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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOORLAND | Moorland Moorland Moorland |
Mr A. Thomson, Crofts of Slogan. Mr G. Robertson, Sheals. Mr R. Sutherland, Crofts of Sheals. |
025.08 | A Ridge locally known as the Moorland, Extending along the parish boundary for about one mile, until it joins with the Hill of Bellyhack. On referring this name to the Examiner he states that none of the authorities will agree to Moorland Hill, but that the object is well known as "The Moorland" and suggests that it is written in that mode as the authorities prefer it. |
| SAUCHEN STRIPE | Sauchen Stripe. Sauchen Stripe. Sauchen Stripe. |
Mr A. Thomson, Crofts of Slogan Mr G. Robertson, Sheals Mr R. Sutherland, Crofts of Sheals. |
025.08 | A Stripe, or a Soft portion of Ground; through which a Small Stream flows and drains the land, north from the Croft of Stripeside of Sheals. |
| BURN OF SHEALS | Burn of Sheals Burn of Sheals Burn of Sheals |
Mr A. Thomson, Crofts of Slogan Mr G. Robertson, Sheals Mr R. Sutherland, Crofts of Sheals. |
025.08 | A Stream rising from the private road S.W. [South West] of the Croft of Sheals And flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction to its junction with the Burn of Slogan and the Burn of Bellyhack: (it also forms the Co [County] and Ph [Parish] boundary. |
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[Page] 46Co [County] of Banff - Ph [Parish] of Botriphnie
Note - Moorland Hill - On referring this name to the Examiner he states that none of the authorities will agree to Moorland Hill but that the object is well Known as "The Moorland" and suggest that it be written in that mode as the authorities prefer it.
[signed] M. Campbell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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Jeannie Thow, George Burgess
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