Banffshire, Volume 02

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/4/2/1 ALVAH Alvah Alvah Alvah Alvah Alvah Alvah Alvah Alvah Alva Philips County Atlas Sheriffs List of Parishes Fullarton's Gazetteer Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Johnston's Co [County] Map Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Robertson's Map of Banffs [Banffshire] 1822 Ainslie's Map of Scotland 1789 010 ; 011 ; 016 ; 017 The paish of Alvah is in the Presbytery of Turriff and Synod of Aberdeen Patron Sir G Abercrombie; It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Banff Gamrie and a detached portion of King Edward, on the east by the parish of King Edward on the South by the parish of Forglen, on the south-west by the parish of Marnoch, and on the west by the parish of Banff. The parish of Alvah is in the county of Banff and contains about 11585 statute acres. There are no detached portions of it in any other parish, neither are there detached portions of any other parish within its limits. The soil of this parish is varied, but mostly of an inferior quality; A considerable area is planted with wood, the remainder [continued on page 2]
OS1/4/2/1 [Page] 1 Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/2 ALVAH 010 ; 011 ; 016 ; 017 [continued from page 1] is nearly all within arable or pasture land.
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OS1/4/2/3 WARDEND Wardend William Coutts Esq. Duplicate of Lease Rent Roll 1866-7 Robertson Map of Banffshire &c 1822 New Statistical Account 010.03 A commodious dwelling house with good farm offices, garden And an extensive arable farm attached - the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/4/2/3 TIPPERTY Tipperty Tippertie William Coutts Esq. Duplicate of Lease Rent Roll 1866-7 New Statistical Account Robertsons Map of Banffshire etc 1822 010.03 A commodious farm house with an extensive court of good offices, a garden and a large farm Attached - the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/3 ST COME'S WELL St. Comes Well Comes-well William Coutts Esq. Estate Plan 1834 W Gray Little Wardend New Statistical Account 010.03 A copious Spring of excellent water on the farm of Tipperty conveyed through pipes to the town of Banff for Supplying it with water. It is regarded as a Holy Well
OS1/4/2/3 [Page] 3 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
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OS1/4/2/5 CHAPEL WELL Chapel Well Mr Gray Little Wardend Mr Scott Banff John Hannay Esq. 010.04 A copious Spring of fresh water in a field, on the farm of the Mill of Alvah. The origin of this name is not Known in the district.
OS1/4/2/5 WALLACE'S TABLE Wallace's Table Mr Gray Little Wardend Estate Plan John Hannay Esq. 010.04 This name is applied to a Small wooded Knoll or hillock, Situated on the North Side of the Chapel Well. The origin of this name is also unknown in the district.
OS1/4/2/5 [page] 5 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/6 NETHER INVERICHNIE Nether Inverichnie John Hannay Esq: Factor Dr [Doctor] Milne. Tenant Rent Receipt 010.40 A comfortable dwelling house having offices a good garden, and a farm attached, in the occupation of Dr [Doctor] Milne, & the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/6 THUMBIE'S CAIRN (Site of) Thumbies Cairn Thumbies Cairn Thumbies Cairn James Duncan, Meresman Mr Smith Junr [Junior] Banff Thomas Gordon, Mountcoffer 010.04 The site of a cairn which was erected some years since to mark the boundary between the parishes of Alvah and Banff, but the stones composing it have recently been removed for erecting fences, It obtained this name from the circumstances of a man, whose hands were deformed having resided near it.
OS1/4/2/6 [Page] 6 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/7 CRAIG COTTAGE Craig Cottage John Hannay Esq. Mr Goldsworth. Rack Mr Alexander Sim, Mill of Alvah 010.04 A cottage dwelling with a good garden attached Situated near the bridge of Alvah at present untenanted and the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/4/2/7 BRIDGE OF ALVAH Bridge of Alvah John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Goldsworth. New Statistical Account 010.04 A stone bridge across the river Deveron: on the private carriage drive between Duff House & Mountcoffer House.
OS1/4/2/7 DEER PARK [Duff House] Deer Park John Hannay Esq. Estate Plan. Mr Goldsworth. 010.04 A large enclosed field, forming part of the demesne of Duff House formerly a deer park, but now subdivided, and cultivated.
OS1/4/2/7 [page] 7 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/8 BACHLAW WOOD Bachlaw Wood John Hannay Esq. Estate Plans. Mr Goldsworth. 010.04 An extensive mixed plantation, Situated on the South and west of the Deer Park.
OS1/4/2/8 HAYS HILLOCK Hays Hillock John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Goldsworth. 010.04 A conspicuous Knoll or hillock near the extreme east end of Bachlaw Wood continuous to the Mill of Alvah.
OS1/4/2/8 MILL OF ALVAH Mill of Alvah John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Alexander Sim. Tenant New Statistical Account 010.04 A commodious dwelling house, with an extensive court of farm offices &c a large arable farm attached - in the occupation of Alexander Sim, and the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/8 [page] 8 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/9 SHINGLE SHOT Shingle Shot John Hannay Esq. Estate Plan Mr Alexander Sim, Tenant New Statistical Account 010.04 A deep pool in the River Deveron above the Bridge of Alvah.
OS1/4/2/9 RIVER DEVERON For authorities and descriptive remarks see the Name Book for Forglen parish.
OS1/4/2/9 [page] 9 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah Shingle Shot [note in Authority for Spelling] As on previous page
OS1/4/2/10 LOWER MALISON SHOT Lower Malison Shot Mr Goldsworth, Rack Mr Robertson, Banff Mr Forbes, Banff 010.04 A pool in the River Deveron, used as a station for netting Salmon.
OS1/4/2/10 UPPER MALISON SHOT Upper Malison Shot Mr Goldsworth, Rack Mr Robertson, Banff Mr Forbes, Banff 010.04 A pool in the River Deveron occasionally used for netting Salmon.
OS1/4/2/10 BREAST SHOT Breast Shot Mr Goldsworth, Rack Mr Robertson, Banff Mr Forbes, Banff 010.04 A deep pool in the River Deveron used as a Station for netting Salmon.
OS1/4/2/10 [page] 10 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah
OS1/4/2/11 CAIRNHILL Cairnhill Cairnhill Cairnhill George Chalmers Tenant. Estate Plan 1834 William Coults Esq. Banff 010.06 A middling sized farm steading & farm of land occupied by G. Chalmers, the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet] Forglen Ho. [House]
OS1/4/2/11 [page] 11 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/12 [page] 12 [blank page]
OS1/4/2/13 BYTHSTONE Bythstone Bythstone Bythstone Bythestown Bystown Alexander Hay Tenant David Robertson Tenant Estate Plan & Rent Roll. (1858) New Statistical Account. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010.07 Three small farm steadings each having small farms of land attached. the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/13 RANALD'S WELL Ranald's Well Ranald's Well Randales Well William Wright Mill of Tipperty J Gray. Little Wardend. Estate Plan. 1858. 010.07 An ordinary spring well on the farm of Bythstone, near Ranald's Hillock. both objects have their names from a common origin.
OS1/4/2/13 FOUNTAIN WELL Fountain Well William Wright Mill of Tipperty J Gray. Little Wardend. Estate Plan. 1858. 010.70 An ordinary spring well on the farm of Firfolds used by the occupier of Mallyrust.
OS1/4/2/13 [page] 13 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/14 SLACKS OF TIPPERTY Slacks of Tipperty Slacks of Tipperty Slacks of Tipperty Estate Plan dated 1858 New Statistical Account William Wright Hill of Tipperty 010.07 A deep ravine seperating the hills of Tipperty & Slack thro [through] which passes the Banff & Huntly turnpike road. the ravine branches off into several smaller valleys near the top and gradually opens out into the undulating country beyond.
OS1/4/2/14 SLACKS LODGE Slacks Lodge William Wright. Alexander Hay Bythstone Estate Plan 1858 010.07 An ornamental lodge built for the accomodation of the Earl of Fife's gameKeepers.
OS1/4/2/14 COACH BRAE Coach Brae William Wright. Alexander Hay Bythstone Estate Plan 1858 010.07 A steep bank on the farm of Tipperty overhanging the Slacks of Tipperty.
OS1/4/2/14 [page] 14 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] Wiliam Paton LCorp RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/15 TUMULI [Hill of Tipperty] Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli Dr [Doctor] Todd Minister Alvah. William Wright Hill of Tipperty 010.07 Two large tumuli or mounds of earth & stones, one still remains entire, the other is not as a large quantitiy of stone, has been removed from it altho [although] the foundations still remains, unopened, nothing has been found of antiquarian interest in the latter.
OS1/4/2/15 [page] 15 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/16 BALRAVIE CASTLE (Site of) Balravie Castle (site of) James Simpson Boghead. Mr Rennie Gardener James Reid. GameKeeper Mountblairy 017.01 This is the Castle mentioned in the statistical account which belonged to the Earl of Buchan, and which was surrounded by a swamp, no remains or trace of any part of the building or ditches now remain, but the name is still preserved. "The ruins of the ancient castle which once stood near Montblairy are levelled with the ground, and the swamp on which it stood has now become a fruitful field. According to tradition, the castle in question was built by one of the Stewarts, Earl of Buchan; but by which of them, or for what purpose, the writer has been unable to discover." New Statistical Account
OS1/4/2/16 [page] 16 Parish of Alvah -- Co [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/17 FIRFOLDS Firfolds Firfolds Firfolds Firfolds Firfaulds Robert Chalmers Mosstown William Coults Esq. Banff Estate Plan & Rent Roll New Statistical Account Robertsons Map of Banff 1822 010.07 A large farm steading and farm of land occupied by James Hutcheson, the property of Sir G Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/17 HILL OF FIRFOLDS Hill of Firfolds Robert Chalmers Mosstown William Coults Esq. Banff Estate Plan & Rent Roll New Statistical Account Robertsons Map of Banff 1822 010.07 A prominent hill feature on the farm of the same name the property of Sir G Abercromby
OS1/4/2/17 MALLYRUST Mallyrust Mallyrust Mallyrust Charles Howat Tenant William Wight Hill of Tipperty Estate Plan dated 1858 010.07 A middling sized farm steading and farm of land occupied by Charles Howat. the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/4/2/17 [page] 17 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff J M Paton LCorp R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/18 STRATH OF BRYDOCK Strath of Brydock. Robert Chalmers. Mosstown William Coults Esqr. Banff. Rent Roll & Estate Plan 010.07 A middling sized farm steading and farm of land occupied by. John Henry. the property of Sir G Abercromby, Forglen Ho. [House]
OS1/4/2/18 MOSSTOWN Mosstown Robert Chalmers. Mosstown William Coults Esqr. Banff. Rent Roll & Estate Plan 010.07 A middling sized farm steading and farm of land the property of Sir G Abercromby, Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/18 [page] 18 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff Ella [crossed out]
OS1/4/2/19 HILL OF TIPPERTY Hill of Tipperty Hill of Tipperty Hill of Tipperty Estate Plan. New Statistical Account. William Wight. Lodge (Hill of Tipperty) 010.07 A prominent elevation immediatly west of the Hill of Alvah from which it is seperated by the ravine called the slacks of Tipperty it is covered with wood to its summit. The wood is also known by the same name.
OS1/4/2/19 SNEESHIN HILLOCK Sneeshin Hillock (Tumulus) Estate Plan. dated 1858. William Wright. J Gray. Little Wardend. 010.07 A small green mound on the summit of the Hill of Tipperty composed of earth & small stones. evidently artifical & generall supposed to be a Tumulus, it has never been opened.
OS1/4/2/19 [page] 19 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/20 HILL OF ALVAH Hill of Alvah Hill of Alvah Hill of Alvah Hill of Alvah Hill of Alvah New Statistical account Estate Plan dated 1858. Robert Chalmers Mosstown William Wright, Hill of Tipperty Fullartons Gazetteer 010.07 The most prominent hill in the district immediatley surrounding Banff. it rises to a height of 578 feet above sea level. and is almost entirely covered with wood. it wholly belongs to the Earl of Fife. This name also applies to the wood.
OS1/4/2/20 HOWE SLACK Howe Slack Howe Slack Howe Slack Estate Plan 1858 William Wright J Gray. Little Warden. 010.07 A small valley on the farm of Tipperty extending from the Come's Well in direction of the Slacks of Tipperty.
OS1/4/2/20 SLACKS WELL Slacks Well Estate Plan 1858 William Wright J Gray. Little Warden. 010.07 An ordinary spring well at the head of the Slacks of Tipperty.
OS1/4/2/20 [page] 20 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/21 CHURCH (Site of) [Kirktown of Alvah] Old Church (site of) Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottages 010.08 The Church formerly stood in front of the present building and was pulled down at the time the new one was erected (1792) It is not positively known when it was first erected but an old stone which is now built into the grave yard wall was preserved from the ruins and bears the date 1529 and was evidently a stone which had been placed over the door or some other conspicious place.
OS1/4/2/21 GRAVE YARD [Kirktown oF Alvah 010.08 The Grave Yard had evidently belonged to the old Church.
OS1/4/2/21 [page] 21 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/22 KIRKTOWN OF ALVAH Kirktown of Alvah Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd. John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge. William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottages 010.08 A small hamlet 4 miles from Banff, composed of the Parish Church, School and manse and also a few labourers houses
OS1/4/2/22 CHURCH [Kirktown of Alvah] Church (Parish) Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd. John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge. William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottages 010.08 A plain building erected in the year 1792 and surrounded by an ancient Grave Yard "The Church, a plain substantial building at present in good repair, and containing free sitting for 600 persons was erected in 1792" The New Statistical Account
OS1/4/2/22 [page] 22 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/23 MUTTONBRAE Muttonbrae Mr A. Greig, South Sandlaw, Tenant. Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah. William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010.08 This was formerly the old farm steading of South Sandlaw before the New houses and residence were built and is well known by this name in the neighbourhood.
OS1/4/2/23 SOUTH SANDLAW South Sandlaw Mr A. Greig, Tenant. Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah. Estate Plan 010.08 A large farm steading on the estate of Sir G Abercrombie, Bart: [Baronet] Forglen.
OS1/4/2/23 ELLA WELL (Site of) Ella Well (site of) Mr A. Greig, Tenant. Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah. Estate Plan 010.07 This was drained off some time since it is only of importance as a point on the boundary between Banff and Alvah parishes.
OS1/4/2/23 [page] 23 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/24 STIRLING CAIRN (Remains of) Stirling Cairn (Remains of) Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage Estate Plan. 010.08 The remains of what was evidently a large Cairn, situated near the edge of the wood on the East side of the Hill of Alvah. A quantity of the stones which composed it still remain, but the greater part have been removed for building purposes. Nothing authentic can be discovered of its history. On the Eastern brow of the Hill of Alvah is a large tumulus or cairn consisting chiefly of small stones and earth. It is of an elliptical form, covering an area of 20 falls, and in the centre rising to the height of 7 or 8 feet, but has never been sufficiently opened to disclose any remains of any antiquity. See New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account]
OS1/4/2/24 [page] 24 Co. [County] Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/25 HILL OF STONIELEY Hill of Stonieley Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Mr Watt, Stonieley John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge 010.08 A slight elevation above the general feature of the county, on the farm of Stonieley.
OS1/4/2/25 IRON HILL Iron Hill Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Mr Watt, Stonieley John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge 010.08 A small hill feature a short distance S.E. [South East] of the Hill of Stonieley. The soil upon it is of an Iron stone colour.
OS1/4/2/25 GOVEL HILL Govel Hill Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Mr Watt, Stonieley John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge 010.08 A prominent hill near the farm of Stonieley and planted with wood.
OS1/4/2/25 [page] 25 Co. [County] Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/26 WHITE HILL White Hill Mr Watt, Stonieley Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge 010.08 A hill lying South of and adjoining the Govel Hill
OS1/4/2/26 BERRYHILLOCKS Berryhillocks Mr Watt, Stonieley Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge New Statistical Account 010.08 A few houses occupied by labourers situated on the estate of Sir G Abercrombie, Forglen.
OS1/4/2/26 CORMACK'S HILLOCK Cormack's Hillock Mr A. Grieg, South Sandlaw Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Estate Plan 010.08 A small hillock planted with wood situate on the Farm of South Sandlaw
OS1/4/2/26 MOURNING WELL Mourning Well Mr A. Grieg, South Sandlaw Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Estate Plan 010.08 A spring well on the farm of South Sandlaw. It is not known by the Authorities why it was so called.
OS1/4/2/26 [page] 26 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/27 SCHOOL [Kirktown of Alvah] School (Parish) Mr James Duncan, Alvah Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah James Ferguson, Hermit Lodge 010.08 A commodious house lately built for educational purposes. It is not endowed in any way, except by a small sum from the Dick Bequest. "The Parochial is the only school which has any endowment except one ****. The salary of the Parochial teacher is £30 with a contingent interest in the Dick Bequest. See New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account]
OS1/4/2/27 HERMIT LODGE Hermit Lodge James Ferguson, Tenant Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Estate Plan 010.08 A small house and garden on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie Bart [Baronet] Forglen. The name is supposed to have originated from the circumstances of an old man of very retired habits having resided here some years since. The adjacent well is of modern construction and was sunk only a few years ago.
OS1/4/2/27 [page] 27 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff Hermit Well [crossed out] [note] Referral [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/28 GLEBE WELL Glebe Well Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage 010.08 A fine spring well from which flows a small stream. This stream divides the property of the Rt. Hon. [Right Honourable] the Earl of Fife and Sir G. Abercrombie Bart. [Baronet] Pipes also conduct the water to the Manse which derives its sole supply from it
OS1/4/2/28 CLARET BRAE Claret Brae Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage New Statistical Account 010.08 An Abrupt descent from the general fall of the Hill of Alvah; it is planted with wood of a few years growth.
OS1/4/2/28 CLARET WELL Claret Well Claret-well Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hemit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage New Statistical Account 010.08 A good spring near the Hill of Alvah Cottage. It is not known how it got this name. The Claret Well is still known by the same name and the stream which flows from it is only the upper end of the Muir Burn" See New Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]
OS1/4/2/28 [Page] 28 Co. [County] of Banff - Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/29 CLAYFOLDS Clayfolds Mr Inton, Tenant Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd Estate Plan Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822 New Statistical Account 010.08 A large farm steading and dwelling house on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie Bart [Baronet] Forglen.
OS1/4/2/29 NORTH SANDLAW North Sandlaw Mr Coutts, Factor, Banff Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Estate Plan 010.08 A large farm steading and dwelling house, occupied by Mr Hossack, solicitor Banff, and the property of Sir G. Abercrombie Bart [Baronet] Forglen
OS1/4/2/29 HILL OF ALVAH COTTAGE Hill of Alvah Cottage William Skene, Tenant Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah Rent Reciepts 010.08 A small cottage near the Hill of Alvah the property of the Rt Honble [Right Honourable] The Earl of Fife
OS1/4/2/29 [Page] 29 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/30 KNOCKIES Knock-knee Knockies Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge New Statistical Account Mr Watt, Stonieley Valuation Roll. Mr W. Hannah, Factor Rent Roll 010.08 A slope from the north side of the Govel Hill and Hill of Stonieley, known by this name to some of the oldest inhabitants. "Knokkne, a place which still retains its ancient name". See New Statistical Account. This place is called Knockies by the Factor for the property; It is stiuated on a farm of that name.
OS1/4/2/30 MEIR BURN Meir Burn Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge New Statistical Account Mr Watt, Stonieley Valuation Roll. Mr W. Hannah, Factor Rent Roll 010.08 A small stream which takes its rise at the "Glebe Well" and flows from thence to the River Deveron It forms the Estate boundary between the Earl of Fife's and Sir G. Abercrombie's property. "The name although now almost forgotten is still remembered by a few as the name formerly given to the small burn which flows between the farms of Hill of Alvah and Clayfolds" See New Statistical Account
OS1/4/2/30 [Page] 30 [Co [County] of Banff - Parish of Alvah [note] The New Stat. [Statistical] Account gives the Claret Well as the source of this stream, the local authorities do not agree with this statement. [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/31 MANSE [Kirktown of Alvah] Manse (Parish) Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge New Statistical Account 010.08 The residence of the Revd [Reverend] Andrew Todd D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] minister of the Ph [Parish] Church of Alvah "The Manse was built in 1764 and reparied in 1815" New Statistical Acct. [Account]
OS1/4/2/31 [page] 31 Co. [County] Banff -- Ph [Parish] Alvah Glebe [crossed out]
OS1/4/2/32 ROB'S KNOWE Rob's Knowe Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage 010.08 A hill near the Kirktown of Alvah, planted with wood.
OS1/4/2/32 CAULDRON BRAES Cauldron Braes Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage 010.08 A steep fall in the land from the edge of the wood on the Hill of Alvah nearly down to the public Road.
OS1/4/2/32 ALVAH COTTAGE Alvah Cottage Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd, Alvah John Ferguson, Hermit Lodge William Skene, Hill of Alvah Cottage 010.08 This cottage belonging to the Glebe. It was built by the parishioners upon land given by the Earl of Fife for the late sister of the minster but upon her death it was given to the Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Todd and is now part of the Glebe land.
OS1/4/2/32 [Page] 32 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/33 [Page] 33 [Blank Page]
OS1/4/2/34 RODGER HAUGH Rodgers Haugh Rodger Haugh Mr Grieg Smith Sandlaw Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr W Hannah Factor, CorsKiebanK, Banff 010.08 A piece of flat meadow land on the farm of South Sanlaw adjoining the River Deveron.
OS1/4/2/34 AN URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1844 Tumulus (Site of) Mr Grieg Smith Sandlaw Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr W Hannah Factor, CorsKiebanK, Banff 010.08 There is no sign of this antiquity on the ground now, as the plough has removed all traces of it. In the year 1844 an urn was found here of a peculiar shape, being comprised of small square pieces of enamelled earthenware, cemented together, but was destroyed by the finder.
OS1/4/2/34 [page] 34 County of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/35 SKETRAW Sketraw William Coutts Esqr. Estate Plans 1830-34 Rent Roll. 1866-7 010.10 An ordinary Sized farm house, having offices and farm attached; Situated on the South Shoulder of Muiry Hill. and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/35 LOANHEAD Loanhead William Coutts Esqr. Estate Plans. 1830-34 Rent Roll. 1866-7. 010.10 An ordinary Sized farm house with offices, and farm attached. Adjoining the farm of Sketraw, and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/35 DIRTENDEN Dirtenden William Andrew Alexander Robson James Pirie. 010.10 An ordinary Sized farm house with a court of offices and a Small farm of arable land attached, adjoining the farms of Loanhead & Sketraw on the South, and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/35 [page] 35 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/36 NEWTONDEERSHAW Newtondeershaw William Coutts Esqr. Mr Walker. Tenant. Estate Plans 1830.34 010.10 An ordinary sized farm house, with a court of offices and farm attached, the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/36 CRAIGIEHILLOCK Craigiehillock William Coutts Esq: Mr Pirie. Tenant Estate Plans & Rent Roll 010.10 A small dwelling house, with farm offices and Small farm attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/36 MUIRY HILL Muiry Hill William Coutts Esq. Estate Plans Mr Walker. Newtondeershaw 010.10 A considerable eminence, Situated in the N. W. [North West] end of the parish between the Burn of Muiry hill [and] the Burn of Brydock.
OS1/4/2/36 [page] 36 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/37 PIRIE'S BRIDGE Pirie's Bridge Alexander Alexander. Witchieburn Mr Walker. Newtondeershaw Alexander Robson. Bruntbrae 010.10 A stone bridge crossing Witchy Burn on the turnpike road, from Banff to Aberchirder - situated near Craigiehillock farm house.
OS1/4/2/37 GAMMIE'S BRIDGE Gammie's Bridge Alexander Alexander Willilam Walker. Alexander Robson. 010.10 A stone bridge on the turnpike road from Banff to Aberchirder, crossing Witchy Burn near the farm house of Newtondeeshaw.
OS1/4/2/37 [page] 37 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/38 WITCHY BURN Witchy Burn Witchy Burn Witchy Burn William Coutts Esqr. Alexander Alexander. Witchy burn Andrew Gordon. Witchy Burn 010.10 A stream rising in the Moss of Banff. tributary to the Burn of Brydock which latter stream it joins near the farm house of Stonyhill.
OS1/4/2/38 BURN OF BRYDOCK Burn of Brydock William Coutts Esq. Alexander Alexander. Andrew Gordon. 010.11 A stream rising in the north west end of the parish near Brigs and flowing eastward, passing near the farm house of Stony hill and Bruntbrae. and the Mill of Brydock - It joins the Burn of Stonieley near Ranald's Hillock.
OS1/4/2/38 [page] 38 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/39 STONYHILL Stonyhill William Coutts Esqr. Banff Alexander Robson. Bruntbrae Rent Roll 1866. 010.10 An ordinary Sized farm house with a court of offices, garden and farm attached: the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet] Forglen House.
OS1/4/2/39 BRUNTBRAE Bruntbrae William Coutts Esq: Alexander Robson Rent Roll. 010.10 An ordinary Sized farm house, having a court of offices a garden, and farm attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/39 MOSS OF BANFF Moss of Banff William Coutts Esq. Alexander Robson Estate Plans. 1830 & 1834 New Statistical Account 010.10 A peat moss situated near the N.W. [North West] extremity of the parish in which the tenants on the Forglen Estate, Situated in its vicinity, have liberty to cut turf for fuel. It is the property of Sir George Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]:
OS1/4/2/39 [page] 39 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/40 BLUE COW Blue Cow Blue Cow Blue Cow William Taylor. Blackloanhead. George Simpson. Headrooms. James Gordon. Oldtown of Ord. 010.10 A large granite boulder, near Gledsgreen, farm house, forming a mark on the boundary between the parishes of Alvah & Banff.
OS1/4/2/40 GLEDSGREEN Gledsgreen William Coutts Esq. Banff J. Riddick. Tenant Rent Roll. 010.10 An ordinary sized dwelling house with outhouses, a small garden and an arable farm attached. the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/40 BRIGS Brigs William Coutts. Esq. Alexander Grant. Tenant Rent Roll. 010.10 A crofters dwelling house having outhouses and a few acres of land attached: the property of Sir George Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/40 [page] 40 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/41 BRIDGE WELL Bridge Well Estate Plan. 1834 William Coutts Esqr. Banff John Gray Ryland. 010.11 A copious Spring of excellent water; Situated on the South side of the Burn of Brydock. and near to where the old road between Banff and Aberchirder crossed the said burn.
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OS1/4/2/43 MILL OF RYLAND (Corn) Mill of Ryland William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. 1834 Rent Roll. 1866-7 010.11 A corn mill worked by water, Situated on south side of the Burn of Stonieley, having a cottage dwelling, outhouses, garden, and a few acres of land attached - the property of Sir G Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/43 BURN OF RYLAND Burn of Ryland Mr Clark South Itlaw. Mr Robertson Ryland. George Young Stonieley. 010.11 A small stream, rising on the South Side of the Hill of Blacklaw, and running in a north eastlerly direction, between Ryland and Itlaw; tributary to the Burn of Stonieley, which it joins near the Mill of Ryland.
OS1/4/2/43 LITTLE BLACKTON Little Blackton. William Coutts Esq: Estate Plans Rent Roll. 010.11 A good and commodious farm house, with a large court of Suitable offices, garden, and a large farm attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/43 [page] 43 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/44 RYLAND Ryland William Coutts Esq. Estate Plan 1834 Rent Roll 1866-7 New Statistical Account Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010.11 A good & commodious farm house, a court of offfices, garden, and a large farm attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/44 FATTIEHEAD Fattiehead William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. Rent Roll. Blacks Map of Banffshire &c 1822 010.11 This name applies to two farm Steadings and a cottar's dwelling. the farms consist of ordinary Sized dwelling houses, with outhouses, gardens & farms attached - the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/44 HILL OF BLACKTON Hill of Blackton William Coutts Esq. Estate Plan - George Young. Stonieley 010.11 A considerable eminence on the east side of the farm house of Little Blackton.
OS1/4/2/44 [page] 44 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/45 BLACKTON CROFT Blackton Croft William Coutts Esq. Rent Roll 1866-7. Walter Cook Muiry Hill 010.11 A crofter's dwelling house, having some outhouses, a small garden, and a croft of arable land attached; the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/45 CADGERS HAUGH Cadgers Haugh William Coutts. Esq. Estate Plan. Walter Cook. Muiryhill. 010.11 A rough marshy piece of uncultivated ground, on the side of the Burn of Brydock, immediately north east of the farm house of Miekle Blackton.
OS1/4/2/45 MEIKLE BLACKTON Meikle Blackton William Coutts. Esq. Estate Plan. Rent Roll. 010.11 A commodious dwelling house, with an extensive court of good offices, garden, and a large arable farm attached: the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/45 [page] 45 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/46 RANALD'S HILLOCK Ranald's Hillock Ranate hillock Ranald's hillock Estate Plan 1834 George Young. Stonieley New Statistical Account 010.11 A steep conically shaped hillock covered with broom and furze. Situated on the north side of the Burn of Brydock. It is a natural feature, & the origin of the name, I have not been able to ascertain.
OS1/4/2/46 LONG JANNET Long Jannet Estate Plan George Young Thomas McKenzie. 010.11 A steep crooked ridge, consisting of Sand & Shingle, Situated in a field immediately west of the Mill of Ryland. The origin of this name, is not Known in the Vicinity.
OS1/4/2/46 [page] 46 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah Burn of Stonieley [crossed out]
OS1/4/2/47 SOUTH ITLAW South Itlaw William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. Rent Roll. 010.11 An ordinary sized farm house, with outhouses, a garden, and about 40 acres of land attached - the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/47 NORTH ITLAW North Itlaw William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. Rent Roll. 010.11 An ordinary Sized farm house, with outhouses, garden, and some thirty acres of land attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart [Baronet] The farmhouse lies farther south than that of "south Itlaw" but the land attached extends farther north - hence the anomaly.
OS1/4/2/47 HILL OF ITLAW Hill of Itlaw William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Clark, South Itlaw. 010.11 A considerable eminence under cultivation, Situated immediatley South of the farm houses of North and South Itlaw.
OS1/4/2/47 [page] 47 Co. [County] of Banff. -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
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OS1/4/2/49 BRYDOCK CROFT Brydock Croft William Coutts Esqr: Banff Estate Plan 1834 Rent Roll 1866-7. 010.11 A cottar's dwelling house with garden, outhouses, and croft attached. Situated on the north Side of the Mill of Brydock, & the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet] Forglen House.
OS1/4/2/49 MILL OF BRYDOCK (Corn) Mill of Brydock William Coutts Esq: Estate Plan. Rent Roll. 010.11 A corn mill worked by water power, a cottage dwelling, Some outhouses and a croft attached, Situated on the north Side of the Burn of Brydock, and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/49 BRUNTBRAE BRIDGE Bruntbrae Bridge Walter Cook Muriy hill William Coutts Esq: Mr Gordon. Witchieburn. 010.11 A stone bridge on the turnpike road leading from Banff to Aberchirder, Situated near the farm house of Bruntbrae - crossing the Burn of Brydock.
OS1/4/2/49 [page] 49 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/50 MUIRYHILL Muiryhill William Coutts Esq: Walter Cook. Tenant Rent Roll 1866-7 Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822 010.11 An ordinary Sized farm house, with offices & farm attached, Situated on the north east Side of Muiry Hill, and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/50 BURN OF MUIRYHILL Burn of Muiryhill William Coutts Esq. Walter Cook. Mr Gordon. 010.11 A Small Stream tributary to the Burn of Brydock rising on the farm of Coldhome, and flowing northward, into the Burn of Brydock.
OS1/4/2/50 BRYDOCK BRIDGE Brydock Bridge William Coutts. Esq. Walter Cook. Mr Gordon. 010.11 A Stone bridge crossing the burn of Brydock near the Mill of Brydock - on the public road leading to Forglen.
OS1/4/2/50 [page] 50 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/51 RODGER FORD Roger's Ford Rodger Ford Mr Morrison, Boat of Auchinbadie Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr Findlater, Mill of Auchinbadie Mr N Hannah, Factor 010.12 A Ford across the River Deveron now almost disused except by the farms whose lands are contiguous to it.
OS1/4/2/51 WAULKMILL CROFTS Waulkmill Crofts Estate Plan. Mr Duncan Auchinbadie Valuation Roll. 010.12 Two cottars houses & crofts of land, the one near Pathhead is the property of the Earl of Fife the other near Auchinbadie belongs to Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/51 [page] 51 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/52 THIEF'S POT Thiefs Pot Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr G Morrison, Boat of Auchinbadie Mr Findlater, Mill of Auchinbadie 010.12 A deep hole in an elbow of the River Deveron near the Boat of Auchinbadie. The origin of the name is not known
OS1/4/2/52 HA' HILLOCK Ha' Hillock Ha' Hill Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr G Morrison, Boat of Auchinbadie Mr Findlater, Mill of Auchinbadie New Statistical Account 010.12 A prominent feature near the the mill of Auchinbadie the remains of the ancient place where justice was administered on the estate of Auchinbadie part of it is artifical & on digging on it several human bones were found.
OS1/4/2/52 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Ha' Hillock] Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr G Morrison, Boat of Auchinbadie Mr Findlater, Mill of Auchinbadie New Statistical Account 010.12 A prominent feature near the the mill of Auchinbadie the remains of the ancient place where justice was administered on the estate of Auchinbadie part of it is artifical & on digging on it several human bones were found.
OS1/4/2/52 MILL OF AUCHENBADIE Mill of Auchinbadie Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr G Morrison, Boat of Auchinbadie Mr Findlater, Mill of Auchinbadie New Statistical Account 010.12 A corn and meal mill on the estate of Alexander Morrison of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/52 [page] 52 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/53 KEMPLEMIRE Kemplemire Kemplemyre Kemplemyre Mr Wilson, Tenant Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr Smith, Hungryhill Robertson's Map of Banffhsire &c 1822 New Statistical Account 010.12 A small farm house on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/53 PATH-HEAD Path-head Mr Wilson, Tenant Mr Duncan, Auchinbadie Mr Smith, Hungryhill Robertson's Map of Banffhsire &c 1822 New Statistical Account 010.12 A small farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrision Esqr. of Bognie & Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/53 [page] 53 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/54 HUNGRYHILL Hungryhill George Smith, Tenant Mr Duncan Auchinbadie Mr Watt Stonieley 010.12 A large farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/54 BOAT OF AUCHENBADIE Boat of Auchenbadie George Morrison, Tenant Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie Mr Smith, Hungryhill 010.12 A public ferry and the residence of the boatman. The house &c are the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/54 FERRY [Boat of Ashogle] 010.12 A public ferry and the residence of the boatman. The house &c are the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/54 MAINS OF AUCHENBADIE Mains of Auchenbadie Mr Duncan, Tenant George Morrison, Boat of Auchenbadie George Smith, Hungryhill 010.12 A large farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrison, Esqr. Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/54 [page] 54 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/55 MAGGIEMILL POT Maggiemill Pot Mr George Watt, Stonieley Mr Alexander Grieg. S. [South] Sandlaw 010.12 A deep hole at a bend of the River Deveron known by this name, near the Boat of Auchenbadie.
OS1/4/2/55 WHITEHILL POT Whitehill Pot Mr George Watt, Stonieley Mr Alexander Grieg. S. [South] Sandlaw 010.12 A deep hole in the River Deveron near the boat of Auchenbadie known by this name.
OS1/4/2/55 SCATTERTIE FORD Scattertie Ford Mr George Watt, Stonieley Mr Alexander Grieg. S. [South] Sandlaw 010.12 A private ford over the River Deveron nearly half a mile south of the Boat of Auchenbadie
OS1/4/2/55 [page] 55 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/56 CARDING POT Carding Pot Mr Alexander Grieg. S. [South] Sandlaw Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A deep hole at a bend in the River Deveron near the Mill of Auchenbadie
OS1/4/2/56 STONE CIRCLE (Site of) Stone Circle (site of) Mr Alexander Grieg. S. [South] Sandlaw Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A stone circle once stood at this spot but is now removed but in ploughing some 3 years ago the shoulder part of a suit of armour made of bronze was found.
OS1/4/2/56 BRONZE ARMOUR FOUND HERE 010.12 A stone circle once stood at this spot but is now removed but in ploughing some 3 years ago the shoulder part of a suit of armour made of bronze was found.
OS1/4/2/56 [page] 56 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/57 GREENLAW Greenlaw Mr Ramsay Tenant Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A large farm steading and dwelling house. On this farm was found two urns each containing a small quantity of ashes The exact year they were found cannot be ascertained, but the authorities are certain it was between 1837 & 1840 This farm is the property of the Mr Rennie, Mill of Boyndie
OS1/4/2/57 URNS FOUND HERE [Greenlaw] 010.12 On this farm was found two urns each containing a small quantity of ashes The exact year they were found cannot be ascertained, but the authorities are certain it was between 1837 & 1840 This farm is the property of the Mr Rennie, Mill of Boyndie
OS1/4/2/57 BAGRAE Bagrae Mr Ramsay Tenant Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A middling sized farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/57 GREEN LAW Green Law Mr Ramsay Tenant Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A hill of moderate size on the farm of Greenlaw
OS1/4/2/57 BURN OF AUCHENBADIE Burn of Auchenbadie Mr Ramsay Tenant Mr Watt, Stonieley Mr Duncan, Auchenbadie 010.12 A continuation of the Burn of Stonieley from the Bridge of Stonieley to the River Deveron
OS1/4/2/57 [page] 57 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron L Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/58 STONIELEY Stonieley Staneley Staneley Mr George Watt, Tenant Charles Christie Bagrae Robert Duncan Aucenbadie Estate Plan. New Statisitical Account Robertsons Map of Banffshire &c 1822 010.12 A large farm steading and dwelling house on the turnpike road from Banff to Huntly, 4¼ miles from the former. It is the property of The Rt Hon [Right Honourable] The Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/58 BRIDGE OF STONIELEY Bridge of Stonieley (County) Mr George Watt, Tenant Charles Christie Bagrae Robert Duncan Aucenbadie Estate Plan. New Statisitical Account Robertsons Map of Banffshire &c 1822 010.12 A bridge of one arch on the turnpike road near Stonieley, built over the burn of Stonieley.
OS1/4/2/58 BURN OF STONIELEY Burn of Stonieley burn of Stonylea Mr George Watt, Tenant Charles Christie Bagrae Robert Duncan Aucenbadie Estate Plan. New Statisitical Account Robertsons Map of Banffshire &c 1822 010.12 A stream formed by the junction of burns at Ranald's Hillock and bears the name down to the bridge of Stonieley from thence to the River Deveron it bears the name of Burn of Auchenbadie.
OS1/4/2/58 [page] 58 County of Banff -- Parish of Alvah
OS1/4/2/58 "Born" of Stonieley: this is on the table but it should read Burn. Transcription form sent
OS1/4/2/59 HILL OF ORD Hill of Ord Mr Simpson. Headrooms Mr Taylor. Blackloanhead James Paterson Hill of Ord. 010.14 A considerable eminence Situated in the north west end of the parish on the boundary between Banff and Alvah.
OS1/4/2/59 SHERIFF'S SEAT Sheriff's Seat Mr Simpson Mr Taylor James Paterson. Estate Plan. 1830-34. 010.10 This name applies to a Small bank or hillock on the Summit of the Hill of Ord, forming a mark on the boundary between the parishes of Banff and Alvah.
OS1/4/2/59 WESTER NEWTONDEERSHAW Wester Newtondeershaw William Coutts Esq. William Chalmers. Tenant Rent Roll 1866-7. 010.14 An ordinary Sized farm house, with outhouses, garden and farm attached - the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet] Forglen House.
OS1/4/2/59 [page] 59 Co. [County] of Banff. -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/60 LOWER WITCHYBURN Lower Witchyburn Lower Witchyburn Lower Witchyburn William Coutts Esq. Alexander Simpson. Tenant Rent Roll 1866-7 010.14 An ordinary sized farm house, with outhouses. and a Small farm attached, situated on the south side of Wester Newtondeershaw - and the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/60 MOSS OF BANFF Moss of Banff William Coutts Esq. Alexander Stewart. Tenant Rent Roll 1866.7. 010.14 An ordinary sized farm house with outhouses, and a small farm attached Situated between Middle, and Lower Witchy burn farms. And the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart [Baronet].
OS1/4/2/60 MIDDLE WITCHYBURN Middle Witchyburn William Coutts Esq. Alexander Alexander, Tenant Rent Roll. 010.14 An ordinary Sized farm house, having a court of offices garden and farm attachted: Situated on the South side of Moss of Banff farm; And the property of Sir G. Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/60 [page] 60 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/61 HERODHILL Herodhill. John Mitchell. Tenant. William Coutts Esqr. Banff Estate Plan & Rent Roll 010.14 A middling sized farm steading and farm of land the property of Sir G. Abercromby the name is supposed to be a corruption of Harewood Hill.
OS1/4/2/61 HEROD HILL Herod Hill John Mitchell. Tenant. William Coutts Esqr. Banff Estate Plan & Rent Roll 010.14 A natural feature on the farm of the same name, it is not very prominent having a gradual rise from the adjoining lands.
OS1/4/2/61 LITTLE DEUCHRIES Little Deuchries John Roddich Tenant William Coutts Esqr. Rent Roll. 010.14 A small farm steading & farm of land the property of Sir G Abercromby.
OS1/4/2/61 [page] 61 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] William Paton L Corp. RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/62 HILL OF MAUNDERLEE Hill of Maunderlee Hill of Maunderlee Hill of Maunderlee Manderlee (Hill of) Hill of Maunderlea Hill of Maunderlea William Coults Esq. Rent Roll. John Perie. U. [Upper] Witchyburn. Estate Plan 1830. New Statistical Account Fullertons Gazetteer 010.14 A very prominent hill rising near the confines of the parish to a height of about 800 feet above sea level. the hill has recently been subdivided into several small farms & is now almost entirely under cultivation.
OS1/4/2/62 [page] 62 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/2/63 DAMSIDE Damside John Grant. Tenant Rent Roll. William Coults Esq. Factor Banff 010.14 A middling sized farm steading and farm of land occupied by John Grant the property of Sir G. Abercromby
OS1/4/2/63 UPPER WITCHYBURN Upper Witchyburn John Grant. Tenant Rent Roll. William Coults Esq. Factor Banff 010.14 A small farm steading and farm of land occupied by John Pirie, the property of Sir G. Abercromby. Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/63 RAMWELL Ramwell James Milton. Tenant. William Coults Esq. Rent Roll. 010.14 A small farm steading and farm of land, occupied by James Milton, the property of Sir G Abercromby, the well from which the name originates was situate in the adjoining field, but is now covered over & drained away.
OS1/4/2/63 [page] 63 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/64 WESTER MAUNDERLEE Wester Maunderlee George Henry, Tenant Rent Roll. William Coults Esqr. Factor &c Banff 010.14 A small farm steading & farm of land, occupied by George Henry, the property of Sir G Abercromby
OS1/4/2/64 HILL OF MAUNDERLEE Hill of Maunderlee George Henry, Tenant Rent Roll. William Coults Esqr. Factor &c Banff 010.14 A small farm steading and farm of land occupied by William Mitchell, the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/64 HERODHILL CROFT Herodhill Croft George Henry, Tenant Rent Roll. William Coults Esqr. Factor &c Banff 010.14 A cottars house and croft of land occupied by William Thomson, the property of Sir G. Abercromby
OS1/4/2/64 [page] 64 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] William Paton L Corp. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/65 COLDHOME Coldhome William Coutts Esq: John McKenzie Tenant Rent Roll 1866-7. Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c. 1822 010.14 An ordinary sized farm house with good offices garden, and a large farm attached, situated on the North east side of the Hill of Maunderlee & the property of Sir George Abercromby Bart; [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/65 [page] 65 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/66 MAUNDERLEE Maunderlee William Coutts Esq. John Steel. Tenant Rent Roll. 1866-7 010.14 An ordinary sized farm house, with farm offices and a good farm attached Situated on the north side of the Hill of Maunderlee, And the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/66 LADYSHEETS Ladysheets William Coutts. Esq. Mr Ross. Tenant Rent Roll. 1866-7 010.14 An ordinary sized farm house, with outhouses, and a Small farm attached. Situated on the north side of the farm of Maunderlee, And the property of Sir George Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/66 MOSS OF MUIRYHILL Moss of Muiryhill William Coutts. Esq. John McKenzie. Coldhome Estate Plan. 1830-34. 010.14 A flat marshy peat moss Situated between the farms of Ladysheets & Coldhome; in which farmers residing in its vicintiy. cut turf for fuel.
OS1/4/2/66 [page] 66 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/67 BRIGSHILLOCK Brigshillock Valuation Roll 1867. Rent Recipts. Rent Roll. John McKenzie a Tenant 010.15 This is a district name comprising three holdings, each consisting of ordinary Sized dwellings, with outhouses, gardens and farms attached. the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/67 KILTRYKNOCK CROFT Kiltryknock Croft Valuation Roll. Rent Receipts John McKenzie Brigshillock. 010.15 A cottars dwelling house with a Small garden, and croft attached - the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/67 KILTRY KNOCK Kiltry Knock William Baxter. Kiltryknock John McKenzie. Brigshillock William Smart. Kiltryknock. 010.15 A prominent knowe on the estate of Rosy burn; the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/67 [page] 67 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/68 CRAWFORD HILL Crawford Hill Benjamin Donald. Malcolmford John Duncan. Hill of Ryland William Dickie. Barbethill 010.15 A Small conical hillock Situated on the west side of Barbet Hill, and on the Forglen estate, the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet] -
OS1/4/2/68 CRAWFORDHILL Crawfordhill Rent Receipts John Duncan William Dickie 010.15 A cottars dwelling, with Some outhouses, and croft attached - the property of Sir G S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/68 MALCOLMFORD Malcolmford Benjamin Donald. Tenant John Duncan. William Dickie. 010.15 An ordinary Sized dwelling house, with a court of farm offices, and farm attached - the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/68 [page] 68 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/69 BOGHEAD CROFT Boghead Croft Mr Barclay. Tenant Mr Rennie. Mountblairy Valuation. 1867. 010.15 A cottars dwelling, with outhouses, and croft of arable land attached. the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/69 CRAWFORDMOSS Crawfordmoss Valuation Roll 1867 J Donald. Malcolmford Rent Receipts. 010.15 A cottars dwelling, having some outhouses and croft attached - the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet] Forglen House.
OS1/4/2/69 BUTTERY CROFT Buttery Croft Valuation Roll J. Donald. Rent Receipts. 010.15 A cottars dwelling, with Some outhouses and a croft attached - the property of Sir George S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet].
OS1/4/2/69 [page] 69 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parsh] of Alvah
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OS1/4/2/71 BARBET HILL Barbet Hill Benjamin Duncan. Malcolmford. John Duncan Hill of Ryland Charles Brodie Drywells. 010.15 A conspicious Knowe, nearly all under cultivation, and situated between Malcolmford, and Drywells - on the estate of Forglen & the property of Sir G.S. Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/71 BARBETHILL Barbethill George Rae A tenant James Johnston A tenant William Dicke a tenant Valuation Roll. 1867 010.15 This names comprises five different holdings, each consisting of an ordinary Sized dwelling house with outhouses, garden and small farm attached; on the estate of Forglen, the property of Sir G.S. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/71 KILTRYKNOCK Kiltryknock James Riddock A tenant George Rennie A Tenant William Dickie Barbethill Valuation Roll 1867. 010.15 This name apples to two farm Steadings, each conSisting of an ordinary Sized dwelling house with offices, garden and farm attached, on the estate of Rosy burn and the property of Sir G.S. Abercromby & Alexander Morrison Esq:
OS1/4/2/71 [page] 71 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/72 ROSYBURN Rosyburn William Jamieson. Tenant William Smart. Kiltry Knock William Jamison per. Rosyburn 010.15 A commodious dwelling house, a court of good offices, and a large farm attached, - the property of Alexander Morrison Esq: Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/72 [page] 72 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/73 HILL OF RYLAND Hill of Ryland Valuation Roll 1867. Rent Receipts. John Duncan. Hill of Ryland 010.15 This name applies to a conspicous Knowe, and also to two farm Steadings of an ordinary Size with Small farms attached; Situated, one in the east, and the other on the south west Side of the hill - It is the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/73 COCKMOSS Cockmoss Valuation Roll. Rent Receipts. John Duncan. 010.15 A cottars dwelling, having an outhouse, and a Small garden attached; the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/73 COWIE HILL Cowie Hill John Duncan Hill of Ryland Estate Plan. Charles Brodie Drywells 010.15 A prominent Knowe, Situated on the north east of Drywells forming part of the estate of Rosyburn, and the property of Sir G.S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/73 [page] 73 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/74 DRYWELLS Drywells Valuation Roll 1867 George Murdoch a Tenant Charles Brodie a Tenant 010.15 Three small farm steadings consisting of ordinary sized dwelling houses, with offices gardens, and small farms attached - the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/74 COWIEHILL Cowiehill Valuation Roll 1867 George Murdoch Mr Webster. occupier 010.15 A farmSsteading, consisting of an ordinary Sized dwelling house, offices, garden, and farm attached:- the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/74 COWIEHILL CROFT Cowiehill Croft Mr Webster Cowiehill George Murdoch. John McKenzie. Brigshillock 010.15 A cottars dwelling having some outhouses, a small garden, and a croft attached, on the farm of Cowiehill; and the property of Sir G. S. Abercromby. Bart: [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/74 [page] 74 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/75 HAUGH OF SCATTERTIE Haugh of Scattertie Haugh of Scattertie Haugh of Scattertie Estate Plan William Ironside, Ground Officer. James Duncan, Schoolmaster 010.12 ; 010.16 A large field or haugh of pasture land on the west banK of the Deveron; the estate of Scattertie, excepting Scattertie Haugh is wholly in the parish of King Edward, Aberdeenshire, the Haugh however atho [although] belonging to the Scattertie Estate is in Banffhshire, it is the property of William Pollard Urquhart Esqr. & in the occupation of John Scott, farmer.
OS1/4/2/75 [page] 75 County of Banff -- Parish of Alvah
OS1/4/2/76 NEWTON CROFTS Newton Crofts Joseph Cormack, Pole of Itlaw James Seton, Newton Croft Mr Dick, Little Itlaw 010.16 Three small crofts belonging to Mr. Morrison of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/76 POLE OF ITLAW Pole of Itlaw Joseph Cormack, Pole of Itlaw James Seton, Newton Croft Mr Dick, Little Itlaw 010.16 A house inhabited by 3 or 4 families on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie of Forglen Ho [House] It dervies its name from the pole or Guide Post at the cross roads.
OS1/4/2/76 [page] 76 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/77 HILL OF NEWTON Hill of Newton Mr George Innes, Upper Linhead John Andrews, Burnside of Mountblairy John Morrision Linhead 010.16 A prominent hill covered with thick fir wood, which is Known by the same name on the estate of Alexander Morrision Esq. of Mounblairy. The stone mentioned in the New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] as forms part of a Druidical circle has been removed; Its site cannot be pointed out.
OS1/4/2/77 BURNSIDE OF MOUNTBLAIRY Burnside of Mountblairy John Andrews, Tenant George Innes, Upper Linhead John Morrision, Linhead 010.16 Two houses & crofts on the turnpike road from Banff to Huntly, the property of Alexander Morrison of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/77 SCHOOL School John Andrews, Tenant George Innes, Upper Linhead John Morrision, Linhead 010.16 A school belonging to the Estabd. [Established] Church. The teacher receives an endowment of 2£ yearly, from the proprietor Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet] Forglen
OS1/4/2/77 [page] 77 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/78 LINHEAD Linhead John Morrison, Tenant George Innes, Upper Linhead John Andrew Burnside, 010.16 A middling sized farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/78 LINTMILL OF MOUNTBLAIRY Lintmill of Mountblairy John Morrision Tenant George Innes, Upper Linhead John Andrew Burnside 010.16 A farm house & Saw Mill on the Estate of Alexander Morrison of Mountblairy. It was used as a Lint Mill some years since.
OS1/4/2/78 WOOD OF SHAWS Wood of Shaws John Morrison Tenant George Innes, Upper Linhead John Andrew Burnside 010.16 A small farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/78 [page] 78 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/79 ITLAW Itlaw Estate Plan Rent Receipt John Morrison Linhead George Innes Upper Linhead 010.16 A large farm steading on the estate of Alexander Morrision Esqr. Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/79 LITTLE ITLAW Little Itlaw Mr Dick, Little Itlaw John Morrsion, Linhead George Innes, Upper Linhead 010.16 A few houses consisting of a small shop and two labourers dwelling, the property of Alexander Morrision, Mountblairy,
OS1/4/2/79 ITLAW SMITHY Itlaw Smithy Mr Dick, Little Itlaw John Morrision, Linhead George Innes, Upper Linhead 010.16 A smithy and croft on the estate of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/79 [page] 79 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl RE [Lance Corparal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/80 HEN FORD Hen Ford Mr Watt, Stonieley John Andrew, Burnside John Morrison, Linhead 010.16 A public ford across the River Deveron near Dunlugas house.
OS1/4/2/80 NEWTON OF MOUNTBLAIRY Newton of Mountblairy Newton of Mountblairy Mr Watt, Stonieley John Andrew, Burnside John Morrison Linhead New Statistical Account 010.16 A dwelling house and garden, near to it are the offices of the farm steading. It is the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/80 ROBERTOWN Robertown Mr Watt, Stonieley John Andrew Burnside John Morrision Linhead 010.16 A small farm steading on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie, Forglen.
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OS1/4/2/82 UPPER LINHEAD Upper Linhead Charles Innes, Lintmill Mr Sellar Newton Crofts Mr Larg, Itlaw 010.16 A middling sized farm house near the Bridge of Linhead the property of Mr Morrison of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/82 BRIDGE OF LINHEAD Bridge of Linhead (County) Charles Innes, Lintmill Mr Sellar Newton Crofts Mr Larg, Itlaw 010.16 A bridge of two arches across the Rosy Burn on the turnpike road from Banff to Turriff.
OS1/4/2/82 [page] 82 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/83 CAIRN (Site of) [Itlaw] Cairn (site of) Mr Larg Itlaw Mr Dick, Little Itlaw New Statistical Account 010.16 This cairn was removed a year since by the farmer occupying the land, in doing which some human bones were found. The site is still plainly visible on the ground.
OS1/4/2/83 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE [Itlaw] 010.16 This cairn was removed a year since by the farmer occupying the land, in doing which some human bones were found. The site is still plainly visible on the ground.
OS1/4/2/83 RACK HAUGH Rack Haugh Mr Watt Stonieley Mr Sellar, Newton of Mountblairy Estate Plan. 010.16 A piece of flat meadow land adjoining the River Deveron, near Dunlugas Ho. [House] but on the opposite banK of the river.
OS1/4/2/83 SILVER WELL Silver Well Mr Watt Stonieley Mr Sellar Newton of Mountblairy 010.16 A copious spring of clear water flowing out a rocky bank into the River Deveron near the farm of Wood of Shaws.
OS1/4/2/83 [page] 83 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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OS1/4/2/85 LOWER WANFORD Lower Wanford John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. James Martin. Tenant 011.01 An ordinary Sized farm house, a court of farm offices, garden, and farm attached; in the occupation of James Martin & the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/85 UPPER WANFORD Upper Wanford John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan John Nish. Tenant. 011.01 An ordinary Sized dwelling house, farm offices, garden, and farm attached; in the occupation of John Nish, and the propery of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/85 COMFORT LAW Comfort Law John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan John Nish, Upper Wanford. 011.01 A Small circular eminence, on the north east of the farm house of Upper Wanford; on the boundary between the parishes of Alvah, & Gamrie.
OS1/4/2/85 [page] 85 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/86 FUNKIESTON WOOD Funkieston Wood John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Duncan, Funkieston. 011.01 A plantation of Mixed Wood Situated between Upper Wanford, and Funkieston; the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/86 FUNKIESTON Funkieston John Hannay Esq: Estate Plan. Mr Duncan. 011.01 A commodious farm house, with a large court of offices, a garden, a Small ornamental lawn, and an extensive farm attached - in the occupation of Alexander Duncan & the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/86 [page] 86 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/87 DENMILL Denmill James Scott Tenant Alexander Smith Inverichry Cottage J. Anderson. Eden Cottage 011.05 A small farm steading near the edge of the Den of Eden. This place was formerly a corn mill.
OS1/4/2/87 BRIDGE OF DENMILL Bridge of Denmill James Scott Tenant Alexander Smith Inverichry Cottage J. Anderson. Eden Cottage 011.05 A bridge on the old turnpike road between Banff and Huntly 2½ miles from the former town.
OS1/4/2/87 [page] 87 Ph. [Parish] of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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OS1/4/2/89 INVERICHNIE Inverichnie Inverichry Alexander Webster. Tenant. J. Anderson, Eden Alexander Grieg S. [South] Sandlaw New Statistical Account 011.05 A large farm steading on the estate of the Rt Hon. [Right Honourable] The Earl of Ffe.
OS1/4/2/89 KIRN POT Kirn Pot Alexander Webster. Tenant. J. Anderson, Eden Alexander Grieg S. [South] Sandlaw New Statistical Account 011.05 A deep hole in a bend of the River Deveron about 30 chains S.W. [South West] of the farm house of Inverichry
OS1/4/2/89 MILL HAUGH Mill Haugh Alexander Webster Tenant J. Anderson, Eden Alexander Grieg S. [South] Sandlaw New Statistical Account 011.05 A flat piece of pasture land adjoining the River Deveron and on the farm of S. [South] Sandlaw. There once stood a mill on this Haugh from which the name derived
OS1/4/2/89 [page] 89 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/90 DEN OF EDEN Den of Eden Alexander Smith, Inverichny Cottage James Scott. Denwell. J. Anderson Eden Cottage 011.05 A deep wooded ravine through which flows the Den Burn and forms the boundary of King Edward & Alvah Parishes
OS1/4/2/90 INVERICHNIE CROFTS Inverichnie Crofts Alexander Smith, Inverichny Cottage James Scott. Denwell. J. Anderson Eden Cottage Mr Hannah, Factor Rent Roll 011.05 Two small crofters houses situated at the edge of the Den of Eden and the property of the Rt Honbl [Right Honourable] The Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/2/90 DEN BURN Den Burn Alexander Smith, Inverichny Cottage James Scott. Denwell. J. Anderson Eden Cottage Mr Hannah, Factor Rent Roll 011.05 A torrent flowing through the Den of Eden and discharging itself into the River Deveron. The name applies to the extent between the Bridge of Den Mill and the River
OS1/4/2/90 [page] 90 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Coprl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/91 LENSHIE BURN Lenshie Burn James Simpson, Boghead. Andrew Smith, Boat Croft. Estate Plan. 011.13 A small stream rising on the adjoining farm of Holymill in Aberdeenshire and flowing thro' [through] the farm of Breedless is afterward directed into a mill head on the estate of Scatterlie; for about ¾ of a mile it forms the parish & County boundary.
OS1/4/2/91 LENSHIEMOSS CROFTS Lenshiemoss Crofts. Lenchiemoss Crofts James Simpson Andrew Smith. Estate Plan 011.13 Three cottars houses and crofts of land on the estate of Dunlugas the property of Capt. [Captain] H.G.Leslie.
OS1/4/2/91 [page] 91 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
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OS1/4/2/93 BREEDLESS Breedless James Simpson, Boghead. Estate Plan. Valuation Roll 1865-67 011.13 A large farm steading and farm of arable land occupied by James Troup the property of Captn [Captain] H. G. Leslie. Dunlugas.
OS1/4/2/93 BOGBRAES Bogbraes. Bogbraes. Bogbraes. Bogbraes. Robert Morrison. Tenant. John Clark. Gardener. Estate Plan. Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822 011.13 Two houses one a cottars the other a small merchants on the estate of Dunlugas. the property of Captn [Captain] H. G. Leslie.
OS1/4/2/93 NORTH LODGE [Dunlugas House] North Lodge Robert Morrison. Tenant. John Clark. Gardener. Estate Plan. Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822 011.13 A lodge situated at the end of the north gate of Dunlugas House. the property of Captn [Captain] H.G. Leslie.
OS1/4/2/93 [page] 93 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] William Paton LCorp R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/94 COACH HOWE Coach Howe. Coach Howe. Coach Howe. John Clark Gardener. James Simpson Farmer Boghead. Estate Plan. 011.13 A small hollow thro [through] which a private road leads to Dunlugas House.
OS1/4/2/94 TOM'S HILL Toms Hill. Toms Hill. Toms Hill. John Clark. James Simpson. Andrew Smith Boat Croft. 011.13 A small eminence planted with fir on the estate of Dunlugas, the property of Capt [Captain] H.G. Leslie.
OS1/4/2/94 HIGHLANDMAN'S DYKE Highlandman's Dyke James Simpson. Andrew Smith Estate Plan. 011.13 An ordinary sod fence bounding the estate of Dunlugas and also the County of Banff on the east for the distance of about a mile. The dyke was built by Highlandmen hence the name.
OS1/4/2/94 [page] 94 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banffshire
OS1/4/2/95 UPPER DEUCHRIES Upper Deuchries Robert Roddich. Tenant. William Coults Esqr. Factor &c. Banff. Estate Plan. 016.02 A middling sized farm steading & farm of arable land occupied by Robert Roddich the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet] Forglen House.
OS1/4/2/95 EAST DEUCHRIES East Deuchries James Pirie. West Deuchries. William Coults Esqr. Banff. Rent Roll 016.02 A small farm steading and farm of land, occupied by George Shearer, the property of Sir G. Abercromby. Bart [Baronet].
OS1/4/2/95 WEST DEUCHRIES West Deuchries James Pirie. West Deuchries. William Coults Esqr. Banff. Rent Roll 016.02 A small farm steading and farm of land occupied by James Pirie, the property of Sir G. Abercromby Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/4/2/95 [page] 95 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] William Paton LCorpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/96 HILL OF DEUCHRIES Hill of Deuchries John Pirie. West Deuchries Robert Roddich Upper Deuchries Estate Plan dated 1830 016.02 An elevated ridge near the southern extremity of the parish said to be nearly 600 feet above sea level it is now almost entirely under cultivation, the property of Sir G. Abercromby.
OS1/4/2/96 [page] 96 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/97 UPPER MAINS OF ROSYBURN Upper Mains of Rosyburn James Thom, Tenant James Rae, Nether Deuchries John Rae, Burngrains. 016.03 A large farm steading on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie Bart. [Baronet] Forglen
OS1/4/2/97 ROSY BURN Rosy Burn James Thom, Tenant James Rae, Nether Deuchries John Rae, Burngrains. 016.03 A small stream forming near Nether Deuchries and flowing in an easterly direction through the Parish of Alvah, part of the way it divides the Ph [Parish] of Alvah & Forglen.
OS1/4/2/97 RED GILL Red Gill James Thom, Tenant James Rae, Nether Deuchries John Rae, Burngrains. 016.03 A small steep den or ravine through which runs part of the boundary of Alvah & Forglen parishes.
OS1/4/2/97 REDGILL WELL (Chalybeate) Redgill Well Red Gill well James Thom, Tenant James Rae, Nether Deuchries John Rae, Burngrains. New Statistical Account 016.03 A chalybeate spring on the edge of Red Gill.
OS1/4/2/97 [page] 97 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Alvah [signed] John Cameron Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/98 NETHER DEUCHRIES Nether Deuchries James Rae, Tenant John Rae, Burngrains Rent Receipt 016.03 A large sized farm steading on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie of Forglen.
OS1/4/2/98 BURNGRAINS Burngrains James Rae, Tenant. John Rae, Burngrains Rent Receipt 016.03 A small sized farm steading on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie, Forglen
OS1/4/2/98 BOGHEAD OF MOUNTBLAIRY Boghead James Rae, Tenant John Rae, Burngrains Rent Receipt 016.03 A small sized farm house on the estate of Sir G. Abercrombie Forglen
OS1/4/2/98 [page] 98 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/99 MOUNTBLAIRY Mountblairy Mountblairy Ho. [House] Mountblarie Mountblairy Valuation Roll 1867. New Stat: [Statistical] Account Mr Rennie. Mountblairy Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822 Black's Map of Scotland Fullertons Gazetteer New Statistical Account 016.04 A large mansion, with an extensive court of offices, a large garden, an ornamental lawn, and an extensive demesne attached, the property and residence of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/99 CHAPEL WELL [Mountblairy] Chapel Well Mr Barclay. Hillhead Mr Rennie. Mountblairy Mr Watt. Mountblairy 016.04 A well on the east side of Mountblairy house said to be a holywell. This is the Well mentioned in the old stat. [statistical] Account.
OS1/4/2/99 Site of CHAPEL [Mountblairy] Chapel (site of) Mr Barclay Mr Rennie Mr Watt. 016.04 Adjoining Mountblairy house in former times, there stood a Roman Catholic Chapel, the ruins of which were entriely demolished, when the present mansion house of Mountblairy was erected, and the grounds improved.
OS1/4/2/99 [page] 99 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/100 BROWNSIDE Brownside James Milton Tenant Valuation Roll. 1867. Mr Barclay. Hillhead Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.04 An ordinary sized dwellig house, with a court of farm offices, a small garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr. Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/100 BROWNSIDE WOOD Brownside Wood James Milton. Brownside Mr Barclay. Hillhead Mr Rennie. Mountblairy 016.04 An extensive fir plantation situated on the east side of the farm of Brownside: on the estate of Mountblairy; the property of Alexander Morrison Esq.
OS1/4/2/100 GALLOWS HILL Gallows Hill Mr Barclay Mr Rennie Mr Simpson. 016.04 A small conical hillock in the grounds of Mountblairy on which, in former times, criminals were executed.
OS1/4/2/100 AN URN STONE COFFINS FOUND HERE [Gallows Hill] 016.04 An urn and eight coffins composed of flat stones, which contained human remains, were found in this hill when quarrying for gravel.
OS1/4/2/100 [page] 100 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/101 ST CATHERINE'S WELL St Catherines Well Mr Simpson. S [South] Buneldales Mr Barclay. Hillhead. Mr Young. Dunlugas. 016.04 A well of Spring water in Duff Den - There is no tradition of it being a Holy Well.
OS1/4/2/101 STONE CIRCLE (Site of) [North Burreldales] Druidical Circle (site of) Mr Simpson. Mr Barclay. Mr Rennie. Mountblairy New Stat. [Statistical] Account 016.04 On the farm of North Burreldales, on the east Side of Brownside Hill, and now planted with wood there once stood, a large Druidical Circle - the stones of which it was composed have been removed, and the site planted into a Small circular plantation of fir Wood.
OS1/4/2/101 [page] 101 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah Brownsidehill Wood [crossed out]
OS1/4/2/102 NEWTON COTTAGE Newton Cottage Valuation Roll. 1867 Mr Simpson S. [South] Burneldales Mr Barclay Hillhead 016.04 A cottage dwelling with a Small lawn and garden attached, at present untenanted, and the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/102 RIDING STONES Riding Stones Mr Simpson. Mr Barclay Mr Young Dunlugas. 016.04 Masses of rock in the river Deveron, near the mouth of Rosy Burn.
OS1/4/2/102 DUFF DEN Duff Den Mr Simpson. Mr Barclay. Mr Young. 016.04 A Small wooded ravine, with a Small rivulet flowing through it and Situated between Newton Den and Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/102 MAUSOLEUM Mausoleum Mr Simpson Mr Barclay. Mr Young. 016.04 A burying Vault, recently erected by Alexader Morrison Esqr. of Mountblairy and intended as a place of interment for his family.
OS1/4/2/102 [page] 102 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/103 BURRELDALES CROFT Burreldales Croft James Milton Tenant George Barclay. Hillside Mr Rennie. Mountblairy. 016.04 A cottars dwelling with some outhouses, and croft attached: the property of Alexander Morrison Esq.
OS1/4/2/103 BROWNSIDE HILL Brownside Hill Brownside Hill Brownside Hill John Milton. Brownside Mr Barclay. Hillhead Estate Plan 016.04 An enclosed and wooded eminence on the estate of Mountblairy: the plantation is fir and the property of A. Morrison Esqr. The wood & hill are equally known by the cognomen "Brownside Hill"
OS1/4/2/103 [page] 103 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
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OS1/4/2/105 NORTH BURRELDALES North Burreldales Alexander Smith. Tenant. George Simpson S. [South] Burneldales. Valuation Roll 1867. 016.04 A good & commodious farm house, having a court of offices, a garden, and an extensve arable farm attached, the property of Alexander Morrison Esq. of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/105 SOUTH BURRELDALES South Burreldales George Simpson. Tenant Alexander Smith. Valuation Roll 1867. 016.04 An ordinary Sized farm house, with a court of good offices, a garden, and farm attached - the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/105 [page] 105 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah Burreldales T.P. [Turn Pike] [crossed out]
OS1/4/2/106 NEWTON DEN Newton Den Mr Barclay. Hillhead Mr Simpson S. [South] Burneldales Mr Bow. Newton 016.04 A deep narrow ravine, planted with mixed wood, Situated on the South Side of the farm steading of Newton. The stream named Rosy Burn flows through it.
OS1/4/2/106 MILL OF MOUNTBLAIRY (In Ruins) Mill of Mountblairy Mr Barclay. Mr Simpson. Valuation Roll. New Statistical Account 016.04 The ruins of an old meal mill near the confluence of the Rosy Burn, and the River Deveron, and the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/106 MILL CROFT Mill Croft Mr Barclay Mr Simpson Mr Bow Newton. 016.04 A cottars dwelling with Some outhouses, and croft attached, Situated on the north side of Rosy Burn, near its confluence with the river - Deveron - the property of Alexander Morrison Esq: of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/106 [page] 106 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/107 CROFTS OF BROWNSIDE Crofts of Brownside Charles James. Brownside George Barclay. Hillhead James Milton Brownside 016.08 A cottars dwelling, with a Small croft attached. Alexander Morrison Esq. Proprietor. This name applies also to crofts in the parish of Forglen.
OS1/4/2/107 HILL OF MOUNTBLAIRY Hill of Mountblairy Charles James George Barclay. James Milton. 016.08 Eleven cottar houses, having outhouses gardens & crofts attached. Situated on both Sides of the turnpike road between Forglen and Banff, Alexander Morrison Esq. proprietor.
OS1/4/2/107 MARYHILL Maryhill Charles James. George Barclay. James Milton. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.08 An ordinary sized dwelling house, with some outhouses, and garden attached in the occupation of the Head Gardener of Mountblairy. Alexander Morrison Esq. proprietor.
OS1/4/2/107 EARL'S LOCH Earls Loch Charles James. George Barclay. James Milton. 016.08 A marshy lake or large pool, Situated on the west Side of Hillhead of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/107 [page] 107 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/108 HILLHEAD OF MOUNTBLAIRY Hillhead of Mountblairy Charles James. George Barclay. James Milton 016.08 This name applies to three cottar houses, each having outhouses, and crofts attached. Alexander Morrison Esqr. proprietor
OS1/4/2/108 SLATE HILL Slate Hill Charles James. George Barclay. James Milton. 016.08 A conspicuous wooded hill about ½ mile South of Mountblairy.
OS1/4/2/108 SLATEHILL WOOD Slatehill Wood Charles James. George Barclay. James Milton. 016.08 A large plantation of fir wood along the south boundary of the parish on the estate of Mountblairy, and the property of Alexander Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/2/108 [page] 108 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
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OS1/4/2/110 NEWTON OF DUNLUGAS Newton of Dunlugas John Dawson, Tenant Alexander Cluness, Johnshill Estate Plan 017.01 A middling sized farm-steading on the estate of Captn [Captain] Leslie, Dunlugas House
OS1/4/2/110 HILLTON OF DUNLUGAS Hillton of Dunlugas John Dawson, Tenant Alexander Cluness, Johnshill Estate Plan 017.01 A middling sized farm house on the estate of Captn [Captain] Leslie Dunlugas House.
OS1/4/2/110 SCHOOL School John Dawson, Tenant Alexander Cluness, Johnshill Estate Plan 017.01 A school house and teachers residence belonging to the established church. It receives endowments from three different landed proprietors, amounting in all to 6£ besides a certain sum subscribed yearly by the tenants on the Dunlugas estate
OS1/4/2/110 [page] 110 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah John Cameron Lce Corpl RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/2/111 DUNLUGAS Dunlugas Dunlugas Dunlugas Dunlugas Dunlugas Valuation Roll 1867. Estate Plan John Donald. Denhead New Statistical Account Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 Black's Map of Scotland 017.01 A large mansion, with a court of offices, a garden, lawns, ornamental park and demesne attached; the property & residence of Captain H. G. Leslie
OS1/4/2/111 DUNLUGAS DEN Dunlugas Den William Pirie Dunlugas. John Donald. Denhead Alexander Cluness. Johnshill 017.01 A deep wooded ravine, through which a Small Stream flows, Situated between Dunlugas house and Denhead farm Steading.
OS1/4/2/111 DENHEAD Denhead William Pirie John Donald Alexander Cluness Valuation Roll 017.01 An ordinary Sized farm house with a court of offices garden and farm attached: the property of Captain H. G. Leslie
OS1/4/2/111 SAPLIN DEN Saplin Den William Pirie. John Donald. Alexander Cluness. 017.01 A small wooded glen, situated on the South side of Dunlugas with a small stream running through it into the Deveron.
OS1/4/2/111 [page] 111 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/112 CARLINKIST CAIRN Carlin Kist Cairn Carlin Kist Cairn William Pirie John Donald Alexander Cluness New Statistical Account 017.01 A Sepulchral cairn in a Small plantation Situated about one half mile South east of Denhead farm Steading.
OS1/4/2/112 A STONE COFFIN FOUND HERE [Carlinkist Cairn] 017.01 a coffin composed of large flat Stones were found in it Some years ago. The Carlin kist mentioned in the stat. [statistical] account was removed many years ago & no person can point out its Site. This Cairn being in proximity, took its distinctive name from the Carlin Kist.
OS1/4/2/112 EASTER MUIRDEN Easter Muirden William Pirie Alexander Cluness. John James. a tenant. 017.01 Four Cottar houes, each having gardens and crofts attached:- Captain H. G. Leslie Proprietor.
OS1/4/2/112 JOHNSHILL Johnshill William Pirie Alexander Cluness John James 017.01 Two small farm house, each having offices and farm attached. Captain H.G. Leslie Proprietor. Adjoining the eastward of these farms there is a chalybeate spring -
OS1/4/2/112 BLACKBURNMOSS Blackburnmoss William Pirie Alexander Cluness George Hay a Tenant 017.01 Two small farm houses, each having offices, and farm attached: Captain H.G. Leslie Proprietor.
OS1/4/2/112 [page] 112 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Alvah
OS1/4/2/113 BERE HAUGH Bere Haugh Bere Haugh Bear Haugh James Simpson. Boghead John Souter. Nether Muirden Estate Plan. 017.01 A flat piece of land along the Deveron, on the farm of Boghead.
OS1/4/2/113 SOUTH LODGE [Dunlugas House] South Lodge James Simpson. Boghead John Souter. Nether Muirden Estate Plan. 017.01 A lodge at end of the south gate leading to Dunlugas House.
OS1/4/2/113 MOUNTBLAIRY HAUGH Mountblairy Haugh James Simpson. Boghead John Souter. Nether Muirden Estate Plan. 017.01 A fine piece of ornamental pasture land on the bank of the Deveron immediatley opposite Mountblairy House the property of Mr Morrison of Mountblairy
OS1/4/2/113 [page] 113 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/114 BOGHEAD Boghead Boghead Boghead James Simpson, Tenant Andrew Smith. Boat Croft. Estate Plan. 017.01 A large farm steading & farm of arable land the property of Captn. [Captain] H.G. Leslie.
OS1/4/2/114 BIRNIE WELL Birnie Well James Simpson Andrew Smith. 017.01 An ordinary spring well issuing close to the banK of the Deveron near Boghead.
OS1/4/2/114 LINN BRAES Linn Braes. James Simpson Andrew Smith. 017.01 A steep banK along the small stream which flows past Nether Muirden
OS1/4/2/114 THE LINN Linn James Simpson Andrew Smith. 017.01 A small waterfall on the riverlet near Boghead.
OS1/4/2/114 [page] 114 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/115 KEBBOCHPOT BRAES Kebbochpot Braes. Alexander Smith, Upper Muirden Andrew Smith, Boat Croft. James Simpson, Boghead 017.05 A steep wooded banK on the River Deveron immediately beneath middle Muirden
OS1/4/2/115 TODTAIL WELL Todtail Well. Alexander Smith, Upper Muirden Andrew Smith, Boat Croft. James Simpson, Boghead 017.05 An ordinary spring well issuing close on the bank of the Deveron near Boat of Ashogle.
OS1/4/2/115 WHITE STRIPE White Stripe. Alexander Smith, Upper Muirden Andrew Smith, Boat Croft. James Simpson, Boghead 017.05 A small steam issuing near Muirden Croft & forms the County, parish boundary to its junction with the Muir Den.
OS1/4/2/115 [page] 115 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/116 MUIR DEN Muir Den Muir Den Muir Den Alexander Smith, Farmer Upper Muirden. Andrew Smith, Boat Croft. 017.05 A deep ravine through which flows a small stream recognised as the boundary of Banff & Aberdeenshire
OS1/4/2/116 UPPER MUIRDEN Upper Muirden Upper Muirden Upper Muirden Alexander Smith. Tenant. William Anderson. Middle Muirden John Souter. Nether Muirden 017.05 A large farm steading and farm of land the property of Captn [Captain] H. G. Leslie.
OS1/4/2/116 MIDDLE MUIRDEN Middle Muirden Alexander Smith. Tenant. William Anderson. Middle Muirden John Souter. Nether Muirden 017.05 A small farm steading and farm of land the property of Capt. [Captain] Leslie.
OS1/4/2/116 NETHER MUIRDEN Nether Muirden Alexander Smith. Tenant. William Anderson. Middle Muirden John Souter. Nether Muirden 017.05 A large farm steading and farm of land the property of Captn [Captain] H.G. Leslie Dunlugas.
OS1/4/2/116 [page] 116 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/117 MUIRDEN CROFT Muirden Croft Muirden Croft Muirden Croft Andrew Smith Boat Croft G. Forest. Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden 017.05 A cottars house & croft of land the property of Captn [Captain] H.G. Leslie
OS1/4/2/117 WINDY KNOWES Windy Knowes Andrew Smith Boat Croft G. Forest. Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden 017.05 Serveral small natural elevations on the farm of Upper Muirden,
OS1/4/2/117 LOCH BRAES Loch Braes Andrew Smih Boat Croft G. Forest. Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden 017.05 A natural slope near the farm steading of Upper Muirden.
OS1/4/2/117 [page] 117 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/2/118 BOAT CROFT Boat Croft Boat Croft Boat Croft Andrew Smith Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden Estate Plan 017.05 A cottars house & croft of land attached to Ashogle Ferry. the property of Capt. [Captain] H.G. Leslie
OS1/4/2/118 BROOM HILL Broom Hill Andrew Smith Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden Estate Plan 017.05 A prominent green hill on the farm of Upper Muirden
OS1/4/2/118 KEBBOCH POT Kebboch Pot Andrew Smith Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden Estate Plan 017.05 A deep point of the River Deveron, about 30 chains north of the Ferry of Ashogle
OS1/4/2/118 FERRY OF ASHOGLE Ferry of Ashogle Andrew Smith Tenant Alexander Smith Upper Muirden Estate Plan 017.05 A public ferry across the River Deveron at Boat Croft
OS1/4/2/118 [page] 118 Parish of Alvah -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] Dallas G. Jones Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 30th Nov [November] 1867
OS1/4/2/119 [Page] 119 [Volume] 2 OS1/4/2 [Date Stamp] 9 MAY. 1900 ORDNANCE SURVEY MS STORE SOUTHAMPTON NAME BOOK. OF THE PARISH OF ALVAH IN THE CO. [COUNTY] OF BANFF
OS1/4/2/120 [page] 120 Alvah Ph [Parish] INDEX Names of Objects -- pages Alvah -- 1 Alvah Cottage -- 32 Bachlaw Wood -- 8 Bagrae -- 57 Balravie Castle (Site of) -- 16 Barbet Hill -- 71 Barbethill -- 71 Bere Haugh -- 113 Berryhillocks -- 26 Birnie Well -- 114 BlacKburnmoss -- 112 BlacKton Croft -- 45 Blue Cow -- 40 Boat Croft – 118 Boat of Auchenbadie -- 54 Bogbraes -- 93 Boghead -- 114 Boghead Croft -- 69 Boghead of Mountblairy -- 98 Breast Shot -- 10 Breedless -- 93 Bridge of Alvah -- 7 Bridge of Denmill -- 87 Bridge of Linhead -- 82 Bridge of Stonieley -- 58 Bridge Well -- 41 Brigs -- 40 Brigshillock -- 67 Broom Hill -- 118 Brownside -- 100 Brownside Hill -- 103 Brownside Wood -- 100 Bruntbrae -- 39 Bruntbrae Bridge -- 49 Brydock Bridge -- 50 Brydock Croft -- 49 Burngrains -- 98 Burn of Auchenbadie -- 57 Burn of Brydock -- 38 Burn of Muiryhill -- 50 Burn of Ryland -- 43 Burn of Stonieley -- 58 Burnside of Mountblairy -- 77 Burreldales Croft – 103 Burreldales T.P. [Turn Pike]-- 105 [entry crossed out] Buttery Croft -- 69 Bythstone -- 13 Cadgers Haugh -- 45 Cairn (site of) Human remains found here -- 83 Cairnhill -- 11 Carding Pot -- 56 CarlinKist Cairn A stone coffin found here -- 112 Cauldron Braes -- 32 Chapel Well -- 5 Chapel Well -- 99 Chapel (site of) -- 99 Church -- 22 Church (site of) -- 21 Claret Brae -- 28 Claret Well -- 28 Clayfolds -- 29 Coach Brae -- 14 Coach Howe -- 94 CocKmoss -- 73 Coldhome -- 65 Comfort Law -- 85 CormacK's Hillock -- [26]
OS1/4/2/121 [page] 121 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Pages Cowie Hill -- 73 Cowiehill -- 74 Cowiehill Croft -- 74 Craig Cottage -- 7 Craigiehillock -- 36 Crawford Hill -- 68 Crawfordmoss -- 69 Croft of Brownside -- 107 Damside -- 63 Deer Park -- 7 Den Burn -- 90 Denhead -- 111 Denmill -- 87 Den of Eden -- 90 Dirtenden -- 35 Duff Den -- 102 Dunlugas -- 111 Dunlugas Den -- 111 Drywells -- 74 Earl's Loch -- 107 East Deuchries -- 95 Easter Muirden -- 112 Ella Well (site of) -- 23 Fattiehead -- 44 Ferry -- 54 Ferry of Ashogle -- 118 Firfolds -- 17 Fountain Well -- 13 Funkieston -- 86 Funkieston Wood -- 86 Gallows Hill An Urn & 8 Stone Coffins found here -- 100 Gammies Bridge -- 37 Glebe Well -- 28 Gledsgreen -- 40 Govel Hill -- 25 Grave Yard -- 21 Green Law -- 57 Greenlaw -- 57 Ha' Hillock Human Remains found here -- 52 Haugh of Scattertie -- 75 Hays Hillock -- 8 Hen Ford -- 80 Hermit Lodge -- 27 Herod Hill -- 61 Herodhill -- 61 Herodhill Croft -- 64 Highlandman's Dyke -- 94 Hillhead of Mountblairy -- 108 Hillton of Dunlugas -- 110 Hill of Alvah -- 20 Hill of Alvah Cottage -- 29 Hill of Blackton -- 44 Hill of Deuchries -- 96 Hill of Firfolds -- 17 Hill of Itlaw -- 47 Hill of Maunderlee -- 62 Hill of Maunderlee -- 64 Hill of Mountblairy -- 107 Hill of Newton -- 77 Hill of Ord -- 59 Hill of Ryland -- 73 Hill of Stonieley -- 25 Hill of Tipperty -- 19 Howe Slack -- 20 Hungryhill -- 54 Inverichnie -- 89 Inverichnie Crofts – 90
OS1/4/2/122 [page] 122 INDEX CONTINUED Names of Objects -- Pages Iron Hill -- 25 Itlaw -- 79 Itlaw Smithy -- 79 Johnshill -- 112 Kebbock Pot -- 118 Kebbockpot Braes -- 115 Kemplemire -- 53 Kirktown of Alvah -- 22 Kiltry KnocK -- 67 Kiltryknock -- 71 Kiltryknock Croft -- 67 Kirn Pot -- 89 Knockies -- 30 Ladysheets -- 66 Leushie Burn -- 91 Leushiemoss Crofts -- 91 Linhead -- 78 Lintmill of Mountblairy -- 78 Linn Braes -- 114 Little Blackton -- 43 Little Deuchries -- 61 Little Itlaw -- 79 Loanhead -- 35 Loch Braes -- 117 Long Jannet -- 46 Lower Malison Shot -- 10 Lower Wanford -- 85 Lower Witchyburn -- 60 Maggiemill Pot -- 55 Mains of Auchenbadie -- 54 Malcolmford -- 68 Mallyrust -- 17 Manse – 31 Maryhill -- 107 Maunderlee -- 66 Mausoleum -- 102 Meikle Blackton -- 45 Meir Burn -- 30 Middle Muirden -- 116 Middle Witchyburn -- 60 Mill Croft -- 106 Mill Haugh -- 89 Mill of Alvah -- 8 Mill of Auchenbadie -- 52 Mill of Brydock -- 49 Mill of Mountblairy (In Ruins) -- 106 Mill of Ryland -- 43 Moss of Banff -- 39 Moss of Banff -- 69 Moss of Muiryhill -- 66 Mosstown -- 18 Mountblairy -- 99 Mountblairy Haugh -- 113 Mourning Well -- 26 Muir Den -- 116 Muirden Croft -- 117 Muiry Hill -- 36 Muiryhill -- 50 Mutton Brae -- 23 Nether Deuchries -- 98 Nether Inverichnie -- 6 Nether Muirden -- 116 Newton Cottage -- 102 Newton Crofts -- 76 Newton Den -- 106 Newtondeershaw -- 36 Newton of Dunlugas -- 110 Newtown of Mountblairy -- 80 North Burreldales -- 105 North Itlaw -- 47 North Lodge -- 93 North Sandlaw -- 29 Path-head -- 53 Piries Bridge -- 37 Pole of Itlaw -- 76 Rack Haugh -- 83 Ramwell -- 63 Ranald's Hillock -- 46 Ranald's Well -- 13 Red Gill -- 97 Redgill Well (Chalybeate) -- 97 Riding Stones -- 102 River Deveron -- 9 Robertown -- 89
OS1/4/2/123 [page] 123 INDEX CONTINUED Names of Objects -- Pages Rob's Knowe -- 32 Rodger Ford -- 51 Rodger Haugh -- 34 Rosy Burn -- 97 Rosyburn -- 72 Ryland -- 44 Saplin Den -- 111 Scattertie Ford -- 55 School -- 27 School -- 77 School -- 110 Sheriff's Seat -- 59 Shingle Shot -- 9 Silver Well -- 83 Sketraw -- 35 Slacks Lodge -- 14 Slacks of Tipperty -- 14 Slacks Well -- 20 Slate Hill -- 108 Slatehill Wood -- 108 Sneeshin Hillock -- 19 South Burreldales -- 105 South Itlaw -- 47 South Lodge -- 113 South Sandlaw -- 23 St Catherine’s Well -- 101 St Come's Well -- 3 Stirling Cairn (Remains of) -- 24 Stone Circle (Site of) -- 101 (Site of) Stone Circle Bronze Armour found here -- 56 Stonieley -- 58 Stonyhill -- 39 Strath of Brydock -- 18 The Linn -- 114 Thief's Pot -- 52 Thumbie’s Cairn (Site of) -- 6 Tipperty -- 3 Todtail Well -- 115 Toms Hill -- 94 Tumuli -- 15 Site of Tumulus An Urn found here A.D. 1844 -- 34 Upper Deuchries -- 95 Upper Linhead -- 82 Upper Mains of Rosyburn -- 97 Upper Malison Shot -- 10 Upper Muirden -- 116 Upper Wanford -- 85 Upper Witchyburn -- 63 Urns found here -- 57 Wallace's Table -- 5 Wardend -- 3 Waulkmill Crofts -- 51 West Deuchries -- 95 Wester Maunderlee -- 64 Wester Newtondeershaw -- 59 White Hill -- 26 Whitehill Pot -- 55 White Stripe -- 115 Windy Knowes -- 117 Witchy Burn -- 38 Wood of Shaws -- 78
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