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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTER WATTEN | Wester Watten | John Sutherland Shepherd John Clyne Manager Mr Paterson, Tenant Wester Watten |
018 | A very large farm steading including dwelling houses stables byres and garden; situated about one mile west of the Village of Auchangale. It is the property of His Grace the Duke of Portland |
| GREEN HILL | Green Hill | John Sutherland Shepherd John Clyne Manager Mr Paterson; Tenant Wester Watten |
018 | An ancient Pictish dwelling on the farm of Wester Watten commonly known as the Green Hill. This eminence is about 12 feet higher than the surrounding field and is wholy artificial, this house was opened and was found to contain a stone staircase which lead down through its centre to a well. Its outward appearance is that of a Conical shaped knoll covered with rich soil & overgrown with rough grass. The property of his Grace the Duke of Portland. |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Green Hill] | Pictish House | 018 | An ancient Pictish dwelling on the farm of Wester Watten commonly known as the Green Hill. This eminence is about 12 feet higher than the surrounding field and is wholy artificial, this house was opened and was found to contain a stone staircase which lead down through its centre to a well. Its outward appearance is that of a Conical shaped knoll covered with rich soil & overgrown with rough grass. The property of his Grace the Duke of Portland. |
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