OS1/5/22/31
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FREE CHURCH | Free Church Free Church Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] A Fraser, Incumbent. Thomas Robertson, Foresters Seat. Peter Cockburn, Gordon. |
027.01 | A small plain building erected since 1845 - having sittings for about 200 persons and an average attendance of about 90. The minister - whose manse is situated a short distance from the East end of the Village, receives the usual salary - about £150. |
GORDON COTTAGE | Gordon Cottage Gordon Cottage Gordon Cottage |
J. Usher, Proprietor. George Gibson, Gordon, T. Cochrane, Gordon |
027.01 | A dwelling house two stories high, with offices & a garden attached; the property of the Occupant - Mr Usher. |
HANGING STONES | Hanging Rock Hanging Rock Hanging stones Hanging stones Hanging stones |
George Gibson, Gordon. George Kippie, Gordon. T. Robertson, Forester's Seat. Mr Dodds, Schoolmaster, Gordon. Mr Jack Grocer Gordon. |
027.01 | A large whinstone rock partly built into the wall on the road side about 100 yards from the west end of the Village. It is said to owe its name to the position it occupies overhanging the hollow at the north side of the plantation, in which it stands. (The rock forms part of a cliffy brae, under wood, and is rent into two pieces. There is a story current about a packman having been hung here) |
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[Page] 31Gordon Parish -- Sheet 27. No 1 Trace 5.
Described by C/a [Civilian assistant] McKay
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Trondragirl- Moderator, George Goodfellow
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