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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRIDGE OF LEAD [crofts] Bridge of Lead
Bridge of Lead
Bridge of Lead
Bridge of Led
Valuation Roll
Mr Thomas Mitchell Occupier
Mr William Smith Saddler Occupier
Caledonian Itinerary Page 196.
062 Name of two Crofts, one of which is situated upon the north edge of the County road, about ¼ of a mile past the 27 mile stone from Aberdeen. Consisting of a dwelling. saddler's shop, out houses and Garden etc. occupied by Mr Smith Saddler.
The other Croft about ⅛ of a mile northward consisting of a dwelling house, out houses and garden Proprietor Lord Forbes: Occupant of last named Croft, Mr Mitchell:
WATERSIDE Waterside
Waterside
Waterside
Valuation Roll
Mr T Mitchell Farmer Bridge of Lead
Mr William Smith Saddler Bridge of Lead
062 Name of a Small Hamlet Situated at the north bank of the River Don at the Bridge of Alford, consisting of a commodious Inn with Steading and garden attached; also a Post Office with a large Shop and a dwelling with steading and gardens attached also two other good dwellings about being built etc.. See also articles for the Post Office Inn & Bridge.
FORBES ARMS HOTEL [Waterside] Forbes Arms Hotel
Forbes Arms Hotel
Forbes Arms Hotel
Forbes Arms Hotel
Valuation Roll
Mr T Mitchell Bridge of Lead
Mr William Smith Saddler Bridge of Lead
Sign Board
062 Name of a Commodious and well built Inn in the Village or Hamlet of Waterside situated at the north end of the Bridge of Alford a goodly Size Farm, Farm Steading and other dwellings and gardens are attached to this Inn. The property of Lord Forbes.

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Parish of Tullynessle and Forbes

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