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BELLIE |
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Bellie
Belly
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Belly |
Revd [Reverend] Robert Cushney Parish Minister Bellie
Mr James Strachen Ins [Inspector] of Poor & Schoolmaster Bellie
Mr Alexander Gibb Fochabers
Parish Records from 1711
Philip's County Atlas
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Sheriff's List of Parishes
Old Statistical Account
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac
Robertson's Map of Banffshire. 1822
Ainslie's Map of Scotland
Johnston's County Map |
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The parish of Bellie is in the Presbytery of Strathbogie and Synod of Moray. Patron the Duke of Richmond. It is bounded on the South by the parish of Boharm; on the west by the parishes of Speymouth and Urquhart; on the east by the parish of Rathven; and on the South-east by the parish of Keith; & on the north by the Moray Firth. The parish of Bellie is partly in the Co [County] of Banff and partly in the Co[County] of Elgin. The portion in the Co [County] of Banff contains about 8186 Statute acres, and is Situated in the north of the parish, the remainder, which is in the Co [County] of Elgin contains about 5067 Statute acres, and contains also the town of Fochabers and the parish church. There are no detached portions of this parish, neither are there detached portions of any other parish within its limits
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has been recovered for the Spey, is, in general, by a very long course of frequent manure, and being in Small farms, abundantly fertile. We have a good deal of loamy soil. There is not much clay land: That upon the coast is Sandy". Old Statistical Account |
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POTTIE BURN |
Pottie Burn
Pottie Burn
Pottie Burn |
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Tugnet
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Factors ClerK
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A small stream which has its source in the Mill Dam at Boghead and joins the Spey at Tugnet. |
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MORAY FIRTH |
Moray Firth |
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SPEY MOUTH |
Spey Mouth
Spey Mouth
Spey Mouth |
James Sivewright
Tugnett
Joseph Wiseman
Factor's ClerK
Mr Dove Factor's ClerK |
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The debouchent of the River Spey into the Moray Firth at Tugnet |
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SPEYMOUTH FERRY |
Speymouth Ferry |
James Sievwright Tugnett
Joseph Wiseman Factor's Clerk
Mr Dove Factors Clerk |
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A public ferry over the Spey near the River Mouth. |
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CARSEMUIR |
Carsemuir
Carsemoor |
Estate Plan 1850
Joseph Wiseman
Mr Dove
Peter McIntosh Tenant |
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Two small farm steadings and farms of land the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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FLOODS |
Floods |
Peter McIntosh
Alexander Anderson
Alexander
Brownie A.M. [Artium Magister] |
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A large farm Steading; the Property of the Duke of Richmond |
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CUNNINGHAUGH |
Cunninghaugh |
Peter McIntosh Alexander Anderson
Alexander Brownie A.M. [Artium Magister] |
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A Small farm Steading; the Property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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R. Kane Sap. [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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TUGNET |
Tugnet |
Peter McIntosh
Alexander Anderson
Alexander Brownie A.M. [Artium Magister] |
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A large dwelling house, with Offices, and Storehouses attached Appropriated for Salmon fishing by the Duke of Richmond |
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LAKIEHEAD |
Lakiehead |
Peter McIntosh
Alexander Anderson
Alexander Brownie A.M. [Artium Magister] |
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A small farm Steading, the Property of the Duke of Richmond |
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THE LINKS |
The Links |
Mr A. Mitchell Haugh
Mr J. Brander U [Upper] Auchenreath
Mr Alexander Geddes Auchenreath |
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A large flat moor between the Spey and the Burn of Tynet covered with Healthy Pasture and whins, mostly the latter. |
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DEADMAN |
The Dead Man |
Mr A. Mitchell Haugh
Mr J. Brander U [Upper] Auchenreath
Mr Alexander Geddes Auchenreath |
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A small natural hillock on the Links. The body of a man is said to have been found near it. |
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CALM LOCH |
Calm Loch |
Mr A. Mitchell Haugh
Mr J. Brander U [Upper] Auchenreath
Mr Alexander Geddes Auchenreath |
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A small Loch on the Links supposed to have been an old harbour as the tide once came up to it. |
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NORRIE SCALP |
Norrie Scalp |
Mr Alexander Mitchell, Haugh
Mr Alexander Geddes Auchenreath
Mr James Brander Auchenreath |
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A shingle and mussel bed on the beach between the River Spey and the Burn of Tynet. |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Bellie
[signed] Alexander J. Scally
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SCHOOL [Bogmuir] |
School (Parish) |
Revd [Reverend] A Brownie ma. [master of arts] Teacher.
Joseph Wiseman Factors ClerK.
James Innes. Fochabers |
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The parochial school of Bellie situated in the Village of Bogmuir. it is supported by the Heritors and has also a share of the Dick Bequest. |
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Parish of Bellie -- Cos. [Counties] Banff & Elgin |
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BOGMUIR |
Bogmuir |
Peter McIntosh. Corsemuir
Alexander Anderson. Bogmuir
Alexander Brownie A.M. [Artium Magister] Parochial School Master Bogmuir |
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A Hamlet principally occupied by Labourers: the Property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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CULRIACH MILL (Corn) |
Culriach Mill |
Robert Smith. Bogmuir
Alexander Anderson
John Geddes. Bogmuir |
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An ordinary Meal Mill: the Property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] Robert Kane
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COURT HILLOCK |
Court Hillock |
A. Fraser. Dryburn.
James Scott. N. [Nether] Dallachy
New. Stat: [Statistical] Account
Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie. Newlands. |
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A small artificial mound or circular hillock, composed of earth and stones. Standing in a field near the farm Steading of Upper Auchenreath, traditionally said to have been a Seat of Justice in olden times. |
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DRY BURN |
Dry Burn |
A Fraser. Dryburn
William Chapman. Cowiemuir
James Scott. Nether Dallochy |
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A small stream rising on the south side of Auchenhabrig, and flowing northward, past the farm of Dryburn; Auchenreath, thence through the Links to the Sea. |
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MOOR OF AUCHENREATH |
Moor of Auchenreath |
A Fraser. Dryburn
William Chapman. Cowiemuir
James Scott. Nether Dallochy |
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A considerable patch of moorland. Situated between the farms of Dryburn, and Upper Auchenreath, forming part of both farms & the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Dryburn] |
Druidical Circle (Remains of) |
A Fraser. Dryburn
William Chapman. Cowiemuir
James Scott. Nether Dallochy
New Statistical Account |
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Five large stones forming part of a circle on the east side of Dry Burn, said to be the remains of a Druidical Temple or Circle. The rest of the stones of which it was composed have been removed and used for building purposes. |
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LONGHOWE |
Longhowe |
Rent Receipts.
A Fraser. Dryburn.
William Chapman. Longhowe. |
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An ordinary Sized farm Steading Situated on the South Side of the Moor of Dallachy - the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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COWIEMUIR |
Cowiemuir |
Rent Receipts.
A Fraser. Dryburn.
William Chapman. Longhowe. |
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An ordinary Sized farm Steading. Situated on the S.E. [South East] side of Longhowe. the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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DRYBURN |
Dryburn |
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A Fraser Dryburn
William Chapman. Longhowe |
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An ordinary Sized farm Steading. Situated on the N.W. [North West] edge of the Moor of Auchenreath - the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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NETHER DALLACHY |
Nether Dallachy |
James Scott, N. [Nether] Dallachy
Thomas Campbell N. [Nether] Dallachy
Angus McDonald N. [Nether] Dallachy |
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A Small rural hamlet, consisting of a few Small farms, and Cottar houses, the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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MOOR OF DALLACHY |
Moor of Dallachy |
James Scott, N. [Nether] Dallachy
Thomas Campbell N. [Nether] Dallachy
Angus McDonald N. [Nether] Dallachy |
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An unclaimed piece of land Situated on the east side of Nether Dallachy. |
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UPPER DALLACHY |
Upper Dallachy |
James Scott, N. [Nether] Dallachy
Thomas Campbell N. [Nether] Dallachy
Angus McDonald N. [Nether] Dallachy |
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A Small rural hamlet, consisting of two Small farms and a number of Cottar houses - the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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CRAIGHEAD BRAE |
Craighead Brae |
Mr Mitchell Ha' of Auchenreath
Mr Geddes L. [Lower] Auchenreath
Mr W Geddes L. [Lower] Auchenreath |
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A Small natural brae on the North side of the road at the crossing of the road (between Fochabers and Port Gordon) over the Burn of Tynet. |
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SHAND'S BRAE |
Shand's Brae |
Mr A. Geddes Jr [Junior] L, [Lower] Auchenreth
Mr A Geddes Senr [Senior] L. [Lower] Auchenreath
Mr William Geddes L. [Lower] Auchenreath |
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A natural brae to the North of Lower Auchenreath |
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LOWER AUCHENREATH |
Lower Auchenreath |
Mr Alexander Geddes Tenant
Mr William Geddes Tenant
Mr Alexander Mitchell Ha' of Auchenreath |
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A rural hamlet consisting of several crofts and cottages on the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle. |
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HA' OF AUCHENREATH |
Ha' of Auchenreath |
Mr A Mitchell Tenant
Mr A Geddes L. [Lower] Auchenreath
Mr William Geddes L. [Lower] Auchenreath |
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A middling Sized farm steading and dwelling House formerly the residence of the proprietor of the small estate of Auchenreath hence the name. |
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NETHERBOAT |
Nether Boat
Nether Boat
Nether Boat
Nether Boat |
Estate Plan dated 1770
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G. Duffus - Bellie
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A piece of waste land lying between the old courses of the Spey and covered with whins & bushes & common to the farms adjoining |
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BELLIE WOOD |
Bellie Wood
Bellie Wood
Bellie Wood |
J. Innes
G. Wiseman Factors ClerK
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A large tract of natural wood along the east bank of the Spey extending northward from Fochaber Bridge to Bellie Farm |
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TUMULI (Remains of) [Dryburn] |
Tumuli (Remains of) |
James Watt Esq. Auchenhalrig
William Geddes Auchenhalrig
John Keith Boghead |
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On the left bank of Dry Burn may be seen the remains of three Sepulchral mounds, or tumuli: They consisted of rich mould: surrounded by a considerable quantity of Small Stones and in the centre of each there was a considerable quantity of charcoal and wood ashes. A few years ago, these tumuli were defaced by James Watt Esqr. Auchenhalrig, when brining this part of his farm under the plough. They are supposed to have had some connection with a Druidical circle, which stands a short distance north W [West] of them. |
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[signed] J. McDiarmid
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A STONE COFFIN FOUND HERE A.D. 1868 [Gordon Castle] |
Stone Coffin found here |
John Keith, Boghead.
Thomas Cowper, Boghead.
Andrew Sinclair, Fochabers. |
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A stone cist or coffin consisting of large flat stones was struck by the plough, lately, in the north end of Gordon Castle Park. It was found a few chains West from the Roman Camp. Some of the stones have the appearance of having been dressed by hammer and chisel. On referring to the ground for additional information regarding the finding of this coffin the examiner states the "Only a part of the Stones were removed from the top of the Coffin, - When removing the stones the Superincumbent earth fell in and prevented the ploughman seeing what was contained in it. It was discovered a few weeks since" (Novr [November] 1868) " and is supposed to have been connected with the Roman Camp adjoining. |
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BELLIE FARM |
Bellie Farm |
Mr George Duffus Tenant
Mr William Bruce Lodge
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A middling sized farmsteading and dwelling house on the estate of His Grace the Duke of Richmond. |
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BELLIE BRAE |
Bellie Brae |
Mr G Duffus Bellie farm
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Mr J. Thomson, Roman Camp Lodge |
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A long precipitous stripe of mixed wood running along the road side from the Grave yard to the Roman Camp Lodge. |
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BYRES |
Byres |
Mr Scott, Tenant
Mr George Duffus Bellie farm
Mr William Bruce Lodge Keeper |
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A large farmsteading and dwelling house on the estate of His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle |
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OLD BYRES |
Old Byres |
Mr George Duffus Bellie farm
Mr William Bruce Lodge
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A small cottage on the site of an old farmsteading on Byres Farm. |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside |
Mr George Duffus
Mr William Bruce
Mr James Thomson, Roman Camp Lodge |
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A small cottage on Byres Farm. |
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BLACK HILLOCK |
Black Hillock |
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Mr W. Geddes, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Medical Doctor] Fochabers. |
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A Small natural hillock of a conical form, situated in the corner of a field on the West of Auchenhalrig. |
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BOGEN GAIR |
Bogen Gair |
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Mr W. Geddes, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Medical Doctor] Fochabers. |
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A marshy bog converted into dam for working the thrashing mill of the farm of Auchenhalrig. |
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AUCHENHALRIG |
Auchenhalrig
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Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Mr W. Geddes, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Medical Doctor] Fochabers.
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A small hamlet, consisting of a large farm Steading, and a number of Cottar houses &c. the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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MOOR OF AUCHENHALRIG |
Moor of Auchenhalrig |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie, Newlands
Mr Watt Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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Some eight cottar houses &c. on the east of Auchenhalrig, the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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NEWLANDS |
Newlands |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie, Newlands
Mr Watt Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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A few cottar houses: Roman Catholic Chapel, and a neat villa residence occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie Priest the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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GOWKTREE BURN |
Gowktree Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie, Newlands
Mr Watt Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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A Small Stream flowing through Gowktree Wood, and joining a ditch which flows through the village of Bogmuir into Pottie Burn |
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PLAIDEN HILLOCK |
Plaiden Hillock |
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Mr. W Geddes Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes, Fochabers. |
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A small natural hillock of a conical shape, situated in a field immediately north of Auchenhalrig. |
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R.C. CHAPEL |
R.C. [Roman Cathloic] Chapel |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Loggie Priest
Mr Watt
Mr W Geddes |
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A plain stone edifice erected in 1772, by the Duke of Gordon. It is the place of worship of the Roman Catholics residing in the district. |
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CROSS BURN |
Cross Burn
Cross Burn
Cross Burn |
William Anderson
Alexander Simpson
James Young |
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A small stream rising near the north end of the Deer Park, and flowing northward into Pottie Burn |
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TYNET GATE |
Tynet Gate |
Estate Plan
T Balmer Esqr Fochabers
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A small cottage with garden at the entrance into the domain of the Duke of Richmond situated near to Newlands |
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County of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Bellie
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GOWKTREE WOOD |
Gowktree Wood |
William Anderson U. [Upper] Dallachy
Alexander Simpson
James Young |
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A plantation of fir wood, Situated between the Roman Camp Gate and Upper Dallachy., the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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GREEN CAIRN (Remains of) |
Green Cairn |
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A large sepulchral tumulus or Cairn stood, until recently, in the Village of Upper Dallachy. It consisted of a mound of rich earth about 30 feet high and was Surrounded at the base with two rows of huge boulders some of Which are still in their original position. A Stone cist containing ashes, and black mould of a bituminous nature, and a golden Stirrup were found in it, Some years ago by one of the farmers. It has been nearly all defaced, and is now almost level with the Surrounding land. |
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AN URN CONTAINING ASHES AND A GOLD ORNAMENT FOUND HERE A.D. 1794 [Green Cairn] |
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"At Upper Dallachie near the Roman Station, there remained inviolate, till 1794, a sepulchral tumulus, which is popularly called the Green Cairn; and which contained the ashes of some Roman Chief; about two feet from the surface, was found, when it was broken up, an urn of rude workmanship, which, when the ashes of the dead were shaken out, disclosed a piece of polished gold, like the handle of a vase, three inches in diameter, and more than one eighth of an inch thick. It appeared to have been the handle of a vase. As the Society of Antiquairies at Edinburgh declined to purchase this curiosity, the finder sold it for bullion at the price of thirteen guineas." Chalmers Caledonia. The foregoing extract has been confirmed by Mr Marquis of Fochabers, and Factor to His Grace the DuKe of Richmond |
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ROMANCAMP GATE |
Roman Camp Gate |
William Anderson
Alexander Simpson
James Young |
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CAMP (Site of) [Romancamp Gate] |
Roman Camp Site of. |
William Anderson
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In a field, at the north end of the grounds surrounding Gordon Castle, faint traces are visible, of an ancient encampment, Said to be of Roman origin. The camp is now levelled and ploughed, and its extent cannot be traced. |
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[continued from page 33] the Danish Camp. Large remains of the entrenchments have been preserved. It is upon the old E. [East] bank of the Spey, and the river had then flowed at the bottom, which had occasioned the choice of the post. This camp may have been connected with the battle between the Scots and Danes, in the neighbourhood of Cullen. From the square figure of the encampment, it should rather seem to have been a Roman camp, though it be difficult to say when the Romans were here, unless Agricola might land a detachment in his traverse on the coasts of Scotland". Old Statistical Account XIV, 1795, 271.
"The remains of the Roman encampment, says Colonol Imrie, who examined it, in January 1799, is situated about half a mile north-east of the ruins of the Kirk of Bellie, on a bank, overlooking the low fluviated ground of the river. It is upon a flat surface, and has been in form nearly a rectangular parallelogram of 888 feet by 333; but, the west side, and the greater part of the north end, of the parallelogram are now wanting. I say nearly a rectangular parallelogram, as a small, though perceptible deviation from the straight line, exists in the vallum, and ditch, of its eastern side. As deviations of this kind are not frequently found, in Roman field fortifications, where there is no obvious necessity, the deviation may be considered as an objection to the camp at Bellie, when it is said to be a Roman remain; but from having examined with much attention, the remaining [continued on page 34] |
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[continued from page 33] vallum, and ditch of this camp, it is my decided opinion, that this has been the work of a Roman army; It appears to one, that the vallum and ditch of this camp are nearly of the same size, and depth, as those of the camp at Battledykes, in the county of Forfar; and if I might be permitted to form a judgement, from the present appearances of the worKs, I should say that, according to my opinion, those worKs were formed nearby about the same period, and certainly by people, who followed the same general rules, with regard to their field fortifications. This much from the intelligent Colonel Imrie, in his obliging letter to me. The same ford on the Spey, which enabled the Romans to connect thier stations, in the north, during the second century, also facilitated the passage of the DuKe of Cumberland in April 1746, when he passed forward to Culloden in order to decide the fate of the Gaelic decendants of the ancient race" Chalmer's Caledonia. |
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UPPER AUCHENREATH |
Upper Auchenwreath |
Estate Plan
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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An ordinary Sized farm Steading and the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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LOWER MILLS OF TYNET (Corn Flour) |
Lower Mills of Tynet
(Oats and Flour) |
Estate Plan
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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A farm Steading, a cottars dwelling and two mills for grinding oatmeal and flour - worked by water from the Burn of Tynet and the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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SAW MILL OF TYNET |
Saw Mill of Tynet |
Estate Plan
Mr Watt, Auchenhalrig
Dr [Doctor] Forbes M.D. [Doctor of Medicine] Fochabers. |
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A sawmill on the left bank of the Burn of Tynet worked by water power. And the property of the DuKe of Richmond. |
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QUARRY GARDEN |
Quarry Garden |
Mr John Nisbet Head Gardener Gordon Castle
Mr Jubb Gamekeeper Gordon Castle
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk |
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An ornamental shrubbery and flower garden within Gordon Castle demain this was formerly an old Quarry and was converted into its present beautiful form by the late Duchess of Gordon. |
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HOLLY BANK |
Holly Bank |
Mr John Nisbet Head Gardener Gordon Castle
Mr Jubb Gamekeeper Gordon Castle
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk
Old Statistical Account |
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A wooded slope boundin the western extremity of Gordon Castle Deer Park and extending from Boghead to the Quarry Garden "Here is a very large number of large clusters of hollies, which have procured it the appellation of the Holly BanK" Old Statistical Account |
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GORDON CASTLE |
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle |
Alexander Marquis Esq Factor
Estate Plans 1770. 1761.
Shaws History of Moray
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Old Statistical Account
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The scottish seat of His Grace the DuKe of Richmond it consists of a large central building flanKed by spacious wings which are connected to the main building by galleries. The original building was founded by George Earl of Huntly in 1507 and was a square tower standing in the middle of a morass called the Bog of Gight, part of the old tower is incorporated in the centre of the modern building. |
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GRAVE YARD |
Grave Yard |
Mr Gray. Fochabers
Mr Marquis Factor
G.Wiseman - ClerK. |
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The public burial ground of Bellie, in which the Old parish church stood, it's age is not known but it has been a burial place for above Two hundred years at least. |
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CHURCH (Remains of) |
Old Church (Remains of) |
Mr Gray. Fochabers
Mr Marquis Factor
G.Wiseman - ClerK. |
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A small piece of the eastern wall of what is supposed to have been the first protestant Church in this parish, it stands near the centre of the Old Grave Yard, nothing authentic can be ascertained of its history. |
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BELLIE BANKS |
Bellie Banks
Bellie Banks
Bellie Banks
Bank of Bellie |
G Wiseman Factors ClerK
Mr Thomson Keeper
Mr Innes Fochabers
Old Statistical Account |
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A range of wooded slopes bounding the east side of Gordon Castle ParK, extending from the Quarry Garden to Bellie Lodge. |
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BELLIE HILL |
Bellie Hill
Bellie Hill
Bellie Hill
Bellie Hill
Bellie's hill |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Estate Plan dated 1761
G. Wiseman
J. Innes
Old Historical Account |
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A cultivated elevation on the Home Farm of Gordon Castle above the old Graveyard. |
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BELLIE LODGE |
Bellie Lodge
Bellie Lodge
Bellie Lodge |
G. Wiseman
Mr Thomson
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An ornamental cottage at one of the entrance gate to Gordon Castle. |
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THE LAWN |
The Lawn |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esqr Factor Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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Part of the ornamental ground to the North and North West of Gordon Castle |
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BELL PARK |
Bell Park |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esqr Factor Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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A piece of ornamental pasture on the North East side of Gordon Castle |
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LOWER MAINS |
Lower Mains |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esq Factor Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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A field on part of the ornamental ground being part of Gordon Park near to Bellie gate |
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THE MAINS |
The Mains |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esq Factor Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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Three Pasture fields forming part of the ornamental grounds belonging to Gordon Castle |
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NEW PARK |
New Park |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esq Factor Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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Three enclosures of ornamental pasture attached to Gordon Castle |
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CUMBERLAND'S FORD (Site of) |
Cumberland's Ford (site of) |
Thomas Balmer Esq.
A Wiseman Factors ClerK
John Gouldie Water Bailie |
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The place where the Royal army under the DuKe of Cumberland crossed the Spey, in pursuit of Prince Charles' Army A D 1746, immediately before the Battle of Culloden, it is not now used as a ford. |
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BYRES WATER |
Byres Water |
Thomas Balmer Esq.
A Wiseman Factors ClerK
John Gouldie Water Bailie |
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A Salmon fishing in the Spey extending about a mile northward from the termination of the Pot Water. |
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CURRACH WATER |
Currach Water |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman Factors ClerK
John Gouldie Water Bailie |
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A salmon fishing in the Spey, extending from Fochabers Bridge to Cumberland's Ford |
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POT WATER |
Pot Water |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman Factors ClerK
John Gouldie Water Bailie |
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A Salmon fishing in the Spey, extending from Cumberland's Ford to the commencement of Byres Water about ¾ of a mile Northward. |
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COTTON HILL |
Cotton Hill |
James Munro
Peter Stuart
Estate Plan |
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A partly wooded hill in the North West corner of the Deer Park, belonging to the Duke of Richmond |
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TULLOCHMOSS |
Tullich Moss
Tullochmoss
Tullochmoss
Tullochmoss |
James Munro
Peter Stuart. Tenant
Estate Plan 1809,
Mr Wiseman, Factors Clerk
New Statistical Account |
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Two Crofts so called as the ground was mossy and near to a large farm steading called Tullich |
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BELDORNIE HILLOCKS |
Beldornie HillocKs |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Estate Plan dated 1761
James Innes, Fochabers |
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A group of small wooded Knolls immediately north of Ardiega |
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BRACKAN HILLOCK |
Brackan Hillock |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Estate Plan dated 1761
James Innes, Fochabers |
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A small Knoll on the eastern boundary of the Deer ParK. there was formerly a croft here, the garden of which remains. |
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BRACKAN WELL |
BracKan Well |
Estate Plan dated 1770
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James Innes, Fochabers |
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An ordinary spring well in the immediate vicinity of the BracKan HillocK |
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DEER PARK |
Deer Park |
James Munro
Mr Marquis
Mr Wiseman |
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A large Enclosure stocKed with Fallow Deer the property of the DuKe of Richmond |
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SWISS COTTAGE |
Swiss Cottage |
James Munro
Mr Marquis
Mr Wiseman |
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An ornamental Cottage at one of the Entrances to Gordon Castle. |
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REDMOSS |
Red Moss |
James Munro
Peter Stuart
Estate Plan |
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A low lying district from the "Deer Park" to the rise of Wellheads Burn. It was formerly a moss, but has been drained and planted with fir. |
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ORDIGA |
Ordigaw
Ordigaa
Ordiga |
James Munro
Peter Stuart
Estate Plan 1770
Estate Plan 1761 |
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A large hill - heathy - adjoining the east side of the "Deer Park" the origin of the name is not known belonging to the Duke of Richmond |
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Whiteash Burn [crossed out] Cancelled better Known by the name of Botanybay Burn
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GROGGIES HILLOCKS |
Groggies Hillocks |
James Munro
Peter Stuart
Estate Plan |
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Two little hills, the origin of the name is not Known, they are the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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RITCHIE'S SLACK |
Richie Slack Burn |
James Munro
Peter Stuart |
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A small ravine in Aulthash Wood thru [through] which flows a stream, rising on Whiteash Hill and scattering near Redmoss. |
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Wellheads Burn [crossed out]
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CRAIGLOGGIE |
Craigloggie |
James Clarke
John Bartley
William McDonald |
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A croft and cottars ho [house] adjoining the "Braes of Enzie" the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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WELLCROOK |
Wellcrook |
John Keir
William McDonald
Andrew Younie |
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A small farm steading formerly, of which, only one of the office houses remains (the Barn) the property of the DuKe of Richmond and now attached to one of the farms of Wellheads. |
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ST NINIAN'S CHAPEL (Site of) |
St. Ninian's Chapel (Site of) |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Loggie Priest, Newlands
Mr McDonald Farmer, Chapelford
Mr Cameron, Newlands
Mr Thomas McAlister, Fochabers |
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A Roman Catholic Chapel dedicated to St. Ninian, is said to have stood, previous to and at the Reformation, in a field immediately north of the farm steading of the Braes of Enzie |
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TULLOCH BANKS |
Tulloch Banks |
Estate Plan - date 1770
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A steep wooded brae, forming part of the farm of Tulloch, South of Tynet. |
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BURN OF TYNET |
Burn of Tynet |
Estate Plan date 1770
Thomas Balmer Esq. Commissioner
Mr Wiseman Clerk of the Commissioner. |
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This is a considerable stream dividing the parishes of Bellie and Rathven. It is the continuation of the burn of Staryhaugh, from opposite Craigloggie and is known by the name of Burn of Tynet thence to the Sea. |
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BRIDGE OF TYNET |
Bridge of Tynet |
List of Bridges.
Mr Wiseman.
Mr M. Donald. Fochabers |
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A stone bridge across the Burn of Tynet, on the old turnpike road between Elgin and Banff. |
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CHAPELFORD BRIDGE |
Chapelford Bridge |
List of Bridges.
Mr Wiseman.
Mr M. Donald. Fochabers |
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A stone bridge across the Red Burn, near Chapleford. |
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CHAPELFORD |
Chapelford |
Andrew Younie. Tenant
John Bartley. Braes of Enzie
James Clarke |
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An ordinary sized farm steading the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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AULROTHIE BURN |
Aulrothie Burn
Aulrothie Burn
Aulrothie Burn |
Andrew Younie
John Bartley
James Clarke
Estate Map 1770
T Balmer Esqr. |
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A small Burn so called from the Redness of its banks. rising in Whiteash Wood, and a tributary of the Burn of Tynet. |
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BRAES OF ENZIE |
Braes of Enzie |
John Bartley
Andrew Younie
James Clarke |
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A large farm steading the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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WELLHEADS |
Wellheads |
John Keir. Tenant
William McDonald. Tulloch
James Clarke. Braes of Enzie |
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Three Small farm steadings the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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WELLHEADS BURN |
Wellheads Burn |
John Keir.
William McDonald
James Clarke |
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A Small stream so called as it rises near to and passes through the farms of Wellheads and joining the Burn of Tynet, now the Bridge of Tynet. |
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TULLOCH |
Tulloch |
William McDonald
John Keir
James Clarke |
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An ordinary sized farm steading the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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BOGHEAD |
Boghead |
Thomas Balmer Esqr.
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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An extensive farm Steading, a Saw mill and dog Kennels, with gamekeepers offices &c. the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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SAW MILL [Boghead] |
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An extensive farm Steading, a Saw mill and dog Kennels, with gamekeepers offices &c. the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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WISHART BURN |
Wishart Burn |
Thomas Balmer Esqr.
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A small stream rising in the Deer Park, and flowing through Gordon Castle Park. Its water is dammed near Boghead and used for driving a saw mill. |
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KNOWE OF TARRYREACH |
Knowe of Tarryreach |
Thomas Balmer Esqr.
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A small wooded eminence on the South of Boghead and within the demesne wall of Gordon Castle. |
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HILL OF FOCHABERS |
Hill of Fochabers |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A Small farm Steading, the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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BURNSIDE NURSERY |
Burnside |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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Three Cottar houses &c on the right banK of the burn of Fochabers, the property The duke of Richmond. There is an extensive Steading connected with Gordon Castle near these houses. |
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LITCH'S WOOD |
Litch's Wood
Litch's Wood |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald
Estate Plan 1770 |
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An extensive fir plantation Situated on the east Side of Fochabers, the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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R.C. CHAPEL |
R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman, Fochabers
Mr McDonald, Fochabers |
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A handsome edifice with a residence for the Priest attached Situated near the east end of South Row. It is the property And place of worship of the Roman Catholics residing in the Vicinity. |
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Mr. Wiseman, Fochabers
Mr.McDonald, Fochabers |
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A Small but handsome edifice, Situated in South Row. It is the property and place of worship the Free Church Members residing in Fochabers, and Vicinity. |
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BURN OF FOCHABERS |
Burn of Fochabers |
Thomas Balmer Esq Mr.Wiseman, Fochabers
Mr. McDonald, Fochabers |
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A considerable Stream rising on the South east Side of White Ash Hill and flowing in a north west direction towards Fochabers, near which it joins the river Spey. |
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MANSE |
Manse Prish |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman. Fochabers
Mr McDonald Fochabers |
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A commodious dwelling house, a court of offices, garden and glebe Attached: the legal residence of the Parish Minister of Bellie. |
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SPEYBANK |
Speybank |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A large dwelling house in the occupation of Thomas Balmer Esqr Commissioner to the Duke of Richmond And the property of the Duke. |
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BRANDYSTOKKIS |
BrandyStokkis |
Thomas Baslmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A dwelling house, a cottage and offices used as a Salmon fishing Station, on the river Spey: the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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WILLOWTREE SHADE CHALYBEATE WELL |
Willow Tree Shade |
Estate Plan date 1770
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers
Mr McDonald Fochabers |
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A part of the Gordon Castle demesne, Situated between the main Avenue leading to the Castle and The Lake. There is a Chalybeate Well near the N.E. [North East] extremity of this
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THE WILDERNESS LAUNDRY |
The Wilderness |
Estate Plan date 1770
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers
Mr McDonald Fochabers |
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A part of Gordon Castle demesne Situated on the east side of the "Broad Walk". The Laundry of Gordon Castle is situated at the North-eastern extremity of this enclosure. |
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THE SQUARE |
Square |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A large Square in the centre of the village of Fochabers intersected by the main road between Elgin and Banff. |
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CHURCH |
Church (Parish) |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A large Stone edifice surmounted by a handsome spire containing a bell and town Clock. It is comfortably furnished with pews and a gallery. Capable of accommodating 1000 persons. |
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MAXWELL STREET |
Maxwell Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A Street branching eastward from the Square, extending to Westmoreland Street, which divides it from Huntly Street. |
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CASTLE STREET |
Castle Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Mackie's Esqr
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A Short Street extending from the Square northward to Castle Row. |
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MAXWELL LANE |
Maxwell Lane |
thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Mackie's Esqr
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A narrow lane on the north Side of, And parallel with Maxwell Street. |
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WESTMORLAND STREET |
Westmorland Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Mackie's Esqr
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A Street extending from Castle Row Southward to South Row. |
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GORDON STREET |
Gordon Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
plan of Fochabers in the possession of Alexander Marquis Esq: |
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A Street in the village of Fochabers, extending from the Square westward to the end of the Village |
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GORDON LANE |
Gordon Lane |
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Alexander Marquis Esq:
plan of Fochabers in the possession of Alexander Marquis Esq: |
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A narrow lane Situated on the north of, And parallel with Gordon Street. |
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CASTLE ROW |
Castle Row |
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Alexander Marquis Esq:
plan of Fochabers in the possession of Alexander Marquis Esq: |
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A Street on the north Side of the village, along Side of the wall enclosing Gordon Castle grounds, it extends along the whole north Side of the Village |
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GEORGE LANE |
George Lane |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Plan of Fochabers |
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A narrow Street on the South Side of, and parallel with, Gordon Street |
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GEORGE STREET |
George Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Plan of Fochabers |
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A Short Street extending from the Square southward to South Row. |
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CHARLOTTE STREET |
Charlotte Street |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Plan of Fochabers |
007.10 |
A Short Street parallel with George Street: extending from the Square to South Row. |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE |
F.C. [Free Church] Manse |
Mr Baxter
Mr Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman |
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A commodious dwelling house Situated at the east end of the Village of Fochabers and the property of the Free Church. |
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POST OFFICE |
Post Office |
Mr Baxter
Mr Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman
Name Board |
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An apartment of a dwelling house in Huntly Street used as an Office by the Post Office Department. There are two arrivals and two dispatches, from and to all parts, daily - It is also a branch of the Post Office Savings Bank. |
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CROWN INN |
Crown Inn |
Sign board
Thomas Balmer Esq
G Baxter |
007.10 |
A dwelling house in Huntly Street, licensed to retail Spirits and Ales &c. |
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HUNTLY STREET |
Huntly Street |
Thomas Balmer Esq:
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman |
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Is the continuation of Maxwell Street And extends to the east end of the Village. |
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HUNTLY LANE |
Huntly Lane |
Thomas Balmer Esq:
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman |
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A narrow lane Situated on the north Side of, and parallel with, Huntly Street. |
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WESTMORLAND LANE |
Westmorland Lane |
Thomas Balmer Esq:
Alexander Marquis Esq:
Mr Wiseman |
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A narrow lane Situated on the South Side of, and parallel with Huntly Street. |
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FOCHABERS |
Fochabers |
Thomas Balmer, Esqr. Commissioner
Alexander Marquis, Factor
Estate plans 1764-1770
Old Statistical Account
New Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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The principal village in the parish is a burgh of Barony, governed by a baron-bailie (The Earl of March). It has no town council nor magistrates. All Police charges are settled in Elgin. There are no markets for provisions and dairy produce; but eight fairs for the sale of cattle, sheep, and horses are held annually, by Royal Charter. The village is regularly built - near the centre is a large square, with a double row of trees intersecting it: upon this square a number of streets converge - in it there are four places of worship; Milne's Free School; a branch of the Union Bank of Scotland; one Hotel and three public houses; and it is well lighted with gas. There is also a Post Office and Post Office Savings Bank in the Village. The tenants are chiefly feuars under the Duke of Richmond. |
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MARKET GROUND |
Fair Ground |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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An open Space of ground Situated on the South Side of the Village of Fochabers on which Cattle, horse and Sheep fairs are held by Royal Charter eight times annually, the property of His Grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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GAS WORKS |
Gas Works |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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Works for Supplying gas light to the village. The works belong to a company of local Shareholders. |
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MILNE'S FREE SCHOOL (Endowed) |
Milne's Free School |
Name cut in the Portico of the building
Morayshire Described p [page] 307
Thomas Balmer Esq: |
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A large and elegant edifice in the Tudor-collegiate Style, erected in 1846. It was built and endowed by a Mortification of 100,000 dollars bequeathed by Alexander Milne, a native of Fochabers. The education is conducted by a Rector, assisted by a Male, a female and pupil teachers. The education afforded qualifies for the University. The tuition, books & Stationery are given gratuitously. The usual attendance is between 250 and 300 scholars.
"There is a new academy at the eastern approach of Fochabers, richly endowed by bequest of a native of the name of Mylne" Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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UNION BANK OF SCOTLAND |
Union Bank of Scotland |
Thomas Balmer Esq:
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A fine new building in Gordon Street erected by the Union Bank of Scotland, as offices and residence for the Agent. |
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GORDON ARMS HOTEL |
Gordon Arms Hotel |
Thomas Balmer Esq:
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald |
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A large two Storey house with extensive Stabling &c attached; the principal hotel in the village. It is the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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EPISCOPAL CHAPEL |
Ducal Episcopal Chapel
Ducal Episcopal Chapel |
Yhomas Balmer Esq:
Mr Wiseman
Mr McDonald
Revd [Reverend] Mr Christie Dean of Moray |
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A handsome little Chapel Standing inside the demesne wall of Gordon Castle. And facing the Square. It is handsomely furnished and has an organ gallery - It is connected with the Scottish Episcopal Church and is the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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SOUTH ROW |
South Row |
Name on the Corner House
Mr Garen Shoemaker Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A row of good dwelling houses. The Free Church & Roman Catholic Chapel, with garden in the front extending from the gas works to a short distance past the Roman Catholic Chapel and fronting the "Burn of Fochabers." |
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CHARLOTTE LANE [Fochabers] |
Charlotte Lane |
Name on the Corner House
Mr Garen Shoemaker Fochabers
Mr Wiseman Clerk |
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A narrow Street or lane with small houses on both sides extending from Charlotte St to Westmoreland St. |
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BROAD WALK |
Broad Walk |
T Balmer Esqr
Mr Wiseman
A Marquis |
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A broad paved walk extending southwards from the flower gardens in front of the centre of Gordon Castle to the Stone Terrace. |
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POLICE STATION [Fochabers] |
Police Station |
J McDonald Fochabers
J Innes ShoemaKer Fochabers
Mr Garden Tailor Fochabers |
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A new building containing quarters for the Offices, And Cells for the prisoners etc erected for a district police station for Elginshire. |
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FOCHABERS BRIDGE |
Fochabers Bridge
Fochabers Bridge |
Thomas Balmer Esqr
Alexander Marquis Esq
J McDonald Fochabers
Morayshire Described p [page] 307
Shaw's History of Moray |
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A bridge across the Spey near Fochabers, erected originally in 1803 but was partly carried away in 1829. The portion carried away is now Spanned by cast iron beams &c. Pontage dues were levied here until 1864, when they were abolished - Vide Morayshire Described, p.[page] 307. |
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FERRY BANK |
Ferry Bank |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Alexander Markies Esq
J McDonald |
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A part of Gordon Castle grounds Situated near Where Boat of Bog Ferry was. |
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THE WARD |
The Ward |
Thomas Balmer Esq
Alexander Markies Esq
J McDonald |
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A part of Gordon Castle grounds Situated between the Castle and The Lake. |
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OLD FOCHABERS CROSS With JONGS attached |
Old town Cross of Fochabers |
Thomas Balmer. Esq:
Mr Williamson
Mr McDonald |
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A cylindrical pillar Some twelve feet high Surmounted by a Square Capital. Attached to it are the ancient jongs, consisting of a chain and collar for encircling the necks of delinquents. The Side of the pillar on which the jongs hang has been Considerably worn by it Swinging to and fro in the wind. It Stands in the Castle grounds on the north Side of the Kitchen garden, and marks the Site of the ancient Village of Fochabers. |
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DUCHESS' TREE |
The Duchess's Tree |
Thomas Balmer. Esq:
Mr Williamson
Mr McDonald |
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A magnificent lime tree Standing on the lawn near Gordon Castle. Its banyan like Arms with its pendant branches forms a Spacious Shady facade - Around the parent Stem there is a rustic Seat and the whole is enclosed by an iron railing. |
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"Some years ago, Fochabers was removed Southward from the vicinity of
Gordon Castle to a rising ground, near a mile distant, and built on a
neat Law, with an extensive square in the centre"
Old Statistical Account
"The ancient Cross of Fochabers may also be mentioned, now standing within the Duke of
Richmond's park"
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WHITE GATE |
White Gate |
James Innes. Boghead
Mr A. Gibb. Moresmuir.
Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A gate and lodge attached: the entrance from the main turnpike road, to Boghead and the Saw Mills adjoining. |
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SMALL BURN |
Small Burn |
James Innes. Boghead
Mr A. Gibb. Moresmuir.
Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A small stream tributary to Wishart Burn, it rises on the north west side of Ronalds Cross and flows north ward towards Boghead: dividing Litch's Wood from Whiteash Hill Wood. |
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RED SLACK |
Red Slack |
James Innes. Boghead
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Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A small narrow wooded glen with a small stream flowing though it, situated in Whiteash Hill Wood. |
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NASHAG BURN |
Nashag Burn |
Mr James Innes. Boghead
Mr A. Gibb. Moresmuir
Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A small stream rising on the north side of Ronalds Cross an flowing northward through Whiteash Hill Wood. |
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BOTANYBAY BURN |
Botanybay Burn |
Mr James Innes. Boghead
Mr A. Gibb. Moresmuir
Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A stream rising near the summit of Whiteash Hill, and flowing northward through Whiteash Hill Wood; into the Red Moss. |
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BRAES CAIRN |
Braes Cairn |
Estate Plan 1770
Mr Gibb Meresman
Mr Innes. Boghead |
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A Small eminence covered with whins and heath, forming part of the Braes of Enzie. There is no artifical mound or cairn to be seen here. |
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BRAES |
Braes |
Estate Plan 1770
Mr Gibb Meresman
Mr Innes Boghead |
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A cottar's dwelling; formerly a farm Steading; and the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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STARRYHAUGH |
Starryhaugh |
Estate Plan 1770
Mr Gibb Meresman
Mr Innes Boghead |
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Three cottar houses &c the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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KILN STRIPE |
Kiln Strype |
Estate Plan 1770
Mr Gibb Meresman
Mr Innes Boghead |
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A small deep scar, near Habeggs, with a small stream running through it, into Aultrothie Burn |
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LONGHOWE LOCH |
Longhowe Loch |
Mr J. Innes. Boghead
Mr A. Gibb. Meresman.
Mr Cowper. Fochabers. |
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A small marshy lake in Whiteash Hill Wood. |
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WHITEASH HILL WOOD |
Whiteash Hill Wood |
Mr Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman
Estate Plan |
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An extensive Hill planted with fir wood. the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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ACHBEGGS |
Achbeggs |
Mr Barclay occupier
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk
Rent Roll |
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A cottar's dwelling, formerly a farm Steading, the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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STARRYHAUGH BURN |
Starryhaugh Burn |
Estate Map
T Balmer Esqr. Fochabers
A Marquis Esqr. Fochabers |
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A stream rising on the Hill of Aultmore and flowing westwards into the Burn of Tynett near Chapelford |
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BURNSIDE POOL |
Burnside Pool |
Estate Map
Mr Wiseman Factor Clerk
Mr Leslie Aultderg |
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A deep pool a pool in the river Spey. |
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ROCK OF ORDIEQUISH |
Rock of Ordiequish |
Estate Plan
Mr Wiseman Factor Clerk
Mr Leslie Aultberg |
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A large rock on the bank over looking the River Spey |
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TOFTHEAD |
Tofthead |
Valuation Roll
Mr Wiseman Factor Clerk
Mr Wiseman occupier |
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A small croft and dwelling house on the estate of the Duke of Richmond |
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AULTDERG |
Aultderg |
Valuation Roll
Mr Chambers occupier
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers |
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a small steading a croft belonging to His Grace the Duke of Richmond |
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BRAE WATER |
Brae Water |
T Balmer Esq
Mr Wiseman
John Gouldie Water Bailie |
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A portion of the River Spey extending from a short distance south of the Rock of Ordiquish to the Fochabers Bridge. |
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CASTLE HILL |
Castle Hill |
Estate Plan
T. Balmer Esqr. Fochabers
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers |
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A slight eminence of cultivated ground on the north side of the Burn of Ordequish belonging to the Duke of Richmond There are no documents of any description relating to it or how it got the name |
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ORDIEQUISH |
Ordiequish |
Estate Plan
T Balmer Esqr. Fochabers
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers
John Inglis Tenant
John Taylor Tenant
William Stewart Tenant |
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This name refers to four groups of houses, in the occupation of several different tenants, who have each small pieces of land - belonging to his grace the DuKe of Richmond |
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RANALD'S GRAVE |
Ranald's Grave |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Mr Thomas Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers |
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A cairn of stones. situate in the side of the white ash hill wood - So called from a west county chief of the name of "Ranald" supposed to have been slain and buried here (no date) |
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MUIR BURN |
Muir Burn |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Mr Thomas Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers |
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A small stream running down thro' [through] a deep ravine in Slorach's Wood |
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ELF HOUSE |
Elf House |
Estate Plan dated 1770
Mr Thomas Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman Factors Clerk
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers |
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A small knowe between the burn of Fochabers and Old Turnpike Road on referring this name to the Examiner, he states that it applies to a natural feature and that the origin of the name is unKnown. |
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MEIKLE DRAMLACH |
Meikle Dramlach |
Est. [Estate] Map
Mr Balmer
Mr Wiseman |
007.15 |
A small stream rising on the east side of the Aultash Hill & flowing south into the "Burn of Fochabers" |
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LITTLE DRAMLACH |
Little Dramlach |
Est. [Estate] Map
Mr Balmer
Mr Wiseman |
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A stream rising on he Aultash Hill flowing south into the "Burn of Fochabers" |
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RANALD'S CROSS |
Ranalds Cross |
Est. [Estate] Map
Mr Balmer
Mr Wiseman |
007.15 |
This name refers to the highest point on the white ash hill wood and commands on exlusvie view of the Moray Firth and surrounding county. It is supposed to be derive its origin from a cross being erected here in connection with the slaying of a chieftain of that name, no trace of the cross now remains. D.J. |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Bellie
[signed] A. J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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GALLOWS HILL |
Gallows Hill |
Estate Map
C Watson Esqr. Factor Keith
W Gouldie Water Bailie Fochabers |
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An exlusive hill now planted with Fir - the factor states there was a gallows Tree in the old times - on the estate of the Earl of Seafield. |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Bellie
[signed] A. J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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WHITEASH HILL |
Whiteash Hill |
S. McKenzie Tailor Fochabers
T. Balmer Esqr. Factor Fochabers
William Chapman Tailor Croft of Ryeriggs |
007.16 |
A large hill partially covered with Fir wood the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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CROFT OF RYERIGGS |
Croft of Ryeriggs |
S. McKenzie Tailor Fochabers
T. Balmer Esqr. Factor Fochabers
William Chapman Tailor Croft of Ryeriggs |
007.16 |
A small Cottars house & Croft on the lands of 'Ryeriggs'; the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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BRAEWYNER |
Braewyner |
S. McKenzie Tailor Fochabers
T. Balmer Esqr. Factor Fochabers
William Chapman Tailor Croft of Ryeriggs |
007.16 |
A small farm steading the property of the Duke of Richmond |
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Co. [County] of Banff & Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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RAEFFIN |
Raeffin |
T. Balmer Esqr. Factor Fochabers
S. McKenzie Tailor Fochabers
William Chapman Tailor Croft of Ryeriggs
Old Estate Map |
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A small farm steading the property of His Grace the DuKe of Richmond |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Bellie
Ault Beg
[crossed out] The factor wishes this name to be adopted.
[pencil note] Incomplete. the rise & confluence of all streams to be distinctly as stated in the name lists, thus shewing the extent of the name [initials]
[signed] Robert Kane
Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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ORDIEQUISH HILL |
Ordiequish Hill |
Estate Map
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers
William Leslie Aultberg |
007.14 |
The high ground between the Burn's of Aultderg and Ordiequish in the wood of Ordiequish |
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WOOD OF ORDIEQUISH |
Wood of Ordiequish |
Estate Map
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers
William Leslie Aultderg |
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An extensive fir plantation the property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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TOR CASTLE |
Tor Castle |
Marquis Esqr. Fochabers
T. Balmer Esq Fochabers
Estate Map
Mr Wiseman Clerk Fochabers
William Leslie Aultderg |
013.02 |
A Knowe situated on the north side of the Burn of Ordiequish - with steep sides and flat in the top there is no known origin for this name & supposed to be named from its shape. |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Bellie
[signed] A. J. Dransfield SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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JANE KERR |
Jane Kerr |
Mr William Leslie
Mr Alexander Inglis
Estate Plan |
013.02 |
Two large stones close together the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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BURN OF AULTDERG |
Burn of Aultderg |
Mr William Leslie
Mr Alexander Inglis
Mr William Muggah |
013.02 |
A small stream which rises near and flows west untill it enters the River Spey. the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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SCOTCH HILL |
Scotch Hill |
Mr William Leslie
Mr Alexander Inglis
Estate Plan. |
013.02 |
This is all planted with fir a great part of which is stunted, its the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] Mathew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURN OF ORDIEQUISH |
Burn of Ordiequish |
Mr Alexander Inglis, Farmer
Mr William Muggah,
Mr George McKay. |
013.03 |
A small stream which taKes its rise on Scotch Hill and flows West untill it enters the the River Spey the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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SLORACH'S WOOD |
Slorach's Wood |
Mr Alexander Inglis, Farmer
Mr William Muggah,
Mr George McKay. |
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A very large Fir Plantation a great part of which is stunted wood the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond and the Right Hon. [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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GORLEACH MOSS |
Goreleach Moss |
Mr Alexander Inglis.
Mr William Muggah.
Estate Plan. |
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A small moss the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] Mathew Banks
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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AULTHASH |
Aulthash |
Mr Charles Young Tenant
Lease 1868
Mr David Jack Farmer
C Watson Esq Factor Keith |
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A small farm steading in good repair the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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ST JOHN'S WELL |
St John's Well |
Mr Charles Young
Mr David Jack
Mr George McKay |
013.03 |
This well has a fine flow of water from it it is the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] Earl of Seafield, |
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CROSSROADS |
Crossroads |
Mr Charles Young
Mr David Jack
Mr George McKay |
013.03 |
A small House with garden attached. situate near the crossing of Roads the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[note] "Two of our springs have been honored with the names of
patron saints, The Mary Well which uses in the centre of the parish,
and St. John's Well, in one of the upper districts, were both frequented
by superstitious votaries in less enlightened times" Vide New Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
The examiner states that the Mary Well is not now Known in the parish
[signed] Mathew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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ELIENACH HAKE |
Elienach Hake |
Estate Plan
Mr T Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman ClarK |
013.03 |
A deep recline where a number of small streams collect the property of the DuKe of Richmond. |
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BURN OF ELIENACH |
Burn of Elienach |
Mr T Balmer Factor
Mr Wiseman ClarK |
013.03 |
A small Burn which flows into the burn of Fochabers the property of the DuKe of Richmond |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] Mathew BanKs
C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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DOUGLASSHIEL |
Douglasshiel |
Mr David JacK. Tenant
Mr Charles Young.
Mr George McKay |
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A small farm steading the property of His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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DOUGLASSHIEL MOSS |
Douglasshiel Moss |
Mr David JacK. Tenant
Mr Charles Young.
Mr George McKay |
013.03 |
A large moss the half of which belongs to the Right Hon [Honourable] Earl of Seafield and the other to His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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DOUGLASSHIEL BURN |
Douglasshiel Burn |
Mr David JacK
Mr Charles Young.
Estate Plan. |
013.03 |
A small stream which flows into the burn of Fochabers the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] Earl of Seafield and His grace the DuKe of Richmond. |
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[signed] Mathew BanKs C.A. [Civilian Assistant] |
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BURN OF REDPATH |
Burn of Redpath |
Estate Plan
Mr Geddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
013.04 |
A considerable stream It rises near the farm of Ryeriggs and flows into the Burn of Fochabers |
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Co. [County] of Elgin -- Parish of Bellie
[signed] J. Bracken SRE [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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SAUGHWELLS |
Saugwells |
Valuation Roll
Mr Giddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
013.04 |
A farm house with office houses attached the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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RYERIGGS |
Ryeriggs |
Valuation Roll
Mr Giddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
013.04 |
A large farmsteading the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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MILLSTONEROAD |
Millstoneroad |
Valuation Roll
Mr Giddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
013.04 |
A small farmsteading the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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PATHSIDE |
Pathside |
Valuation Roll
Mr Giddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
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A farmsteading the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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PATHHEAD |
Pathhead |
Valuation Roll
Mr Giddes Farmer Saughwells
Mr Innes Farmer Pathside |
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A coters [cottars] house the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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FORGIE HILL |
Forgie Hill |
Alexander Gibb Bogmuir Fochabers
James Duncan Walkerstrough
Boham Co [County] Elgin
George Donald Braewyner
James Strachan Fochabers |
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A small hill of gentle eminence, entirely covered with heath & stunted Fir, and over which the boundary between Boham & Bellie Parishes, County of Elgin passes. It is on the estate of The Earl of Seafield, and is well known by that name. |
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BURN OF WALKERSTROUGH |
Burn of Walkerstrough |
Albert Gibb Bogmuir Fochabers
James Duncan Walkerstrough
Boharm Co. [County] Elgin
George Donald Braewyner
James Strachan Fochabers |
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A small stream taking its name from when the boundary changes its character, from Und. [Undefined] to C.S. [Centre of Stream] on trace 2. and flowing in a South Easterly direction, till it unites with the Burn of Ryrigs it forms the Parish and County boundary the whole of its course. |
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[signed] J. Bucklow
Lce Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers] |
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RIVER SPEY |
River Spey |
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WHITE STRIPE |
White Strpe |
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For Authorities and descriptive remarKs see the name book of Rathven Ph. [Parish] |
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BURN OF RYERIGGS |
Burn of Ryeriggs |
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BRIDGE OF RYERIGGS |
Bridge of Ryeriggs |
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For Authorities and descritptive remarKs in the name book of Keith Ph. [Parish] |
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Bellie Parish -- Co. [County] Banff
[signed] Dallas G. Jones
Lieut. R. E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
10th March 1870 |
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[Volume] 4
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 9 MAY. 1900 SOUTHAMPTON
NAME BOOK
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Bellie Parish
Names of Objects -- Pages
Achbeggs -- 82
A stone coffin found here AD 1868 -- 22
Auchenhalrig -- 25
Aulrothie Burn -- 57
Aultderg -- 87
Aulthash -- 100
Beldornie Hillocks -- 48
Bellie -- 1
Bellie Banks -- 42
Bellie Brae -- 23
Bellie Hill -- 42
Bellie Farm -- 23
Bellie Lodge -- 42
Bellie Wood -- 19
Bell Park -- 43
Black Hillock -- 25
Boghead -- 59
Bogen Gair -- 25
Bogmuir -- 11
Botanybay Burn -- 80
Brackan Hillock -- 48
Brackan Well -- 48
Braes -- 81
Braes Cairn -- 81
Braes of Enzie -- 57
Brae Water -- 87
Braewyner -- 93
Brandystokkis -- 62
Bridge of Ryeriggs -- 111
Bridge of Tynet -- 56
Broad Walk -- 75
Burn of Aultderg -- 97
Burn of Elienach -- 101
Burn of Fochabers -- 61
Burn of Ordiquish -- 99
Burn of Redpath -- 105
Burn of Ryeriggs -- 111
Burn of Tynet -- 56
Burn of Walkerstrough -- 109
Burnside -- 24
Burnside -- 60
Burnside Pool -- 85
Byres -- 24
Byres Water -- 45
Calm Loch -- 7
Camp (site of) -- 32
Carsemuir -- 4
Castle Hill -- 88
Castle Row -- 67
Castle Street -- 66
Chalybeate Well -- 64
Chapelford -- 57
Chapelford Bridge -- 56
Charlotte Lane -- 75
Charlotte Street -- 68
Church -- 65
Church (remains of) -- 41
Cotton Hill -- 47
Court Hillock -- 13
Cowiemuir -- 15
Craighead Brae -- 17
Craigloggie -- 53
Croft of Ryeriggs -- 93 |
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Name of Objects -- Pages
Cross Burn -- 27
Crossroads -- 100
Culriach Mill (corn) -- 11
Cumberland's Ford (site of) -- 45
Cunninghaugh -- 5
Currach Water -- 46
Deadman -- 7
Deer Park -- 49
Douglasshiel -- 103
Douglasshiel Burn -- 103
Douglasshiel Moss -- 103
Dry Burn -- 14
Dryburn -- 15
Duchess' Free -- 78
Elf House -- 89
Elienach Hake -- 101
Episcopal Chapel -- 74
Ferry Bank -- 77
Floods -- 5
Fochabers -- 71
Fochabers Bridge -- 77
Forgie Hill -- 109
Fosse (Remains of) -- 32
Free Church -- 61
Free Church Manse -- 69
Gallows Hill -- 91
Gas Works -- 72
George Lane -- 68
George Street -- 68
Gordon Arms Hotel -- 74
Gordon Castle -- 39
Gordon Lane -- 67
Gordon Street -- 67
Gorleach Moss -- 99
Gowktree Burn -- 26
Gowktree Wood -- 31
Grave Yard -- 41
Grave Yard -- 53
Green Cairn (Remains of An Urn containing ashes and a Gold ornament found here AD 1794) -- 31
Groggies Hillocks -- 52
Ha' of Auchenreath -- 18
Hill of Fochabers -- 60
Holly Bank -- 37
Huntly Lane -- 70
Huntly Street -- 70
Jane Kerr -- 97
Kiln Stripe -- 81
Knowe of Tarryreach -- 59
Lakiehead -- 6
Laundry -- 64
Litch's Wood -- 60
Little Dramlach -- 90
Longhowe -- 15
Longhowe Loch -- 82
Lower Auchenreath -- 18
Lower Mains -- 44
Lower Mills of Tynet (Corn & Flour) -- 36
Manse -- 62
Market Ground -- 72
Maxwell Lane -- 66
Maxwell Street -- 65
Meikle Dramlach -- 90
Millstoneroad -- 108
Milne's Free School (Endowed) -- 73
Moor of Auchenhalrig -- 26
Moor of Auchenreath -- 14
Moor of Dallachy -- 16
Moray Firth -- 3
Muir Burn -- 89
Nashag Burn -- 80 |
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Index Continued
Names of Objects -- Pages
Newlands -- 26
New Park -- 44
Netherboat -- 19
Nether Dallachy -- 16
Norrie Scalp -- 8
Nursery -- 60
Old Byres -- 24
Old Fochabers Cross with Tongs attached -- 78
Ordiequish -- 88
Ordiequish Hill -- 95
Ordiga -- 51
Pathead -- 108
Pathside -- 108
Plaiden Hillock -- 27
Police Station -- 76
Post Office -- 69
Pottie Burn -- 3
Pot Water -- 46
Quarry Garden -- 37
Raeffin -- 94
Ranald's Cross (site of) -- 90
Ranald's Grave -- 89
R.C. Chapel -- 27
R.C. Chapel -- 61
Redmoss -- 51
Red Slack -- 79
Ritchie's Slack -- 52
River Spey -- 110
Rock of Ordiequish -- 85
Romancamp Gate -- 32
Ryeriggs -- 107
Saughwells -- 107
Saw Mill -- 59
Saw Mill of Tynet -- 36
School -- 9
Scotch Hill -- 97
Shand's Brae -- 17
Slorach's Wood -- 99
Small Burn -- 79
South Row -- 75
Speybank -- 62
Spey Mouth -- 4
Speymouth Ferry -- 4
Starryhaugh -- 81
Starryhaugh Burn -- 83
Stone Circle (remains of) -- 14
St. John's Well -- 100
St. Ninian's Chapel (site of) -- 53
Swiss Cottage -- 49
The Lawn -- 43
The Links -- 7
The Mains -- 44
The Square -- 65
The Ward -- 77
The Wilderness -- 64
Tofthead -- 86
Tor Castle -- 95
Tugnet -- 6
Tulloch -- 58
Tulloch Banks -- 55
Tullochmoss -- 47
Tumuli (remains of) -- 21
Tynet Gate -- 29
Union Bank of Scotland -- 74
Upper Auchenreath -- 36
Upper Dallachy -- 16
Wellcrook -- 53
Wellheads -- 58
Wellheads Burn -- 58
Westmorland Lane -- 70
Westmoreland Street -- 66 |
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Names of Objects -- Pages
Whiteash Hill -- 93
Whiteash Hill Wood -- 82
White Gate -- 79
White Stripe -- 111
Willowtree Shade -- 64
Wishart Burn -- 59
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