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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD POT | Ward Pot Ward Pot Ward Pot |
Mr J Reid Nether Balfour Mr A Reid Smith Whitefield Mr William Reid Kirkton |
062 | Is a pool in the River Don, known by this name, situated about ¼ of a mile W.S.W. [West South West] of the 28. Milestone of the County road from Aberdeen - |
| LAIRD'S POT | Lairds Pot Lairds Pot Lairds Pot |
Mr J Reid Nether Balfour Mr A. Reid Smith Whitefield Mr William Reid Kirkton. |
062 | Situated in the River Don about ⅛ of a mile S.E. [South East] of the 28. mile Stone of the County road from Aberdeen It derived its name from this spot being a favorite bathing place of the Laird of Breda. |
| Site of STONE CIRCLE [Nether Balfour] | (Site of) Stone Circle (Site of) Stone Circle |
Mr J Reid, Nether Balfour Mr A. Reid, Whitefield |
062 | About 20 years ago when Mr Reid of Nether Balfour was improving his ground he destroyed the remains of this ancient place of worship. It was about 20 yards in diameter. Nothing but the site remains. |
| Site of CAUSEWAY [Nether Balfour] | Site of Causeway Site of Causeway |
Mr J Reid Nether Balfour Mr A. Reid. Whitefield |
062 | When the Tenant of Nether Balfour about 20 years ago was trenching his land he discovered the remains of a paved road, extending in a north easterly direction for about 20 yards, evidently in the direction of the burial place of the Druids. The causeway was paved with flat stones. |
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