel, and an old man, who lived at Shethin for many years, told him that an Hospital stood near the Chapel. |
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CAMP [Shethin] |
Camp
Camp
Camp
Camp |
Mr. Shepherd Shethin
Mr. Hay, East Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
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A very perfect artificial earth work, the south ditch is quite perfect, but the north side is not quite so good: Situated about 4 hundred yards
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WOOD OF YTHSIE |
Wood of Ythsie |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay. East Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
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A fir plantation of no great extent; situated on the north side of the hill of Ythside. |
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Note: Site of St. John's Chapel - St. John's Chapel at Ythsie. St. John's Chapel at Shethin (Collections of the Shires) |
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NORTH YTHSIE |
North Ythsie
North Ythsie
North Ythsie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas, Mains of Haddo
Mr. Garden, North Ythsie |
038 |
A large & commodious farm building with outhouses Garden etc attached, property of Earl of Aberdeen Haddo House |
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SOUTH YTHSIE |
South Ythsie
South Ythsie
South Ythsie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas Mains of Haddo
Mr. Garden North Ythsie |
038 |
Applies to a farm with extensive buildings attached property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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LITTLE YTHSIE |
Little Ythsie
Little Ythsie
Little Ythsie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Douglas Mains of Haddo
Mr. Garden North Ythsie |
038 |
A large farm with Commodious & extensive buildings attached, property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Little Ythan] |
Stone Circle
Stone Circle
Stone Circle |
Mr. Garden, North Ythsie
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. McNaughton Millton of Ythsie |
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A very complete specimen of a Druids Temple stands here, consisting of 7 upright stones and is about 60 links in Diameter. |
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KIPPERIE BURN |
Kipperie Burn |
Mr. Garden, North Ythsie
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. McNaughton Millton of Ythsie |
038 |
A small stream rising a short distance south from South Ythsie, forming the parish boundary during the whole of its course, and falls into Yowlie Burn. |
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BRONZE SWORDS FOUND HERE [South Ythsie] |
Bronze Swords (found here) |
Mr. Shepherd,
Mr. Hay |
038 |
About 12 years since when cultivating a piece of moss ground 4 bronze swords were found sunk in the earth about 2 feet: they were about 2 feet in length double edged & in a perfect state of preservation. They were exhibited at Aberdeen on the ocasion of the late Prince Consort's presiding as President at the meeting of the British association. After which they were presented by the late Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen, to the Edinburgh Museum. |
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THE KIPPERIES |
The Kipperies |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, E. [East] Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
038 |
A well Known name applied to a few scattered rocks, situated about half a mile east of South Ythsie. |
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Site of CAIRN [East Shethin] |
Cairn (site of)
Cairn (site of)
Cairn (site of) |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, E. [East] Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
038 |
Mr Hay, tenant of E. [East] Shethin some 35 years since removed this Cairn: it was about 7 feet in height & about 2 yards in diameter, a great many human bones were found near the bottom of it & what was generally beleived to be burned wood. The stones were taken away to build dykes with. |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [cairn, East Shethin] |
Human Remains found here |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, E. [East] Shethin
Mr. Booth, Tarves |
038 |
Mr Hay, tenant of E. [East] Shethin some 35 years since removed this Cairn: it was about 7 feet in height & about 2 yards in diameter, a great many human bones were found near the bottom of it & what was generally beleived to be burned wood. The stones were taken away to build dykes with. |
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CAIRN (Remains of) [East Shethin] |
Cairn (Remains of) |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, East Shethin |
038 |
Mr Hay, farmer of East Stethin, when a young man some 50 years since, was employed as overseer in bringing the land in this immediate neighbourhood under cultivation for the first time. He remembers of an extensive cairn of stones being removed from this place. At the bottom of the cairn a number of stones coffins were found. A great quantity of burnd ashes, and a great many bones of a large Size, supposed to have been human. |
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STONE CISTS FOUND HERE [cairn, East Shethin] |
Stone Cists found here |
Mr Shepherd Shethin
Mr Hay East Shethin |
038 |
Two Cists are still to be seen, one of which measures about 7 feet in length 3 feet in breadth and is lying due east west. The other cist is about 4 feet square & both have evidently been opened & their contents carried away. |
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STANDING STONE [East Shethin] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr. Shepherd
Mr. Hay |
038 |
A large stone about 5 feet in height, 4 feet in breadth. Mr Hay says that this Stone is one of remaining of the outter circle which formerly
stood here. |
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Supposed Site of ST JOHN'S CHAPEL |
Site of St. John's Chapel (Supposed) |
Mr. Shepherd, Shethin
Mr. Hay, East Shethin |
038 |
On the farm of South Ythsie there is a flat piece of ground of very fine quality & it is generally supposed to be the place where an old Chapel stood. In looking at this place from a distance the natural feature becomes suddenly flat & only extending about as far as the extent of ground probably occupied as the Chapel & Grave yard. |
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CHAPEL FAULD |
Chapel Fauld Chapel Fauld |
Mr. Shepherd
Mr. Hay |
038 |
A piece of arable land of very fine quality where stands a circle of six stones. It is generally believed that it is near this place where at one
time a Chapel dedicated to St. John stood.
Situated about 50 yard south of South Ythsie. |
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Note: St. John's Chapel, at Ythsie. St. John's Chapel at Shethin (Collections of the Shires) |
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AUQUHORTHIES |
Auquhorthies
Auquhorthies
Auquhorthies |
Mr. A. F. Douglas. Factor Haddo House
Mr. James Milne occupier
Mr. John Brown Mains of Auquhorthies |
038 |
Applies to a large farm steading with dwelling house & garden situated about 2 miles on the
road leading from Old Meldrum to Tarves in the occupation of Mr James Milne and property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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MAINS OF AUQUHORTHIES |
Mains of Auquhorthies
Mains of Auquhorthies
Mains of Auquhorthies |
Mr. A. F. Douglas. Factor Haddo House
Mr. James Milne Auquhorthies
Mr. John Brown occupier |
038 |
Applies to a small farm steading with dwelling house & garden situated on the road leading from Old Meldrum to Tarves in the occupation of Mr John Brown & property the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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GREENMIRE |
Greenmyre
Greenmyre
Greenmyre |
Mr. A. F. Douglas. Factor. Haddo House
Mr. James Milne Auquhorthies
Mr. James Cooper Occupier |
046 |
Applies to a croft in the occupation of Mr. James Cooper & property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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CRAIGIES |
Craigies
Craigies
Craigies |
Mr. A. F. Douglas Factor Haddo House
Mr. George Shepherd occupier
Mr. James Milne Auquhorthies |
046 |
Applies to a very large & commodious farm steading with Mansion house and garden attached in the occupation of Mr. Shepherd and property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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STONE CISTS FOUND HERE A.D. 1846 [Craigies] |
Stone Cists found here 1846 |
Mr. George Shepherd Craigies
Alexander Gray, Craigies |
046 |
When Alexander Gray was digging for gravel for road purposes in 1846 he discovered near to the surface a number of Stone Cists; the exact number could not be obtained; but might be 3 or 4. the dimensions were about 1 ft. 3in. deep by 3 to 4 feet in length and about 1½ feet broad & consisted of flags built up end-ways but now they were lying, whether East & West North or South, I am unable to find out - There was nothing in the coffins |
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STONE BOX FOUND HERE A.D. 1851 [Coldhome] |
Stone Box (found here)
Stone Box (found here) |
Mr. Strath Coldhome
Mr. William Norrie Raittshill |
046 |
While trenching the ground in the Year 1851 Mr. Strath, Coldhome found a stone box measuring 1'.0" x 9" x 6" made of flags & containing the half of a gold finger ring. |
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TOLQUHON CASTLE (In Ruins) |
Tolquhon Castle (in Ruins)
Tolquhon Castle (in Ruins)
Tolquhon Castle (in Ruins) |
Mr. Robert Garden Mains of Tolquhon
Mr. John Duncan Newseat
Mr. James Connon East Newseat |
046 |
An ancient pile of buildings forming a quadrangle, in a very ruinous condition, containing several very fine chambers and passages with arched roofs, the main part of the building was erected between the years 1585-1589 by William Forbes, laird of Tolquhon. |
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PRESTON'S TOWER |
Preston's Tower
Preston's Tower
Preston's Tower |
Mr Robert Garden Mains of Tolquhon
Mr William Booth Mains of Tolquhon
Mr James Connon East Newseat |
046 |
This name applies to the chief tower of Tolquhon Castle it was the first erected but the date of erection cannot be ascertained, but it is now a mass of ruins
Tolquhon Consists of an ancient Castle called the "Preston's Tower,
from its first possessors, and of several other buildings (which
render it a Court.) begun, (as the inscription of the front shows.) by William Forbes of Tolquhon A.D. 1584,
and ended by him A D. 1589. (Collection of the Shires) |
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Note: Tolquhon Castle - Statistical Account of Tarves page 667
"The Castle of Tolquhon now in a very ruinous condition with
the exception of a part of it called "the Auld tower" was built
between 1584 and 1589 by William Forbes, laird of Tolquhon.
Its of considerable extent, being of a quadrangular form and enclosing a large
courtyard, the arched gateway of which is defended by two towers with loop
holes to enable those within to use fire arms or arrows
against assailants."
Note: Preston's Tower - Tolquhon Consists of an ancient castle, called the Preston's Tower from its first possessors, and of several other buildings (which render it a Court) begun, (as the inscription of the front shows.) by William Forbes of Tolquhon A.D. 1584, and ended by him AD. 1589. (Collections of the Shires) |
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BRAESIDE |
Braeside
Braeside
Braeside |
Mr. A.F.Douglas. Factor. Haddo House
Mr. Alexander Argo Occupier
Mr. John Duncan Newseat |
046 |
Applies to a very large and commodious farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached, in the occupation of Mr. Alexander Argo & property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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NEWSEAT |
Newseat
Newseat
Newseat |
Mr. A.F.Douglas. Haddo House
Mr. John Duncan Occupier
Mr. William Norrie Raittshill |
046 |
A very large & commodious farm steading with Mansion house & garden near by, situated about ¾ Mile North of Tolquhon Castle, in the occupation of Mr. John Duncan and property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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RAITTSHILL |
Raittshill
Raittshill
Raittshill |
Mr. A.F. Douglas Haddo House
Mr. William Norrie Occupier
Mr. Robert Garden Mains of Tolquhon |
046 |
A farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached situated about ¼ mile South West of Tolquhon Castle in the occupation of Mr. William Norrie and property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Aberdeen |
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MAINS OF TOLQUHON |
Mains of Tolquhon
Mains of Tolquhon
Mains of Tolquhon |
Mr. Robert Garden Occupier
Mr. William Booth Mains of Tolquhon
Mr. James Connon East Newseat |
046 |
Applies to a recently erected farm steading & dwelling house situated near to Tolquhon Castle in the occupation of Mr. Robert Garden and property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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BRONZE VESSELS FOUND HERE A.D. 1867 [Tolquhon Castle] |
Bronze Vessels (found here) 1867
Bronze Vessels (found here) 1867
Bronze Vessels (found here) 1867 |
Mr. Robert Garden Mains of Tolquhon
Mr. William Booth Mains of Tolquhon
Mr. George Rae Mains of Tolquhon |
046 |
While trenching the ground near Tolquhon Castle in March 1867, the workmen found two bronze vessels, one of which had the handle & spout broken off and the other appears to have corroded, one was 6½" long x 3" broad & the other 8" long x 4" broad, round the rim of the jug was the letters in Old English, as well as can be made out Neens water and Prendesdeleewe |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE A.D. 1842 [East Newseat] |
Stone Cist (found here)
Stone Cist (found here)
Stone Cist (found here) |
Mr. James Connon East Newseat
Mr. John Duncan Newseat
Mr. William Booth Mains of Tolquhon |
046 |
While trenching the ground A.D. 1842 Mr James Connon East Newseat, found a Stone Cist containing mouldered bones & ashes. The Cist was made of flags, about 4 ft long x 1'.9" broad lying North & South |
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Note: Bronze vessels - Two small sketches of the vessels with their dimensions accompany this description |
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EAST NEWSEAT |
East Newseat
East Newseat
East Newseat |
Mr. James Connon Occupier
Mr. William Booth Mains of Tolquhon
Mr. John Duncan Newseat |
047 |
Applies to a farm Steading with dwelling house & garden situated about ¼ Mile east of Newseat & on the County road leading from Aberdeen to New Deer, in the occupation of Mr. James Connon, and property of the Right Honble. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen |
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PODROCH |
Podroch
Podroch
Podroch |
Mr. George Marr Cairnbrogie Occupier
Mr. Alexander Davidson Mains of Cairnbrogie
Mr. John Allan Boudiestone |
046 |
A farm consisting of a dwellinghouse and outhouses situated abt. [about] ½ a mile Westward of Mains of Cairnbrogie and nearly ½ mile North of Murieford |
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MAINS OF CAIRNBROGIE |
Mains of Cairnbrogie
Mains of Cairnbrogie
Mains of Cairnbrogie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Alexander Davidson Occupier
Mr. George Marr Cairnbrogie |
046 |
A hansome large farm consisting of a Commodious dwellinghouse with gardens outhouses detached. It is said that there has been formerly a large conspicuous Cairn abt. [about] ½ way between this and Cairnbrogie farm which supplied the name to both, but it seems the whole Cairn was removed for building purposes many years ago. The origin of name seems rather doubtful Cairnburg is Celtic for "Badger's Cairn" etc. etc. |
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DAMHEAD |
Damhead
Damhead
Damhead |
Mr. Alexander Clark Occupier
Mr. Alexander Davidson Mains of Cairnbrogie
Mr. George Marr Cairnbrogie |
046 |
Name of a small Croft consisting of a dwelling house with out houses etc situated a little west of the Mains of Cairnbrogie Dam. |
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BOUDIESTONE |
Boudiestone
Boudiestone
Boudiestone |
Valuation Roll
Mr John Allan Occupier
Mr George Smith Murieford |
046 |
A small farm consisting of a dwelling
house with gardens and outhouses detached
situated at the South West end of the parish
and abt. [about] 9. Chains N.E. [North East] of where the parish boundary
bears northward from the Meldrum & Newburgh
Co. [County] Road The farm derived its name from a very
conspicuous huge block of blue granite which
stood a little E [East] of the farm but is cut up and
all removed for building purposes |
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MURIEFORD |
Murieford
Murieford
Murieford |
Valuation Roll
Mr George Smith occupier
Mr John Allan Boudiestone |
046 |
a farm consisting of a neat dwelling
house with outhouses and garden detached
situated a little north of the Meldrum & Newburgh
Co. [County] Road and abt. [about] 28 Chains eastward of whence the parish boundary bears northward from the
same road on ⅛ of a m [mile] East South East of
Boudiestone. |
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STONE CISTS AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1830 [Murieford] |
Stone Cist and human bones found here A.D. 1830
Stone Cist and human bones found here A.D. 1830
Stone Cist and human bones found here A.D. 1830 |
Mr John Allan Boudiestone
Mr George Smith occupier of ground
Mr Alexander Clark Damhead |
046 |
Found by Mr Smith farmer consisting of
two Stone Cists Thus [small sketch] 13 inches in
length 10 broad and 8 in depth Containing
human bones and ashes About a foot
under surface. Discovered whilst draining
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CAKE WELL |
Cake well
Cake well
Cake well |
Mr. George Marr Cairnbrogie
Mr. George Penny Cairnbrogie
Mrs. Peter Penny Cairnbrogie |
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An excellent spring well, well Known by that name situated about a quarter of a mile South West of Cairnbrogie |
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Site of CAIRN BROGIE |
Site of Cairn Brogie |
Mr. George Marr, Cairnbrogie
Mr. Penny Cairnbrogie
Mrs. Penny Cairnbrogie |
046 |
Mrs Penny an intelligent woman about 67 years of age, remembers when a girl of seeing a Cairn of Stones of Considerable height, on the the hill of Cairnbrogie & remembers of hearing of Urns, bones, and a stone troughlet being found in the clearing away of what was then called the "Bleedy Cairn". |
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URNS, HUMAN REMAINS AND GOLD COINS FOUND HERE [Hill of Cairnbrogie] |
Urns, Human Remains and Gold Coins found here |
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046 |
Mr Marr Tenant of Cairnbrogie has a faint recollection of hearing that his father found gold coins, urns, human remains, & a stone trough in the clearing away of the Cairn but cannot tell anything about their date or c. [century] The trough is of beautiful red sandstone, neatly chiseled, about 2 feet long, 15 inches broad, 8 inches deep, and is preserved by Mr Marr, at Cairnbrogie |
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HILL OF CAIRNBROGIE |
Hill of Cairnbrogie |
Mr. George Marr, Cairnbrogie
Mr. Penny Cairnbrogie
Mr. Argus Mains of Cairnbrogie
Plan of Farm |
046 |
A ridged like hill feature of considerable height & extent situated about a quarter of a mile north of Cairn brogie property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Aberdeen, Haddo House. |
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SUNNYSIDE |
Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Sunnyside |
Valuation Roll
Mr. James Wilson Occupier
Mr. Alexander Davidson Mains of Cairnbrogie |
046 |
A small farm consisting of a dwelling house with garden and outhouses detached situated at the east edge of a Public Road and nearly ½ a mile E.S.E. [East South East] of the Mains of Cairnbrogie. |
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YOWLIE BURN |
Yowlie Burn
Yowlie Burn
Yowlie Burn |
Mr. Alexander Davidson Mains of Cairnbrogie
Mr. James Wilson Sunnyside
Mr. George Marr Cairnbrogie |
046 |
A small stream, portion of which issues from the Dams of the Mains of Cairnbrogie and the greater portion from the drainage of field belonging to the Mains of Cairnbrogie Sunnyside etc. This Spelling is Commended by Mr. Davidson of the Mains of Cairnbrogie |
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CAIRNBROGIE |
Cairnbrogie
Cairnbrogie
Cairnbrogie |
Valuation Roll
Mr. George Marr Occupier
Mr. Alexander Davidson Mains of Cairnbrogie |
046 |
A handsome farm consisting of a Commodious dwellinghouse with gardens and large farm offices detached. Situated at the north side of the Co. [County] Road leading from Meldrum to Newburgh and about ½ a M. [mile] E [East] of where the boundary enters the said Road from the South. See also description of Mains of Cairnbrogie |
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Notes: Brony Bridge - Vide Udny Parish Documents
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SMIDDYHILL |
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Charles Gray Occupier
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
046 |
A farm Consisting of a dwelling house and garden and also farm offices detached Situated a little north of the Meldrum and Newburgh Co. [County] Road and abt. [about] 16 Chains N.W. [North West] of where the parish boundary leads Southward from the same road
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SAUCHENHILLOCK |
Sauchenhillock
Sauchenhillock
Sauchenhillock |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Alexander Smith Occupier
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
046 |
Indicates the name of a farm Consisting of a good dwelling house with garden, and farm Office houses detached Situated a little North East of Smiddyhill and abt. [about) 16. Chains
North of where the boundary leads southward from the Newburgh & Meldrum Co. [County] Road property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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SPHERICAL STONE BALL FOUND HERE A.D. 1836 [Sauchenhillock] |
Spherical Stone ball found here A.D. 1836.
Spherical Stone ball found here A.D. 1836.
Spherical Stone ball found here A.D. 1836. |
Mr. Alexander Smith farmer of place
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat
Mr. Charles Gray Smiddyhill |
046 |
around the area of this Stone Sphere are described and cut 6 circles of equal diameter. The ball is very hard and of a smooth surface and apparently very ancient but the use of it seems to be very doubtful. The diameter of which is 3 inches and is in the possession of Mr. Alexander Smith Farmer. Found a little above the subsoil whilst draining the land. |
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CAIRDSEAT |
Cairdseat
Cairdseat
Cairdseat |
Valuation Roll
Mr. George Argo Occupier
Mr. James Strath Cauldhame |
046 |
Indicates the name of a farm Consisting of a commodious dwellinghouse with gardens and good farm office houses detached. Situated a little north of Oldmeldrum and Newburgh Co. [County] Road, and abt. [about] ½ m [mile] Westward from where the parish boundary leads from the same road northward. "Caird" is the gaelic and frequently the Scottish for "Tinker". property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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KILNARY |
Kilnary
Kilnary
Kilnary |
Valuation Roll
Mr. Richard Benson Occupier
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
046 |
A farm consisting of a dwelling and office houses attached. Situated abt. [about] a ¼ of a mile West of Cairdseat, property of the Earl of Aberdeen. |
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DALCHON |
Dalchon
Dalchon
Dalchon |
Mr. William Scott Occupier
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat
Mr. James Strath Cauldhame |
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A neatly built cottage with outhouses and gardens attached. Situated at the limits of a public road and abt. [about] 25. Chains Northward of Cairdseat farm property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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URNS AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1837 [Cauldhame] |
Urns and human remains found here A.D. 1837
Urns and human remains found here A.D. 1837
Urns and human remains found here A.D. 1837 |
Mr. James Strath Cauldhame
Mr. William Scott Mason Dalchon
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
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Consisting of three urns thus [small sketch of urn in brackets] made of backed [baked] clay and each Containing human bones and ashes. Situated a little south of an angle of a Stone wall and abt. [about] 24. Chains N.E. [North East] of Cauldhame Farm, found by Mr. James Strath Farmer of place whilst digging and improving the land. |
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URNS FOUND HERE A.D. 1840 [Cauldhame] |
Urns found here A.D. 1840
Urns found here A.D. 1840
Urns found here A.D. 1840 |
Mr. James Strath Cauldhame
Mr. William Scott Dalchon
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
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Consisting of three urns thus [small sketch in brackets] made of baked clay and each Containing some ashes or burnt human bones. Situated abt. [about] 9. Ch [Chains] Soth of those above named and Abt. [About] 21 N.E. [North East] of Cauldhame Farm - found by
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CAULDHAME |
Cauldhame
Cauldhame
Cauldhame |
Valuation Roll
Mr. James Strath Occupier
Mr. George Argo Cairdseat |
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A farm consisting of a Commodious dwelling house with garden and out houses. Situated abt. [about] ¾ of a mile Westward of Cairdseat also abt. [about] ½m. [mile] N. [North] of Smiddyhill property of the Earl of Aberdeen |
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Parish of Tarves
Signature: E.H. Courtney
Capt RE. [Captain Royal Engineers
13th June 1868. |
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NAME BOOK
OF THE
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Index
Parish of Tarves. Aberdeenshire
Names -- Pages
Auchnave -- 53
Auquhorthies -- 93
Broadward -- 9
Blue Hill -- 10
Bogside -- 12
Bankhead -- 13
Bartholchapel Market Stance -- 16
Barthol Chapel -- 18
Burn of Keithfield -- 26
Backhill of Courtstone -- 27
Burn of Kelly -- 31
Back Moss -- 37
Backmoss-- 40
Backhill -- 44
Bridge of Thornroan -- 47
Backgreens -- 54
Braikly -- 59, 61
Braikly Cottage -- 59, 61
Bowlroad -- 61
Boghouse -- 62
Br. [Branch] Bank -- 65
Bridgefoot -- 65
Bronze Swords found here -- 76
Backhill of Little Meldrum -- 76
Bridge of Auchedly -- 77
Braiks Burn -- 80
Burnside of Auchedly -- 82
Bronze Swords found here -- 89
Braeside -- 98
Bronze Vessels found here -- 99
Boudiestone -- 101
Brony Bridge -- 106
Brony Burn -- 106
Croft of Fochel -- 2
Cot-town Hill -- 2
Crystal found here -- 5
Croft of Tillyhilt -- 14
Couchercairn -- 16
Chapelpark Wood -- 27
Courtstone -- 27
Chapelpark Burn -- 28
Craighall -- 46
Craigieford -- 46
Crosshill -- 55
Craigdam -- 55
Couliehair -- 57
Church -- 63
Craigie -- 71
Craigmuir Wood -- 72
Craigie Shethin -- 72
Cairn Hill -- 75
Cairnhill -- 79
Cat Craigs -- 85
Camp -- 86
Cairn (Remains of) -- 91
Chapel Fauld -- 92
Craigies -- 95
Cake Well -- 103
Cairnbrogie -- 105
Cairdseat -- 109
Cauldhame -- 110
Den of Skilmafilly -- 4
Den of Kirkton -- 12
Deer Park -- 29
Dead Wife's Burn -- 43
Drumfinnie Hill -- 44
Den of Keithfield -- 45
Dub Pot -- 80
Damhead -- 101
Dalchon -- 109
Earlsford -- 22
East Tillycairn -- 58
East Auchedly -- 79
East Shethin -- 83
East Newseat -- 100
Flobbets -- 11
Fountain Hill -- 48
Fedderat Cairn (Remains of) -- 71
Fedderat Pot -- 72
Fairy Hillock -- 73
Gallows Hill -- 7
Gateside -- 38
Greenmire -- 95
Hill of Skilmafilly -- 5
Hill of Skilmafilly -- 5
Hornscroft -- 11
Hattonslap -- 19
Hardford -- 21
Hill of Courtstone -- 23
Hillhead of Tulloford -- 35
Hill of Thornroan -- 47
Hillhead -- 50
Hill of Auchedly -- 75
Hill of Little Meldrum -- 76
Hill of Ythsie -- 85
Human Remains found here -- 90
Hill of Cairnbrogie -- 104
Ironbrae -- 37
Inn -- 59
Keilyford -- 15
Keithfield Cottage -- 26
Kipperie Burn -- 88
Kilnary -- 109
Little Bartholchapel -- 2
Leet Moss -- 11
Lady's Steps -- 29
Lindsay Hill -- 32
Lindsayhill Wood -- 32
Longley -- 41
Laverockbrae -- 44
Little Raxton -- 48
Logie Wood -- 51
Little Meldrum -- 74
Little Ythsie -- 87
Milltown of Ythsie -- 82
Monument (Fourth Earl of Aberdeen) -- 82
Mains of Auquhorthies -- 93
Mains of Tolquhon -- 99
Mains of Cairnbrogie -- 101
Murieford -- 102
Mary Gray -- 8
Milltown of Fochel -- 21
Mill of Fochel (Corn) -- 21
Mains of Keithfield -- 25 |
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Index Continued
Names -- Pages
Middle Plough -- 26
Mill of Keithfield -- 28
Mourn's Hill -- 31
Mains of Haddo -- 33
Moss-side -- 39
Mosshead -- 46
Market Stance -- 52
Manse -- 56
Mosshead -- 57
Mill of Tolquhon (Corn) -- 61
Manse -- 64
Mill of Schivas -- 69
Mill Stone -- 70
Mill of Auchedly Corn -- 77
Mains of Auchedly -- 81
North Quilquax -- 6
North Burnside -- 9
Nether Kirkton -- 18
New Balgove -- 19
Nethermill of Tillyhilt -- 42
Netherwoodhill -- 45
Newseat -- 69
Northseat of Auchedly -- 74
North Ythsie -- 87
Newseat -- 98
Oldtown Leys -- 9
Over Kirkton -- 18
Oldtown of Fochel -- 19
Overtown of Keithfield -- 28
Overhill Wood -- 32
Overhill Cottage -- 33
Overhill Well -- 34
Old Balgove -- 38
Oldtown -- 38
Overwoodhill -- 45
Ordhill -- 49
Ord Hill -- 50
Oldmill of Schivas -- 72
Otter Stone -- 75
Poorhouses -- 39
Parkside -- 47
Piketillum -- 53
Prenstone -- 57
Post office -- 66
Preston's Tower -- 97
Podroch -- 101
Quilquax -- 4
Quarrybrae -- 80
Raxton Wood -- 31
Raxton Burn -- 31
Rifle Range -- 34
Rosullah -- 35
Red Moss -- 39
Redmoss -- 40
Raxton -- 51
River Ythan -- 67
Raittshill -- 98
Stone Hammer found here -- 3
South Burnside -- 7
Supposed Site of Stone Circle -- 7
Schivas -- 8
South Quilquax -- 10
School -- 10
St. John's Well -- 12
Site of St. Bartholomew's Chapel -- 17
School -- 17
Silvermoss -- 22
Site of Cairn -- 23
Site of Bede House-- 30
South Tulloford -- 35
Suggar [Sugar] Den -- 36
School -- 37
Sonach -- 47
Standing Stone -- 48
Stripeside -- 50
South Lodge -- 52
Stone Circle -- 52
Stripeside -- 54
School (Endowed) -- 56
School -- 60
School -- 64
Square -- 65
School (Girls) -- 66
Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 70
School -- 70
Stone Cist found here -- 71
Shethin -- 81
South Auchedly -- 81
Site of St. John's Chapel -- 86
South Ythsie -- 87
Stone Circle (Remains of ) -- 88
Site of Cairn -- 90
Stone Cists found here -- 91
Standing Stone -- 91
Supposed site of St. John's Chapel -- 92
Stone Cists found here -- 95
Stone Box found here -- 97
Stone Cist found here -- 99
Stone Cists and Human Remains found here -- 102
Site of Cairn Brogie -- 103
Sunnyside -- 105
Smiddyhill -- 107
Sauchenshillock -- 107
Spherical Stone Ball found here -- 107
Tarves -- 1
Truffhill Wood -- 6
Threepmuir -- 13
Thornroan Wood -- 14
Tulloford-- 15
Tillyhilt -- 42
Tillyhilt Castle (Remains of ) -- 42
Thornroan -- 51
Tillycairn -- 58
Tarves -- 63
The Kipperies -- 89
Tolquhon Castle (In ruins) -- 97
Urn found here -- 3
Urns found here -- 23
Upper Lake -- 29
Upperhead -- 43
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 55
Uppermill of Tillyhilt -- 58
Urns found here -- 73
Urns, Human Remains and Gold Coins found here -- 103
Urns & Human Remains found here -- 110
Urns found here -- 110
Vase -- 33
Wood of Skilmafilly -- 4
West Skilmafilly -- 6
Wedderlairs -- 14
Wedderlairs Wood -- 25
Wood of Schivas -- 69
Warldsend -- 73
Wedder Burn -- 74
West Auchedly -- 79
Wood of Ythsie -- 86 |
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- EAS: was removing all the [NEW COLUMN] side notes from my own index pages - thinking I was the only one doing them- and did
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Yowlieburn -- 49
Yowlie Burn -- 62
Quilquox -- 4
Altered by Authority of John Sleigh Esq. Factors Office, Strichen Mains, To be used for 1" purposes only, further investigation to be made during the Revision of the larger scales, By Order of the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95 |
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