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CULLEN |
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen
Cullen |
Philip’s County Atlas
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Fullarton’s Gazetteer
Old Statistical Account
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Johnstone’s Co [County] Map
Oliver & Boyd’s Almanac
Ainslie’s Map of Scotland 1789
Robertson’s Map of Banffshire &c. 1822
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The parish of Cullen is in the Presbytery of Fordyce and Synod of Aberdeen; Patron, the Earl of Seafield. It is bounded on the east by the parish of Fordyce; on the south and west by the parish of Rathven; and in the north by the Moray Firth. The parish of Cullen is in the county of Banff; there are no detached portions of it in this or any other county, neither are there detached portions of any other parish within its limits. It contains about 925 Statute Acres. The whole of the parish of Cullen is situated within the limits of the Royal Burgh of Cullen, which Burgh extends into the |
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parishes of Rathven Deskford and Fordyce. The parish of Cullen is the smallest parish in the county, but it has a large annexation quoad sacra from the neighbouring parish of Rathven
"The topographical appearance of this parish presents the richest and most varied landscape of hill and dale, wood, water, and highly cultivated fields, which is to be seen in the district. Along its shores, the rocks rise in precipitous grandeur, or are thrown up in rugged deformity, to a very considerable height above the level of the sea".
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MORAY FIRTH |
Moray Firth
Moray Firth
Moray Firth
Moray Frith
Moray Frith
Moray Firth
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Black's Map of Scotland etc.
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Robertson's Map of Banffshire &c 1822
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" A gulf in the extreme north-east of Scotland; a Sea rather than a bay or an estuary; the largest projection, and at the same time one of the most regular, which the ocean maKes into the Scottish coasts. Its limits, as assigned by the modern hydrography of the country, are some-what various, and not very distinctly understood; but on the whole , they distribute into two easily ascertained parts, an exterior and an interior. The exterior firth comprehends all the open Sea south-west of a line between Duncansby-head in Caithness-Shire, and Kinnaird's-head in Aberdeenshire, onward to the entrance of the inner firth between Tarbetness in Ross-shire and Burgh-head in Morayshire"
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MAIDEN PAP |
Maiden Paps
Maiden Paps
Maiden Paps
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap |
Mr. Thompson. Cullen
Mr. Christie Cullen
Mr. Gammie. Cullen
Mr. George Grant, Town Clerk.
William L. Taylor. ex Provost & Banker
William Smith, Postmaster.
J Peace Esqr. Cullen
Mr. John Thompson, Cullen Ho. [House]
William Anderson Esqr. |
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One conspicuous, rocky, hillock, on the Sea coast, Situated at the west end of Port Long. The Strata here is vertical, easily quarried, and extensively used for building purposes. in Cullen and the Vicinity. |
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CANTY ROCKS |
Canty Rocks |
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Mr. Gammie Cullen
Mr. Gray Cullen |
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Two Small half tide rocks, Situated immediately N. E. [North East] of the entrance to the harbour of Cullen. |
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CULLEN BAY |
Cullen Bay
Cullen Bay
Cullen Bay |
Admiralty Chart. 1845.
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A Semi-circular bay on the Coast opposite Cullen. and Situated between Maiden Pap and Scarnose. |
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BAIKET GOAT |
Baiket Goat
Baiket Goat
Baiket Goat |
Mr. John McBeath. Fordyce
Estate. Plan.
Mr Thompson. Cullen. |
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A deep narrow ravine, with a Small rivulet flowing through it - Here, the Stream forms the boundary between the parishes of Cullen, and Fordyce. |
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PORT LONG |
Port Long
Port Long
Port Long |
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Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Christie, Cullen |
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A rocky creek on the Coast Situated in the east corner of the parish, between the Maiden Pap And "Baiket Goat" |
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PORTLONG HYTHE |
Portlong Hythe
Portlong Hythe
Portlong Hythe |
Mr Thompson. Cullen
Mr Christie. Cullen
Mr Gammie Cullen |
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A Small haven, or boat haul, on the Sea beach at Port. Long. chiefly used by fishermen's boats. In the season, there is a Salmon fishing Crew and boat Stationed here |
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HARBOUR |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Mr Christie Cullen
Mr Gammie Cullen
Mr J Young Cullen |
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A commodious harbour Situated at the east end of the Seatown of Cullen; Surrounded by Strong lofty piers And affording Safe harbourage to Small Coasting Vessels And fishing boats. It was erected in 1818 at the expense of the Earl of Seafield. Chiefly for the benefit of the fishermen in the Seatown of Cullen and Portknockie. |
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CEMETERY |
Cemetery
Cemetery
Cemetery |
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Mr Gammie Cullen
Mr J Young Cullen |
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A grave yard Situated on The Drums, near the edge of the Cliffs bounding the Sea Shore, on the east Side of Cullen. It was erected by the Earl of Seafield, and bestowed on the inhabitants of the parish, in lieu of the old grave Yard near Cullen House. |
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THE DRUMS |
The Drums
the Drums
The Drums |
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Mr Gammie, Cullen
Mr Gray, Cullen |
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The steep rocky haughs along the Sea Coast on the east of the Village of Cullen extending from near the Harbour eastward to the "Maiden Pap" |
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MUCKLE HYTHE |
Muckle Hythe
Muckle Hythe
Muckle Hythe |
Mr Christie
Mr Gammie
Mr Gray |
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A Small, rocky, natural haven on the Shore near the Maiden Pap |
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OLD CULLEN |
Old Cullen |
Mr Thompson ClerK, Cullen House
Alexander Leveny Cullen House
John Miller, Cullen House |
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An ornamental cottage, offices and pleasure ground occupied by W Bryson Factor to Lord Seafield, the property of the latter. |
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CRAIG WELL |
Craig Well |
Mr Thompson ClerK, Cullen House
Alexander Leveny Cullen House
John Miller, Cullen House |
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An ordinary spring well remarkable for its copiousness & purity situate in the pleasure grounds of Cullen House. |
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RANNIE'S WELL |
Rannie's Well |
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Alexander Leveny Cullen House
John Miller, Cullen House |
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An ordinary spring well in the pleasure grounds of Cullen House. |
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BIRDS BANK |
Birds BanK. |
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Alexander Leveny Cullen House.
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IVY BRIDGE |
Ivy Bridge |
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Alexander Leveny Cullen House.
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A small ornamental stone bridge over Burn of Cullen on the pleasure grounds of Cullen House. |
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CLAYPOTS BRIDGE |
Claypots Bridge |
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Alexander Leveny Cullen House.
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A small stone bridge over burn of Cullen within the pleasure grounds of Cullen House |
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CHURCH |
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Mr Bryson Factor.
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This church is built in the form of a cross, and has the appearance of being ancient, there seems to be some doubt about its origin the present minister Dr [Doctor] Henderson states in the Statistical account of the parish that is was originally dedicated to St Mary. that is was founded by Robert 1st and thus his Queen i.e. Elizabeth) was buried here, but it is extremely doubtful whether this small building is the one referred to in the Charter wherein King Robert endowes 10 Canons to pray for the soul of his Queen. in the Lady KirK of Cullen, this charter is rather supposed to refer to the Collegiate Church which ther is abundant proof existed here, I cannot find any local Authority or History sufficient to maKe clear this point, but an eminent Antiquarian - Cordonier in his antiquities of Scotland states that the present parish Church of Cullen was dedicated to St Ann, and was built near the residue of the Baron a very prevalent custom in those days.
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[conitnued from page 11] Robert 1, and it is said that the bowels of his Queen Elizabeth are buried here. This church had a provost six prebends, and two singing boys, founded by Alexander Ogilvie of that ilk, predecessor of the Earl of Findlater, Mr Alexander Dick, Archbishop of Glasgow, John Duff of Maldavit, ancestor of Lord Fife, with all the magistrates of Cullen, an [anno] 1543. This foundation was confirmed by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, the same year, and by John, Archbishop of St Andrews, legata later, 1552. Each of the clergy was to have twenty merKs yearly in lands and money, together with an apartment and garden. For this end, they had several crofts allotted to them in the town, together with the vicarage of Rathven, with all the privileges belonging to the burghers of Cullen." Agreeably to the above Statement regarding the foundation of the church of Cullen, it appears from the charter of the burgh that "Robert of Bruce, King of the Scotch, granted and gave in gift forvever, £5 of the money of the Kingdom, (i.e. s 84 [shillings] Sterling) for the support of a chaplain in the parish church of the blessed Mary, of our burgh of Cullen, always to pray for the soul of the most serene Princess Queen Elizabeth, consort of the same King Robert. The church of Cullen having been, for many ages, the burying place of the Findlater and Seafield family, contains several ancient monuments of a very elegant description. The chief of these is a monument (1554) to the memory of Alexander Ogilvie, Baron of Findlater, and his wife, Elizabeth Gordon, which in point of Gothic excellence and grandeur of design, is perhaps inferior to none in Europe of a corresponding age. A superb monument to the memory of John Duff of Muldcoat, representing the figure of an armed warrior recumbant, was removed in 1790, along with the supposed ashes of the deceased, from the family burying-place in the church of Cullen, and deposited in the mausoleum in Duff House ParK, the aforesaid John Duff, who had his residence near to where the present mansion of Cullen House stands, on the opposite side of the water of Cullen, was a reported ancestor of the Fife family and died in 1404". New Statistical Account
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SCHOOL |
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Alexander Laveny
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A small house in Deskford St used as a school the school-mistress receives from the Earl of Seafield a temporary endowment of 3£ per Annum together with a free house & garden &c along with the schoolars fees the Average attendance of which is about 40. |
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Commercial Inn
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commercial Inn |
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An ordinary public house in Grant Street with stabling attached the property of the Trustees of Isabella Davidson. |
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POST OFFICE |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat building in Grant St. the property of W. Smith Esqr. Postmaster Letters arrive here at 10.30. A.M. & 2 & 6 P.M. and are despatched at 5 & 10.30 A.M. & 2 P.M. |
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William Davidson
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A small brewery situate on Grant Street the property of George Loban Esqr. |
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UNION BANK OF SCOTLAND |
Union Bank (Branch of)
Union Bank (Branch of)
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A large house in Grant St used as a branch of the Union Bank of Scotland for banking transactions it is the property of the Coy [Company] W. L. Taylor Esqr Banker. |
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SEMINARY (Female) |
Ladies Seminary
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat school in Deskford St for the instruction of Young ladies the Schoolmistress receives a salary of 25£ raised by Voluntary Contributions by the resident Gentlemen of the neighbourhood also the schoolars fees the average Attendance of which are about 45 |
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CULLEN |
Cullen
Cullen
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A royal and Parliamentary borough situated near the sea coast, it is regularly built, and divided into good street and lanes, containing A free church, congregational chapel, a number of schools, public houses, Town Hall. Post Office. Two branch Banks & Police Station. The buildings are neat and substantial of Modern erection and generally the property of the Occupiers. It is supplied with gas, also a plentiful supply of excellen water. The turnpike road between Banff & Elgin intersects the Town. The Earl of Seafield is Superior.
"Cullen is a royal burgh of considerable antiquity, as appears from a charter of James 1, 6th March 1455, ratifying another of Robert 1, by which were granted to the burgh, the usual liberties, privileges and advantages. There is reason to believe, however, that Cullen possessed the [continued on page 17] |
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[continued from page 16] the privileges of royalty previous to the time of Robert 1, and that the act of that sovereign was but a confirmation or ratification of burghal privileges, conferred previously either by William the Lion, or, according to tradition, by Malcolm Canmore. Similar to Banff, it was at one time a constabulary of which the Earl of Findlater was hereditary constable, by virtue of an ancient right. He ultimately became hereditary chief magistrate, with the title of Preses. By the Burgh Reform Act of 1833, the number and order of the council are the same as under the old constitution, with this exception, that the office of chief magistrate or provost is no longer heriditary in the Cullen House family. The Parliamentary boundaries, which are not nearly so extensive as the royalty extend from the water-mouth of Cullen, along the shore, to the Maiden Paps; thence due south to the Logie Road; thence, in a straight line to the point at which the Banff and Keith roads meet; thence to the point at which the Seafield and SlacKs road meet; and thence to the bridge over the water of Cullen, the boundary terminating at the water-mouth At the union with England, 13th June 1707, the burghs of Elgin, Banff, Cullen, Inverury, and Kintore, sent one member to the British Parliament. By the Reform Act of 1832, the town of Peterhead was associated with this district of burghs in sending one member to the Imperial Parliament". New Statistical Account |
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CASTLE HILL |
Castle Hill |
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Mr Bryson Factor
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A prominent hill rising about 200 feet above Sea level there is no doubt that a vitrified fort stood on the Sumit of this hill. altho [although] the present generation do not remember seeing it. it was no doubt destroyed many years since, but large portions of the vitrified matter have been got and can still be found here, placing it beyond a doubt that a fort of this kind existed the remains of the fosse is still visible and in a pretty good state of preservation but there are no traces of triple walls or ditches as stated with statistical account.
"On the eastern bank of the water of Cullen and overhanging the Sea-town, an eminence, called the Castle hill, rises in a conical form, to the height of upwards of 200 feet above the level of the sea. In remote ages it appears to have been crowned with a vitrified castle or fort, which had been guarded by a triple wall and ditch. These have long [continued on page 19] |
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[continued from page 18] long since been demolished, but traces of them are yet distinctly visible. This castle, like many others along the coast, has been the subject of much speculation among antiquaries and historians. They appear to have been, in general, situated upon promontories, mountains and other lofty eminences. Their massive walls were cemented with vitried matter, (instead of lime), which is alleged to have been produced by a powerful heat and flux, (perhaps Kelp,) and which falling into the crevices of the building, so effectually united the whole, that the remains of the cement, which are occasionally to be found, appear to be almost as Strong as the sold rocK. These fortresses appear to have been occupied by the chiefs and proprietors of the adjacent Soil, as places of safety, in those barbarous and unsettled times, which rendered such erections necessary. It is traditionally reported, that this castle was originally the residence of the proprietors of Cullen and the adjacent grounds; and if such were the case, it is not improbable that the Queen of Robert de Bruce may have died in it. A father tradition repecting it (there being no record whatever) is, that it was a military fortress, occupied by the Scottish forces about the time of the invasion of the Danes, and when an enemy appeared, the inhabitants of Cullen carried their most valuable articles into the castle for Safety. Before the use of cannons, the Castle hill was extremely well situated for warlike operations being inaccessible from the north by an almost perpendicular rock of 170 feet in height." New Statistical Account [continued on page 20] |
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NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK |
North of Scotland Bank (Branch of)
North of Scotland Bank (Branch of)
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone building in Seafield used as a branch of the North of Scotland Bank for Banking transactions Alexander Linn Esqr Banker It is the property of Mrs Marquas. Elgin. |
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SEAFIELD ARMS |
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William Davidson
The Signboard |
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The principal Inn of the Town Situate in seafield Street, Kept by James Caird the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL |
School (mixed) |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone building in Seafield Street in connection with the Free Church. unendowed |
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POLICE STATION |
Police Station
Police Station
Police Station |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone building situate in Redhaven Street it contains three cells the only place of confinement in the borough and is generally used for punising petty delinquents by a short imprisonment it is also a permanent residence for the Police of the County stationed here. |
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INDEPENDENT CHAPEL |
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone edifice situate in Redhaven Street seated to Accomodate 250 persons &c sittings all free there is no placed Minister at present |
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DUNCAN'S HALL |
Duncan's Hall
Duncan's Hall
Duncan's Hall |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A mortification by a former Burgess of Cullen for the education of as many boys And Girls As the annual rent will allow. It consists of a two story building containing shops & dwellings &c the upper or second flat is a large hall usually let for Concerts and lectures &c and also is used by the Free Masons as a Lodge. It formerly was the property of the free masons and was termed the Innocents Lodge but the Society was broken up and the building sold to a Man named Duncan hence the name. The Town concil & Kirk Session Are the joint patrons of the bursary |
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SCHOOL |
School Ph [Parish] (Mixed)
School Ph [Parish] (Mixed
School Ph [Parish] (Mixed) |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A commodious school room with house & garden for the teacher attached situate in the Square of Cullen. Mr Gordon is the present teacher. it is endowed with several small bequests Called Bursaries, and has a Share of the DicK bequest See Statistical account. |
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TOWN HALL |
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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The Town Hall is an Elegant and spacious building, Erected by the Earl of Seafield consisting of a large assembly room a commodious court room in which are held the Sherriff & justice of peace courts a council room and reading room it is the property of the corporation |
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Co. [County of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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SEATOWN |
Seatown
Seatown
Seatown
Seatown |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson
New Statistical Account |
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A group of irregular built houses situated on the shore and inhabited chiefly by fishermen there is a small chapel a school & three public houses and a Gas Works in it. the Earl of Seafield is superior. |
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RED ROW |
Red Row
Red Row
Red Row |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidsion |
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A row of ordinary dwelling houses extending along the north side of the turnpike road in Seatown. |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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CASTLE HILL |
Castle Hill
Castle Hill
Castle Hill |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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See descriptive remarKs on separate Name Sheet |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
Camp (Remains of) [crossed out]
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FREE CHURCH |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone edifice seated to accomodate 250 persons none free. the Revd [Reverend] John MacKay is the officaiting clergyman. |
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CATHAY HOUSE |
Cathay House
Cathay House
Cathay House |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A large stone building owned and occupied by W. Ross Esqr. A gentlemans villa. |
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[signed] James Gray Sapr R. E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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CHAPEL |
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A small building in Seatown it formerly was used as a lumber room but is now converted into a Meeting house where Ministers of Various denominations hold forth the dogmas of their different persuasions |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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Co [County] of Banff - Parish of Cullen
[crossed out entries]
Market Cross
Battery (2 Guns)
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DEN STAIRS |
Den Stairs
Den Stairs
Den Stairs |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A number of steps on a narrow foot path leading from Deskford Street to the Seatown |
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GAS WORKS |
Gas Works
Gas Works
Gas Works |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A small building and yard used for the manufactory of gas. the property of the Coy [Company] |
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INFANT SCHOOL |
Infant School
Infant School
Infant School |
Revd [Reverend] George Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A mixed school the schoolmistress receives 8£ per Annum from the Christian Knowledge Society & a free house from the Earl of Seafield together with the schoolars fees. |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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DESKFORD STREET |
Deskford Street
Deskford Street
Deskford Street |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends from the west end of Seafield Place to the Den Stairs intersecting Grant Street. |
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REDHAVEN STREET |
Redhaven Street
Redhaven Street
Redhaven Street |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends from Seafield Place in a north westerly direction and forms the north eastern extremity of the Town. |
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SEAFIELD PLACE |
Seafield Place
Seafield Place
Seafield Place |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends Along the east ends of Upper Castle street Seafield Street & Redhaven Street |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
[signed] James Gray Sapr R. E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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THE SQUARE |
Square
Square
Square |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A open space at the junction of Grant Street with Seafield Street on which all Fairs & Markets are held. |
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SEAFIELD STREET |
Seafield Street
Seafield Street
Seafield Street |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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The principal street in the Town which the turnpike road from Banff to Elgin runs Thro [Through] |
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GRANT STREET |
Grant Street
Grant Street
Grant Street |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends from Seafield Street to the western extremity of the Town |
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Co. [County of Banff] -- Parish of Cullen
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MANSE |
Manse (Parish) |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone building with a suitable set of offices attached the Earl of Seafield is sole heritor |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE |
Free Manse
Free Manse
Free Manse |
Revd [Reverend] G. Hamilton
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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A neat stone building with gardens attached the property of George Loban Esqr. |
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SEAFIELD |
Seafield
Seafield
Seafield |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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An extensive farm steading the property of the Earl of Seafield |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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UPPER CASTLE STREET |
Upper Castle Street
Upper Castle Street
Upper Castle Street |
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Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends from seafield Place to Grant Street |
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LOWER CASTLE STREET |
Lower Castle Street
Lower Castle Street
Lower Castle Street |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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Extends from Grant Street to the turnpike road leading Thro [Through] Seatown. |
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SCHOOL |
School (Mixed) |
Revd [Reverend] G. Henderson
Alexander Laveny
William Davidson |
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As This school is Kept by the session clerK it is not endowed. A small school in Seafield Street their is one tenant on bequest in Connection with the school receives the schoolars fees only the Average attendance of which is about 75. |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Cullen
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BURN OF CULLEN |
Burn of Cullen |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Henderson.
Alexander Leveny.
Mr Thompson Clerk
old Statistical account. |
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A small stream which enters this parish from Deskford near Lochineal, after a sinuous course of nearly two miles it enters the Moray Firth near the Seatown of Cullen, the upper part of this Stream is called Burn of Deskford. |
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SEATOWN LODGE |
Seatown Lodge |
Alexander Stewart. GateKeeper.
Alexander Leveny. Portn [Porter] Cullen House.
Mr Brown ClerK Cullen House. |
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An ornamental porters lodge Situate at one of the entrances to Cullen House near the Seatown of Cullen. |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill |
Alexander Leveny.
Dr [Doctor] Henderson.
Mr J Bryson. |
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A round Knoll rising in a gradual swell from the town of Cullen. this was the place of execution when the Barons had power of life & death |
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HOWE OF GILLYFURRY |
Howe of Gillyfurry |
Alexander Leveny.
Dr [Doctor] Henderson.
Mr J Bryson. |
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A small valley on the farm of Seafield. A few years bacK this was a natural loch but it was drained & improved by the Earl of Seafield. |
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Site of BEDE HOUSE |
Bede House site of
Bede-House |
Revd Dr [Rverend Doctor] Henderson,
Mr Bryson
Alexander Leveny. Cullen House.
New Statistical Account |
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This institution stood in the middle of the Old Town of Cullen and was pulled down when the town was demolished to make way for improvements in the pleasure grounds of Cullen House, its revenues are in the possession of the Earl of Seafield who still distributes a part to the poor of Cullen in the shape of "bead meal".
"There formerly existed in the parish a bede-house, or hospital, for the maintenance of a limited number of decayed persons, the origin of which cannot now be precisely determined. It appears to have been founded by the Findlater family, and its name marks it as an institution of Popish times.
Bede, in Saxon, prayer; bede-men, who joined in the celebration of masses. The writer has gleaned the following traditionary notices regarding the Bede House of Cullen, which may be relied on as substantially correct. The lands of Upper Pattenbringen and Brunton were Mortified [continued on page 40] |
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Site of BEDE HOUSE |
Bede House |
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[continued from page 39] mortified for the support of eight decayed farmers, and eight farmers widows. A house of two Storeys was built for them in Cullen; each flat divided into eight sleeping apartments and a Kitchen. The men occupied the lower, and the women the upper flat. The men had two pecKs of oatmeal, and the women one and a half ditto per week". New Statistical Account
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CULLEN HOUSE & COLLEGIATE CHURCH (Supposed Remains of) |
Cullen House
Cullen House
Cullen House
Cullen House |
Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Henderson Parish Minister
Mr Bryson Factor Cullen House.
Statistical Account.
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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The principal mansion & residence of the Earl of Seafield, it is an ancient structure, the original portions of the building dating as far back as the beginning of the 15th Century. Near to the present house the foundation of a building is shewn said to be remains of the house in which Queen Elizabeth, consort of King Robert Bruce died, but respecting which no authentic information Can be obtained. there is Strong reason to beleive that the above remains are part of a large Ecclesiastic Institution viz a Collegiate Church which occupied the whole of the space on which Cullen House now stands. there are numerous Charters referring to Prebends. Canon's and other Church dignataries in connection with this Collegiate Church which proves that it had been a very important establishment
"Cullen House, the principal residence of the Earl of Seafield, is situated in the parish of Cullen proper, at the distance of six furlongs from the town. It is an ancient and stately structure, consisting of several irregular masses of unadorned buildings, erected at different periods, the oldest of which is, in [continued on page 42] |
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CULLEN HOUSE & COLLEGIATE CHURCH (Supposed Remains of) |
Cullen House |
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[continued from page 41] in all probability, coeval with the erection of the present parish church, (in the fourteenth century,) to which it appears to have been originally attached as a monastic edifice." New Statistical Account |
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CRANNOCH-HILL LOCH |
Crannoch-hill Loch |
Mr Thompson Clerk Cullen House.
Estate Plan.
Alexander Leveny. Cullen House. |
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A small pool of water near the summit of Crannoch Hill, it is a point on the boundary line between Cullen & Fordyce parishes. |
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Site of OLD MARKET CROSS |
Site of Old Market Cross. |
William Anderson Esqr Cullen
Alexander Leveny Cullen Ho. [House]
Estate Plan (of Old Cullen) |
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The Old market cross of Cullen stood on the High Street immediately opposite the parish church. it was removed after the demolition of the Old Town and placed on the summit of the Castle Hill by Lord Seafield. |
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CRANNOCH-HILL WOOD |
Crannoch-hill Wood. |
Alexander Leveny.
John Thompson ClerK. Cullen House.
John D Gray. merchant Cullen. |
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A narrow fringe of mixed wood round the base of Crannach Hill, the property of Lord Seafield. |
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CRANNOCH-HILL COTTAGE |
Crannoch-hill Cottage
Crannoch-hill Cottage
Crannoch-hill Cottage |
Mrs Stewart Tenant.
Mr James Bennet.
Mr Peter Wilson. |
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A Cottage dwelling with garden attached the property of the Earl of Seafield. |
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HILLOCKS COTTAGE |
HillocKs Cottage
HillocKs Cottage
HillocKs Cottage |
Mr John Grahame Tenant.
Mr James Bennet.
Mr Peter Wilson. |
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A wooden Cottage used as a porters lodge for Logie Cottage Cottage with garden attached, situated in a plantation the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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Parish of Cullen - Co. [County] of Banff
Gallowhill Pit [crossed out]
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HILLOCKS PLANTATION |
HillocKs Plantation
HillocKs Plantation
HillocKs Plantation |
Mr James Bennet.
Mr John Grahame.
Estate Plan 1863. |
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A Small plantation of Mixed wood near to the Cullen Toll Bar. the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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DESKFORD AND CULLEN ROAD T.P. |
Toll Bar
Toll Bar
Toll Bar
DesKford and Cullen Road Toll Bar |
Mr Cameron Tenan,
Estate Plan 1863
Mr James Bennet.
Table of Rates |
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this Toll Bar is about half a Mile from Cullen and is at the Junction of Road leading to DesKford - Portsoy - on the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] Earl of Seafield. |
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Parish of Cullen -- Co. [County] of Banff
Coalpit Burn [crossed out]
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LINTMILL |
Lintmill
Lintmill
Lintmill |
Mr Tulloch, Tochieneal.
Mr Munro, Lintmill.
Statistical Account. |
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A row of Cottages on the Margin of the Burn of Cullen, Consisting of dwelling houses, and gardens, attached: the property of the Earl of Seafield. |
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LINTMILL LODGE |
Lintmill Lodge
Lintmill Lodge
Lintmill Lodge |
Mr Alexander, Gate keeper.
Mr Munro, Lintmill.
Mr Tulloch, Tochieneal. |
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A porters lodge at the South entrance to "Cullen House". |
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LINTMILL BRIDGES |
Lintmill Bridges
Lintmill Bridges
Lintmill Bridges |
Mr Munro, Lintmill.
Mr Alexander, Lintmill Lodge.
Mr Tulloch, Tochieneal |
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Two bridges on the Burn of Cullen, over which the turnpike road Crosses between Keith and Cullen. |
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Parish of Cullen. -- Co. [County] Banff.
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TOCHIENEAL |
Tochieneal
Tochieneal |
Mr Wilson, Occupier.
Statistical Account.
A. Fullarton's Gazetteer. |
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The New Statistical Account States that:- "In 1824, a distillery was erected at Tochieneal and received a very considerable enlargement in 1828". there is Also a large Court of Offices and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Seafield. |
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DISTILLERY |
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This name properly applies to a large farm steading and a large distillery |
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Parish of Cullen - Co. [County] Banff
[signed]
Dallas G Jones Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
21st Dec. [December] 1866.
M. Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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NAME BOOK
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Index Con [continued]
Cullen Ph [Parish] INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Baiket Goat -- 6
Bede House (Site of) -- 39
Birds BanK -- 10
Brewery -- 14
Burn of Cullen -- 37
Castle Hill -- 18
Canty RocKs -- 5
Cathay House -- 29
Cemetry -- 7
Chapel -- 30
Church -- 11
Claypots Bridge -- 10
Collegiate Church (Supposed remains of) -- 41
Commercial Inn -- 13
Crannoch-hill Cottage -- 47
Crannoch-hill Loch -- 43
Crannoch-hill Wood -- 45
Craig Well -- 9
Cullen -- 1
Cullen -- 16
Cullen Bay -- 5
Cullen House -- 41
Den Stairs -- 32
DesKford and Cullen Road T.P. [Turnpike] -- 48
DesKford Street -- 33
Distillery -- 50
Duncan's Hall -- 24
Fosse -- 18
Free Church -- 29
Free Church Manse -- 35
Free Church School -- 22
Gallow Hill -- 38
Gas WorKs -- 32
Grant Street -- 34
Harbour -- 7
HillocKs Cottage -- 47
HillocKs Plantation -- 48
Howe of Gillyfurry -- 38
Independent Chapel -- 23
Infant School -- 32
Ivy Bridge -- 10
Lintmill -- 49
Lintmill Bridges -- 49
Lintmill Lodge -- 49
Lower Castle Street -- 36
Maiden Pap -- 5
Manse -- 35
Moray Firth -- 3
MucKle Hythe -- 8
North of Scotland BanK -- 21
Old Cullen -- 9
Old MarKet Cross and 2 Gun Battery (on site of) Castle -- 18
(Site of) Old MarKet Cross -- 45
Police Station -- 23
Port Long -- 6
Portlong Hythe -- 6
Post Office -- 14
Rannie's Well -- 9
Redhaven Street -- 33
Red Row -- 27
Seafield -- 35
Seafield Arms -- 21
Seafield Place -- 35
Seafield Street -- 34
Seatown -- 27
Seatown Lodge -- 38
Seminary (Female) -- 15
School -- 13
School -- 25
School -- 36
The Drums -- 8
The Square -- 34
Tochieneal -- 50
Town Hall -- 26
Union Bank of Scotland -- 15
Upper Castle Street -- 36 |
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